Hi all, Im new to the animation game and have been destroyed by the cost of the software, ok I know it costs time and effort to develop but when you are 48, disabled and on benefits and trying to do good by developing a site for tenpin bowlers with the aim of developing a fund to help with the financial side of the sport, software is a little pricey and would love to know what is best to make my own banners and animation for the site. If possible for free.
I hope I havent broken any site rules

and if I have I am truly sorry, I just wondered if anyone could help PLEASE
BTW I love what I have read so far and wish I had found the site earlier.