Restif

I have done some experience animating with Carrara, both Manually and otherwise.

I must say, for me, aniBlocks saved me a LOT of time and heartache. Once I got the aniblock importer, I left manual animation behind.

That said, the others gave you good advice.

The only thing I would add is get your entire script together first. I come from a film background, so I actually do end up with a few unused shots, but I find approaching this as I would a film, really helps me make the most powerful animations. It also gives me choices in the edit bay.

Best of luck!