Since I didn't like the latest versions (as did many other digital artists) I/we have stuck with #9 (they got up to #12).
Animation Shop #3 came free with all PSP versions. When Corel Bought it they sold AS3 separately so my point for you by be moot because I don't know if the two programs work together anymore.
With the two programs I can export Animation frames to Paint Shop Pro and work on them there with all the bells and whistles.
We all have our ways of doing things. I just move things from one program to another and seem to get it done. I bought Animation Shop separately.
Haven't even tried half the things I could do in the Digital Image program!
And a big bump to donate;