How to Make Minecraft Animations?

So I set my youtbe minecraft channel up and I have noticed all the main minecraft channels have unique intros with minecraft animations at the start. How do they do that.

Added (1). Also the animated minecarft videos like this how do they do it.

Added (2). I know its some 3d design but more details what kinds are there i want one, etc.

Its done in a 3d design program.

3D Animation:

Blender; free alternative to Maya ($3,700) and After Effects ($240/year).
http://blender.org/...lender.org

Blender has a complete VFX pipeline in one single software package. Blender has tools for modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, rotoscoping, chroma keying (green screen), motion tracking, smoke, fire, and fluid simulation, particles, destruction, physics, color grading, node compositing, and video editing.

Blender has the most artist friendly and versatile UI of all 3D software; easy to modify for your specific needs. Blender also has the fastest workflow in the industry.

The easiest and most detailed tutorial on how to use Blender is Neal Hirsig's tutorial at http://gryllus.net/Blender/3D.html

Start with the first four lessons of Neal Hirsig's tutorial.

Lesson 1: http://gryllus.net/Blender/Lessons/Lesson01.html
Lesson 2: http://gryllus.net/Blender/Lessons/Lesson02.html
Lesson 3: http://gryllus.net/Blender/Lessons/Lesson03.html
Lesson 4: http://gryllus.net/Blender/Lessons/Lesson04.html

Blender is 100% free with full functionality, no adware, no spyware, and no viruses, and you're allowed to use Blender in any production without having to pay for anything.

Blender Artists (community forum)
http://blenderartists.org/forum

Blender Cookie (tutorials)
http://cgcookie.com/blender

Blender Demo Reel 2013

Minecraft: Piston Problems (made with Blender)