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 Bauhaus Software Ships Mirage 1.0 Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Wed Oct 22 2003
San Antonio, TX � Oct. 22, 2003 � Bauhaus Software Inc. announces Mirage 1.0, a unified environment for creating animated graphics and special effects, is shipping to customers today. The Mirage environment provides a diverse toolset and a strong, centralized workflow for animated graphics, 2D animation and special effects creation. Designed for projects of any resolution, ranging from HDTV and film to web video, Mirage provides a common sense, powerful alternative to expensive proprietary solutions and complex software workflows.
"Bauhaus has worked closely with its top clients and professional beta team to develop and deliver this first version of Mirage,� said Dan Kraus, CEO of Bauhaus. �Our early adopters are immensely pleased with this product. Mirage is already helping artists take their digital creativity to a new level.�
Mirage seamlessly integrates real-time video paint, animation and effects functionalities into a single product that provides a variety of benefits to different markets. Broadcasters benefit from the speed and ease with which motion graphics can be created, animated, and deployed.
Cartoon and 2D animators use Mirage as a unified paint and effects solution, allowing them to sidestep traditional scan/ink/paint workflows, and move directly from digital pencil tests toediting within a single product.
"Mirage is a "must have tool" at DIGITAL POST INC,� said Brian Jansen, producer, editor and graphic artist. �From video painting sequences to CG work, we use it each and every day. It's a POWERHOUSE package."
Bauhaus Software provides a free LightWave Viewer plug-in for Mirage 1.0. This allows users to access object texture surfaces and UV maps via the LightWave Hub, and view them as overlays directly in the Mirage Project Window. The overlays serve as a reference for painting or modifying texture images that fit 3D models "like a glove." More 3D software support is planned for the future.
�Just in the last few months I�ve seen great improvements in Mirage,� said Rob Baldwin, VFX animator at Zoic Studios. �I�ve used it in some of my shots on �Galactica� to great effect. I challenge anyone to see the 2D solutions we�ve made to some very tricky 3D problems. More and more of our work is processed externally to the 3D system and Mirage fits really well into that pipeline.�
Mirage�s Digitally Organic� workflow pulls together divergent tools and functionalities, enabling artists to create and animate both traditional CG and natural media styles in a single digital environment. Mirage artists are free to explore entirely new ideas in 2D animation and visual effects by easily combining tools such as video paint, stop-motion, natural-media drawing tools, volumetric lights, particles, keying, color correction, and pixel tracking ithin the same project. When positioned between source footage/3D packages and editing software, Mirage provides a completely new real-time approach to animated graphics and special effects.
�Mirage is the kind of software that tailors itself to your particular workflow and temperament,� said Paul Fierlinger, founder, AR&T Animation Studio. �It provides the tools that allow you to create an organic, real world craft, or to creatively reflect towards a modernity of your own. There is such an abundance of discoveries and surprises to be found within Mirage that one cannot possibly become tired of it.�
Mirage also includes a powerful integrated particle system with fully animatable parameters and 2D alpha collision detection; and a volumetric lighting system, which allows users to create and animate realistic volumetric effects quickly and easily in 2D. Mirage provides proxy loading of incoming clips, making them instantly available and maintaining the incredible speed of operation users expect. Mirage�s new highly tunable keyer provides advanced functionality, including spill suppression.
Pricing and Availability
Bauhaus Mirage is currently available to customers for $895 USD. Mirage can be purchased directly from Bauhaus Software or through the company�s dealer channel. Mirage is currently available on Windows XP/2000 and will be available on the Apple Macintosh OS/X operating system in late 2003. A demo version of Mirage 1.0 will be available through the Bauhaus Software Web site on Monday, October 27, 2003. An upgrade is available to NewTek�s Aura, Video Toaster (VT), and LightWave products. Upgrade pricing starts at $349 USD.
About Bauhaus Software
Bauhaus Software was founded to become a leading provider of products and technologies to the digital visual effects and animation markets. Bauhaus is focused on providing professional digital artists with the ultimate tools for producing next-generation animated graphics and special effects. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Bauhaus employs a team of business executives and engineers gathered from across the United States, Canada and Europe. The company�s products are distributed through both direct and reseller-based sales efforts.
For more information on Bauhaus Software, visit its Web site at www.bauhaussoftware.com.
Related Links: Bauhaus Software website
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