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 Bauhaus Software Ships Animator�s Toolbar Posted by: amigo
Source: DMN
Date: Wed Apr 06 2005
April 6, 2005 - Bauhaus Software Inc. today announced the immediate availability of Animator�s Toolbar, a powerful new suite of 2D animation automation tools for Mirage Studio 1.5. Animator�s Toolbar was designed from the ground up for integration with Mirage Studio 1.5, Bauhaus� flagship paperless 2D animation, paint and effects system. Animator�s Toolbar dramatically broadens the capabilities of traditional 2D animators and significantly accelerates their production workflow.
�Animator�s Toolbar is precisely what professional 2D animators need in automation functionality,� said Rusty Mills, five-time Emmy Award-winning animator, producer/director of Pinky and the Brain, and the Animaniacs from Warner Bros. �All of the new tools in Animator�s Toolbar are designed to reduce production time, and they really allow me to focus on animation instead of the computer.�
Developed in conjunction with professional animators around the world, Animator�s Toolbar contains a wide array of powerful new features, including:
* Toon Shadow � 2D toon shadowing and shading effects can be easily applied to characters over time with a single button push. Shadows are completely adjustable and configurable.
* Mini X � Mini X allows animators to sequence their frames layer by layer, much in the manner of traditional x-sheets. This includes the ability to automatically fill in repeat frames after they have been colored.
* Papercut � Automatically removes white substrate from scanned image sequences, leaving only lines with alpha channel.
* Clean Up � Automatically removes light perspective lines and other unwanted strokes from scanned images.
* Magic Fill � Leak suppression tool that automatically detects gaps in scanned or digitally created drawings, and prevents unwanted color flooding of frames; works over sequential frames of line drawings.
* Add Tweens � Adds any number of empty frames after each selected frame in the current layer. The perfect tool for inbetweening.
* Border � Adds B-color outline of variable width to any CG objects in the currently selected frames; adds borderlines to already created characters or elements.
* 3/2 Pull down � Quickly convert 24fps progressive projects into 30fps interlaced projects.
"We�ve designed Animator�s Toolbar at the request of some of our top customers,� said Paul Ford, president of Bauhaus Software Inc. �Mirage was born and bred as a powerful but streamlined professional 2D animation tool. This product takes Mirage to the next level by automating many functions which are vital to the 2D production workflow.�
Pricing and Availability
Animator�s Toolbar is available now from Bauhaus Software. It currently supports Mirage Studio 1.5 for Windows and sells for a suggested retail price of USD $149, with a special introductory price of USD $99. Animator�s Toolbar will be available for Mac OS X in Q2 2005. To purchase Animator�s Toolbar visit www.bauhaussoftware.com.
About Bauhaus Software
Bauhaus Software Inc. is a leading provider of products and technologies for the 2D animation and digital effects markets. Bauhaus is focused on providing professional 2D animators 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.
Related Links: Bauhaus Software website
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