USAnimation OPUS
Previewed: Dublin/London, 18th-20th March 2003 Launched:
MIPTV, France, 24th March 2003
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(Montreal, April 8, 2003) - Toon Boom Technologies has released their grandest and most innovative version of their award winning software, USAnimation, to critical acclaim. Version six of the software is such a major development that they have decided to name this version, OPUS. The code for OPUS has undergone a major overhaul to prepare it for the years ahead. Building on Toon Boom's knowledge and success, the USAnimation interface and production workflow has been redesigned into a single, customisable, 'Stage' module that allows you to work on any part of the production with simultaneous updates to all aspects of the process. |
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The advanced technology behind the vector lines has been improved even further with the implementation of 'Vectormap' textured vector lines using any texture or the original texture of the artist's drawings. Rapid auto painting tools have been upgraded with auto clean and auto gap closing functionality. Painting with gradients and textures is not a problem, as well as advanced palette functionality and easier to use tools. A virtual Light Table has been integrated seamlessly into the system, allowing users to go paperless by drawing directly on screen with fully textured and customizable lines including onion skinning, auto lip sync and audio editing with 'real time' playback. The effects and render tree have been advanced to increase speed and functionality with a host of new features such as expressions, group timing and the ability to integrate third party applications. "We are very proud of this release as it provides the animation industry with the most efficient and advanced solution to produce high-quality animation within today's budget and schedule constraints" shared Francisco Del Cueto, Chief Technology Officer at Toon Boom Technologies. The response so far has been very encouraging; here are some comments from the Industry leaders here in the UK " [OPUS]..is the most progressive and positive step forward in 2D digital software that I've seen in the last eight to ten years..." Chris D'Santos, Digital Compositor, HRA. 'I was very impressed by the interface. It seems extremely intuitive and user friendly.' Lyndon Pickersgill, Head of Digital Facilities, Telemagination. 'Many of the questions we had have been answered; proof that someone is listening' Morgan Francis, Director, Spider Eye. 'Having been an avid fan of Toon Boom's products for many years I see that there is no better time than now to switch to USAnimation, so we did!' Phil Littler, MD, Treehouse Productions. 'We are really excited about the implications of this release as it look very impressive …looking forward to getting our hands on a copy' Phil Holder, Head of 2d Animation, Passion Pictures. 'USAnimation System Software, our main digital production tool since 1996, has made a major advancement with the release of V6 OPUS. I am pleased to see that Toon Boom has made USAnimation into a world leading software package. Well done Toon Boom!'. Chris King, MD, King Camera. And this is just the beginning… |
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