USAnimation OPUS is launched. Let animation maestros conduct enchanting toons!

(Montreal, March 24, 2003) - Toon Boom Technologies is proud to announce the launch of USAnimation OPUS. This USAnimation release is a major accomplishment and a wonderful achievement in the 2D animation technology history. This is why we have decided to name this 6th version: OPUS.

USAnimation OPUS is a symphony of pure technological delight. Far ahead of everything that's been done in 2D animation software, this mind-blowing production system will let you blast through production stages, heat up the scene and ignite your own creative renaissance.

OPUS is a quantum leap forward in animation technology. XSheet, Camera, Paint, Scene Planning functions all merge into one universal Stage Module. Opus' innovative user interface lets you configure your layouts to suit your own workflow preferences, putting you firmly in the conductor's seat.

"OPUS is the most advanced 2D animation solution available in the market today. There has never been a better time to be part of Toon Boom's worldwide community of users," said Joan Vogelesang, Toon Boom Technologies' COO. "With its flexible and integrated workflow, and configurable user interface, USAnimation OPUS is delivering more software innovation than our industry has seen in a long time."


USAnimation OPUS' integrated workflow and configurable user interface translate into significant time-savings and increased efficiency. You can create different window layouts for your tasks, save and reload them to suit your working preferences and needs.

Our next generation of vector technology allows more functionality and increases quality of the work. OPUS supports textured line art, enabling you to work with grayscale scans with increasing frequency to preserve the distinct line quality of your drawings. It supports also gradients in line art and color art. Additionally, updates to the vector model ensure smaller-sized files and smoother vector lines.


About Toon Boom Technologies Inc.
Based in Montreal, Canada, Toon Boom Technologies Inc. is a world-leading supplier of 2D animation software for businesses and individuals. With a presence in more than 50 countries, Toon Boom Technologies provides a complete suite of high-performance, web-enabled animation tools and services to creators and producers of 2D animation, including USAnimation and Toon Boom Studio. Founded in 1994, Toon Boom Technologies offers 100% vector-based, resolution independent and 3D multi-layer software system with multi-format output to HDTV, Film, DVD, Imax and Macromedia Flash. Toon Boom Technologies' products supply the 2D animation market with digital production tools for market-leader studios such as Klasky Csupo, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Paramount, Universal, FableVision Studios and Wild Brain. For additional information, visit Toon Boom on the Web at www.toonboom.com

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