Toon Boom Animation has announced a major upgrade to its signature software application with the upcoming release of Toon Boom Animate 2.
The upgrade is designed to give professional animators more power and flexibility in creating traditional, digital, cut-out and Flash-style animation.
New features include:
‘ Fast distribution of character parts to layers
‘ Easy adjustment of velocity on multiple character parts
‘ Efficient creation of richer-looking ambiance
‘ Full-fledged SWF export with effects
‘ Direct import of scanned drawings (TWAIN)
‘ Convenient text capability
The improvements to Animate 2 will enable animators to draw or import scanned drawings, color, animate, synchronize sound, set camera moves, apply effects and render projects in the leading output formats with no need to jump between multiple applications to make revisions.
It also brings together the most advanced Flash animation feature set available, all embedded in a flexible environment.
Animate’s smart Colour ID system, palette management, painting tools using vector, gradient and texture translate into significant time-savings.
Toon Boom Animate 2 can be ordered now at the special pre-launch price of $549.99, until March 21. Regular price is $699.99. More information about Toon Boom Animate 2, including upgrade info, is available online at www.toonboom.com/animate.
