Broderbund Lets Kids Create Multimedia Productions on MPC Windows Systems with Kid Pix(R) Studio.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 1995--Broderbund Software, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BROD BROD Big Bike Riders of Dagupan (Motorcycle Club in the Philippines) ) today released the MPC/Windows version of Kid Pix Kid Pix is a bitmap drawing program aimed at children. Originally created by Craig Hickman, it was first released for the Macintosh in 1989 and subsequently published in 1991 by Brøderbund. (R) Studio, a magical paint and animation program that allows kids to create their own stunning multimedia productions. Based on the award-winning Kid Pix program, Kid Pix Studio is loaded with exciting new features that enable kids ages 3 to 12 to design their own paintings, animations, movies and stories. "This is a whole new dimension of Kid Pix fun," said Harry Wilker, Senior Vice President of Broderbund Studios, the company's product development division. "Rather than reacting to a previously set multimedia program, with Kid Pix Studio kids create their own multimedia experiences complete with sound, movie clips and animation." New Projects In addition to more than double the number of original Kid Pix painting tools, Kid Pix Studio offers new animation projects designed by original Kid Pix creator Craig Hickman Craig Hickman is a computer programmer, photographer, and Professor of Art at the University of Oregon, where he teaches courses on programming for artists and digital imaging. , including Moopies, Stampimators and Digital Puppets. Moopies -- Short for "moving pictures," this project enables kids to bring their own drawings to life instantly by painting with any of 28 Wacky Brushes in the Moopies' collection. Stampimator -- This new feature lets kids choose up to four Animated Stamps from a collection of 336, or instantly animate any of the 560 Rubber Stamps, and set them loose on a single page. Animated Stamp characters can bounce, twirl and dance across the screen one by one, in groups or all at once. Digital Puppets -- Kids first select a favorite from this troupe of 10 animated puppets and then control its motions by tapping different keys on the keyboard. Dozens of musical and visual backgrounds are available, and Digital Puppet shows can be captured, edited and replayed. New Features Other new features included in Kid Pix Studio are: -0- -- Stampscapes - colorful background graphics that can be used in drawings, slide shows and movies -- Backgrounds - over 100 drawings, photographs and graphics that set any scene -- Musical Sounds - over 80 musical and environmental sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros that kids can draw upon to enliven en·liv·en tr.v. en·liv·ened, en·liv·en·ing, en·liv·ens To make lively or spirited; animate. en·liv  en·er n. animations. Updated Features Many of the original product features that Kid Pix fans know and love have been updated and improved to take advantage of today's more powerful CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). technology. These items include: -0- -- Wacky TV - a bigger and more varied TV to play 100 new video clips -- Wacky Brushes - 28 new musical paintbrushes paintbrushes see castilleja. -- Rubber Stamps - two new sets of static stamps for a total of 560 stamps in all -- Electric Mixer Effects - twist and distort drawings in 14 new comical ways. Additional updated features include a new three-dimensional interface, 56 new multicolor fill patterns and 6 new text fonts. For all of its bells and whistles A slang English term for exceptional features in some product. In the computer field, it typically refers to functions in software that may be greatly appreciated by some users, even though they may not be necessary most of the time. , Kid Pix Studio retains the ease of use and intuitive interface that are hallmarks of the award-winning Kid Pix family of products. Children will find the interface familiar and fun. Kid Pix, A Brief History Since its commercial publication by Broderbund in 1990, Kid Pix has earned dozens of awards from education, parenting and software industry organizations. Co-developed by Craig Hickman and his then three-year-old son, Ben, the Kid Pix line has sold more than 600,000 units and has consistently ranked on lists of best-selling personal computer software. System Requirements The MPC/Windows version requires: an IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) or 100% compatible 386DX 33 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. (486 recommended) with 4MB RAM, Windows 3.1, MS/PC-DOS 5.0 or higher, Super VGA, MPC-compliant sound card, a hard drive, mouse, and CD-ROM printer support. The Macintosh version requires: a 68020 processor or higher, 4MB RAM, System 7.0 or higher, hard disk, 256-color monitor, and CD-ROM drive. Kid Pix Studio is available in stores for approximately $45. Broderbund Software, Inc. is a diversified consumer software company that offers a broad selection of fun, award-winning products for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Founded in 1980, the company is committed to creating imaginative personal computer software of lasting value for every member of the family. -0- Note to Editors: Kid Pix and Broderbund are registered trademarks and Kid Pix Studio is a trademark of Broderbund Software, Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Broderbund Software, Inc. (Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most ) Rina Jackson, 415/382-4569 Shannon Jamieson, 415/382-4567 |
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