SpotMagic, Inc. releases composing tool SimpleToon Maker 1.5 version; software allows Web Animations to escape browser.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 1997--SpotMagic, Inc., the San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden based communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry company, is announcing the release of SimpleToon(TM) Maker 1.5. The beta version A pre-shipping release of hardware or software that has gone through alpha test. A beta version of software is supposed to be very close to the final product, but, in practice, it is more a way of getting users to test the software in the first place under real conditions. , released for free in late March has already received rave reviews, such as this from Cool Tool, "...up until today, we'd never encountered a tool that literally stopped work at the office." The 1.5 version can be downloaded for a special introductory price of $24.95 until June 15, and then the price is $29.95. SimpleToon Maker 1.5 offers an easy, 5-step procedure for non-commercial Web developers to create compelling animations that run independent of the browser. Using imported bitmaps and a point-and-click interface, SimpleToon Maker 1.5 gives Web animations the power to leap from banner ads A graphic image used on Web sites to advertise a product or service. Banner ads come in numerous sizes, but are often rectangles 460 pixels wide by 60 pixels high. Also 460 x 55 and 392 x 72 sizes are commonly used. , fly out of the browser and run all over the Windows(R) "desktop." The animations can then be replayed again and again offline. A zip-locked version of SimpleToon 1.5 can be downloaded at www.simpletoon.com A floppy is available for press review. Call 415/346-0079 or email info@simpletoon.com SimpleToon Maker 1.5Pro, an enhanced composing tool designed for commercial purposes will be released shortly. "From now on, animations can escape the Web page," said company CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , John Armstrong
John Armstrong (October 13, 1717 – March 9, 1795) was an American civil engineer and soldier who served as a major general in the Revolutionary War. . "SimpleToons can operate in the Windows(R)95/NT environment even after the browser is closed. It's a new way to have fun with the computer and it's also a preview of even more powerful IDVMedia applications that are coming later this year." SimpleToon Maker 1.5 utilizes SpotMagic's breakthrough technology IDVMedia(TM), and the result is the quick and seamless delivery of Web animations that won't interfere with other Windows 95/NT programs that are running. Anyone with a released version released version - release of Internet Explore 3.0 or above can view SimpleToon enhanced Web sites. A plug-in for Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. will be available shortly. Founded in 1993, SpotMagic, Inc. has developed a unique multimedia communication system specifically designed by and for media professionals to integrate interactive content into radio, television and on-line programming. The SpotMagic software innovation, IDVMedia(TM), adds intelligent, interactive value to any form of electronic media. For more information on SimpleToon Maker 1.5 contact SpotMagic, Inc., 415/346-0079 or SpotMagic news on Business Wire's Web site at www.businesswire.com . CONTACT: SpotMagic Pam Hamilton/Stephanie Clarke, 415/381-8198 pamham@aol.com |
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