Toon Boom Technologies Inc. and Viacom New Media/Chicago to develop sprite functionality.NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 1996--Toon Boom Technologies and Viacom New Media/Chicago are pleased to announce they are engaging in joint development of a new version of Toon Boom's vector based software specifically designed to the requirements of sprite creation for interactive games. Following meetings between Viacom New Media/Chicago and Toon Boom Technologies development resources, a functional specification for a "sprite tool" was finalized See finalization. . Toon Boom has agreed to release a customized version of TicTacToon Sprite V1.0 to Viacom for the November time frame and to the industry shortly afterwards af·ter·ward also af·ter·wards adv. At a later time; subsequently. afterwards or afterward Adverb later [Old English æfterweard] Adv. 1. . "The main components of the new software, called `TicTacToon Sprite,' will encompass a bit-map editing capability which will allow the animation staff to easily move between bit-map technology and vector based animation. The new Sprite features and tools will seamlessly integrate bit-mapped and vector based technology," stated Francois Painchaud, project leader from Toon Boom's R&D division. The new TicTacToon Sprite version will allow game designers to use the full power of vector based animation combined with real-time bit-map editing capabilities, while providing control over anti-aliasing and color reduction at low pixel resolutions pixel resolution Telemedicine The sharpness of a computerized image, based on pixel concentration, which determines display resolution . The vector file format will allow programmers This is a list of programmers notable for their contributions to software, either as original author or architect, or for later additions. See also: Game programmer, List of computer scientists to have early access to control points and sprite positioning created during the animation phase, thereby more effectivley using resources during the production phase. The integration of bit-map and vector technology will give animators Famous animators no longer living
red sprites . "An important consideration for Viacom New Media/Chicago is the fact that this new `sprite tool' is going to blur blur (blur) indistinctness, clouding, or fogging. spectacle blur the indistinct vision with spectacles occurring after removal of contact lenses, especially non–gas-permeable lenses; it is the line between vector and bit-map tools. The software will take care of the distinction -- it will be transparent to the artist whether he is working in bit-map or in vector," stated Mark Buczek, director of production at Viacom New Media/Chicago. CONTACT: Toon Boom Technologies Inc. Elisabeth Laett, VP Corporate Development 514/278-8666 (Telephone) 514/278-2666 (Fax) or Viacom New Media Mark Buczek, Director of Production 847/808-6443 (Telephone) 847/459-3418 (Fax) |
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