Smith Micro Updates Anime Studio Pro

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
By: Thomas J. Mclean

Anime Studio Pro 6, a powerful new version of the Smith Micro software animation application, is available starting today.

Version 6 speeds up production time with features such as motion tracking, built-in lip-synching, vector-based drawing tools, bone-rigging and importation of scanned images. It also includes a full library of characters, props, action words, stock video, images and sound effects.

Anime Studio Pro 6

Additional features include:

• Scatter Brush, which allows painting with vectors while controlling the size and spacing of each individual object to create seemingly random fills such as grass, bubbles or stars.
• Scripting with LUA 5.1, providing more power to create unique tools and plug-ins.
• Auto Shading, which creates realistic shading based on lines and object contrast within each layer creating stylistic 3D effects.
• Create, save and blend morph targets to combine character expressions and emotions. Save and reuse previous poses and character positions.
• Easily adjust the timing and synchronization of audio and video tracks by utilizing the simple timeline. Mix and match audio, video, images and animated components to create digital shorts and animations
• HD video support and professional output.

Anime Studio Pro 6 is available at the suggested retail price of $199.99, with upgrades available from $129.99. The software can be ordered direct from Smith Micro at http://www.smithmicro.com/anime, and from software outlets.

Anime Studio Pro 6

Reader Comments

• Jen Hanson :

  Wednesday, June 10, 2009

  Wow, finally! I\'ve been using 5 for a couple of years now and it\'s been a life saver. Motion tracking might be cool.....