Italy, Rome-based Digital Video S.R.L. has announced Toonz version 4.3,
which provides 2D users with new tools to be more creative and efficient on
their job. The digital exposure sheet is much more user friendly, including
many new special effects, complete keyframe capabilities on all parameters,
and enlarged number of mathematical expressions for more controllable
motion. Enhancements of display features include icons in the level header
area for quick reference of elements. Texture mapping has been strengthened
with the introduction of pins, which enables stretch, rotate or perspective
tracking. A new hook tool has been provided to keep characters from sliding
across a surface and also to attach an object level to an animated level.
Rendering speed has been increased 40% in respect to previous versions. The
current number of 32 inks and 128 paints have been increased to 256 inks
and 256 paints, while old palettes are fully supported. The new Mattedit
module has been introduced, giving you the capability to create and edit
bit mapped images, overlays and mattes. Last, but not least: there is a new
aggressively priced version for TV still providing the full array of Toonz
features. It has the same functionality of a Studio License, but locks
output to TV resolution. For more information in North America, e-mail
toonz.us@catalinas.net. Also visit www.toonz.com.