Alias SketchBook Pro Now Available for Mac OS X
Release of Alias SketchBook Pro 1.1 Makes Digital Sketching Accessible to More Creative Professionals
Toronto, Canada – June 3, 2004 – Alias, a Silicon Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: SGI) company, today announced that its pen-driven sketching and annotation software, Alias® SketchBook™ Pro, is now available for Mac OS X. The Mac community can now benefit from the fast, reactive, pressure sensitive artistic tools and intuitive user interface that make the software unique in its class. Along with a Wacom® tablet, Alias SketchBook Pro’s realistic pens, markers, paintbrushes and airbrushes can be used to create everything from conceptual ideation sketches through to production artwork.
“Since Alias SketchBook Pro was released in late 2002, we have had numerous requests from the Mac community to release a version for the Mac platform,” says Colin Smith, product manager, Alias. “The extraordinary toolset consisting of Alias SketchBook Pro, Mac OS X and a Wacom tablet will empower designers, animators, illustrators and other creative professionals to quickly and easily draw, sketch, paint and visualize their concepts.”
“The stunning Aqua user interface, the powerful 2D and 3D graphics engine and the reliability of Mac OS X allow for a seamless and rich user experience making it the platform of choice for creative professionals,” says Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “By taking advantage of the performance and strong graphic capabilities of Mac OS X, Alias SketchBook Pro eliminates the need for scanning and retouching drawings and enables Mac users to complete more work in less time.”
Alias Responds to Customer Demand
In addition to its compatibility with the Mac platform, new features in Alias SketchBook Pro version 1.1 include the introduction of 26 hotkeys, a new single layer copy tool, a redesigned brush editor that enables easier creation of custom brushes and an enhanced user interface designed to increase overall usability. These features are available in both the Mac and Windows® versions of Alias SketchBook Pro.
“Alias’ responsiveness to its customers’ needs has resulted in an incredibly natural and intuitive digital sketching tool for creative professionals,” says Scott Rawlings, vice president of marketing, Wacom Technology. “Not only has Alias met the demand for a Mac version of Alias SketchBook Pro, it has also introduced functionality upgrades – such as the addition of numerous hotkeys for common tasks – to make the software even more efficient and user-friendly for all Wacom users.”
Alias SketchBook Pro Increases Productivity with Easy-to-Use Functionality
Some of the key features in Alias SketchBook Pro include:
Intuitive, pen-driven UI: Tried and tested interface, designed specifically for the pen-based tablet provides maximum drawing space. Marking Menus™ software allows remarkably fast access to key tools such as colors, brushes, zoom and pan.
Production quality drawing tools: Realistic, high quality and responsive pencils, pens, markers, brushes and airbrushes come in a full range of colors. Create and save custom brushes, erasers, airbrushes or smear brushes, varying their size, transparency, roundness, slant and stamp spacing.
Layers: Control editing by writing over images without damaging them, to compare or explore variations, or to build up complex drawings. Layers are preserved in the industry standard TIF file format.
Screen Capture: One-button screen capture allows users to quickly take a snapshot of any application screen and open it in Alias SketchBook Pro for instant annotation.
E-mail integration: After marking up an image, screen capture or document, annotations can be e-mailed back and forth with colleagues directly from Alias SketchBook Pro.
Sketch management and presentation: Create collections of sketches that can be viewed, organized and distributed easily. Deliver impromptu and formal presentations of sketches and images, and then record any feedback instantly on annotation layers.
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July 13, 2004
Renault Design
Renault Design Combines Alias Tools and Physical Models to Create the Optimum Design Process.
July 9, 2004
NANCO DATA AB today reported that Antycip is taking over NANCO’s unit for realtime simulation for the defence market.
July 5, 2004
Nissan Design adopt ICEM Surf for surface data development
ICEM Ltd. announced today that Nissan Motor Corporation of Japan has recently placed a contract for the supply and implementation of ICEM Surf.
July 5, 2004
ICEM begins customer shipments of the latest version of its surface modelling, analysis and visualisation software suite.
June 29, 2004
The SAAB 93: An Integrated Approach to Design
When SAAB® introduced its new 93 Convertible at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show it was enthusiastically received by press and public alike.
June 16, 2004
Acquisition of Alias Completed
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan partners with Accel-KKR as Acquisition is Finalized
Alias Poised For Future Growth as an Independent Company.
June 14
RTT RealView now available
June 14
RTT Software sales
June 14
Change of name: RTT Deja View is now RTT DeltaView
June 14
RTT Presenter 1.1
Following steps are planned for the release 1.1, coming end of June...
June 14
RTT DeltaGen Patches for Download
All customers with a valid maintenance contract from now on have the possibility to download patches for RTT Software.
June 3, 2004
Alias SketchBook Pro Now Available for Mac OS X
Release of Alias SketchBook Pro 1.1 Makes Digital Sketching Accessible to More Creative Professionals.
June 1, 2004
CUSTOMER DESIGN SUCCESS:
Sony Ericsson T610
Sony Ericsson has recieved a number of design awards for their successful model T610. The latest beeing the Grand Designprice (transl. from "Stora Designpriset"), of The Association of Swedish Engineering Industries.
May 18, 2004
Three New Courses for Design in StudioTools
Introduction to StudioTools, Conceptual Modelling and Production Modelling for Design.
May 14, 2004
ICEM’s first User Group conference in Japan rounds off successful 2004 world-wide series
Increased attendances and more venues mark growing popularity of the events.
May 13, 2004
ICEM Surf helps SsangYong slash design development time for new Rexton sport utility vehicle
Surface modelling, analysis and visualisation software brings 60% time saving.
May 13, 2004
Hero Global Design
India’s leading motorcycles manufacturer selects ICEM Surf to aid its new venture with Aprilia of Italy.
April 22, 2004
Alias Launches U.S. and Canada Seminar Tour
For Automotive and Industrial Design Students and Instructors
April 1, 2004
Renault has selected ICEM Surf software
French automotive manufacturer selects ICEM’s industry-leading surface modelling, analysis and visualisation software following successful pilot project.
March 29, 2004
Rhino 3.0 promotion
Purchase 'Rhino 3.0' bundled with the tuturial CD 'Rhino Visual Tips CD'.
March 23, 2004
StudioTools 11.0.2
Software update
March 15, 2004
Alias Reveals the Grand Prize Winners of Expose Yourself Contest
Alias, Microsoft, Intel, PC Mall, Acer and Wacom Wrap Up the First Ever Expose Yourself
March 9, 2004
ICEM Style
ICEM Style is a revolutionary new software package for product styling and design ideation.
March 9, 2004
Alias® StudioTools® 11 and Alias ImageStudio™ earn a Five Star rating
March 3, 2004
Alias Releases Data Exchange Tool for CATIA V5
Direct Connect Software Links High-End CAD with Leading Industrial Design Software
March 2, 2004
ICEM 4.4
ICEM announces availability of latest version of its leading surface modelling, analysis and visualisation software suite, ICEM 4.4
March 2, 2004
ICEM launches ICEM Style
– a revolutionary new software package for product styling and design ideation.
March 2, 2004
ICEM’s Latest surface modelling software suite supports 3Dconnexion’s motion controllers
March 1, 2004
New tutorial CD:
Flamingo Studio Quality Rendering
An advanced tutorial CD by Gijs de Zwart
February 16, 2004
ICEM User Meeting 2004 Europe
22-24 March, Radisson SAS Hotel, Cologne, Germany
February 12, 2004
Alias in Acquisition Talks with Private Equity Firm
February 9, 2004
Skoda’s Roomster concept car comes to life with the aid of ICEM Surf.
February 4, 2004
RTT Presenter & RTT DeltaGen 4.0
February 3, 2004
Successfull introduction of RTT DeltaGen
On February 3, 2004 NANCO DATA AB introduced RTT DeltaGen i Scandinavia.
February 2, 2004
Alias Announces First Round Winners of the Expose Yourself Contest
January 26, 2004
ICEM appoints new business partner to expand its business in the Confederation of Independent States (CIS)
January 22, 2004
RTT Conference
April 1st/2nd 2004, Munich/Ettal
January 21, 2004
ICEM expands its Middle East software sales and support facilities
GES appointed ICEM business partner for automotive industry in United Arab Emirates and other Middle East countries.
January 12, 2004
NANCO DATA AB introduces RTT DeltaGen in Scandinavia
Virtual Reality at an affordable price! Seeing is believing!
Come and see us February 3rd, 2004.
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