Pixar Typestry 2 for Windows Ships

Pixar Releases Windows Version of Popular 3D Application

Pt. Richmond, CA (January, 31 1995) - Pixar announces the release of a new
Windows version of Pixar Typestry, the powerful award winning software for
creating dimensional type. Pixar Typestry 2 allows users to easily access
the power of RenderMan, Pixar's Academy Award winning rendering software.

Pixar Typestry 2's new interface is an upgraded environment true to the
Windows native look and feel. Users create great 3D images without having
to learn a difficult 3D interface. In addition, Pixar Typestry 2's new
features, such as Adobe Illustrator import and Looks editing, make the
package a powerful entry level 3D package ideal for design professionals
who want to add an exciting new dimension to their images.

The previously released Macintosh version of Pixar Typestry 2 has received
rave reviews and awards including the coveted MacUser Editors Choice
award. Here is what reviewers had to say about Pixar Typestry 2 for the
Macintosh; Publish Magazine "...will knock your socks off.", the former
Aldus Magazine "...creates graphics on par with the best on national
television.", Macworld "...outstanding...", MacWEEK "...impressive...",
and Digital Video World "Typestry 2 has no equal in 3D type programs."
With the same new features in the Windows version, along with a new look
and feel of the program, Pixar Typestry 2 for Windows is destined to be a
big hit.

Some of the many new features of Pixar Typestry 2 for Windows include:

* Adobe Illustrator import: Users can bring Adobe Illustrator (3.0 or
higher) files directly into Typestry 2 to create stunning logos. This
import feature lets users bring all kinds of outline shapes into Pixar
Typestry 2 for 3D picture making.

* Particle Generator: Now particles can be emitted from the surfaces and
bevels of objects. Users can control particle behaviors including; life
span, mass, elasticity, birth and death colors, randomness, emission,
density and ejection speed. The particle system tool can be used to make
many interesting effects such as fireworks, sparks, and snow. Particle
effects are extremely dramatic when animated!

* Rubber Sheets and Tubes: In addition to extruding characters, Pixar
Typestry 2 creates Rubber Sheet or Tube type objects. The Rubber Sheet
option makes the objects appear on a sphere, circle or flag which, when
animated, waves in the wind. Users can control the wind effects as they
apply to the sheet. The Tubes build method makes great neon effects.

* Animation: Enhanced, more powerful animation control. Includes a new
"Score" window for detailed control of frames and more comprehensive
grouping capabilities.

* Looks Editor: Looks are the surface appearances on the objects and
backgrounds. Pixar Typestry 2 includes an integrated Looks editor which
allows users to modify their Looks. This also lets users make backgrounds
and Looks from their own BMP or TIFF files. The Looks editor vastly
increases design options by allowing users to create any number of
interesting appearances from a single Look.

* Perforations: Typestry 2's expanded perforation ability allows users to
manipulate (join, intersect, or subtract) multiple objects to produce
dramatic effects. Users can subtract anything from anything else and even
animate the subtraction of objects. Pixar has provided a Pixar
Perforations font to help users get started.

* Editable Bevels: More bevel styles have been added. Custom bevels can now
be created and saved for future use.

* Environment Looks: These Looks create reflections that appear on shiny
objects in the scene. Users can use their own BMP or TIFF files to create
environments.

* Atmospheres: Users can add a foggy or hazy atmosphere to their scene.
Animating the scene will make the fog swirl.

Veteran Typestry users will notice many enhancements such as:

* A new look to the application. The Toolbox now includes a skew
  option.
* Select objects by name. This makes selection much easier.
* Increased camera views to facilitate object alignment.
* Cursor key nudging.
* Alignment grid.
* The addition of an AVI animation player. Pixar Typestry 2 animations
  can now be viewed in true color.
* Images can now be saved in either 8 or 24 bit format. This allows
  users to control file sizes.

Pixar Typestry 2 retails for $299 and is available though standard
distribution channels. Upgrades are offered at $99.

Other products which Pixar offers to the Windows design and multimedia
community are Pixar One Twenty Eight and Pixar Classic Texures Vol. 2.
These are high-quality collections of seamlessly tiling digital textures
available on CD. Pixar Typestry 2 users will receive the Pixar Looks CD, a
collection of 26 unlockable libraries of Looks developed by Pixar and The
VALIS Group to complement Pixar's RenderMan based products. With
registration, users can unlock one library free.

Pixar incorporated in 1986 and is located in Point Richmond, California.
The company specializes in the development of computer graphics software
including the Academy Award winning RenderMan. Pixar's Animation Division
creates commercials and is currently under contract with The Walt Disney
Company to produce Toy Story, the first fully computer animated
full-length film staring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen as two toys competing for
the attention of their owner, a little boy named Andy.

Pixar
1001 West Cutting
Richmond, CA 94804
510-236-4000,  fax 510-236-0388

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