ASP 9 announced

[heiseman]

Yeah, strange I haven't received an email yet from Smith Micro. Exciting news nonetheless. Can't wait!

[Víctor Paredes]

Here's the web version of the mail for the people who didn't get it:
http://mysmithmicro.com/marcom/eblasts/ ... x-web.html

[InfoCentral]

Well that explains why I didn't get any email from SM. Its for new purchasers and not us upgraders.

[shoepie]

Every single one of those points has got me interested

Bring on September!

[RichardU]

Does anyone have an idea of how smart bones will work?

[JCook]

So, looking at the link Selgin put in it looks like ASP9 is not actuallyu OUT yet. They're just saying to new users buy version 8 and then get 9 at a discount when it comes out. So we will probably all get an email about upgrading when 9 actually comes out and is available.

Jack

[funksmaname]

it says if you buy 8 now you will get the upgrade to 9 for free...

[Cobra5005]

i hopw that in ASP 9 will have 2 modes: regular mode and frame-by frame mode timelines like in flash and toon-boom

[JaMike]

i hopw that in ASP 9 will have 2 modes: regular mode and frame-by frame mode timelines like in flash and toon-boom

When Flash and Toon Boom have ANY features as good as Anime Studio, then I'm sure Smith Micro will think about putting frame-by-frame in. And maybe they'll increase the price to the same as Flash and Toon Boom, too.

But seriously, I think they might have mentioned it if FBF was in version 9, so you'll probably be disappointed.

[ThatsNotAllFolks]

Wait a minute, so If I wanted to do traditional frame by frame animation, I cannot do it on Anime Studio Pro??? Why not...I thought that was basic and provided to all animation software.

[funksmaname]

you "can" but it is not what it is made for... you can tighten a screw with a knife too, but a screwdriver is always better.
If you want to do traditional frame by frame animation, buy some paper and pencils

[BrokenEquipment]

Smart bones sounds cool.
Motion graph seems interesting.
Will be upgrading!

[ThatsNotAllFolks]

you "can" but it is not what it is made for... you can tighten a screw with a knife too, but a screwdriver is always better.
If you want to do traditional frame by frame animation, buy some paper and pencils

I don't use tools for any purpose other than what they are made for. I have paper and pencils, and a scanner. What I need is a single animation software program that can do what Anime Studio can do...but also the "tedious" frame by frame if I so chose. I need a tool that is a screwdriver and a knife.

[slowtiger]

Not possible. You wouldn't combine a saw and a hammer in one tool.

[ThatsNotAllFolks]

Not possible. You wouldn't combine a saw and a hammer in one tool.

Agreed. Now I'm thinking more like "Tool Belt" and I am now done with tool analogies Where can I find a decent animation software that can do both? Thanks for the help. I guess I am still just looking.