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Cryptic Studios Releases Cryptic Animation Rig
Company: Cryptic Studios
Date: 11 May 2007
LOS GATOS, CA - May 11, 2007 - Cryptic Studios, Inc., an independent developer of massively multiplayer online games, announced today its proprietary Cryptic Animation Rig (Cryptic AR) is now available free for download under the GNU General Public License.
"Our goal is to foster a community of animators by providing them the power to generate animations without having to worry about supporting a toolset. Since we were already developing the rig for our core technology team, we decided to release it to the public under the GNU GPL," said Shayne Herrera, Art Development Director for Cryptic Studios. "We feel that the development and gaming communities will benefit greatly from a professional tool like the Cryptic AR."
Cryptic AR allows animators of all experience levels to familiarize themselves with the same tools used in a professional development environment. Unlike other free animation rigs, Cryptic AR is not an approximation of production tools, but the very tools currently being used to produce next-gen game visuals at Cryptic Studios.
"We decided to add the ability to switch and create character skins called 'IDs,' or 'identities,'" said Sean Burgoon, animator and creator of the Cryptic
AR. "Cryptic AR version 1.0 ships with three IDs and we plan to release more on a regular basis. We are encouraging user-submitted IDs through the
animation community we are creating on our web site."
The Cryptic AR web site will also have forums to serve as the community home for aspiring AR animators. The forums will act as a place to inspire
continued creativity in users and support animation needs.
Cryptic AR version 1.0 is now available for download at www.crypticar.com.
About Cryptic Studios
Cryptic Studio s is the leading independent developer of massively multiplayer online games. The company has a history of creating critically acclaimed and highly entertaining games that appeal to wide audiences. Its first two titles, "City of Heroes" and "City of Villains," are both award-winning titles that represent the company's commitment to delivering high-quality, immersive entertainment to the market.
Cryptic is currently partnered with Microsoft Game Studios to bring "Marvel(TM) Universe Online" to both Xbox 360(TM) and Windows Vista(TM). The company is also dedicated to supporting its hit flagship titles, "City of Heroes(R)" and "City of Villains(TM)," with partner NCsoft.
Marvel is a trademark of Marvel Characters, Inc. City of Heroes, City of Villains, and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Cryptic Studios, Inc. and NCsoft Corporation. Cryptic Studios is a trademark of Cryptic Studios, Inc.
"Our goal is to foster a community of animators by providing them the power to generate animations without having to worry about supporting a toolset. Since we were already developing the rig for our core technology team, we decided to release it to the public under the GNU GPL," said Shayne Herrera, Art Development Director for Cryptic Studios. "We feel that the development and gaming communities will benefit greatly from a professional tool like the Cryptic AR."
Cryptic AR allows animators of all experience levels to familiarize themselves with the same tools used in a professional development environment. Unlike other free animation rigs, Cryptic AR is not an approximation of production tools, but the very tools currently being used to produce next-gen game visuals at Cryptic Studios.
"We decided to add the ability to switch and create character skins called 'IDs,' or 'identities,'" said Sean Burgoon, animator and creator of the Cryptic
AR. "Cryptic AR version 1.0 ships with three IDs and we plan to release more on a regular basis. We are encouraging user-submitted IDs through the
animation community we are creating on our web site."
The Cryptic AR web site will also have forums to serve as the community home for aspiring AR animators. The forums will act as a place to inspire
continued creativity in users and support animation needs.
Cryptic AR version 1.0 is now available for download at www.crypticar.com.
About Cryptic Studios
Cryptic Studio s is the leading independent developer of massively multiplayer online games. The company has a history of creating critically acclaimed and highly entertaining games that appeal to wide audiences. Its first two titles, "City of Heroes" and "City of Villains," are both award-winning titles that represent the company's commitment to delivering high-quality, immersive entertainment to the market.
Cryptic is currently partnered with Microsoft Game Studios to bring "Marvel(TM) Universe Online" to both Xbox 360(TM) and Windows Vista(TM). The company is also dedicated to supporting its hit flagship titles, "City of Heroes(R)" and "City of Villains(TM)," with partner NCsoft.
Marvel is a trademark of Marvel Characters, Inc. City of Heroes, City of Villains, and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Cryptic Studios, Inc. and NCsoft Corporation. Cryptic Studios is a trademark of Cryptic Studios, Inc.
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