
The software runs on Intel Macs running OS X 10.5 and 10.6. Their Animate 2 product code will be automatically registered and emailed to them upon product release, enabling them to download the new package. When the pre-launch price expires, the program will revert to the regular price of $700 for the full package, and $300 for the upgrade. Beginning March 8, 2010, all new clients can receive a Toon Boom Animate 1 product code. Toon Boom Animate 2 is available at a pre-launch price of $550, which is valid until March 21. The program also features an integrated camera tool that lets you animate over time and create depth effects. Animate’s smart Color ID system, palette management, and painting tools are significant time-savers, according to the company. In addition to its Flash shortcut set, Animate is designed to fit nicely with Adobe products and animation techniques.

The new upgrade offers advanced Flash animation features such as symbols, pegs, morphing, hierarchy-based rigging, forward and inverse kinematics, and advanced lip-syncing.
