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Pixar's Drawing Tool
May Kasahara writes "Millimeter has an interesting look at Pixar's Review Sketch tool, one of this company's latest pieces of proprietary software. It's cool in that it allows directors to draw on top of CG images with a Wacom Cintiq, essentially bringing elements of traditional hand-drawn animation into the 3D realm. The article discusses how the tool came about, how it was used during the production of The Incredibles, and even includes a discussion of the tool's naming."
Or sports announcers could even draw the plays that are being used in a football game so that home viewers can see what they are talking about.
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I give you 15 minutes until this generates rumors of an impending tablet Mac.
The director could draw on an image, and then play it back with the image moving underneath his drawing
Pfft. John Madden has been doing this for years!
But God demonstrates his love for us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us - (Romans 5:8)
Imagine it in a John Madden voice:
You see, Mr Incredible is running through the forest because he doesn't want to get caught. Watch him hit this spin move right there (scribbles line on screen) - and when the henchmen try to close the gap (marks an X on henchman's forehead) he cuts back and completely dodges their tackle. (unrelated doodle) I wish I had him on my team when I was coaching. (play-by-play announcer slaps forehead and shakes his head)
I have mod points, but couldn't find '-1 Pompous Ass' in the combo box
Buh... Buhl... Blennn...
Damn. You're right, it's tough!