Balance Studios proudly announces the launch of their iPhone design and development division. Learn more about Balance Mobile

Requiring minimum knowledge of flash, the epicFlashTextContol gives developers the ability to render out unique fonts that do not have to be installed on a user’s system to display correctly, eliminating the need of an image editing program.

More information on the epicFlashTextControl is available at: http://www.epicsoft.net/products/flashnet/textcontrol/

epicFlashTextControl 1.0 Features:

• Custom fonts
• Add single lines of text, or full paragraphs
• Custom strings
• Update fonts in the following ways:
  • Bold
  • Italicize
  • Underline
  • Letter-spacing (Kerning)
  • Alignment
  • Font-color
  • Indent
  • Font-size
• Allows for movie resolution size up to 800px by 600px.
• Dynamic property binding
• Quality options supported
• Flash version options supported
• Window mode options supported
• Visual Studio .NET 2001 / 2003 / 2005 / 2008 Supported

Download the epicFlashTextControl trial, which runs on localhost development only, now at: http://www.epicsoft.net/products/flashnet/textcontrol/try/

Purchase the epicFlashTextControl with full access rights for only $25 at: https://www.epicsoft.net/store/

More information on the epicFlashControl is available at: http://www.epicsoft.net/products/flashnet/control/

epicFlashControl 2.5 Updates

• Embedded JavaScript Files: Users of the epicFlashControl no longer have to worry about keeping track of the external JavaScript files that the epicFlashControl used to depend on.  These external files have now been embedded inside of the control, allowing for a more manageable control as developers move project to project.
• Optimized HTML Code: The source code in which the epicFlashControl renders out to the web browser has been optimized for a more efficient load time. 

Download the epicFlashControl 2.5 trial, which runs on localhost development only, now at: http://www.epicsoft.net/products/flashnet/control/try/

Purchase the epicFlashControl 2.5 with full access rights for only $10 at: https://www.epicsoft.net/store/

Balance Studios teamed up with Believe Animation for the creation anof two original properties - Crazy Conrad and his Fantastic Flamingos.

Here is a short synopsis on Crazy Conrad:

Crazy Conrad and His Fantastic Flamingos, a story about a young vulture with a wild imagination who draws strength from his imaginary circus flamingo family to avoid the pressures of his older chicken-herding brother, is the epitome of sibling rivalry.

Click here view a short segment of an episode of Crazy Conrad and his Fantastic Flamingos:
http://believeanimation.com/series/Crazy-Conrad-and-his-Fantastic-Flamingos/

Balance Studios teamed up with Believe Animation for the creation of an original property, 3D UEO (Unidentified Emerald Object).

3D UEO (Unidentified Emerald Object) takes place in a 2-dimensional pop-up book and tells the ongoing saga of a fellowship of two dimensional cardboard creatures that band together to defend and protect their three dimensional wish-maker from an eight-legged midget king and his mother.

Click here to view the animated short of 3D UEO:
http://believeanimation.com/series/3D-UEO/

Want to add speed and accuracy to your creative processes without missing a beat? Today epicsoft™ released STRUCTURE, formerly known as "fishHEAD Folder Generator" that helps project personnel create consistently effective folder structures with unsurpassed efficiency.

Easily set up your own folder structures for instantaneous creation anywhere on your network with just a click of your mouse. STRUCTURE Folder Generator eliminates the need to recreate those recurring folders required for each project, while helping to achieve the clarity and consistency that guarantee project success.

Pre-loaded template categories for project management, website development, and animation/visual fx help you get started on your creative journey. Easily modified, or used as is, these templates provide a valuable reference for creative minds seeking a market place advantage.

Want to set up a new template? It’s a snap with STRUCTURE! Easily add an infinite number of custom templates to make your project and project set-up faster and easier. Save time and money by creating your own custom folder templates designed to meet your workflow requirements. STRUCTURE provides the unsurpassed communication and task development assets needed for an unlimited range of projects. With STRUCTURE organizational bliss is just a click away.

Here is a list of creative institutions, professionals, and individuals who benefit from using STRUCTURE:
Film Production
Post Production
Animation Houses
Visual FX Houses
Audio Facilities
Administration
Producers
Executive Producers
Agencies
Design Houses

Try the free Demo version of STRUCTURE Folder Generator and you will be amazed at how simple starting a new project can be!

- Download STRUCTURE Folder Generator trial for 30 days, now at: http://www.epicsoft.net/products/structure/try/

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- More information on STRUCTURE Folder Generator is available at: http://www.epicsoft.net/products/structure/

Born and raised in northern Washington, David has worked intensely in 3D for ten years. When asked what he loves the most about animation, it is how he can create something from nothing.

In his free time, David enjoys aggressive rollarblading in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. Looks like he picked the right place, Green Bay winters are scream snowboarding!!!.

Balance Studios teamed up with Believe Animation for the creation of two original properties - Crazy Conrad and his Fantastic Flamingos and 3D UEO (Unidentified Emerald Object). After months of hard work, these shows came to full fruition.

The executive team from Believe Animation traveled to Ottawa International Animation Festival in September to pitch the two properties and the capabilities of Believe Animation and Balance Studios to television industry personnel. Darren Lutz, president and creative director, and Tina J. Lutz, vice president and producer, met with a myriad of buyers and producers.

Click here to visit the Believe Animation site:
http://www.believeanimation.com

More information on the epicFlashControl is available at: http://www.epicsoft.net/products/flashnet/control/

epicFlashControl 2.0 Updates

• Partial Trusted Sites: Running on Partial Trusted Sites is now available! This means that such hosts as Go Daddy, who host their ASP.NET websites under “Partial Trust", will no longer object to the epicFlashControl.
• The AllowScriptAccess: This property has been implemented, which is a parameter of the Macromedia Flash Player which controls the ability to perform outbound scripting from within a Flash SWF. This feature requires Flash Player 6.0 or later.
• Search Engine Optimization: This feature allows you to enter keywords and even full phrases for your flash content. This way, search engines will no longer ignore your flash files… they’ll read them and help improve your rankings!

Download the epicFlashControl 2.0 trial, which runs on localhost development only, now at: http://www.epicsoft.net/products/flashnet/control/try/

Purchase the epicFlashControl 2.0 with full access rights for only $10 at:
https://www.epicsoft.net/store/

THE CLIENT
The National Railroad Museum commissioned Balance Studios to concept, design, and develop the multi-media and branding/marketing components of their newest exhibit “Pullman Porters: From Service to Civil Rights".

THE MISSION
The overall goal of the exhibit is to “edu-tain"- to create an entertaining and informational story/experience with an exhibit flow-thru that peaks the interest and excitement of the visitor by providing an interactive verses spectator experience. The Pullman Porter exhibit combines the traditional museum exhibit concept of models and artifacts with modern and sometimes, ultra modern technology.

THE WORK
Balance began by recreating the Lake Mitchell railcar in photo-real 3D to be used as a fundraising and restoration reference. From there, the concept of a “virtual” Pullman Porter was accepted and commissioned. Working from a single black and white photograph from the 1940s, the Character Design and Animation Team designed, modeled and brought to digital life, Emanuel Hurst, an actual Pullman Porter, to act as the host of the exhibit. Using off the shelf and proprietary software, the Balance Animation Team meticulously animated, mocapped, rotoscoped, textured, lit and edited a striking recreation, that is sure to wow visitors for years to come.

Other multi-media components include the concept, design and development of the interactive history kiosk, fundraising and educational websites (www.pullmanporters.org), television commercials, web banner ads, and oral history films.

To see the Balance Studios showcase page for this exhibit, please visit this page: http://www.balancestudios.com/balancebeam/showcase/2008_PullmanPorters.htm