Pen-and-Ink App Offers Vibrant, Resolution-Independent Interface for New
Retina Display
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 24, 2012--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) launched Autodesk
SketchBook Ink for iPad paint and drawing app, the latest release
from the company’s popular SketchBook family, which has more than 10
million downloads to date. Powered by a brand new engine, Autodesk
SketchBook Ink introduces unique technology for artists to create
stunning, high-resolution ink-style artwork. The SketchBook Ink addition
to the SketchBook family increases the number of choices available to
artists to express their creative visions in a digital environment.
Unlike traditional vector drawing apps, SketchBook Ink enables users to
produce very fine detail in their artwork, independent of resolution,
building on the intuitive freehand-drawing Autodesk
SketchBook Pro platform. This new technology also supports the
ability to export and print large, high-quality images right from the
iPad. Final artwork can be exported at optimal sizes to the photo
library on iPad, email, Dropbox, or iTunes file sharing. Images exported
to Dropbox or iTunes file sharing can exceed 100 megapixels.
“We are fortunate to collaborate with many talented artists, so we know
how important it is for them to have a variety of tools for not only
different tasks in their creative process, but also to express their
personal styles. SketchBook Ink provides more choices for artists. And
with its ability to produce high-resolution output, it makes a huge leap
for content creation on the iPad,” said Chris Cheung, product line
manager, Autodesk.
Complementing Autodesk’s popular app for the iPad, SketchBook Pro, which
offers a variety of sketching and painting tools, SketchBook Ink is
dedicated to pen-and-ink drawing. The inking behavior gives it a
distinct feel but builds on the intuitive and familiar interface valued
by SketchBook users worldwide. SketchBook Ink launches with seven preset
ink styles and two types of erasers. The app supports importing images
from the photo library on iPad that can be used as references or
backgrounds.
“With more than 10 million downloads to date, we’re proud that the
SketchBook family is changing how, where, and with what tools people
unlock their creativity. People who never considered using a digital app
for their artwork before, are now turning to SketchBook to produce
incredible illustrations,” said Samir Hanna, vice president, Consumer
Products, Autodesk.
The Autodesk SketchBook Ink App is available for $4.99 exclusively from
the App Store on iPad or at www.iTunes.com/AppStore.
For a limited time at launch, SketchBook Ink will be available for a
special introductory price of $1.99.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the
manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and
entertainment industries -- including the last 17 Academy Award® winners
for Best Visual Effects -- use Autodesk software to design, visualize
and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in
1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of
state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information
about Autodesk, visit http://usa.autodesk.com/.
Autodesk, AutoCAD and SketchBook are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates
in the USA and/or other countries. Academy Award ® is a registered
trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. iPad is a
trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All
other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their
respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and
services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without
notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors
that may appear in this document.
© 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Autodesk, Inc.
Jill Webber, 415-547-2469
jill.webber@autodesk.com