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; '''Spatial resolution-independence'''
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: Most elements are vector-based, and all layers are parametrically generated, hence even when changing the target resolution of a project, the only pixelation will occur in imported raster images, not the built-in components.
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; '''Temporal resolution independence'''
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: Animation-keyframes are automatically interpolated by the computer, resulting in smooth motion
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; '''High Dynamic-Range Imaging (HDRI)'''
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: By using floating-point math in the image calculations, HDRI processing allows canvases to internally understand a far greater range of pixel luminance, resulting in better lighting effects, and improved color composition.
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; '''Pentablet-friendly tools'''
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: The draw tool already reads the pressure sensitivity channel off your favorite tablets, for natural line weighting, and more to come!
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; '''Artist-oriented design'''
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: While it may not be obvious in this early state, Synfig (and its proprietary predecessors) has been designed from the ground up with animation workflow in mind.
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; '''Built-in CVS support'''
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: <small>I haven't tried this yet, but I saw it in the file menu and it looked nifty, so- Hey, feature!</small>
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; '''Path-based Gradients'''
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: Unlike purely SVG-based vector software, and most consumer-level animation programs, Synfig has full support for gradient paths - gradients that follow along a drawn shape. This allows artists to easily add soft shading to animation without the trouble of painting it onto every frame.
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; '''Layers'''
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: Synfig supports a multitude of {{l|layer}}s of various types; geometric, gradients, filters, distortions, transformations, fractal and a few others.
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If you would like to see more features in synfig, please contribute to the {{l|wish list}}.

Latest revision as of 13:43, 2 January 2015

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Spatial resolution-independence
Most elements are vector-based, and all layers are parametrically generated, hence even when changing the target resolution of a project, the only pixelation will occur in imported raster images, not the built-in components.
Temporal resolution independence
Animation-keyframes are automatically interpolated by the computer, resulting in smooth motion
High Dynamic-Range Imaging (HDRI)
By using floating-point math in the image calculations, HDRI processing allows canvases to internally understand a far greater range of pixel luminance, resulting in better lighting effects, and improved color composition.
Pentablet-friendly tools
The draw tool already reads the pressure sensitivity channel off your favorite tablets, for natural line weighting, and more to come!
Artist-oriented design
While it may not be obvious in this early state, Synfig (and its proprietary predecessors) has been designed from the ground up with animation workflow in mind.
Built-in CVS support
I haven't tried this yet, but I saw it in the file menu and it looked nifty, so- Hey, feature!
Path-based Gradients
Unlike purely SVG-based vector software, and most consumer-level animation programs, Synfig has full support for gradient paths - gradients that follow along a drawn shape. This allows artists to easily add soft shading to animation without the trouble of painting it onto every frame.
Layers
Synfig supports a multitude of Layers of various types; geometric, gradients, filters, distortions, transformations, fractal and a few others.

If you would like to see more features in synfig, please contribute to the Wish list.


Languages Language: 

English • čeština • français