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Smith Micro Introduces New App at Comic-Con

July 2, 2012 by Ramin Zahed divider image

Smith Micro has lots of exciting plans for this year’s Comic-Con confab in San Diego next weekend (July 12-15). The graphics group announced that it is planning to release a new comic creation app called MotionArtist and host a “Future of Graphic Novels” panel on July 14th at 7 p.m. (room 4). Fans can also participate in the Smith Micro Really, Really, Really Big Scavenger Hunt and get a chance to take home giveaways and win an iPod touch, Wacom Intuos tablet or iPad at booth #5353.

Aimed at aspiring artists and die-hard comic fans, the Comic-Con panel will get tech-geeky to discuss how all of the latest and greatest technology, apps and tools are influencing the next generation of comic-creation. Panelists include:

Moderator Harry McCracken, Editor for TIME’s Techland, founder of Technologizer
Doug TenNapel, Creator of Earthworm Jim
Olivia d’Abo, Actress, known for her role as Star Sapphire in DC’s latest animated feature, Justice League: Doom
Brian Haberlin, Co-creator of the Witchblade franchise
Steve Yatson, Senior Director of Productivity and Graphics Smith Micro Software
Mike Norton, Creator of the popular Runways, Gravity comics
Daniel Cooney, Comic writer / illustrator of Valentine

Fill-in-the-Word Balloon Contest

Stop by the Smith Micro booth (#5353) to play the Fill-in-the-Word Balloon contest anytime during exhibit hours. Come up with the best caption and win one of two iPods. Drawings will be held at the Smith Micro booth 4:00 PM on Sunday July 15th – winners need not be present to win.

Smith Micro’s Really, Really, Really Big Scavenger Hunt

Grab the game rules at the Smith Micro booth (#5353) for our Really, Really, Really Big Scavenger Hunt and play while you cruise the Convention Center. Everyone who completes the hunt will get a free t-shirt and be entered into a drawing to win one of two Wacom Intous tablets or one iPad. Drawings will be held at the Smith Micro booth 4:00 PM on Sunday July 15th – winners need not be present to win.

Smith Micro’s latest Graphics Products include

NEW – MotionArtist – Digital comic and interactive graphic novel creation. Bridging the gap between your comics and your readers.
Anime Studio – Cutting-edge tools and techniques to produce popular styles of animated 2D movies, cartoons and cutout animations.
Poser – The world’s most complete solution for creating art and animation using 3D characters, used by beginning and experienced artists alike.
Manga Studio – The most popular comic and manga creation software in the industry featuring powerful drawing and coloring tools.

About Smith Micro Software, Inc. – Productivity and Graphics Group:

For more info, visit www.smithmicro.com.