Toon Boom Harmony 25: When Animation Software Steps Up Its Game ⚡
The new version of the popular 2D animation software arrives loaded with improvements that will make more than one animator cry with emotion... or at least prevent them from cursing their equipment for the tenth time in the day. Harmony 25 not only promises to optimize the workflow, but also adds features that many didn't even know they needed until now. And the best part, without the need for an AI to take their jobs (for now). 🎨
Seamless Workflow
This update focuses on eliminating those small obstacles that waste valuable minutes:
- Breakdown Pose Assistant for more natural in-between poses
- Compatibility with Photoshop brushes
- Lighter files that load up to 3 times faster
The irony is that you'll need less render time to enjoy these improvements... which you could use to, I don't know, sleep maybe. 😴
In the world of animation, every second counts... especially those you spend staring at the progress bar
Bridges to the 3D World
For those navigating between 2D and 3D waters, Harmony 25 offers:
- Support for USD (Universal Scene Description)
- Better integration with Blender, Maya, and Houdini
- Ability to maintain visual coherence in mixed pipelines
Because deep down, we all know that the true superpower of an animator is surviving compatibility between programs. 💻
AI That Helps Without Taking Jobs
The Ember suite demonstrates that artificial intelligence can be helpful without being threatening:
- Automates repetitive tasks
- Facilitates quick iterations
- But still leaves creative control in human hands
So while some fear that AIs will take their jobs, animators can breathe easy... at least until the next update. 🤖
In the end, Harmony 25 proves that even the most established software can keep evolving. Although we still dream of that mythical update that also makes us coffee and massages our shoulders after eight hours of work. ☕