Anime Studio Pro 6 Launches with New Production Tools for Professional Animators and Artists

Animation Software Provides Lip-Syncing, Enhanced Drawing Tools and Motion
Tracking to Simplify Workflow and Design
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMSI) Productivity and Graphics Group, today
announced the availability of Anime Studio Pro 6, the complete animation
software for professional animators.Anime Studio Pro 6 lets artists bring their
animations to life for HD movies, cartoon animation, cutouts and full-length
film or video.

Anime Studio Pro 6 speeds up production time with powerful features such as
motion tracking, built-in lip-syncing, vector-based drawing tools, bone-rigging
and the ability to import scanned drawings and images. Anime Studio Pro 6 also
contains an extensive library of ready-to-use content that includes fully rigged
characters, props, action words, stock video, images and sound effects allowing
users to focus on creating compelling animations and digital shorts.

"With new features such as video motion tracking and layer-based auto shading,
Anime Studio Pro 6 delivers everything needed to create professional quality
animation in a complete package that saves time and resources for artists," said
Steve Yatson, Sr. Director of Graphics Solutions at Smith Micro Software. "Anime
Studio Pro 6 is packed with powerful tools designed to enhance the creative
process and enable animators to achieve their professional goals and express
their true talents."

"Since Freakish Kid`s transition to a totally digital pipeline four years ago,
Anime Studio Pro has been our first and only choice for all 2D animation that we
produce," said Stu Gamble, CEO and Director/Producer of Freakish Kid, an
international digital film studio. "We`re very excited about the release of
Anime Studio Pro 6 and can`t wait to integrate it into our digital pipeline to
ensure our productions make an indelible imprint on our global list of clients
such as Nickelodeon, FX and Cartoon Network."

Anime Studio 6 Pro Features and Benefits:

* NEW -Motion Tracking - Objects can now be attached to visual markers in any
video clip allowing users to easily match object and video motion for
professional results
* NEW - Integrated Lip-Syncing - Built on the AST production sync library, users
can easily synchronize characters` lips and mouths through a simple and
intuitive process that yields extremely accurate results
* NEW - Scatter Brush - Paint with vectors while controlling the size and
spacing of each individual object. Easily create seemingly random fills such as
grass, bubbles or stars in a night sky
* NEW -Scripting with LUA 5.1 - Update to the versatile LUA engine with more
exposure of Anime Studio`s inner workings. Provides more power to create unique
tools and plug-ins, create particle effects such as fire and explosions, and
customize tool behaviors to support individual user`s workflow
* NEW -Auto Shading -Similar to Ambient Occlusion, creates realistic shading
based on lines and object contrast within each layer creating stylistic 3D
effects
* NEW -Morph Targets - Create, save, and blend morph targets to combine
character expressions and emotions. Save and reuse previous poses and character
positions and even blend colors and fills with this time saving and versatile
feature
* NEW -Sequencer - Easily adjust the timing and synchronization of audio and
video tracks by utilizing the simple timeline. Mix and match audio, video,
images and animated components to create digital shorts and animations
* HD Video Support - Offers full support for importing and exporting high
definition video files, then integrating them with toon characters, props, audio
and special effects for stunning high-definition creations
* Professional Output -Lets usersoutput video and animation of unlimited length
to formats including NTSC/PAL D1/DV standard and Widescreen, HDV and HDTV 780p
and 1080p, as well as AVI, MOV and Flash

Pricing and Availability:

The MSRP for Anime Studio Pro 6 is $199.99, with upgrades from previous versions
priced at $129.99. Anime Studio Pro 6 is available direct from the Smith Micro
online store at: http://www.smithmicro.com/anime, and from popular resellers,
catalogs and distribution partners worldwide.

For Site Licensing and Educational pricing, email sitelicenses@smithmicro.com,
or contact Smith Micro at: 831-768-3612.

About Smith Micro Software, Inc.

Smith Micro Software, Inc., headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, with
offices in Europe and Asia, develops mobility solutions that enable seamless
broadband connectivity and next generation media and mobile convergence products
over wireless networks.

The Company`s Productivity and Graphics Group provides software solutions for
people who want their computing experience to be more secure, organized and
creative. Smith Micro's complete lines of products are available through its
sales groups, direct from its websites, retail distributors and value-added
resellers. Smith Micro's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under
the symbol SMSI. For more information, please visit: http://www.smithmicro.com.

Smith Micro and the Smith Micro logo are trademarks and or registered trademarks
of Smith Micro Software, Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the
property of their respective companies.

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Smith Micro Software, Inc.
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