Exactly one month ago today, Imagineer Systems announced a commitment to the VFX marketplace. They were heading into 2009 with renewed energy and focus on the kinds of things that customers have been telling them for the previous 6 month -- more desktop applications that take advantage of that planar tracker technology. Oh, and make them more affordable.
Well it seems the Company hasn't wasted any time and today announced two new desktop apps for the After Effects community - and they're incredibly affordable! mocha for After Effects v2 and mocha shape for After Effects, priced at $199 and $99 respectively (mocha for After Effects v2 is also a $99 upgrade for current users), are sure to be a big hit in the After Effects community. These are very powerful tools at a price point that helps everyone (especially these days) from big post facilities to boutiques, freelancers and students to get the latest tools at a price point they can handle.
2009 has also been a year for Imagineer to connect with their users on a more personal level. We've all been witnessing how social media has taken over the mindset of just about everyone these days. I'm actually quite encouraged to see how well the post production community has embraced all these new tools to stay connected. Imagineer is jumping into the fray as well.
With a new channel on Vimeo, a new FaceBook page (check em out and become a fan!), as well as new presence on Twitter, Imagineer is really connecting with people in new and fun ways.
I think they're off to a good start in 2009, and as we head into the spring and NAB season, I know we'll be seeing even more great things coming out of Guildford!
Check them out at www.imagineersystems.com; there are some really good video tutorials up there on all the new products.
