Curious Software Releases Curious World Maps v4.0

Curious Software has released Version 4.0 of its industry-standard map creation software, Curious World Maps. Following hard on the heals of v3.8, the Curious development team is proud to be able to offer both proactive and reactive improvements in the functionality of Curious World Maps.

LONDON (PRWEB) August 6, 2003 -- Curious Software has released Version 4.0 of its industry-standard map creation software, Curious World Maps. Following hard on the heals of v3.8, the Curious development team is proud to be able to offer both proactive and reactive improvements in the functionality of Curious World Maps.

Most significantly, Curious gFx v1.0 is now a fully integrated optional addition to Curious World Maps. This gives Curious World Maps users access to a powerful paint, rotoscoping, image manipulation and animation tool, in order to create a truly complete mapping and image creation solution in a single integrated package.

Also, Curious World Maps v4.0 has significantly enhanced shape tools. This includes the addition of support for Bezier and B-Spline shapes along with a range of powerful shape manipulation tools, for example: improved control of shape outlines and handles; easier shape control along the animation timeline; and the ability to divide and join shapes, and edit the edge softness on a point-by-point basis.

Those users using their computers in-build video I/O player for video playback will notice improvements in performance; and those using a suitable QuickTime compatible video card and associated compressor for rendering should experience smoother playback of rendered animations.

Additionally, there is an improved range of rendering styles for text manipulation; and a variety of enhancements have been made to improve the control of movie and image layers and layer filters.

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