Autodesk SketchBook Pro

Autodesk Sketchbook Pro

Autodesk SketchBook Pro 2009 running on Apple Mac OS X
Developed by	Autodesk Inc.
Latest release	2009 (3.1) / September 2008
OS	Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows
Type	Raster graphics editor
License	Proprietary

Sketchbook Pro is a natural media drawing program originally developed by Alias Systems Corporation, but now owned by Autodesk. It was created specifically for use with touch sensitive pen and tablet interfaces, such as Wacom graphics tablets or Tablet PCs. Sketchbook Pro features an uncluttered interface, and realistic painting and drawing tools such as pencils, markers and brushes. Because it makes use of the pressure-sensitivity features of Wacom Tablets and Tablet PCs, it allows artists to sketch naturally and create effects similar to traditional materials.

Autodesk SketchBook Pro software also features a screenshot tool for annotation and previous/next buttons for creating filpbooks or animations. The program supports layers with import and export of Photoshop (.psd) format. Another feature is the ability to customize brushes.

When Autodesk acquired Alias in October 2005, they discontinued Sketchbook Pro development for a while. Version 2.0 was released in July 2005 (under Alias Systems Corporation).

A beta version of version 3.0 was shown at MacWorld 2008 on display with the Axiotron Modbook. On April 2008, the latest version was released to the public as Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 2009.

A free trial version is available on the Autodesk site. You can also find it on popular download sites, such as MacUpdate

References

• Autodesk official product page
• AliasDesign Discussions
• AREA discussion forum
• AECBytes - SketchBook Pro 2009 Review
• CG Society - Alias Sketchbook Pro Review

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