The premium option, XP-PEN’s Artist Pro 16TP tablet, is ideal for creating and previewing 4K animation at the final production resolution.
For artists who prefer working with a larger display, XP-PEN’s 2nd-generation Artist 22 tablet includes a 21.5” 1080p screen. The XPPen Artist 12 Pro tablet is the most economical option, while featuring an 11.6” 1080p screen capable of displaying 100% of the sRGB color space. Each tablet includes a responsive and accurate drawing stylus, supporting 8192 pressure levels and 60 degrees of tilt, which allows aspiring artists to discover their drawing style with textured brushes in Harmony and Storyboard Pro. The initial student bundles each include a choice of three XPPen pen display tablets paired with annual student licenses for Harmony Premium and Storyboard Pro. “These all-in-one student bundles offer a one stop shop for students, making it easier and more cost effective than ever to equip for the school year.”
Creating accessible bundles of the industry’s top professional-grade 2D animation software and hardware helps tighten the transition from school to studio - allowing the animators of tomorrow to hit the ground running.” stated Stephanie Quinn, Head of Marketing, Toon Boom Animation. “Learning is the first step in creating a solid foundation for a career for the future. XPPen aims to be the tablet of choice for emerging talent pursuing careers in the animation industry.” “These new bundles provide more support for students learning animation, and I am very glad to be working with Toon Boom Animation.
“North America has always been an important market for XPPen,” stated Lydia Zhang, North America Sales Director, XPPen. These new bundles, from Toon Boom Animation and XPPen, lower the barrier for entry by making production-grade tools available at prices attainable on a student’s budget. This projected growth in animation and related fields (including game development and VFX) is above the national average across occupations. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of artists entering the domestic animation industry is projected to increase 16% by 2030. The new bundles allow students pursuing careers in animation and game development to hone their craft using the same tools relied on by professional creators around the world. XP-PEN is an ideal partner for this collaboration, with a 15-year history dedicated to the research, design, and production of graphics tablets. Animation studios around the world choose Harmony Premium to produce high quality 2D animation, while Storyboard Pro allows filmmakers to hit the ground running in pre-production. M ONTREAL, Canada –Toon Boom Animation has partnered to pair student licenses of their industry-standard software, Harmony Premium and Storyboard Pro, alongside XPPen’s pen display tablets.