The First Large-Scale 2D Animation Studio In Bangladesh Chooses USAnimation

Montreal (April 29, 2002) - Toon Boom is glad to welcome Decode, the first large-scale 2D animation studio in Bangladesh. "The fact that USAnimation is 100% vector-based, that it offers more features than the other software available in the market, plus the outstanding after-sales support we received, convinced us that buying USAnimation was the right decision to make," shared Mr. Sarwar Alam, Managing Director at Decode. Decode started its activity in 2001 and focused its resources mostly on the production of 2D cartoon episodes and the development of its skills and manpower so that it could further expand its capacity.

 
Staffed with 50 animators, supporting artists and technical staff, Decode is now producing 10 minutes of animation for a local channel. Written by the most famous juvenile writer in Bangladesh, Dr. Jafar Iqbal, the series is called BugaBuga and consists of a total 64 five-minute episodes. By September 2002, they will be able to produce 20 minutes of broadcast quality animation per month with a team of 150 people. Decode will then offer its services as a sub-contractor and will be open to co-productions too.


Decode met several animation studios in North America and Europe to promote their studio, including the prestigious Millimages in France. Millimages showed great interest in performing some tests once Decode is set up in September. Decode is a very promising studio and is committed to provide high-quality services to studios worldwide.

About Toon Boom Technologies Inc.

Based in Montreal, Canada, Toon Boom Technologies Inc. is a world-leading supplier of 2D animation software for businesses and individuals. With a presence in more than 30 countries, Toon Boom Technologies provides a complete suite of high-performance, web-enabled animation tools and services to creators and producers of 2D animation. The product portfolio includes USAnimation, USAnimation Web Edition and Toon Boom Studio, all award-winning software packages. Founded in 1994, Toon Boom Technologies offers 100% vector-based, resolution independent and 3D multi-layer software system with multi-format output to HDTV, Film, DVD, Imax and Macromedia Flash. Toon Boom Technologies' products supply the 2D animation market with digital production tools for market-leader studios such as Klasky Csupo, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Paramount, MGM, FableVision Studios and Wild Brain. For additional information, visit Toon Boom on the Web at www.toonboom.com

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