PRESS RELEASE

Comixware Version 2.0 Released

Newhall, California - February 21, 2004, Yi.magination Studios announces the release and immediate availability of Comixware version 2.0.

Comixware, developed and published by Yi.magination Studios, is an interactive storytelling apparatus that marries contents and software in one integrated package that offers user unprecedented creativity and customizability over high quality multimedia contents. Version 2.0 is a major upgrade from the previous version 1.2. It comes with many important new features and functions that redefine storytelling and revolutionize the way entertainment application being used and/or could be used. (Please find out more about Comixware at: www.comixware.com.)

New Features in Version 2.0

Expanded File Compatibility
Comixware now accepts user media files in practically any popular video, bitmap and audio formats to be used in editing directly (without the need for conversion). This extensive compatible media pack includes: QuickTime, AVI, SWF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PICT, PSD, TIFF, TGA, MP3, AIF, WAV and AU. Plus Comixware will draw thumbnails of these files on-the-fly and have them shown up in the asset library instantaneously ready for editing!

User File Sharing
Powerful asset linking engine and movie ID encryption system enable users to share their personal media in Comixware Gallery on the Internet, either 'publicly' or 'privately'. For instance, you can password protect your movie to be shared with designated friends and family only. Or you can include an administrative ID in your movie to allow online collaboration with your peers.

Definable Scene Length Control
Now all scenes, regardless of their original length or nature, can be altered and redefine by user as for their screen duration and playback scheme (cycled or directional). This feature greatly expands the choice and possibility of media used in a movie. For instance you can expand a single frame photo to be a scene of infinite length.

Cut/Copy/Paste/Insert
Now the Compose section includes advance editing functions of cut, copy, paste, and insert editing both at the timeline and at the scene composition level. Copy and paste can also be performed across different scenes and movies

Multiple Selection
User can now select a group of scenes or objects (whether in consecutive or nonconsecutive order) to perform advance editing functions.

OS X Compatible
In addition to the Classic environment (OS 8.x to 9.x), the Mac version of Comixware is now fully OS X native.

Improved GUI
All the editing features and functions are carried out by a streamlined and seamless user interface. Almost any task in Comixware, regardless of its complexity, can be done by a simple drag-and-drop or mouse click, no input menu or property dialog to open or close.


Compatibility and Pricing

Comixware is compatible with all flavors of Windows operating systems (Windows 95, 98, NT4, 2000, ME and XP) as well as with Mac OS X and Classic (OS 8.x to 9.x) operating systems.

The price for Comixware 2.0 is to be $39.99 for the Download version and $49.99 for the CD version. Comixware is available exclusively through online ordering from Comixware web site (comixware.com). A box version of the software will become available through retail channels in mid 2004.

Yi.magination is currently running a special promotional offer for new Comixware users. Customer who orders any version of Comixware before 4/2/2004 can enjoy the software's old version 1.2 price: $29.99 for Download version and $39.99 for CD version. This is a $10 discount from the regular Version 2.0 prices.

Additional Info

Additional press info can be obtained from Comixware web site: http://www.comixware.com

Contacts

For preview software and inquiries about Comixware, please provide Press credentials and write to: pr(at)yimagination(dot)com Attention: Steve Chen.