CTP 5, the cartoon animation software for Windows, has been released today. CTP is specifically designed for film and broadcast quality animated series production.

This is new in CTP Pro 5

New code base
In order to migrate to a new development environment, CTP's program code has been completely reworked. A modern compiler now ensures more stability and compatibility.

Up to 4 GB main memory
CTP 5 now can access up to 4 GB main memory, which simplifies the work on large scenes with high resolution. With the memory usage indicator in the status bar the CTP process can be followed up anytime.

Rendering up to 30% faster using frame buffering
Rendering for scene playback or export has been improved. Internal buffering of frames results in higher speeds, which is especially useful for large and complex scenes.

Modern and modal user interface
CTP 5's user interface has been renewed. Besides different themes to select from, there are extended possibilities to modify buttons to suit the working process. Also, the user interface will now adopt Windows functionality, e.g. progress display as part of the Windows taskbar, and more. The selection of themes/skins allows to personalize the graphical user interface. There are choices from classic to modern to suit the needs of any user. Care has been taken to offer color combinations for the main tool bar that give the best possible visibility of icons and functions.

Easier handling of graphics tablets
Using pen presure to change brush size or brush opacity on a Wacom graphics tablett can now be activated or deactivated under the Tool Options. The dialog for the tool options will stay permanently on top and it is possible to conveniently position it anywhere on the CTP GUI.

CTP 5 ships immediately. For existing CTP installations affordable upgrades and crossgrades are available.

The new CTP Pro 5, which we are currently working on, is coming along nicely and will be shipping soon.

CTP Pro 5 will feature - among several other serious enhancements - the long awaited Themes! There will be a selection of 10 diffrent GUI designs to chose from on the fly.

Anyone who has purchased CTP 4 since June 2016 will receive an upgrade free of charge as soon as CTP 5 has been released. For everybody else we are going to offer an upgrade path at very reasonable cost.

Stay tuned!

There is a new example of cartoon animation made with CTP Pro in our gallery.

Title of production: Lapso Puelo

In the meantime, Windows 10 is installed on millions of PCs around the globe. The cartoon animation software CTP Pro has been continuously tested while Windows 10 was under development and certainly works perfectly on the final version of Windows 10 too.

This applies to all 4.7 versions of CTP Pro HD, CTP Pro SD, CTP Home, and all CTP "Satellites". Every owner of CTP 4.x is eligible for a free update to the latest CTP 4.7 software.

CTP 4.7.0.1, the cartoon animation software for Windows, has just been released today.

CTP 4.7.0.1 is a free update for all CTP 4.0, 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7 users. For older CTP software an affordable way to upgrade is available upon request.

This bug fix release speeds up the rendering and exporting of very larges scenes.