![]() ![]() While only time will tell if Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight sticks its landing, it's already a fun, festive crossover that deserves your attention this holiday season. As the beginning of an unlikely collaboration between DC's Dark Knight and Father Christmas, the issue lays some meaningful groundwork while still having fun with the larger-than-life qualities of its protagonists. Rating: 2 out of 5 BATMAN/SANTA CLAUS: SILENT KNIGHT #1 īatman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #1 offers exactly what its title suggests, and the end result is weird and whimsical where it counts. The only real plus is that Jimenez' art makes things at least fun to look at. But there's a fine line between something being neat and fun in terms of nostalgia and using it as a crutch to cover a lackluster story that's simply trying too hard and this issue is sadly a case of the latter. On top of that, Batman #140 seems determined to be more of a patchwork of random Batman references and callbacks rather than a coherent story. There's a lot of things here that could be developed into an interesting story, but instead, there's no real sense of direction with the storytelling which results in continuous loop of Batman chasing his own tail (in this case, a will he/won't he dance of losing his mind against Zur-En-Arrh) and now we've looped our way back to a Failsafe redux it seems. ![]() These infrequent sponsored emails help us to provide our Xpresso newsletter for free.Batman #140, like much of Zdarsky's current Batman story, is a case of potential squandered. Follow the links in the newletter footer.Īdditional Opt-In Content From Architosh.Įmails on relevant new technologies and special offers just for Xpresso readers, only from our trusted partners. ![]() It is easy to unsubscribe at any time.For more information read our privacy policy.Architosh will never pass any of your information onto third parties.Interests AI / ML (artificial intelligence / machine learning in AEC or Manufacturing) AEC Industry CAD or BIM Architecture Visualization CAE / FEA and Simulation Technologies Computational or Algorithmic-aided design (AAD) CDEs or Cloud-based Project Management Technology Drones and 3D Laser Scanning and Measurement Systems MCAD and PLM Process and Plant CAD/BIM Robotics in AEC or Manufacturing VR / AR / MR Immersive Technologies The new Color Points tool allows you to create a gradient-type fill for the objects, based on the point positions. Other new features include new Tools and Brushes to provide artists with more control, ability to merge strokes, and blend stroke colors with the new Color Points tool. Import or record audio and automatically lip-synch to characters.Edit motion curves directly instead of relying on tweening.FBX support allows fast easy import to Unity™ game engine.Work with vector based art at maximum control and scalability.Import layered PSD files exported from Adobe Photoshop and Manga Studio.Revolutionary Smart Bones™ system sets up bones as control dials.Intuitive animation timeline simplifies complex animation tasks.Anime Studio Pro 11 is perfect for professionals looking for a more efficient alternative to traditional animation.And finally there is a new Animated Shape Order function that makes it easy to change the layer order of shapes within a single vector layer over time, eliminating the need for multiple layers. This helps animators who are collaborating to work simultaneously while easily updating changes into respective stages of the pipeline. There is a new Layer Referencing system that allows the animator to duplicate layers while maintaining a connection to the original layer. Now you can choose either method to suit your workflow or style preference or use a combination of both. Highlights of the new features included in version 11 include Frame-by-Frame animation capabilities in addition to the revolutionary Smart Bone system. The new version includes major new features and capabilities that will appeal to serious animators. SmithMicro Software has this week launched Anime Studio Pro 11, a major update to its award-winning anime software package. ![]()
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