OCP Art Studio
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| Developer(s) | Oxford Computer Publishing |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 1985 |
| Stable release | Atari ST
/ 1987 |
| Operating system | Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum |
| Type | bitmap graphics editor |
| License | Proprietary |
OCP Art Studio or Art Studio was a popular bitmap graphics editor released in 1985, created by Oxford Computer Publishing and written by James Hutchby (original ZX Spectrum version).[1]
It featured a GUI with windows, icons, pull-down menus, pointing devices menus, tool windows and could be controlled using an AMX Mouse.[2]
Some of the distinctive features include:
- Different pens, sprays and user-definable brushes
- 'Undo' function
- Textured fills (with user-definable patterns including stipples, hatches, bricks, roof tiles, etc.)
- Font editor
- Drawing of geometrical shapes.
Releases
The OCP Art Studio
Released in 1985 for the ZX Spectrum home computer[3] and in 1986 for the Amstrad CPC[4] and Commodore 64.[5]
The Advanced OCP Art Studio
Released in 1986 and developed by Dimitri Koveos[1] for the ZX Spectrum 128K[6] as "Art Studio Version 2.0", supporting the 128k memory models.[1]
In 1987 the Commodore 64[7] and Amstrad CPC[8] versions were released.
An Atari ST port was developed by Chris Hinsley[9] and released in 1987.[10][11]
Legacy
OCP Art Studio was frequently used for making graphics for home computer games in the early 1990's, and was used for games such as Gauntlet III: The Final Quest and CarVup.[12][13]
See also
References
- ^ a b c ftp://ftp.worldofspectrum.org/pub/sinclair/games-info/a/AdvancedArtStudio.pdf
- ^ ftp://ftp.worldofspectrum.org/pub/sinclair/games-info/a/ArtStudioThe.pdf
- ^ "Art Studio, The". World of Spectrum. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ^ "the ocp art studio © rainbird software (1986)". Cpc-power.com. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ^ "The OCP Art Studio" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ^ "Advanced Art Studio". World of Spectrum. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ^ "GoDot - Loader for OCP Art Studio". Godot64.de. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ^ http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/4/46/The_Advanced_OCP_Art_Studio_%28Rainbird%29_%28UK%29_Manual.pdf
- ^ http://www.atarimania.com/st/files/advanced_ocp_art_studio_(the)_rainbird.pdf
- ^ "Review: The Advanced OCP Art Studio (Rainbird)". Atarimagazines.com. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ^ http://www.atarimania.com/utility-atari-st-advanced-ocp-art-studio-_21473.html
- ^ Hamza, Kati (January 1991). "Running the Gauntlet". The One. No. 28. emap Images. pp. 37–38.
- ^ Scotford, Larry (November 1990). "Car-Vup". The One. No. 26. emap Images. pp. 11–12.
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