Creature House Expression

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Creature House Expression
Creature House Expression 3.3.372 via WINE under Ubuntu Linux
Developer:	Creature House, now acquired by Microsoft
Latest release:	3.3.372 / Nov 2003
OS:	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X
Use:	Vector graphics editor with skeletal stroke capability
License:	Freeware Proprietary EULA
Website:	www.microsoft.com

Creature House Expression is a vector graphics editor that was developed by Creature House, which was later acquired by Microsoft. Since June 2004, Expression 3.3 is available as a free download from Microsoft. Both Windows & Mac OS X versions are available, whereas Linux users can use WINE to install and run the Windows version. The download version also comes with a 200-page PDF manual for new users to get to know the program.

Creature House Expression will be superseded by Microsoft Expression Graphic Designer, Microsoft's next-generation bitmap and vector graphics software.

Contents 1 Skeletal stroke 2 See also 3 External links 3.1 Online tutorials & resources 3.2 Stroke and artwork collections 3.3 Discussion and support groups

[edit] Skeletal stroke

Expression uses a unique technology called skeletal stroke. There have been a few research papers on this technology, including the work of Alex S. C. Hsu and Irene H. H. Lee [1], who are the original developers of Expression. Go to the ACM Portal and search for skeletal stroke to find out more.

Inkscape Wiki also has a section on Expression with brief discussion on skeletal stroke.

[edit] See also

• Microsoft Expression Graphic Designer, the new product based on Creature House Expression
• List of vector graphics editors
• Comparison of vector graphics editors

[edit] External links

• Original Press Release:
  • November 1996: Fractal Design Ships Expression for Macintosh
• Expression reviews available online:
  • Graphics Unleashed | All 'Bout Computers | creativepro.com | Designer-info
  • Creative Mac | Applelinks | MacWorld | About.com | PC Magazine

• Expression Graphics Web Ring list
• Expression Resources at About.com   (Downloads, Tutorials)

[edit] Online tutorials & resources

• Expression Web Site from Northlite Designs
  • offers decent and in-depth coverage of tutorials, links, gallery, and stroke downloads
• Annie Ford's E3 Studio free online classes of Expression
• Amanda Hayler's expression resources
• Tutorial by Cameron J. Stephen
  • An Introduction to Expression 3 ... Over a Cup of Coffee
  • Effects Lines - A Look at Effects Lines in Action

• Tutorial from Indezine:
  • Using Microsoft Visio with Expression
  • Creating Expression PNGs for Microsoft Powerpoint

• Running Microsoft Expression with WINE under Linux
  • Info on the WINE version and command required to run Expression using WINE under Linux

[edit] Stroke and artwork collections

• Vector Art Gallery from Microsoft, with some *.XPR samples
• Expression artwork and strokes from Esa
• Creative Mac: Expression Brushes series by Dave Nagel
  • (Series 1 | Series 2 | Series 3 | Series 4 | Series 5 | Series 6 | Series 7 | Series 8)
• Creative Mac: Creating Custom Strokes in Expression by Dave Nagel
  • (Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3)

• Expression Strokes by Andrew Buckle at Graphicxtras.com (for sale)
• Expression Images from Alan's Image Factory
• Stroke samples at NDC Design
• Japanese artists:
  • Expression Users Link
  • Expression Users Page
  • Microsoft Acrylic Fan Page
  • Microsoft Acrylic version 4 - PVCR by Nozomi Mizuhashi
  • P's Factory Web Page R7 - Excellent Expression Tutorial on tracing and creating hair with Effect Lines

[edit] Discussion and support groups

• Yahoo! expression3 mailing list
• Expression Mailing List at Topica