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'''FutureWave Software''' was a software development company based in [[San Diego, California]]. The company was founded by [[Charlie Jackson (software)|Charlie Jackson]], [[Jonathan Gay]], and Michelle Welsh in early 1993.<ref name="Back to Graphics">[https://www.adobe.com/macromedia/events/john_gay/page03.html The History of Flash: Back to Graphics]</ref> VP of Marketing was Michelle Welsh who also came from [[Silicon Beach Software]], then [[Aldus]].<ref name="hs">[http://www.coldhardflash.com/2008/02/grandmasters-of-flash-an-interview-with-the-creators-of-flash.html Grandmasters of Flash: An Interview with the Creators of Flash], Cold Hard Flash</ref><ref>[http://digital-archaeology.org/flash-back/ MACROMEDIA FLASH BACK], Digital Archaeology</ref><ref name="bh1">[https://books.google.com/books?id=tnckAQAAMAAJ&q=Michelle+Welsh+%22futurewave%22&dq=Michelle+Welsh+%22futurewave%22&hl=en&sa=X PC Graphics & Video, Volume 6, Issues 1-6], Advanstar Communications, 1997</ref><ref name="bh2">[https://books.google.com/books?id=Tn8qAQAAMAAJ&q=Michelle+Welsh+%22futurewave%22&dq=Michelle+Welsh+%22futurewave%22&hl=en&sa=X Personal Computer Magazine], PC Communications Corporation, 1995</ref>
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'''FutureWave Software, Inc.'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/C1850552|title=FUTUREWAVE SOFTWARE, INC. :: OpenCorporates|website=opencorporates.com|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref> was a software development company based in [[San Diego, California]]. The company was co-founded by [[Charlie Jackson (software)|Charlie Jackson]] and [[Jonathan Gay]] on January 22, 1993.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="Back to Graphics">{{cite web |url=https://www.adobe.com/macromedia/events/john_gay/page03.html |title=The History of Flash: Back to Graphics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101204138/https://www.adobe.com/macromedia/events/john_gay/page03.html |archive-date=1 Jan 2015}}</ref> VP of Marketing was Linda Michelle Alsip, who also came from [[Silicon Beach Software]], then [[Aldus Corporation]].<ref name="hs">{{cite web |url=http://www.coldhardflash.com/2008/02/grandmasters-of-flash-an-interview-with-the-creators-of-flash.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503135254/http://www.coldhardflash.com/2008/02/grandmasters-of-flash-an-interview-with-the-creators-of-flash.html |archive-date=3 May 2008 |title=Grandmasters of Flash: An Interview with the Creators of Flash| website=Cold Hard Flash}}</ref><ref>[http://digital-archaeology.org/flash-back/ MACROMEDIA FLASH BACK], Digital Archaeology</ref><ref name="bh1">[https://books.google.com/books?id=tnckAQAAMAAJ&q=Michelle+Welsh+%22futurewave%22 PC Graphics & Video, Volume 6, Issues 1-6], Advanstar Communications, 1997</ref><ref name="bh2">[https://books.google.com/books?id=Tn8qAQAAMAAJ&q=Michelle+Welsh+%22futurewave%22 Personal Computer Magazine], PC Communications Corporation, 1995</ref>


The company's first product was [[SmartSketch]], a drawing program for the [[PenPoint OS]] and [[EO Personal Communicator|EO tablet computer]]. When [[Pen computing]] did not take off, SmartSketch was ported to the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Macintosh]] platforms.<ref name="Back to Graphics"/>
The company's first product was SmartSketch, a drawing program for the [[PenPoint OS]] and [[EO Personal Communicator|EO tablet computer]]. When [[pen computing]] did not take off, SmartSketch was ported to the [[Microsoft Windows]] and [[Macintosh]] platforms.<ref name="KaplanMilbourne2009">{{cite book|author1=Chris Kaplan|author2=Paul Milbourne|author3=Michael Boucher|title=The Essential Guide to Flash CS4 with ActionScript|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=T2Lly4j0BpMC&pg=PA6|date=10 March 2009|publisher=Apress|isbn=978-1-4302-1812-8|pages=6–}}</ref>


As the Internet became more popular, FutureWave realized the potential for a vector-based web animation tool that might challenge [[Macromedia]] [[Adobe Shockwave|Shockwave]] technology.<ref name="hs"/> In 1995, FutureWave modified SmartSketch by adding frame-by-frame animation features and re-released it as [[Adobe Flash Professional|FutureSplash Animator]] on Macintosh and PC.<ref name="The Dawn of Web Animation">[https://www.adobe.com/macromedia/events/john_gay/page04.html The History of Flash: The Dawn of Web Animation]</ref><ref name="hs"/> By that time, the company had added a second programmer Robert Tatsumi, artist Adam Grofcsik, and PR specialist Ralph Mittman.<ref name="hs"/>
As the Internet became more popular, FutureWave realized the potential for a vector-based web animation tool that might challenge [[Macromedia]] [[Adobe Shockwave|Shockwave]] technology.<ref name="hs"/> In 1995, FutureWave modified SmartSketch by adding frame-by-frame animation features and re-released it as [[FutureSplash Animator]] on Macintosh and Windows.<ref name="hs" /><ref name="The Dawn of Web Animation">{{Cite web|url=http://www.adobe.com/macromedia/events/john_gay/page04.html|title=Macromedia - Showcase : The Dawn of Web Animation|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Adobe|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060717071243/http://www.adobe.com/macromedia/events/john_gay/page04.html|archive-date=2006-07-17|access-date=2016-09-04}}</ref> By that time, the company had added a second programmer Robert Tatsumi, artist Adam Grofcsik, and PR specialist Ralph Mittman.<ref name="hs"/>


In December 1996, FutureWave was acquired by [[Macromedia]], who renamed the animation editor [[Adobe Flash|Macromedia Flash]].<ref name="The Dawn of Web Animation"/>
In December 1996, FutureWave was acquired by Macromedia, who renamed the animation editor [[Adobe Animate|Macromedia Flash]].<ref name="The Dawn of Web Animation"/>


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FutureWave Software, Inc.
Company typePrivate
FoundedJanuary 22, 1993; 31 years ago (1993-01-22)
FounderCharlie Jackson
Jonathan Gay
DefunctDecember 1996 (1996-12)
FateAcquired by Macromedia
HeadquartersSan Diego, California, U.S.
Area served
United States

FutureWave Software, Inc.[1] was a software development company based in San Diego, California. The company was co-founded by Charlie Jackson and Jonathan Gay on January 22, 1993.[1][2] VP of Marketing was Linda Michelle Alsip, who also came from Silicon Beach Software, then Aldus Corporation.[3][4][5][6]

The company's first product was SmartSketch, a drawing program for the PenPoint OS and EO tablet computer. When pen computing did not take off, SmartSketch was ported to the Microsoft Windows and Macintosh platforms.[7]

As the Internet became more popular, FutureWave realized the potential for a vector-based web animation tool that might challenge Macromedia Shockwave technology.[3] In 1995, FutureWave modified SmartSketch by adding frame-by-frame animation features and re-released it as FutureSplash Animator on Macintosh and Windows.[3][8] By that time, the company had added a second programmer Robert Tatsumi, artist Adam Grofcsik, and PR specialist Ralph Mittman.[3]

In December 1996, FutureWave was acquired by Macromedia, who renamed the animation editor Macromedia Flash.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "FUTUREWAVE SOFTWARE, INC. :: OpenCorporates". opencorporates.com. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
  2. ^ "The History of Flash: Back to Graphics". Archived from the original on 1 Jan 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d "Grandmasters of Flash: An Interview with the Creators of Flash". Cold Hard Flash. Archived from the original on 3 May 2008.
  4. ^ MACROMEDIA FLASH BACK, Digital Archaeology
  5. ^ PC Graphics & Video, Volume 6, Issues 1-6, Advanstar Communications, 1997
  6. ^ Personal Computer Magazine, PC Communications Corporation, 1995
  7. ^ Chris Kaplan; Paul Milbourne; Michael Boucher (10 March 2009). The Essential Guide to Flash CS4 with ActionScript. Apress. pp. 6–. ISBN 978-1-4302-1812-8.
  8. ^ a b "Macromedia - Showcase : The Dawn of Web Animation". Adobe. Archived from the original on 2006-07-17. Retrieved 2016-09-04.
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