e frontier (TM) Incorporated, founded in 2000 and based in Watsonville, California, is a privately held company that provides client with 3D graphics, website design, and desktop multimedia programs. The firm is known for its Poser (R) and Shade (TM) applications. Poser is a 3D figure design and animation program that is employed by 200,000 artists, illustrators, architects, website developers, and animators worldwide. It includes camera view, walk and run configuration, non-linear animation, morphing, and other tools. Shade is a 3D design and rendering system that supports the creation of architectural drawings and product illustrations. It includes modeling, lighting, and other features. It integrates with Poser. e frontier also is known for the Poser Figure Artist (TM), Anime Studio (TM), Manga Studio (TM), MotionArtist (TM), and Amapi Pro (TM) applications. Poser Figure Artist includes library of models, poses expressions, clothing, props, and other design elements. Anime Studio allows users to create 2D movies, cartoons, anime, or cut-out animations. Manga Studio streamlines the creation of manga and comic illustrations. It includes inking, shading, text balloon, publication, export, and other features. MotionArtist is a collection of Flash animation content. It allows users to create Flash banners, photograph albums, websites, presentations, and web comics. Amapi Pro offers designers NURBS 3D modeling tools. e frontier also sells training materials and third-party software.