Everything started with Herve ADAM, student at the Academie of Arts of Metz, where his outstanding skills in the computer field made him discover a lack of graphic tools. Consequently he started to develop the first 32-bits paint software for the Amiga in 1991, called TVPaint! Following markets evolution, several upgrades as well as new versions have been released since.

In Jully 2008, TVPaint Developpement released TVP Animation 9 Standard & Professional Edition.

The main improvements of the 9 version are:

* the layer blending modes
* the Panel Bin feature
* the Rooms system
* the TimeLine Notes
* the TVPX format
* the Audio Multi Tracks
* the Drawing Recorder

Go to the What's New page to have more details.

In June 2007, TVPaint Developpement released TVP Animation 8.5 Standard & Professional Edition. This version is a major free update of TVP Animation 8.0 based on the TVPaint Technology 8.5.

The main improvements of the 8.5 version are:

* an instance system allowing you to easily time your animation!
* profiles on tool's connection for a custom behavior!
* new customizable interface look!

In December 2006, TVPaint Developpement released TVP Animation 8.1 Professional Edition, second software based on the TVPaint Technology 8.1.

In addition to the features of the Standard Edition, this version benefits of an XSheet System allowing you to make your lip-sync and of a lot of video functionalities.

In June 2006, TVPaint Developpement released the first software based on the TVPaint Technology 8.1: TVP Animation Standard Edition. This version is dedicated for animators and allow them to create an animation from scratch to the end.

The main improvements of this version are:

* a fully support to the new Mac Intel,
* a rotative canvas like on a real drawing table!
* new drawing tools behavior,
* new special effects for saving time to the animators, etc...

During the year 2005, TVPaint Developpement reinforce its collaboration with MacroSystem by releasing 3 new products for the Casablanca video system:

* a Filter Pack,
* the Object Tracer,
* the 3D Titler Deluxe.

These 3 modules are developed by TVPaint Developpement and sold by MacroSystem.

In July 2005, TVPaint Developpement released Mirage 1.5, based on the TVPaint Technology 7.5. This version is a major update of Mirage 1.2.

The main improvements of the 7.5 version are:

* 2 new languages: German and Spanish,
* new special effects like Color Replacer,
* a customizable interface,
* scanners with paper feeders support.

This version is developed by TVPaint Developpement and distributed in America by Bauhaus Software.

During the year 2004, TVPaint Developpement signed a new partnership with MacroSystem. From this collaboration is born CBPaint, the first video paint addon based on the TVPaint Technology 7.2 for the Casablanca video system.

This version is developed by TVPaint Developpement and sold by MacroSystem.

In 2004, TVPaint Developpement released the first free update for Mirage 1.0 based on the TVPaint Technology 7.2: Mirage 1.2.

The main improvements are:

* a RotoTracker for rotoscoping,
* an improved particles engine,
* MP3 audio files support,
* 4GB+ of RAM support,
* BlueFish and DPS card (by plug-ins) support,
* French Language support.

This version is developed by TVPaint Developpement and distributed in America by Bauhaus Software.

In 2003, TVPaint Developpement released its new CG and video effect software sold as Mirage. This version is the first based on the TVPaint Technology 7.0.

The main improvements are:

* a Light Table allowing you to see the previous and following images when drawing,
* a Volumetric Lights,
* a FX stack allowing you to add many effects on one project and applying them in one time!
* Mac OS X support.

This version is developed by TVPaint Developpement and distributed in America by Bauhaus Software.

In 2003, TVPaint Developpement released a minor update for Aura 2. This added the possibility to import LightWave unwrap mesh (UV, Planar, etc...) from an object over a project for drawing texture.

This version is developed by TVPaint Developpement and distributed in America by Newtek.

In 2002, TVPaint Developpement released a second special version of Aura 2.5: Aura 2 VideoToaster. This is an upgrade to Aura VideoToaster based on the TVPaint Technology 6.5.

In 2002, TVPaint Developpement released a special version of Aura 1.0 for young japanese based on the TVPaint Technology 5.5: Aura DV Clay. The package made only for the Japanese market included:

* an improved version of Aura 1.0,
* DV support and capture,
* storyboard printing,
* 6 modelling clays.

This version is developed by TVPaint Developpement and distributed in Japan by Newtek.

In 2001, TVPaint Developpement released a major update of Aura 2.0 based on the TVPaint Technology 6.5: Aura 2.5.

The main improvements are:

* a proxy player for a better playback,
* MMX support,
* live video stream in background for telestration.

This version is developed by TVPaint Developpement and distributed in America by Newtek.

During the year 2000, TVPaint Developpement released Aura 2.0, an upgrade to Aura 1.0 based on the TVPaint Technology 6.0. This is the last version of the TVPaint Technology that can be run on DecAlpha.

The main improvements are:

* multi projects: Now you can open and modify many projects in the same time!
* WAVE sound track support,
* 16-bits drawing masks,
* selection tools,
* a Pixel Tracker.

This version is developed by TVPaint Developpement and distributed in America by Newtek.

In 1999, TVPaint Developpement released a special version of Aura 1.0 dedicated to the VideoToaster System of Newtek.

This version is developed byTVPaint Developpement and distributed in America by Newtek.

In 1998, TVPaint Developpement released the first version of Aura based on the TVPaint Technology 5.0.

This version is developed by TVPaint Developpement and distributed in America by Newtek.

In 1997, Herve Adam released TVP Animation 4.0 based on the TVPaint Technology 4.0. This is the last version of the TVPaint Technology that can be run on SGI platform.

The main improvements are:

* Animated layers: Now you can create animation with the TVPaint Technology!
* Unlimited layers.

In 1995, Herve Adam released TVPaint 3.6 a major upgrade of TVPaint 3.0 based on the TVPaint Technology 3.6. This is the first version that can be run on DecAlpha and SGI Platform. Now TVPaint 3.59 is freely provide by TVPaint Developpement.

With this version, the first official API is available to create third party plug-ins.

During the year 1994, Herve Adam released a special version of TVPaint 3.0: TVPaint Junior. This is the last version that can be run on Amiga. The package contains:

* a light version of TVPaint 3.0,
* a graphic card (Village Tronic, Picasso, EGS).

In 1994, Herve Adam released TVPaint 3.0 based on the TVPaint Technology 3.0. This is the first version that can be run on PC with Microsoft Windows 3.1.

The main improvements are:

* 3 layers,
* new scripting language that replace ARexx: George. This language is more powerful and allow you to do more complicated script.

In 1993, Herve Adam released TVPaint 2.0 based on the TVPaint Technology 2.0.

The main improvemens are:

* new drawing tools such as propelling pencil and chalk,
* multi panels interface.

In 1992, Herve Adam released an upgrade to TVPaint 1.0 based on the TVPaint Technology 1.4: TVPaint 1.4.

The main improvement of this version is the integration of a scripting language ARexx, for automating repetitive tasks and creating animation.

In 1991, Herve Adam released the first version of TVPaint based on the TVPaint Technology 1.0. This can be run on Amiga.

The caracteristics of this version are:

* one menu,
* one image layer,
* one drawing tool: Airbrush working with a binary stencil.