Newtek은 비디오 페인팅 시스템 Aura의 새로운 버전 2.0 을 발표했다. 오랜기간 걸린 Aura 1 의 성공적인 업그레이드는 새로운 세트와 도구를 자랑한다. Aura 2는 LightWave 3D 6.5 같은 NewTek의 제품들과 호환 가능하다.

New features include:
-Interactive keyframer on X, Y, Z, and P, H, B axis making Aura 2 a 2½ D Animation
 System
-Works in any size or resolution from computer to film and beyond
-Natural media simulation brushes and painting surfaces
-Fully animateable 32 bit paint brushes (animbrush) for painting with
 video and more
-Up to 4-point pixel tracking with the ability to average and smooth the track
-Full Quicktime support including audio
-Ability to export Aura 2 motion paths to LightWave 3D 6.0/6.5
-Unlimited Undo
-Unlimited Layers with real-time Alpha channels
-Audio support with real-time scrub within the project
-Multiple projects with ability to cut and paste layers between projects
-Includes NewTeks Vidget file format conversion utility for creation of MPEGs and
 more
-Stroke recorder to capture brush strokes and reproduce them over time
-Timeline based editing environment for video painting, animation and sound
-Enhanced scripting power cuts hours off production time and adds flexibility and
 speed