Getting Started: Installing and Registering Rebelle¶
Download & Install¶
After purchasing Rebelle, you will be asked to create a Community account. You will then receive a registration email with a download link for the full version of the software. If you already have an active Community account on the Escape Motions website, log in to your account before purchasing - after the purchase, Rebelle 7 will be added to your account automatically.
Mac OS X Users¶
- Click the link provided in the registration email to download a .dmg file.
- Locate the Rebelle installer file named "Rebelle 7.dmg", double-click it and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
- Drag&drop the Rebelle icon to the Applications folder or any other folder you run the software from.
Windows Users¶
- Click the link provided in the registration email to download an .exe file.
- Locate the Rebelle installer file named "Rebelle 7.exe", double-click it and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
- Rebelle will be installed in the Program Files folder by default. You can select a different location during the installation.
License Type¶
During installation, you will be asked to choose a type of your license:
- Standalone: Select this option if you purchased the Standalone software license for an individual user (private individual) or a single shared computer for multiple users (commercial enterprise).
- Floating: Pool of licenses. Select this option if you purchased a Floating software license. The software can be installed on a network of computers allowing access to multiple users. License for the maximum number of simultaneous users works on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Registration¶
When you first launch Rebelle, you will be asked to register the software.
To register:
- Ensure you are connected to the internet - this is required to validate your registration details.
- Accept the license agreement.
- Enter your Community account credentials (Email address/Username and Password) in the registration window and click the "OK" button.
Application Launch¶
When you launch Rebelle for the first time (or after updating to a newer version), you will see the Intro Tutorial describing Rebelle’s essential tools. You can re-open the Intro Tutorial anytime by choosing Help > Intro Tutorial.
System Requirements¶
- Minimum: Intel i5 or equivalent AMD processor, 4 GB RAM, 1,5 GB hard disk space, a graphics card with 1 GB RAM (OpenGL 3.3 required for Rebelle Pro), Windows 10 (64-bit) or Mac OS X 10.15.
- Recommended: Intel i7 (6th gen or newer), equivalent AMD processor, or Apple Silicon (M-series) chip, 16 GB RAM, 1,5 GB hard disk space, a graphics card with 2 GB RAM, Nvidia gtx760 for FullHD, gtx1060 for 4K screen, or equivalent graphics card, Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) or Mac OS 11 and newer, Wacom or Windows Ink compatible tablet.
Rebelle 7 and Rebelle 7 Pro¶
Rebelle 7 Pro edition features a couple of advanced features for all artists wanting to try out the latest technology: Pigments, NanoPixel, Metallic Materials, Fractal Image Processing, Photoshop plug-in and Color Management. The upgrade from Rebelle 7 to Rebelle 7 Pro is possible anytime, either from your Community account or from the Rebelle 7 menu: Help > Upgrade to Pro.
After you purchase the Pro edition, restart your current Rebelle with an internet connection - the additional Pro features will become available.
Tablet Support¶
When you first launch Rebelle you will be asked to select your tablet device:
- Wacom compatible (Wintab);
- Xencelabs tablet;
- Windows Pointer Device (for Windows users only); or
- Windows Ink compatible (for Windows users only).
You can change the tablet type anytime by choosing Edit > Preferences > Tablet. Software restart will be required for the new setting to load. Rebelle is fully tested on Wacom and Surface tablets. Wacom tablets can be plugged into PC as well as Macintosh, Surface tablets run under Windows OS. Rebelle also works on Huion, XP-Pen, or Monoprice tablets which could be a good alternative.
Languages¶
Rebelle is available in many different languages. Select the interface language of your choice by choosing Help > Language. You must restart Rebelle to apply any language changes.
Getting Support for Rebelle¶
This manual is meant to be the primary reference for information about and for help using Rebelle. We have tried to make it easy to read with all the key details you need to know. You can also visit our Community forum on the Escape Motions website at escapemotions.com/community.
If you still have questions after you check this manual and the Community forum, please send an email to [email protected]. You can contact us at the same email if you would like to report technical issues (and also if you just want to say hello!).
When reporting an issue with Rebelle, please include details of your computer’s configuration (i.e., Windows / Mac OS, 32 / 64-bit OS, processor, graphics card, memory, etc.). This will help us to resolve issues and respond with answers much faster.
Community¶
We encourage you to visit the Escape Motions Community where you can join in discussions about the software, get tips and tricks, share your feedback, create your own portfolio, post to the public Gallery, and download software and assets. Just log in at escapemotions.com/community with your Community account.
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