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 Eovia Announces Carrara Studio 3 Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Tue Jul 15 2003
Mountain View, CA - July 16, 2003 - Eovia Corporation, developer and publisher of leading 3D software, today announced the upcoming release of Carrara Studio 3, the smart, affordable and turnkey 3D solution for the Web, print and video. The English/international version of Carrara Studio 3 will start shipping the first week of September 2003 for both the MacR (OS 8, OS 9 and OS X) and WindowsR platforms, but can be pre-ordered now to ensure priority delivery.
Sporting an elegant and simple-to-use interface, Carrara Studio 3 offers a complete solution for 3D modeling, animation and rendering.
Aggressively priced at $399, Carrara Studio 3 combines the features and price that creative professionals, educators, students and serious hobbyists are looking for.
"Carrara Studio 2 was unanimously recognized as the best value on the market", said Antoine Clappier, CEO of Eovia. "In version 3, Eovia adds no less than 400 new features and improvements, bringing the price/feature ratio to a level never seen before."
In the rendering department, Carrara Studio 3 introduces Eovia ImpressionT, a revolutionary non-photorealistic rendering engine, and Eovia Photon Reality 2.0T, a global illumination renderer with HDRI support. Multiple new modeling tools have been added such as Dynamic Extrusion, a full feature UV editor, a bevel tool, the Eovia Tree Maker and more. For even faster results, Carrara Studio 3 includes major user interface improvements and a Scene Wizard with hundred of pre-defined scenes and shaders ready to be used.
"The new features of Carrara Studio 3 are entirely based on the feedback of our users," said Antoine. "As a reward for their continuous support, Eovia will send free of charge a Carrara Studio 3 Pre Release Beta to all customers who pre-order the product today."
Carrara Studio 3's Major New Features & Improvements
> PRODUCTIVITY & CONTENTS
Scene Wizard - A collection of pre-defined 3D scenes ready to be edited.
Never start from a blank, empty page again.
User Interface - Improved to facilitate scene navigation, increase workspace & greatly enhance creative freedom.
300 New Shading Presets - A collection of 300 custom-made and professional procedural shaders.
Planet Texture Maps - A complete collection of high-quality texture maps featuring the Solar System.
Texture Maps - A collection of high-quality texture maps created exclusively for Carrara Studio 3.
General Usability - 400 separate improvements and optimizations have been made.
> RENDERING
Non-Photorealistic Rendering - Revolutionary renderer that simulates classical art forms (painting, chalk, etc.).
High Dynamic Range Image (HDRI) - Truly photorealistic renderings, with complex reflections & lighting.
Eovia Photon Reality 2.0 - Multi-hybrid photorealistic rendering engine for faster results and ultimate flexibility.
Photon Mapping / Global Illumination - Improved quality and faster rendering times.
Sky Dome Illumination - Now included with the RayTracing engine, for faster rendering times and added realism.
Raytraced Soft Shadows - Dramatically improved realistic shadows and interactions with raytraced light.
Gaussian filtering - Improved anti-aliasing and better control over the sharpness of the final image.
Alpha Channel Rendering - Export renderings with selection masks & some transparency to most 2D applications.
Volumetric Light Cone & Sphere - Now implemented as true volumetric effects.
Per Object Aura - Now usable on a per object basis, for even more freedom in creating intricate lighting effects.
Depth of Field - Overall quality and usability have been improved, for highly realistic images.
> MODELING
Dynamic Extrusion Tool - The entirely real-time, creative way to model both basic & complex objects.
UV Editor - Full-fledged UV editing tool for total control over texture placement and complex shading.
Shading Domains - Allows for even more freedom in texturing a complex model.
Vertex Modeler - Dramatically improved with numerous optimizations for a better, faster modeling experience.
Subdivision Tool - Enhanced with the addition of Edge Creasing.
Spline Modeler - Improved for outstanding surface quality.
Bevels (Spline Modeler) - Instantly add bevels to any shape or logo created in the Spline Modeler.
Tree Maker - Complete modeling tool to create realistic trees in 3D.
> SHADING
New Shader Functions - Color Gradient Shader, Curve Shader, Fractal Noise Shader, Environment Shader.
Overlay Operator - Combines 2 shaders.
> EXPORT
WebXport 2 - Viewpoint Experience TechnologyT (VET) extension, now integrated into Carrara Studio 3.
ShockXport 2 - Shockwave extension, now integrated into Carrara Studio 3.
Pre-orders, and Pre-Release Beta Version Bonus
Users can pre-order full versions and upgrades of the English/International version now by calling Eovia in the US at 1-866-856-3775 or 1 (650) 938-4178 (outside the US), or connecting to the Eovia webstore at www.eovia.com.
Most upgrade paths are offered at a discounted price for the duration of the pre-order campaign, which lasts until September 5th, 2003.
As an added bonus, users who pre-order Carrara Studio 3 will also receive a free-of-charge Pre-Release Beta version of the product in the mail immediately.
The pre-release beta version of Carrara Studio will start shipping on July 23rd, 2003.
The final release version of Carrara Studio 3 will start shipping the first week of September 2003, and will be shipped on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Pricing and Availability
The English/international version of Carrara Studio 3 will start shipping the first week of September 2003, for both the Mac (OS 9 and OS X) and Windows platforms, at a suggested retail price of US$399.
For more information and direct purchase, visit the Eovia website at www.eovia.com or call Eovia in the US at 1-866-856-3775 or 1 (650) 938
4178 (outside the US).
Users of Carrara StudioT 2, Carrara StudioT 1, Amapi 3DT, MetaCreationsR
CarraraT, Ray DreamT and Infini-DT will be offered these extremely attractive upgrade offers:
Upgrade from Carrara Studio 2 to Carrara Studio 3: US$169
Upgrade from Carrara Studio 1 to Carrara Studio 3: US$249
Upgrade from MetaCreations Carrara to Carrara Studio 3: US$249
Upgrade from Infini-D or Ray Dream (any version) to Carrara Studio 3: US$249
Sidegrade from Amapi (any version) to Carrara Studio 3: US$249
Sidegrade from Carrara 3D Basics to Carrara Studio 3: US$349
New User: US$399
About Eovia Corporation
Eovia, a TGS company, was founded in November 2000 with headquarters in
Mountain View, CA and offices in San Diego, CA and Bordeaux, France.
Eovia is a young company with strong assets, and benefits from both the
savoir-faire of its founders and the legacy of more than ten years of
Research & Development and Marketing conducted by MetaCreations, Fractal
Design, Ray Dream and TGS. Formerly the home of Amapi 3D, TGS has been
in the graphics software business for over 15 years.
Related Links: Eovia website
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