Smith Micro Software has released Poser Pro, which has a feature set and functionality geared for professional content creators within studio and production environments. The new software builds on the success of the company's popular Poser 7 tool but offers advanced features such as scene-hosting plug-ins for popular 3D environments, a 64-bit render engine, COLLADA support and advanced network rendering,
3Dconnexion and e frontier have announced that 3Dconnexion’s SpaceNavigator 3D mouse is now supported by e frontier's Poser 7.0.2, the popular 3D figure and animation software. The SpaceNavigator device provides control of Poser cameras and models, allowing creative professionals, graphic artists and digital creative enthusiasts to view 3D models from multiple angles while adjusting figure positions and changing camera views simultaneously.
e frontier has released an export module for Poser 7 that allows models to be used within Photoshop CS3 Extended - plus a set of models that you don't need Poser to use.
e frontier has released the 3D human figure character, Miki 2.0. Miki is the latest version of the company’s popular high-resolution 3D figure. Miki is described by the company as a young and modern virtual Asian female that is used in conjunction with e frontier’s Poser software program to create animations, imagery and graphics.
Now in its seventh incarnation, Poser has come a long way, offering fast and sophisticated character creation, animation and rendering tools.
Poser 7 will feature an enhanced rendering engine and support for HDRI-based lighting, e frontier has announced.
E frontier has announced version 7 of its Poser figure design and animation software. Only a few of the upgrade's new features are being touted, with others to be detailed on future dates.
Amapi, the last remaining product from Eovia after Daz Productions acquired Carrara and Hexagon in April, has been sold to e frontier. This places the 3D modelling software in a line-up of 3D products that includes Poser, Shade and Manga Studio.
E Frontier has released Shade 8.5, a free update to its 3D modelling and rendering software. The update offers a Universal Binary release, which adds support for Intel processor-based Macs, and a version for Windows XP 64-bit Edition.
E frontier has released an upgraded version of its Shade 3D artwork software. The company says that Shade 8 adds stronger modelling tools, as well as gaining a wider range of rending options.
Most 3D artists have experienced Poser at some time in their career. The character tool for animation and graphic design applications was originally based on the pose-able wooden mannequin used by artists for many years. Poser’s figure library has grown in scope and sophistication to make it the alternative modelling tool for artists who need to quickly add characters to 2D and 3D scenes.
Curious Labs has announced that they expect to ship version 6 of Poser in Spring of this year.
Shade 7 is pitched as a beginner-level 3D tool (or a tool for 2D designers and illustrators with minimal 3D needs) which may be true when considering the price, but nevertheless it’s a sophisticated modelling tool with a steep learning curve.
Curious Labs and e-on software have announced that they are bundling Poser 5 and Vue 5 together at a discount price.
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Curious Labs has released Shade 7, its 3D graphics suite aimed at designers, illustrators and architects, available in designer LE, standard and professional editions for Windows and Mac.
Poser developer Curious Labs has released a preview version of its 3D graphics toolkit Shade 7. The full version of the software is expected to be released by the end of the month, according to a recent statement from the company.
Curious Labs and e-on software have announced the return of the Power Bundle, consisting of Curious Labs’ Poser 5 and e-on software’s Vue d’Esprit 4 and Mover 5. The bundle is priced at £275 plus VAT.
Owners of Mover 4 are now able to include Poser 5 effects in their animations by upgrading to Mover 5, released by E-on Software. The update is available only as a free upgrade to Mover 4, a plug-in for Vue d'Esprit which is still available to purchase for $99 (around £55). Poser 5 is produced by Curious Labs
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