NewTek and REALVIZ Offer Photo-based 3D Modeling
November 15, 2004
San Antonio, TX - NewTek and REALVIZ are offering purchasers of NewTek's LightWave 3D with the latest version of REALVIZ's ImageModeler for the Windows or Macintosh platform, at no additional charge.
NewTek's LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art photo-realistic renderer with intuitive and powerful modeling and animation tools. It is used worldwide as a complete 3D production solution for broadcast graphics, games, print, web, and visual effects for film and television. Improved features for [8] include Soft Body Dynamics, Particle System Tools, and anti-aliasing. New features for [8] include Hard Body Dynamics, Dope Track, and Import/Export RIG for reusing and sharing character animation skeletal rigs.
REALVIZ ImageModeler 4.0 uses advanced algorithms to extract 3D information from stills to help measure the 3D space created and construct accurate 3D models with highly realistic textures. The resulting model can be exported to LightWave's model format. ImageModeler 4.0 provides enhancements including easy 2D/3D integration, an improved calibration engine, a Texture Mapping Editor, and the capability to import and export DWG files. New features to be found in ImageModeler 4.0 include: imported 3D object integration tool, planar and survey point constraint options, and definable locators for calibration.
LightWave 3D [8] is available now for Mac and Windows platforms for $1595 US full-version and $495 US upgrade. For a limited time, purchasers of LightWave 3D full seats or upgrades in North America and participating regions will receive REALVIZ's ImageModeler 4, a $1380 US value, at no additional charge, on CD with electronic documentation.
For more information, visit
www.realviz.com
or
www.lightwave3d.com
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