Virtual Reality, coming to a desktop near you
Rochester, New York. April 2, 2001 - Interactive Imaging Systems, Inc. (IIS) today announced it is releasing its MAXimum3D software plug-in for 3ds max® and 3D Studio Viz®. MAXimum3D is a real-time rendering engine for 3ds max, which allows users to launch full screen and interactive views of their models. The plugin is targeted at the Game Developer, 3D Modeling, and the Education markets. The software, which comes bundled with the Company's VFX3D Head Mounted Display, will allow max models to be viewed in stereoscopic 3D. Head Motion tracking built into the VFX3D, allows users to see where they look. The software will be sold directly through IIS and through select Autodesk® and Discreet® sales channels. (more...)

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RE:Vision Effects released ReelSmart Twixtor as a Sparks plugin for Discreet systems that support Sparks version 2.5 or later (Inferno 2.5, Flame 5.5, Flint 2.5, Fire 2.5 and Smoke 2.5 and later). Irix 6.5 and later is currently required. Twixtor intelligently slows down, speeds up or changes the frame rate of your image sequences.

Electric Image announced that its new Universe 3.0 software is shipping for Windows NT/2000. Universe 3.0 is an upgrade for the ElectricImage Animation System (EIAS), which has been available on the Mac for over ten years. Universe 3.0 is available now for $1,995. (more...)

Post magazine has an informative article on different users' experiences with motion capture tools.

Check out these very nice architectural renderings of the Atrium Sponza Palace by RNA studio. Some more interesting renderings available at RNA's guest gallery.