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 Turbo Squid Releases AfterBurn 3.0 Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Mon Mar 24 2003
New Orleans, LA - March 24, 2003 - Turbo Squid, the world's fastest growing online digital marketplace, today announced AfterBurn 3.0 by Sitni Sati d.o.o. as the latest offering in the Discreet� Certified 3ds max� Plug-in program.
Since coming on the market in 1997, AfterBurn has been used in numerous movies, IMAX films, games and commercials. The solution enables rendering of realistic effects ranging from clouds, pyroclastic smoke, dust, and explosions, to liquid metals, water and various procedurally defined "hard" objects.
"Professionals in the 3D business know that AfterBurn is an industry staple," notes Turbo Squid VP of Publishing Beau Perschall. "The new algorithms and especially the increased rendering speed in 3.0 make this plug-in a must for any shop looking to maximize productivity."
New features in AfterBurn 3.0 include:
AFC - AfterBurn uses Animation Flow Curves to vary parameters over particle age. Besides corner and smooth knot types, AFC now supports bezier key type, which allows more control over the curve shape. Bezier knots and handles can be animated over the time.
Gradients - Along with linear interpolation, Gradients now support TCB interpolation as well. With this new addition, animators can more easily achieve non-linear color transitions between keys. When using TCB gradient type, each color key uses Tension, Continuity, Bias, Ease To and Ease From to control color interpolation.
Interpolation Controllers - Both AFCs and Gradients have many new ways of interpolation. Users are able to choose between particle age, particle velocity, distance from emitter, distance from any object and expression editor. By using these new controllers, it is possible to create animations that were previously impossible.
Xplode Daemon -New color blending types allow more control and realism than before.
AfterBurn Speed - Improved architecture provides up to 40% rendering time reduction. The highest speed gain is achieved when using thin Raymarcher effect.
Certified Solution- Designed for seamless integration with 3ds max from Discreet and other Discreet Certified 3ds max Plug-ins.
Pricing and availability
AfterBurn3 has a suggested retail price (SRP) in North America of US $495, with an introductory special of $395 for a limited time. AfterBurn3 is available from Turbo Squid at http://www.turbosquid.com/dcpstore, from Discreet at http://www.discreet.com/products/3dsmax/dcp or from authorized Resellers around the world. For a Reseller near you, contact [email protected].
Discreet Certified 3ds max Plug-in Program
Working together, Discreet and Turbo Squid are carefully selecting third party solutions that bring compelling value to 3ds max artists. These plug-ins are subjected to stringent testing procedures defined by Discreet to ensure each plug-in works well with 3ds max software and other Discreet Certified 3ds max Plug-ins.
"We are excited to add AfterBurn to our suite of Discreet Certified 3ds max Plug-ins," states Joe Klingler, vice president of software at Discreet. "High quality output and flexibility make AfterBurn the perfect solution for any production pipeline."
Discreet Certified 3ds max Plug-ins are backed up by an online support system implemented by Turbo Squid including developer-moderated forums, FAQs, tutorials, demos, and the latest product information for Discreet 3ds max artists.
About Turbo Squid
Founded in January 2000, Turbo Squid is dedicated to the management and distribution of digital assets and other relevant content for 3D and 2D designers, as well as other creative professionals. Turbo Squid provides a global market for digital assets by enabling individual and corporate users to list, promote and sell their content to users around the world. Turbo Squid is a privately held company with financial backing from Advantage Capital Partners, The Eastman Kodak Company and Intel Capital. More information can be found at the company's web site http://www.turbosquid.com/.
About Discreet
Discreet empowers moving media professionals to realize the visual experience, transforming their most evocative and ambitious visions into reality. Its range of award-winning systems and software is developed for digital media creation, management and delivery-across all disciplines from visual effects and editing to animation, game development, web/interactive design, and design visualization. Discreet is based in Montreal, Quebec and is a division of Autodesk, Inc., the world's leading design and digital media creation, management, and distribution company. Product and corporate information is located on the Internet at http://www.discreet.com/.
About Sitni Sati
Sitni Sati d.o.o. was founded back in 1999 and quickly became recognized in the field of FX software development. Innovative ideas and extensive research of the natural phenomena made AfterBurn, their flagship product, one of the best selling FX plug-ins for 3D Studio MAX. Their dedication to constantly improve the software and usage of the latest technology available helped to narrow the barrier between reality and CG imagery. Sitni Sati software was used in films like Armageddon, K-19: The Widowmaker, Interstate 60, Dracula 2000, Coronado, numerous IMAX movies, games such as Diablo 2, Warcraft 3, Sin, Legacy of Kain, Starcraft, MechWarrior 3 and more. Sitni Sati is based in the old city of Zagreb, a capital of Croatia, founded in 1092. More information can be found at the company's web site http://www.afterworks.com.
Related Links: Sitni Sati d.o.o. website
Turbo Squid website
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