e-on software announced the September release of Vue 5 Easel, the new entry-level version of its award winning Vue product line. Vue 5 Easel will sell for $99.
Vue 5 Easel is specifically designed for digital artists and hobbyists looking for a simple introduction to 3D. With a rich and easy-to-use feature set, Vue 5 Easel will let newcomers to 3D create images and animations within minutes.
Based on the original paradigm of using a predefined set, adding characters and then choosing the best point of view to take the "photo," Vue 5 Easel constitutes an ideal introduction to the world of 3D. As users become more familiar with the basics of 3D, they can begin customizing the sets and, later, create their own, entirely new compositions. In addition, because it is based on a standard concept and interface layout, Vue 5 Easel will let users grow in 3D proficiency from a solid background.
"Vue 5 Easel iscapable of professional quality results, thanks to the use of advanced technologies such as global illumination, said Nicholas Phelps, president of e-on software.
Vue 5 Easel features include:* 22 preset decors* 52 ultra realistic SolidGrowth vegetation species* More than 320 material presets* More than 125 preset atmospheres* High quality rendering at up to 5 MegaPixels* Easy editing of materials* Global Illumination, realistic atmosphere model, lens flares...* True Metablob organic modeling from all Vue Boolean primitives* Static Poser 4, 5 and 6 importing* Camera animation using Dynamic Motion Reaction technology* Compatible with Cornucopia3D interactive content management technology.
Vue 5 Easel will be released simultaneously for the Macintosh OS X and Windows 2000/XP platforms and will be initially available in English and Japanese. German and French versions will follow.
E-on software (www.e-onsoftware.com), based in Beaverton, Oregon, is a leading developer of high quality solutions for the creation, animation, rendering and integration of natural 3D environments. With products specifically targeted for the different market segments, e-on software provides solutions adapted to every project and budget. Its award winning Vue product line is used worldwide by the architecture, game, science, education and entertainment industries.
Bill Desowitz, former editor of VFXWorld, is currently the Crafts Editor of IndieWire.
