Luxology LLC today announced the immediate availability of modo 201, the latest incarnation of its 3D modeling, painting and rendering software designed to enhance productivity for 3D artists working in game development, film visual effects, video production, graphic arts and design visualization. The release is designed to fit easily into existing pipelines and is available for immediate download from Luxology at modo3d.com or can be purchased from selected resellers.
‘modo was developed to provide a fused workflow so that artists can spend less time focusing on the mechanics of 3D content creation and more time on realizing their artistic vision,’ comments Luxology president Brad Peebler. ‘modo 201 provides an enhanced 3D creation experience by combining modeling, painting and rendering technologies in a truly unique and complementary way.’
New features in modo 201 include new Solid Sketch and Mesh Paint tools, as well as simplified UV map creation to augment the hybrid subdivision surface/polygon modeler. A fully integrated painting system lets artists apply effects like real-time bump mapping, while accelerated rendering/baking technology allows for modeling and painting changes to be seen almost immediately in a progressively rendered viewport.
In the interest of accelerating workflow, modo 201 includes a new integrated learning system with more than 4GB of video tutorials and an expanded library of sample content. In addition, high-speed OpenGL navigation enables realistic views that feature per pixel shading, multi-texturing and real-time bump mapping. Using mouse and keyboard remapping options, users can even customize the interface to minic common 3D navigation controls and hotkeys found in companion 3D applications such as Autodesk’s 3ds Max and Maya.
Available on both the Windows and Mac OSX platforms, modo 201 retails for $895. Current modo users can upgrade for $395. To purchase, learn more about modo 201 or see a gallery of images, go to www.modo3d.com.
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