3D/EYE becomes world's leading provider of 3D models and Content TriWorld web site offers interactive access to 4,000 models.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1996--3D/EYE(R) Inc., the leader in 3D technology, today announced it has become both the value and quality leader in 3D models and content worldwide, eclipsing the offerings of companies such as Viewpoint and 3Name3D.

By offering interactive access to more than 4,000 3D models, the TriWorld(TM) web site (www.eye.com/trigalry/galintro.htm) allows users to browse the collection and place orders online. Each TriGallery(TM) and TriGallery Technical CD-ROM contains 1,000 models, and sells for $79.95 plus shipping and handling. The models are top-quality, and are available in multiple formats including 3D/EYE IntelliShapes(TM), VRML, OBJ (for Alias Wavefront) and 3D Studio.

"IntelliShapes technology is the core of our competitive advantage, and is another benefit of our intelligent approach to 3D," said Dr. Samir Hanna, president and CEO of 3D/EYE Inc. "IntelliShapes makes it extremely easy to create and modify 3D models, which can then be exported to any of the 30+ file formats supported by our 3D design software, TriSpectives. The TriGallery and TriGallery Technical CD-ROMs allow TriSpectives(R) and nearly all other 3D graphics users to experience the quality and volume of the TriWorld offerings."

The IntelliShapes Advantage

The 3D/EYE IntelliShape technology is a 3D modeling description that is a superset of any other modeling description available from any other vendor. By providing complete model information, IntelliShape-based content provides more intelligence which makes it easier for novice users to interact with it as well as always being able to be exported to formats like VRML. The IntelliShape file sizes are also extremely compact (2-3 times smaller than VRML). Additionally, IntelliShapes can be exported to Visual Basic scripts, making the many uses of the content virtually limitless.

TriSpectives users also have special advantages in working with the TriGallery and TriGallery Technical content. The IntelliShapes file format provides adjustable facet resolution, which eliminates the problem of low-quality 3D content. All models created or modified using IntelliShapes provide a full range of facet resolution, allowing users to interactively manage the balance between image quality and file size especially important in Internet applications.

TriSpectives is an ACIS-based Windows(R) 95/Windows NT(TM) 3D design program that provides 3D solid modeling, illustration and animation, with specific application to multimedia design professionals. Expected street prices for TriSpectives and TriSpectives Professional are $300 and $500 respectively, with both products available from dealers and software retailers nationwide.

3D/EYE, Inc. is a leading provider of 3D software technology. Founded in 1981, 3D/EYE is at the forefront of research and development of 3D modeling and graphics software currently used by more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. In April 1995, new media investor Paul G. Allen made a minority equity investment in the privately held Atlanta-based company through his investment organization, Vulcan Ventures, Inc.

TriSpectives and TriSpectives Professional are 3D/EYE's first retail Windows products and are available in computer software stores across the United States, the Asia Pacific region and direct from 3D/EYE. The company's vision is to put 3D software on every desktop. For more information, visit 3D/EYE's Web site at http://www.eye.com or call [phone]. -0- EDITOR'S NOTE: Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. All other registered trademarks or trademarks are the property of the respective company.

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