DAZ Productions Ships Bryce 5.5; New Version Includes Faster Render Times, Advanced Poser Content Integration, Enhanced OpenGL and Improved Network Rendering.SALT LAKE CITY -- DAZ Productions, a technology leader in 3D content and software, today announced the immediate availability of Bryce(R) 5.5. Bryce 5.5 is a major upgrade to the 3D design industry standard for non-native content import and editing. Bryce 5.5 software is equipped with several new features and simplified workflows that deliver a greater level of power, precision and control to professionals and enthusiasts alike. Web, video and art professionals rendering See render. (graphics, text) rendering - The conversion of a high-level object-based description into a graphical image for display. For example, ray-tracing takes a mathematical model of a three-dimensional object or scene and converts it into a bitmap image. and compositing images in 3D will appreciate the flexibility to load, edit, and import thousands of 3D figures, vehicles, wildlife and more via the DAZ/Studio Character plugin. Adding custom people, animals and more while working within Bryce has never been so simple. Users will also see large leaps in productivity due to the optimizations that have been made to the already powerful render engine. Renders can be up to five times faster than in previous versions depending on the attributes of the scene being rendered. On average, render times have been improved by over 30% when compared with version 5.0. "Bryce 5.5 is a leap toward true 3D synergy The enhanced result of two or more people, groups or organizations working together. In other words, one and one equals three! It comes from the Greek "synergia," which means joint work and cooperative action. ," said President of DAZ Productions Dan Farr. "The ability to add a 3D model or object, complete with textures, transparencies and parented props prop 1 n. 1. An object placed beneath or against a structure to keep it from falling or shaking; a support. 2. One that serves as a means of support or assistance. tr.v. , seamlessly into any existing Bryce scene is unprecedented. Combining that with significant refinements to an already popular software code has been very exciting for our users." Workflow The automatic routing of documents to the users responsible for working on them. Workflow is concerned with providing the information required to support each step of the business cycle. within Bryce 5.5 has been improved through the implementation of OpenGL in multiple display styles. Now users can pan, zoom To change from a distant view to a more close-up view (zoom in) and vice versa (zoom out). An application may provide fixed or variable levels of zoom. A display adapter may also have built-in zoom capability. , and rotate the workspace while seeing a full color preview of the objects, including ground and water planes, as they work. Version 5.5 has OpenGL support for the following display styles: texture shaded, wireframe An umbrella term for a general outline of some structure. For example, the rough design of Web pages may be called wireframes. See wireframe modeling. , lit wireframe, hidden line, wire shaded, smooth shaded, and wire textured shaded. The network rendering tool, Bryce Lightning 2.0, has been reworked from the ground up and now provides the ability to efficiently render across multiple systems connected via either a Local Area Network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ) or a Wide Area Network (WAN). Utilizing advanced image compression Noun 1. image compression - the compression of graphics for storage or transmission compression - encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required , this easy-to-use, stand-alone application can be installed on multiple systems without the need to purchase additional licenses. With greater stability and a more compact client interface providing detailed feedback, rendering Bryce scenes on multiple systems is faster than ever before. In addition to the new features, every user will appreciate the increased performance and stability introduced in this latest version of Bryce. Pricing and Availability Bryce 5.5 for MAC OS X, version 10.2.8 through 10.3.9, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) NT(4) with Service Pack 6, Windows(R) 2000 with Service Pack 2, or Windows(R) XP with Service Pack 1 or 2, is immediately available to customers worldwide through DAZ Authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Resellers and the DAZ online store at bryce.daz3d.com. Bryce 5.5 is available for a suggested retail price of $99.95 and licensed users of Bryce 5.0 can upgrade and receive a $20 rebate rebate, partial refund of the total price paid for goods or services. In the United States, rebates were historically given by railroads to favored shippers as a return on transportation charges. . For more detailed information about new features, upgrade policies and pricing, please visit http://bryce.daz3d.com. About DAZ Productions DAZ is a market leader in 3D content and software. DAZ also develops software applications that support its content, including DAZ/Studio, a 3D character posing and rendering application available for free to the public; Mimic, a lip-syncing program that allows users to have a 3D figure speak with any recorded voice; and Bryce, a 3D landscaping and animation package. |
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