New Amapi 3D v4.0 From TGS is the Natural Way to Create 3D Models for Electric Image, Form.Z, Softimage, 3D Studio MAX and More.MACWORLD EXPO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 1998-- Major new release of popular NURBS modeler delivers ActiveStyles rendering, enhanced user interface, 3D acceleration and unique "WireShade" design mode At MACWORLD Expo TGS TGS Tokyo Game Show TGS Ticket-Granting Service TGS Ticket-granting Server TGS The Good Shepherd TGS Teen Girl Squad TGS The Gargoyles Saga TGS Texas Gourd Society TGS Tomato Growers Supply TGS Trinity Grammar School TGS Tomographic Gamma Scanner announced Amapi(tm) 3D version 4.0, a major upgrade to the popular Amapi 3D NURBS modeler for PowerMac(r) and Windows(r)-based PCs. The new release will include TGS's ActiveStyles(tm) rendering technology, which supports fast Phong shading In 3D graphics, a technique developed by Phong Bui-Tuong in the mid-1970s that computes a shaded surface based on the color and illumination at each pixel. Phong shading is more realistic than Gouraud shading, but requires more computation. It does not produce shadows or reflections. , selective photo-realistic ray tracing A rendering method that simulates light reflections, refractions and shadows. It follows a light path from a specific source and computes each pixel in the image to simulate the effect of the light. It is a very process-intensive operation. See reflection mapping and radiosity. and artistic rendering Rendering in visual art and technical drawing means the process of creating, shading and texturing of an image, especially a photorealistic one. It can also be used to describe the quality of execution of that process. This is synonymous with illustrating. choices. Amapi 3D v4.0 also adds support for creating 3D text, OpenGL rendering and acceleration, has major enhancements to the user interface and includes WireShade(tm), a new design mode that combines wireframes with flat shading In computer graphics, a technique for computing a one-tone shaded surface to simulate simple lighting. See Gouraud shading.  Types of Shading to improve visual perception while creating models. Amapi is a popular companion modeler to animation and rendering platforms such as Electric Image, Form.Z, Softimage, 3DStudio MAX and Studio Pro. It is well regarded for allowing the 3D artist to quickly create efficient geometry with high quality, especially when creating models with smooth edges and organic shapes. "Amapi is a must have for any 3D artist," said Matt Silverman, product manager at Puffin Designs. "As a companion product, nothing creates models as well nor as quickly. As a standalone product, no other product packs the power for the price as Amapi does." Amapi 3D v4.0 is the first major release of the popular modeler since TGS acquired the creators of Amapi, Yonowat S.A., last year. "This release shows our commitment to the Amapi community and demonstrates our belief in the growth of the 3D design market," said Terry Baker, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of TGS. "Amapi 3D is in its own class in delivering professional modeling and rendering at a price everyone can afford." Key Amapi 3D 4.0 Features Amapi 3D version 4.0 includes several new capabilities and improvements, including: - the addition of standard Mac and Windows toolbar A row or column of on-screen buttons used to activate functions in the application. Many toolbars are customizable, letting you add and delete buttons as required. Toolbars may be fixed in position or may float, which means they can be dragged to a more convenient location in the interfaces that are intuitive for beginning users; - enhancements to the Natural Design Interface(tm), which delivers rapid model creation for skilled Amapi users; - optimized support for OpenGL 3D rendering and acceleration; - WireShade(tm) design mode, which enhances 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. model representation with flat shading to improve the visual perception of complex surfaces during the modeling process; - ActiveStyles(tm), TGS's new rendering technology that includes fast Phong rendering, a selective photo-realistic ray trace engine and artistic rendering styles, including cartoon and chalk effects; - 3D text extrusion and editing for TrueType(r) fonts; - support for texture mapping In computer graphics, the application of a type of surface to a 3D image. A texture can be uniform, such as a brick wall, or irregular, such as wood grain or marble. The common method is to create a 2D bitmapped image of the texture, called a "texture map," which is then "wrapped around" ; - a new scene-graph management interface; - improved Boolean operations between 3D curves to smooth selected areas; - dramatic performance improvements in Boolean operations, filleting, smoothing and other general modeling functions; - and all new product documentation with tutorials, demonstrations and a large collection of ready-to-use sample projects, models and textures. More About Amapi Since 1993 Amapi has offered designers an affordable, innovative approach to 3D modeling by easing the creation and editing of complex geometric shapes This is a list of geometric shapes. Generally composed of straight line segments
What Users Say About Amapi "Amapi's industrial strength Gordon surfaces, lattice deformations, Boolean operations and filleting tools allow me to quickly model any shape imaginable." - Matt Silverman, Puffin Designs "The fact that polygons can be sub-divided and smoothed. . .is an extremely powerful advantage. It is amazing that such a powerful modeler is also so affordable!"- Fred Lewis For other persons named Fred Lewis, see Fred Lewis (disambiguation). Frederick Deshaun Lewis (born December 9 1980 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a backup outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. , Moving Media ". . .a great complement to animation packages such as Lightwave...and easy enough for my cat to learn."- Gary Phillips Gary Phillips may refer to:
"Lightning fast! The more I use Amapi, the more I like it!" - Alan Groening, Cartoonist Amapi 3D 4.0 Pricing, Upgrade Pricing, Availability The list price of Amapi 3D v4.0 is $349 (U.S.), with an upgrade price of $199 (U.S.) for users of previous versions of Amapi Studio and Amapi Workshop. Amapi 3D 4.0 for Windows will be available from TGS within 60 days. The Apple PowerMac version will be available within 90 days. Customers who purchase the current version of Amapi Studio will be offered the Amapi 3D v4.0 upgrade for free when it is available. For more information about Amapi, visit www.tgs.com/Amapi or call (619) 457-5359. About TGS Based in San Diego, Calif., Template Graphics Software, Inc. (TGS) develops 3D graphics, modeling and animation software for Web and CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). content creators, 3D digital artists, and corporate and SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. business users. Since 1982, the company has also provided 3D FORTRAN, C, C++ and Java cross-platform 3D/VRML graphics development tools that meet the requirements of commercial, corporate and academic software developers. TGS is the world headquarters of TGS NV (Total Graphics Solution), a public limited liability company founded in 1996. For more information, see TGS's home page at http://www.tgs.com. TRADEMARKS: Amapi, ActiveStyles, Natural Design Interface, WireShade and the TGS logo are trademarks of Template Graphics Software, Inc. OpenGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. All other trademarks belong to their respective companies. CONTACT: Debbie Herrington Tel: 512/335-8772 E-mail: dherrington@bmwpr.com |
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