Reallusion Annouces Certified Content Developer Program for Mobile Phones; GenPlay Games Releases Tracy McGrady as Interactive Avatar on Mobile Phones with Reallusion's New WOWScreens(TM) Development Tool.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Following Reallusion's successful release of their new Certified Content Developer (CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. ) program at the annual SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics, www.siggraph.org) The arm of the ACM that specializes in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Providing publications, workshops and conferences, it has served technicians and researchers as well as the artist and business community conference in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , the company has announced their first release of a major licensed character. The interactive avatar for mobile phones is based on basketball legend Tracy McGrady  The neutrality and factual accuracy of this article are disputed.Please see the relevant discussion on the . and was designed by GenPlay Games of Milpitas, CA in just 3 days by a single developer, demonstrating the ease of the new mobile 3D development tools released by Reallusion. Designed to be used by graphics professionals, independent artists and developer groups, Reallusion's CCD program provides developers with Reallusion's proprietary development tools and 3D Studio Max(TM) plug-ins. Once created, certified content for mobile phones and PCs is marketed to end users and OEMs through Reallusion and their partners, with the artists collecting up to a 50% commission on the sale of their content. Reallusion has three main products for the CCD program. First, developers can create "Character Packs" for CyClone cyclone, atmospheric pressure distribution in which there is a low central pressure relative to the surrounding pressure. The resulting pressure gradient, combined with the Coriolis effect, causes air to circulate about the core of lowest pressure in a (TM), a new software program used to create personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. 3D avatars and character animation Character animation is a specialized process of the animation process, concerning the animation of one or more characters featured in an animated work. It is usually as one aspect of a larger production, and often to complement voice acting. . Developers can also create "Image Packs" for Reallusion's award winning CrazyTalk(TM) facial animation software. Finally, Reallusion's WOW Machine(TM) gives developers access to Reallusion's "WOWScreens(TM)" 3D Studio Max(TM) plug-ins, allowing developers to export personalized 3D characters and objects to mobile phones. Once certified, all content created for any of Reallusion's products can be sold on Reallusion's online store. With Reallusion's software currently installed in over 26 million handsets and PCs worldwide, and a projected year-end penetration of over 32 million, the value of the CCD program to independent and corporate artists is obvious to even leading game developers such as GenPlay. "Reallusion's CCD program leverages their relationship with customers and industry leaders like Nokia, Panasonic, Bird and BenQ-Siemens to provide GenPlay with the tools and exposure necessary to build and globally market great mobile content. We're very excited to be working with Reallusion to create a new entertainment application for mobile phones featuring Tracey McGrady. We believe the T-Mac pack for WOWScreens(TM) will resonate res·o·nate v. res·o·nat·ed, res·o·nat·ing, res·o·nates v.intr. 1. To exhibit or produce resonance or resonant effects. 2. with basketball fans around the world who are interested in individualizing their phone's notifications, incoming calls, text messages and alarms," stated Kevon Saber vice president of GenPlay. For a limited time, developers can visit http://www.reallusion.com/developer to fill out an application and download a free 45-day developer license of the Reallusion 3D Studio Max plug-in suite (a $1,495.00 value). The plug-ins directly export artist creations into files ready to load into Reallusion's popular animation software and mobile phones. More information about Reallusion's CCD Program and WOWScreens(TM) can be found at http://www.reallusion.com/developer/default.html. WOWScreens(TM) can be purchased directly from Reallusion or selected carriers. About Reallusion Reallusion is a U.S. based software company developing multimedia design tools, embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. kernels, and service platforms for PC and mobile technologies. Reallusion's patented solutions feature imaging, video, and 3D computer graphics innovations allowing developers to exchange content between the PC and Mobile devices. Twenty million phones worldwide include Reallusion's embedded mobile imaging technology revolutionizing wireless entertainment and productivity. Headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, Reallusion maintains R&D facilities in Taipei. For general product information or business development, please call (408) 350-1693 or visit www.reallusion.com. About GenPlay GenPlay Games develops and publishes video games See video game console. and other entertainment applications for mobile phones. The company's partners include major carriers, lifestyle brands, and a large base of developers. GenPlay's games have been created and/or ported to over 100 U.S. mobile handsets, including phones by Samsung, Nokia, Hitachi, LG, Sanyo, Audiovox, Motorola, Kyocera, and Sony Ericsson For an arrangement of Sony Ericsson products, see list of Sony Ericsson products Sony Ericsson is a joint venture established in 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to make mobile phones. . GenPlay's internal development team has created over 100 games on nearly all major video game platforms, including Xbox, Playstation 1 & 2, ATARI, Gameboy, PC, Arcade/Coin-Op and Gamecube. The company is based in Milpitas California. To contact the company, please contact (408) 945-1572. |
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