3D World - May 2009

Really a case of "nothing to see here: move along now please" with this the May 2009 issue of 3D World. Apart from an advert in the back cover there really isn't any Vue related content in Issue 116.

E-on Software News - March 24, 2009

e-on software's latest newsletter is out now and includes:

• Introducing the Brand New Vue 7 T-Packs
• Vue 7 Pioneer Released, and It's Still Free!
• Vue 7 for "3D Artists and Small Studios" Trial!
• Vue 7 Infinite and xStream PLE Updated
• New User Project: Tiberius Viris
• New Training Material for Vue 7
• Showcase Your Projects in E-on's 2009 Show Reel

Vue 7 Pioneer Full Application Released for Free!

NEW VUE 7 THEMATIC PACKS AVAILABLE!

March 24, 2009. Beaverton, Oregon: e-on software, maker of Vue - the leading solutions for natural 3D environments, today announced the immediate availability of a new series of products in its Vue 7 line for 3D artists: the Vue 7 T-Packs (for “Thematic Packs”). Vue 7 T-Packs are specifically designed for physical and download retail and include a Vue 7 Core Application together with a large collection of thematic content centered on the worlds of Fantasy, Science Fiction or Fairy Tale.

E-on software also announced that the full Vue 7 Pioneer application is now available free of charge from cornucopia3d.com.

Vue 7 Pioneer – Create Your Own 3D Worlds, for Free!

Vue 7 Pioneer is derived from the research e-on software makes for Vue Infinite and xStream, its high-end products for the professional CG market.

As a result, some of the technologies available in Pioneer are also used in recent Hollywood blockbusters!

"We want to attract new users to the fun world of Vue. We'll be happy if people end up doing this as a job, after they discovered 3D and Vue with Pioneer!" said Nicholas Phelps, President of e-on software.

Vue 7 Pioneer is the perfect introduction to the world of 3D. It's available as a 32- and 64-bit application for Windows and MacOS X, in English, German and French (a Japanese version is underway). Pioneer is published by Cornucopia3D, a division of e-on software.

Newcomers to 3D and casual artists will find in Vue 7 Pioneer all the landscape-creation tools they need to easily create and render amazing images of their own 3D worlds.

The product can be extended with 12 optional modules that add specific functionality to the base application. Thanks to this modular approach, users can progressively upgrade all the way from Pioneer up to Vue 7 Complete. Vue 7 Esprit, Pro Studio and Complete represent pre-bundled, cost-effective alternatives to the modular approach of Pioneer.

More information is available at http://home.vue7.com.

Introducing the Vue 7 T-Packs

The Vue 7 T-Packs include all the software tools and ready-made content for the creation and animation of themed 3D images and video clips.

There are 3 different Vue 7 T-Packs: Vue 7 Science Fiction, Vue 7 Fairy Tale and Vue 7 Fantasy.

Each Vue 7 T-Pack includes over $100 worth of exclusive content – 3D virtual sets, models (plants, pre-animated meshes, etc.), atmosphere presets and more.

The Vue 7 T-Packs are compatible with all 12 Vue 7 expansion modules.

Priced at $49.95, these products are available directly through e-on software's online store, and will progressively be available through e-on software's international reseller channels.

Vue 7 users can also purchase individual theme packs from www.cornucopia3d.com.

Monsoon's Free RockSculpts for Vue

Monsoon has a new set of free model rocks - you can find out more and download them on this Renderosity thread.

Free Vegetation Reference Chart for Vue 7

Nick Pellegrino of asileFX has a work in progress chart to aid with the creation of vegetation ecosystems in Vue 7. It attempts to eliminate the need to tweak size-relationships between plants and also includes sub-set and wind/breeze information. He plans on adding other information to it in future.

Making a 3D Planet in Vue

Silverblade has launched a new tutorial on making a 3D Planet in Vue.

New Vue 7 Update

A new beta update (Build 40707) is available for registered users from Vue 7 Complete, Vue 7 Pro Studio and Vue 7 Esprit from e-on software's web site. It includes:

• Improved Undo on ecosystems.
• Fixed 'Hide cloud layers' option not re-read from vue scenes.
• Fixed rendercow update.

Four New What's new Vue 7 Tutorials from Geekatplay Studios

Geekatplay studios has four new "What's new Vue 7" video tutorials.

Free Conifers Pack

Lars "Bigbraader" has posted a free tall conifer pack for Vue to Renderosity including 4 conifers. It is designed for fast rendering and 3 materials for either standard and "snowy" twigs.

Vue used in creating Australia

Well at least the film Australia not the actual continent...

e-on has a fascinating new spotlight interview with Emmanuel Blasset about Animal Logic using Vue xStream in the making of the film Australia.

Monsoon Displacements Tutorial

Monsoon has posted a video tutorial for vue on the use of scale and mapping for displacements particularly about his Rock Concert mat collection.

E-on Software 2009 Show Reel Call for Submissions!

RECEIVE FREE ADVERTIZING WITH E-ON SOFTWARE’S 2009 SHOW REEL

March 03, 2009. Beaverton, Oregon: e-on software, maker of Vue, the leading solution for natural 3D environments, today announced it is seeking submissions for its upcoming 2009 show reel.

This year, e-on software would like to invite all Vue artists to submit recent commercial projects that involved Vue or Ozone for inclusion in the 2009 show reel (please list all third party applications used alongside Vue or Ozone), whether film, commercial, TV show, broadcast, music video, game cinematic, architectural walkthrough, or any other form of commercial animation project.

All submissions included in the show reel will receive full credit in a standardized format during playback of the corresponding sequence (at submitter’s discretion: company logo, project title and/or client name).

E-on software’s 2009 show reel will be showcased throughout the year at different tradeshows and conventions and in particular at Siggraph, August 3 – 7, New Orleans (LA - USA).

Furthermore, submitted materials may also become the subject of online interviews and press advertising (if submitter agrees), providing permanent and worldwide exposure:
http://www.e-onsoftware.com/spotlight

E-on software is also interested in receiving high resolution imagery for inclusion in its marketing collateral.

Submission Process

The deadline for submitting video content for the 2009 show reel is May 15, 2009.

Entrants should send video excerpts, sample frames or web links to , with a small project description (including the name of the client, if appropriate), full contact information, and their company logo.

Preferably, final video material should be available in a format of at least 720p (other formats accepted).

There are no restrictions as to what third party application is used in combination with Vue or Ozone (if any).

General Vue Tips

Silverblade has posted a tutorial of general tips for using Vue.

3D World Issue 115

3D World Issue 115 is now on sale in the UK and includes a short tutorial on using fractal algorithms to make a sand dune environment along with the current Vue 7 advert.

Area Lighting Tips for Vue

Silverblade has updated his vue lighting tutorial with more information about using area lights.