Temporary Upgrade Path from Vue 5/6/7 Artist Products

E-on software are running a temporary special upgrade offer for Vue 5, Vue 6 and Vue 7 versions of Easel, Esprit, Studio or Complete users. This is available until August 15, 2012 only:

• Vue 5 & 6 Easel and Vue 5, 6 and 7 Esprit users can save $50 on Vue 10 Esprit.
• Vue 5, 6 and 7 Pro Studio users can save $170 on Vue 10 Studio.
• Vue 7 Complete users can save $300 on Vue 10 Complete.

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.

Paula Sanders' Rendering for 2d Tutorial

Paula Sanders has posted a new tutorial on rendering objects with Vue, in this example a Vue tree, for use in a 2d picture by using Photoshop and Vue's alpha mask to create an image of just the object.

E-on Software News: December 2008

E-on software's latest newsletter is out now with:

• Free Vue 7 Pioneer Open Beta
• Vue 7 Products For 3D Artists Pre-released
• Vue 7.1 Official Service Pack
• Vue 7 Upgrades for Vue 5 Infinite Users
• Season's Greetings!

Free Beer Keg and Tap for Vue

A free beer keg with tap and stand from Mesh Box design. Available in Vue's VOB format available for a limited time should be compatible for Vue 5 or higher.

Distance Simulation Unit For Vue

The Distance Simulation Unit is a free prop and tutorial for Vue 4 and above from Mr Sparky. It is designed so Vue artists can use photographs with Vue.

Incredibly Lush Autumn Shrubs

I've just picked up Incredibly Lush Autumn Shrubs for Vue, Linda Daireaux's latest plant pack at Cornucopia 3D. This pack is small but perfectly formed including four colourful plants: Viburnum, Puncia Granatum, Nadina Domestica and two different varieties of Ozakazuki Japanese Maple. While the pack is an add-on for the updated Incredibly Lush Garden Bushes it can be used without owning the Garden Bushes pack. Another great addition to Vue created by Linda Daireaux and its on sale for only $2.99 at the moment too!

50% On all Upgrades from Vue5 to Vue 6 Easel, Esprit and Pro Studio

Till the 21st September 2008 e-on software are running an offer to buy a full license of Vue 6 Easel, Esprit or Pro Studio for half price or upgrade your Vue 5 product and pay only half of the regular upgrade price. Boxed or DVD Box products are available while stocks last.

Vue 6 Pro Studio	US/Canada	Europe	UK	Others
Vue 6 Pro Studio - DVD Box	US$200	€167	£110	US$200
Vue 6 Pro Studio - Download Version	US$200	US$200	US$200	US$200
Vue 6 Pro Studio - DVD Box - Vue 5 Pro Studio Upgrade	US$100	€83	£55	US$100
Vue 6 Pro Studio - Download - Vue 5 Pro Studio Upgrade	US$100	US$100	US$100	US$100
Vue 6 Pro Studio - DVD Box - Vue 5 Esprit Sidegrade	US$125	€104	£69	US$125
Vue 6 Pro Studio - Download - Vue 5 Esprit Sidegrade	US$125	US$125	US$125	US$125
Vue 6 Pro Studio - DVD Box - Vue 5 Easel Sidegrade	US$175	€146	£96	US$175
Vue 6 Pro Studio - Download - Vue 5 Easel Sidegrade	US$175	US$175	US$175	US$175
Vue 6 Pro Studio - Vue 6 Esprit Sidegrade (Module Licenses)	US$199	US$199	US$199	US$199
Vue 6 Pro Studio - DVD Box - Vue 6 Easel Sidegrade	US$299	€250	£165	US$299
Vue 6 Pro Studio - Download - Vue 6 Easel Sidegrade	US$299	US$299	US$299	US$299
Vue 6 Esprit	US/Canada	Europe	UK	Others
Vue 6 Esprit - DVD Box	US$100	€83	£55	US$100
Vue 6 Esprit - Download Version	US$100	US$100	US$100	US$100
Vue 6 Esprit - DVD Box - Vue 5 Esprit Upgrade	US$50	€41	£27	US$50
Vue 6 Esprit - Download - Vue 5 Esprit Upgrade	US$50	US$50	US$50	US$50
Vue 6 Esprit - DVD Box - Vue 5 Easel Upgrade	US$65	€54	£36	US$65
Vue 6 Esprit - Download - Vue 5 Easel sidegrade	US$65	US$65	US$65	US$65
Vue 6 Esprit - DVD Box - Vue 6 Easel Upgrade	US$99	€83	£55	US$99
Vue 6 Esprit - Download - Vue 6 Easel sidegrade	US$99	US$99	US$99	US$99
Vue 6 Easel	US/Canada	Europe	UK	Others
Vue 6 Easel - Boxed	US$50	€41	£27	US$50
Vue 6 Easel - Download Version	US$45	US$45	US$45	US$45
Convenience Pack For Vue 6 Easel Download Version	US$19	€16	£11	US$19
Vue 6 Easel - Boxed - Vue 5 Easel Upgrade	US$25	€20	£14	US$25
Vue 6 Easel - Download - Vue 5 Easel Upgrade	US$20	US$20	US$20	US$20

Vue 3D Environment Competition 2008 Entries

The 426 entries in this years Vue 3D Environment Competition 2008 can now be seen over at Cornucopia 3D.

Vue 3D Environment Competition 2008 - Last Day for Submissions

Today (31st July 2008) is the last day for submissions for the Vue 3D Environment Competition 2008

Linda's new Lush Garden Bushes

The new Lush Garden Bushes pack isn't simply a rework of the original pack. Instead it has five entirely new plant species including three Japanese Maples (Orange Dream, Trompenburg and Dissectum), a Cornus Alba (Tartarian Dogwood), and a Lingustrum Japonicum (Japanese Privet).

The new solid growth bushes are added to the six solid growth garden bush species included in the original pack. These are a vast improvement over the originals because the all the textures are brand new and ultra high resolution so you can use the plants in close up renders as well as in the foreground or distance.

Generously Linda is giving the new pack away to everyone who bought the older pack. If you bought the original you can get the new pack by downloading it from your Cornucopia 3D account.

Free Pink Plumeria for Vue

A new, free, static Pink Plumeria plant by Bruno Memain available at Cornucopia 3D for use in Vue 5 and Vue 6.

Silverblade's Dirt on the Bottom Tutorial

Silverblade's got a new tutorial, Dirt on the Bottom, about making objects more realistic in Vue (and other 3d applications) by adding moss and dirt on the bottom.

Meshbox Design's Towers of Magic

Meshbox design's Towers of Magic series is now available for all versions of Vue 5 and Vue 6 at Cornucopia 3D.

Free Vue Raindrop Ring Materials

Linda Daireaux aka Incredibly Lush is giving away seven new raindrop materials for Vue 5 and Vue 6 free at Cornucopia 3D. The materials are accompanied by simple to follow instructions that show you how to quickly and easily tweak the materials so you can get the best results in your renders. Two packs are available one for Vue 6 and one for Vue 5.

A Lush Spring

Linda Daireaux aka Incredibly Lush has a very small peach tree growing in a pot on her terrace and when it started blooming, she thought she'd make it into a very large and old gnarly tree for spring Vue gardens. Available for both Vue 5 and 6 from Linda's Incredibly Lush web site.

Some of her spring-related products are on sale with between 30% and 50% off until the end of April at Cornucopia 3D including: Grassy Places! , Underbrush, Wheat Fields, Hint of Spring, Ivy Kit and Green Trees

Vue 6 Pro Studio Sale

e-on software are running a two week sale offering 50% off Vue 6 Pro studio including upgrades, sidegrades and new purchases. See e-on's site for more information on Vue 6 Pro Studio.

Version	Regular Price	Sale Price
Full Version (Boxed)	$429	$214.50
Full Version (Download)	$399	$199.50
Sidegrade from Vue 6 Esprit (All 5 Module Licenses)	$199	$99.50
Sidegrade from Vue 6 Easel (Boxed)	$329	$164.50
Sidegrade from Vue 6 Easel (Download)	$299	$149.50
Upgrade from Vue 5 Pro Studio (Boxed)	$229	$114.50
Upgrade from Vue 5 Pro Studio (Download)	$199	$99.50
Sidegrade from Vue 5 Esprit (Boxed)	$269	$134.50
Sidegrade from Vue 5 Esprit (Download)	$249	$124.50
Sidegrade from Vue 5 Easel (Boxed)	$369	$184.50
Sidegrade from Vue 5 Easel (Download)	$349	$174.50

(Accurate at time of writing)

Vue Lighting Rig #15: Two Lights from the Side

I've posted a new Vue lighting tutorial over on Too Many Ideas - Vue Lighting Rig #15: Two Lights from the Side.

Cornucopia 3D: 1001 Nights

Cornucopia 3D is holding an Arabic and desert themed 1001 Nights sale with an image contest too. The contest has prizes and runs from Friday 1st February to Friday 29th February 2008 (midnight, GMT).

Vue Lighting Tutorial #13

I've restarted my Vue lighting tutorial series in 2008 with: Vue Lighting Rig #13: A Four Light Rig.