Luxology
Announces Milestone Release of modo
modo
301 Deepens Core Functionality for Modeling, Painting and Rendering;
Adds New Sculpting, Animation and Network Rendering Capabilities
San
Mateo, Calif. — May 16, 2007 — Luxology® LLC, an
independent technology company developing next-generation 3D content
creation software, today announced modo® 301, a major upgrade to
its 3D content creation software for Mac OSX and Windows. A milestone
on the modo roadmap, modo 301 is an “all systems grow”
release that includes comprehensive improvements to modeling,
painting and rendering and the addition of two new core capabilities:
sculpting and item animation. Luxology plans to ship modo 301 during
summer 2007.
“Our
vision for modo has always been to allow artists to create 3D content
without limits,” said Brad Peebler, president of Luxology. “The
capabilities within modo have tripled since modo was introduced over
two years ago. The amount of expanded and entirely new features
available in modo 301 is a true testament to the strength of our
underlying Nexus® architecture.”
One
of the most advanced 3D content creation software products available,
modo combines a powerful, real-time subdivision surface modeling
engine with an artist-focused set of tools including 3D painting and
a tightly integrated renderer that provides
fully lit previews and
extremely fast, production-quality rendering. Highlights of modo 301
include:
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Comprehensive
Release: modo 301 improves performance and strengthens
capabilities across modo's core toolsets - modeling, painting and
rendering - while further improving workflow. Two new core
capabilities in modo have been added: true-3D sculpting and the
ability to animate items and their properties.
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Precision
Modeling and Sculpting: modo's world class subdivision modeler
is further equipped to support the rapid creation of organic shapes
and the construction of precise rigid models.
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Fluid
3D Painting: Painting is now threaded for superior performance;
paint strokes can seamlessly be applied across multiple images and
even onto multiple UV maps.
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“Unleashed”
Rendering: The modo renderer now offers a new built-in
capability for network rendering (cross platform) of high-resolution
stills and animation sequences.
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Superior
Workflow: Artists and designers will enjoy even smoother
workflow in modo due to further refinement of the physical user
interface.
More
details about modo 301, including a detailed video introduction to
the software, are now on the Luxology website at
http://www.luxology.com/whatismodo/301/. Additional information will be
added as the company prepares its community for this new version of
modo.
About
modo
modo
is an award-winning 3D modeling, painting and rendering software
designed to accelerate the creation of world-class models, associated
color and normal maps, and ultra high-quality renderings. modo’s
modern workflow and advanced toolset deliver increased productivity
and performance for 3D artists working in a variety of disciplines
including product design, architectural visualization, packaging
design and a variety of entertainment industries. modo’s innovative and powerful artist-friendly toolset offers one of the fastest
paths to creating great content for games and is
a recipient of the renowned Game Developer Front Line Award.
Pricing
and Availability
modo
ships with one license that supports both Mac OSX and Windows and
sells for a suggested retail price of USD $895. A free 30-day
full-function evaluation version of modo 203 is available for
immediate download from modo3d.com. Existing modo users can
now reserve an upgrade to modo 301 for the special price of $295 by
visiting http://www.luxology.com/store/.
The upgrade price will revert to $395 after modo 301 ships. modo is
also sold and supported by a network of authorized Luxology resellers
across the globe.
Luxology
also offers a wide array of modo training videos and other
educational materials designed to enhance the modo learning process
for novice and experienced users. To purchase, learn more about modo,
and see a gallery of stunning user images, please visit
http://www.modo3d.com or contact Luxology at (650) 378-8506.
About
Luxology
Based
in San Mateo, Calif., Luxology® LLC is an independent technology
company developing next-generation 3D content creation software that
enhances productivity via artist-friendly tools powered by a modern
underlying architecture. Founded in 2002 by Allen Hastings, Stuart
Ferguson and Brad Peebler, Luxology is home to some of the top 3D
engineering expertise in the industry. More information on Luxology,
its flagship product modo™, a gallery of artists’ images
and the active modo community is available online at www.modo3d.com.
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2007 Luxology LLC. modo is a trademark of Luxology LLC.,
in the USA and/or other countries. All products
or brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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Contact
Reader contact:
Luxology, LLC
1670
South Amphlett Blvd Suite 214
San
Mateo, CA 94402
(650)
378-8506
info@luxology.com
http://www.modo3d.com
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