Turbo Squid recently announced the release of Flight Studio 1.5 from Bluerock Technologies. Flight Studio 1.5 offers visual simulation professionals the ability to:
* Import, edit and export OpenFlight scene graphs and databases from within 3ds Max easier and more efficiently* Quickly and efficiently build accurate models and complex scenes* Leverage features such as an easy-to-use hierarchy browser, familiar user interface controls, and direct node attribute editing* Retain scene graph structure and attributes* Load and edit large scene graphs to produce accurate and visually compelling models and terrain databases
Existing visual simulation 3D modeling and translation tools can create unexpected side effects when working with OpenFlight data, causing time-consuming reworks. Now, with Flight Studio 1.5, users can be more productive, efficient, cost-effective and accurate in creating realtime visual simulations with the combination of 3ds Max software from Autodesk and Flight Studio 1.5, a Discreet Certified 3ds Max Plug-in from Bluerock Technologies.
Flight Studio will allow the user to load, edit and export OpenFlight scene graphs and databases from within 3ds max, all while retaining scene graph structure and attributes. This new 3ds Max plug-in will offer OpenFlight artists unparalleled access to the scene graph and its attributes, enabling new capabilities not currently available in any other tool. Features include scene graph and attribute editing and LOD management all while maintaining the original scene graph structure.
In addition, OpenFlight artists can continue to use the full range of award wining content creation tools available in 3ds Max, including polygonal and multi-resolution mesh modeling, unwrap UV modifier, texture baking, real-world lighting and vertex paint modifier.
Key features of Flight Studio 1.5 include:
* Plug-in for 3ds Max to import/export OpenFlight data* Direct editing of scene graph attributes and elements from within 3ds Max* Ability to retain original scene graph information* Highly flexible workflows, enabling seamless transfer of files between OpenFlight and 3ds Max* Ability to write current and older version of OpenFlight file format* Edit control of LODs* Edit and maintain data in external file references
Suggested Vertical Applications for Flight Studio 1.5 include:
* Military Simulation* Training & Development* Visual Simulations and Walkthroughs* Game development* Geographic Information Systems
Flight Studio 1.5 has a suggested retail price of $1,495. Existing users of Flight Studio will be upgraded to 1.5 at no cost. Flight Studio is available from Turbo Squid at (www.turbosquid.com/dcpstore), from Discreets e Store (www4.discreet.com/3dsmax/3dsmax.php?id=741) or from Authorized Turbo Squid Resellers around the world.
Discreet Certified 3ds Max Plug-ins are backed up by an online support system implemented by Turbo Squid, including developer-moderated forums, FAQs, tutorials, demos and the latest product information for Autodesk 3ds Max artists. For more information on Discreet Certified 3ds Max Plug-ins visit: www.turbosquid.com.
Founded in 2000, Turbo Squid is dedicated to the management and distribution of digital products and other content for 3D and 2D designers and creative professionals. Turbo Squid provides a global market for 3D digital products by enabling individual and corporate users to list, promote and sell their 3D content to users around the world. In 2003 Turbo Squid was named as the exclusive publisher and worldwide distributor for the Discreet Certified 3ds Max Plug-in Program. Turbo Squid is a privately held company with financial backing from Advantage Capital Partners, The Eastman Kodak Co. and Intel Capital.
Bluerock Technologies (www.bluerock.com), a privately held company based in the San Francisco area, is a software company specializing in the design and development of 3D computer graphics technologies and tools.
Bill Desowitz, former editor of VFXWorld, is currently the Crafts Editor of IndieWire.
