e-on software announces Vue 5 Esprit
updated 03:00 am EDT, Tue August 31, 2004
Vue 5 Esprit due in Sept.
e-on software has announced , its scenery rendering and animation software for digital artists. Due at the end of September, the new version of Vue 5 Esprit features global illumination and Radiosity with EasyGI single slider quality setting; HDRI and Image Based Lighting (IBL); procedural Terrains with sub-pixel detail; an advanced atmospheric engine; improved ultra-realistic 3D tree/plant technology; a SmartGraph Function and Material editor; integrated post-processing and camera switching; pre-animated Mesh support; advanced OpenGL previews; and more. The company says a full feature will be available when the product ships at the end of the month for $250.
The company has posted a preview video of the fifth iteration of Vue Esprit, highlighting the new features.
The Mac OS X and Windows 2000/XP versions of Vue 5 Esprit will be released simultaneously. Vue 5 Esprit will be initially released in English. German, and French versions, while the Japanese versions will follow later. Vue d'Esprit 4 owners will be able to upgrade to Vue 5 Esprit for $150. Users who bought Vue d'Esprit 4 after October 1st 2003 can upgrade for $130. A $100 sidegrade will is available for Vue 4 Professional owners.
