Press Release

e-on software, the leading
developer of natural 3D environment solutions, announced the upcoming
availability of the much anticipated xStream (formerly known as
xFusion) line of plug-ins. Vue 5 xStream is a suite of plug-ins that
enable the seamless integration of Vue environments into Autodesk 3DS
Max and Alias Maya projects.
The name xFusion was changed to xStream to avoid any risk of
confusion with other products on the market.
Vue 5 xStream: Streamlining Vue Integration
The Vue 5 xStream suite of plug-ins for Max and Maya enables CG
professionals to totally integrate their 3D projects into Vue
environments. Thanks to Vue 5 xStream, Vue 5 Infinite environments
will become a seamless part of the Max or Maya scenery. In one single
render pass, Max or Maya elements will be rendered together with Vue
elements, accurately matching shadows, reflections and illumination
to deliver totally blended CG footage without requiring any
additional effort.
"Vue 5 xStream is our response to the request from CGFX studios for a
streamlined solution to integrate Vue environments into their
production pipeline. Thanks to xStream, studios can now efficiently
reap the benefits of Vue's dedicated natural environment toolset,"
said Nicholas Phelps, president of e-on software.
Expected benefits of the xStream plugins:
  • Vue 5 xStream bridges the gap between e-on software's acclaimed natural 3D environment software and the industry's leading 3D applications.
  • Vue 5 xStream streamlines integration by effectively eliminating any need for import/export or compositing processes.
  • Open any Vue 5 Infinite scene directly inside Maya/Max.
  • Blend native objects and animations with the Vue environments, with full 2-way mutual shadow casting, reflection, refraction and
  • lighting. Render everything in a single pass with Maya Mental Ray, Maya software renderer and Max Mental Ray.
  • Get the best of both worlds. Combine the power of your favorite application with Vue's unique capabilities, like the revolutionary EcoSystem˙ technology, the ability to animate entire forests with wind and breeze, SolidGrowth˙ vegetation, terrains with infinite levels of detail, volumetric atmospheres and procedural multi-materials.
  • Create and edit Vue environments directly in Maya/Max with the xStream interface. No need to re-save, re-load or re-import.
"Working in Vue 5 xStream is like a dream∑ It's hard to believe the
detail and quality you can achieve in such a short time, right inside
3DS Max [and Maya]. E-on has come up with a serious piece of
software, and it's going to wind up in every serious animation Studio
that uses Max or Maya", said John Manning, CEO, Blue Planet Studio,
Inc.
Vue 5 xStream is available for 3DS Max 7 and higher and Maya 6 and
higher, and is compatible with Max's MentalRay˙ and Maya Software and
MentalRay renderers. Versions of xStream for LightWave, Cinema 4D and
XSI are underway. Other third party renderers are also currently
under consideration.
Vue 5 xStream will ship January 2006. A pre-release version is
available immediately for all pre-orders (Window 2000/XP platform
only – Maya OS X available shortly). Vue 5 xStream retails at $495. A
special "xStream Bundle", including Vue 5 Infinite and Vue 5 xStream
is also available for $995.
www.e-onsoftware.com