DAZ Productions Inc., a leading developer of professional quality 3D
software and models, announced today that Autodesk FBX is now fully
integrated with DAZ|Studio, a free, feature-rich 3D art software
package. DAZ|Studio’s integration of the FBX file format allows users
to import and export their favorite DAZ models and scenes into and out
of every major 3D package on the market, and access a wealth of tools
and content available through FBX’s extensive partner network. With
pre-configured 3D scenes, poseable characters, animals, environments,
clothing and accessories, DAZ|Studio provides the easiest way to
quickly create high-quality digital imagery for illustration,
multimedia, Web, games and photography applications.
"One of the reasons for the ever-increasing adoption of DAZ|Studio is
the ease with which it fits into an artist's existing production
pipeline," said Dan Farr, president of DAZ Productions. "Adding support
for the FBX file format will expand the virtual horizon for those using
DAZ models and software. Artists can now combine their favorite
DAZ|Studio content, character customization, and previsualization
capabilities with a large host of other 3D animation solutions
providing instant access to a wider variety of existing tools."
Autodesk FBX
A universal 3D asset exchange, Autodesk FBX is a free,
platform-independent 3D authoring and interchange format that provides
access to 3D content from most 3D vendors. The FBX file format supports
all major 3D data elements, as well as 2D, audio and video media
elements. FBX allows users to maximize their content creation pipeline
by letting them create cutting-edge content without having to worry
about inter-package compatibility.
DAZ|Studio
DAZ|Studio boasts many robust features including a full-color OpenGL
Preview, integration with the powerful 3Delight ® Render Engine
(compliant with Pixar’s RenderMan), and Fast-Time Rendering via the
user’s video card hardware. DAZ|Studio comes with three pre-configured
3D content scenes that are ready to be loaded and rendered into
fantastic art at the push of a button. With its powerful content
management system, DAZ|Studio makes it easy to create, organize and
access virtual scenes, objects and images. DAZ|Studio also features a
comprehensive Poser animation and content import functionality which
allows users to load and modify their favorite Poser content. To view a
detailed list of DAZ|Studio’s features, please visit
studio.daz3d.com/1_0features.php
Pricing and Availability
The DAZ|Studio FBX plug-in is available for USD $69.97 through a
special introductory discount of 30% off the regular price of USD
$99.95. This limited time discount is valid until midnight MST on April
11, 2006. DAZ|Studio is free of charge and is available on Windows 98 ®
SE or higher and Mac OSX 10.3 or higher. To obtain a copy of
DAZ|Studio, users must register for a free account on the DAZ website
(www.daz3d.com