Luxology Announces modo 201
Unique Fusion of Modeling, Painting and Rendering Technologies
Create Powerful 3D Design Environment
San Mateo, Calif.- August 3, 2005 - Luxology, LLC,
an independent technology company developing high-end 3D content creation
tools, unveiled modo 201, the new version of its flagship modeling
product, to a standing room only crowd last night, Aug. 2, at the
Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. Slated for general availability
in Q4 2005, modo 201 is a remarkable advancement in speed and integration
for the 3D design industry. modo 201 boasts an unprecedented integration
of modeling, painting and rendering technologies, backed by a cutting-edge
toolset, advanced software ergonomics and a streamlined learning path.
"modo 201 is not the first 3D environment to incorporate modeling,
painting and rendering," explains Brad Peebler, president and
co-founder of Luxology. "However, modo is the first environment
built from the ground up to integrate these workflow steps in a way
that dramatically improves the ability of 3D designers to focus more
on creating and less on process and repetitive steps."
modo is the fastest, most advanced subdivision surface modeling
environment available. Specifically designed to help 3D artists working
on games, films, TV, print, architecture and Web productions, modo
enables artists to accomplish more in less time. While the current
version of modo focuses on delivering an elegant and advanced environment
for accelerated 3D modeling, modo 201 takes these benefits to unprecedented
levels across modeling, painting and rendering.
Exciting new features in modo 201 include:
Advanced Modeling Technology – Simplify and
optimize complex meshes with true mesh instancing: click, drag, done.
UV map creation with UV Unwrap and Solid Sketch allows rapid creation
of base SDS meshes and Mesh Paint for painting geometric details on
existing mesh surfaces.
Integrated Painting Tools – Intuitive tool
pipe painting tools allow hot swappable brushes, inks, nozzles and
falloffs. Parametric ink, real-time bump map painting and new masking
methods for precise control over texture application.
Accelerated Rendering Technology – Incredibly
optimized global illumination, physically-based shading options for
energy conservation, fresnel effect, anisotropy and subsurface scattering;
true micropolygon displacements and gigapoly rendering.
Workflow Boosts – Fluid interactive experience
extended via dramatic OpenGL acceleration and advanced OpenGL light
and shading including per pixel shading, multi-texturing and real
time bump mapping, as well as extended user control over input with
complete mouse and keyboard remapping.
"I've been using modo 102 since its release and for pure modeling
it improved my workflow significantly," said Christophe Desse,
modeler for DNA Productions. "modo 201 has revolutionized the
way I think about the 3D creation process. Independently the modeling
tools are amazing, the painting tools fluid, and the rendering tools
simply stunning. But it is the way in which Luxology has integrated
them all that takes modo to a completely new level."
Pricing and Availability
modo 201 is scheduled for general availability
during Q4 2005. You can purchase modo now at an introductory price
of USD $695, and receive a free modo 201 upgrade upon the product’s
shipment. Current modo users can pre-order the modo 201 upgrade for
the introductory price of USD $295. modo 201 will be available through
Luxology and its worldwide partners and ships on a single disc supporting
both Mac OS X and Windows platforms. To purchase modo and learn more
about the upcoming modo 201 release, visit 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 high-end 3D content
creation tools that enhance productivity for artists working in the
film, television, gaming and print industries. modo, the company’s
inaugural product, is rapidly being recognized as one the most efficient
and advanced 3D modeling tools in the industry. Founded in 2002 by
Allen Hastings, Stuart Ferguson and Brad Peebler, Luxology’s
team boasts some of the top engineering talent and industry expertise
on the planet. For more information on Luxology, visit www.modo3d.com.
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