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18 Sep 00

Mac3D News: Strata 3D Pro 3.0 is arrives!

Architosh News Report:

Studio Pro Grows Up and Becomes Strata 3D Pro 3.0! - New AltiVec and MultiProcessor Support for MP G4's

What happened when Strata Studio Pro grew up? Meet the new version called Strata 3D Pro 3.0 and you'll find out. Strata has announced the arrival of Strata 3D Pro 3.0, the full featured professional deep content tool they claim absolutely sizzles!

"If you thought StudioPro was hot, Strata 3Dpro sizzles! Its got MUSCLE! Its got POWER! And, It'll blow you away!" -- Strata

From the press release:

Strata 3Dpro, version 3.0, continues the lustrous tradition of Strata StudioPro and Strata Vision 3d, but now brings new power to your creative energies. As the upgrade to StudioPro 2.5.3, Strata 3Dpro is a powerful, web-enabled 3D graphics tool that allows you to create stunning 3D models, images, animations and live web content with the smoothest, web-connected interface on the market. This innovative web connection technology embedded in the software gives you instant access to online libraries, information, tutorials and other resources on the 3D.COM web portal.

Strata 3Dpro contains ALL PLUG-INS -- PowerModule 1, ProShader/PowerModule 2, ProCreator and ModelMaster Bundles. AND, Shapes & Textures, Boolean Tools, Raydiosity, Scanline and Velocity Graphs.

WANT MORE?

We've also added NEW FEATURES to Strata 3Dpro -- Stereoscopic Camera, Cult3D Exporter, Shape Instance/Naming, Web-Enabled Info Palette, Shape Info and Export of Shape Info. PLUS, enhancements to Hot Keys and Project Window, and faster rendering speeds for both Mac and PC.

A Macintosh Tradition Lives On: AltiVec and MP G4 Support!

Strata started as a Macintosh-only developer creating some of the most exciting 3D tools in existence back in their early years (early 90's). When Studio Pro hit the scene Strata had some of the biggest audiences at Macworld Expo's.

After a long quiet period following a merger and ownership change Strata Studio Pro was stuck at the 2.5.3 version, a version that was stable on the latest Mac operating system, but certainly not taking advantage of the latest advances on the platform architecture.

New on the Macintosh platform (only) is AltiVec support for 128-bit, vector-based processing (requires PowerPC G4 processors) as well as general code refinements for rendering speed increases on both the Mac and Windows version. Another addition on the Mac is the removal of QuickDraw 3D code in lieu of OpenGL redraws. These are just some of the new features in Strata 3D Pro 3.0 which are not found in Studio Pro.

And for MP G4 owners Strata 3D Pro 3.0 supports multiprocessing, giving you 128-bit x 2 rendering power! Full product specs are here.

Strata Studio Pro users can upgrade to Strata 3D Pro 3.0 starting at $89US, an incredible value for existing Studio Pro users. Upgrades for Strata Vision 3D and Strata 3D users is $495US. Special prices for academic users.

For more information go to the Strata 3D Pro Web site.