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16 Mar 2004

 

Tidbits: Kodak 3D Technology, LightWork Design news and more...

Kodak 3D Technology Introduces New Stereoscopic Image Display System

Architosh's network parent site MacNN has a story on Kodak's new stereoscopic 3D display technology developed for oil exploration, molecular and chemical modeling, computer-aided design (CAD) and entertainment and gaming.

"Unlike other 3D imaging systems, which rely on a barrier screen placed over an existing monitor, the Kodak display is an entirely new concept," said Lawrence Henderson, a VP and director at Kodak. "Kodak's Stereoscopic Imaging Display system maintains full image resolution and creates a very wide field of view. The display brings a new level of realism to the 3D visual experience, capitalizing on Kodak's extensive research and development."

For the full report click here.

LightWork Design News

3D Labs Presents International OpenGL Shading Language Seminars

3DLabs Inc, a leader of workstation and DDC graphics card solutions have announced the industry's first OpenGL Shading Language seminars, to take place in the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and the United States. The seminars are provide developers with real-world insights and techniques to help maximize their use of shaders within the OpenGL Shading Language to enhance the levels of realism possible in next-generation 3D applications.

To find out more information or sign up for the seminars, go online at www.3dlabs.com/seminar.

"3Dlabs is the leader in OpenGL Shading Language development and deployment and we've distilled our inside-track knowledge into a one-day seminar to give developers a distinctive edge in leveraging this industry-changing technology in their application," said Neil Trevett, senior vice president of market development at 3Dlabs.

The seminars will be conducted by Randi Rost, author of the book, OpenGL Shading Language book. Mr. Rost is a core contributor to the development of the OpenGL Shading Language and the OpenGL API that supports it. He has participated in the OpenGL Architecture Review Board (ARB) for almost fifteen years, director of developer relations at 3Dlabs and brings immense expertise to the subject of OpenGL and shader programming.

LightWork Design will also be joining the European road shows to demonstrate OpenGL 2.0 in a real-working environment. "We are pleased to demonstrate our unique solution that makes it easy to write, securely distribute and load portable real-time shaders into any LWA-Enabled application. These seminars will give us the opportunity to share our experiences of developing the LightWorks Real-time solution," said Slawek Kilanowski, Chief Technology Manager, LightWork Design.

VistaPro Renderer

VendorNation has released its first 3D rendering software developed by the joint VendorNation.com and MonkeyByte.com development team.

VistaPro™ has built your worlds since the long-ago days of its' first release on the Amiga. Today, it is back and with an all new development team working on new upgrade releases, community support, and add-ons galore!

"Recent years have seen VistaPro languish a bit without the support of a good publisher", says Yon Hardisty, President of VendorNation.com, "Today we launch an all new future. With our talented development team, we will bring new life, utilities, partnerships, and community to VistaPro Renderer. And we have not forgotten our friends on OS X either. A multiple language and OS version will come in the near future".

VistaProª Render 4.1.1 creates computer generated, three dimensional landscapes that have never been faster, or easier. You have full control over the colors used for all landscape features, making the landscapes impressively real or indescribably alien. You can create before and after landscapes to see what an area may have looked like a million years ago, or export your file (DXF format) into a 3-D modeling program and populate your new landscape with animals, aliens or spacecraft for spectacular photo-drama and animations. For more information visit: http://www.vendornation.com/

Architosh Analysis: VendorNation develops and markets numerous game titles for multiple operating systems, including Windows. The new VistaPro Render app is a new direction for the company and it looks like the app is in good hands. We look forward to the release of the native Mac OS X version. This may be the new Bryce for us Mac users!

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