Reality 2.2 has been released

Reality 2.2 has been released

Reality 2.2, a free update for all Reality 2.x user,  has been released. Version 2.2 provides numerous important fixes and a few improvements. This update is strongly suggested for all users of Reality 2. Of importance is the refining of the materials conversion from Studio to Reality/Lux. The specular and bump map channels have been improved so that it’s easier now to have great renders with little or no adjustment. The following render was obtained by loading Victoria 4, and adding the “Charlie-Neve” texture. No adjustments to the skin materials have ben done whatsoever. This is a render “straight out of the box”. The image is un-retouched, click it for full size:

Read more about this release here.

 

Logo Contest Vote!

Logo Contest Vote!

You have only one month (until April 20) to cast your vote to your  favorite CarraraCafe logo.

The winner will get a $75 voucher to spend at DAZ3D store.

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Mixamo Space Battle Character Contest

Mixamo Space Battle Character Contest

Create a female ou male character based in the contest rules.

1st Place
– $1000 cash – Unity3D Pro License – 50 Mixamo Credits -Interview and Featured on Mixamo – Professional Rendering of Your Character
2nd Place
– $500 cash – Unity3D iOS or Android License – 30 Mixamo Credits – Interview on Mixamo
3rd Place
– $250 cash – 15 Mixamo Credits

More info:

http://www.mixamo.com/c/user-contests/2012-3d-modeling-contest

MARI 1.4v3 now available

MARI 1.4v3 now available

Offering greater power and control than ever before, MARI 1.4v3 has been carefully crafted to meet your demanding paint needs. MARI 1.4v3 boasts a whole host of upgrades that you’ve been asking for.

What are the highlights?

– Linked Patches – Easily replicate texture data across patches without having to cut and paste
– Fully customisable navigation – Remap your MARI experience to meet your needs and choose from styles which match NUKE, Autodesk® Maya®, Side Effects Houdini and many more
– New Tint and Stencil mode – Easily lay down decals and more, using MARI Paint Through tool
– Cancel operations – Cancel long running operations at the touch of a button
– Plus many more great feature additions and fixes

http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/products/mari/