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Art of Illusion

Art of Illusion - 1.4

Java 3D modeling and rendering studio

All Time: (4.2)
Version 1.4: (4.0)
Selected Version: 1.4
Release Date: 2003-02-15
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 1.4): 2,076
Downloads (all versions): 32,947

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Product Description:

Art of Illusion is a free, open source 3D modelling and rendering studio. It is written entirely in Java.

What's new in this version:

  • The VRML and OBJ exporters can now export 2D textures as image maps.
  • Redesigned the antialiasing algorithm for the raytracer. It now offers two levels of antialiasing, and produces better looking images while needing fewer rays/pixel.
  • Added "extra smoothing" options to the raytracer to reduce noise in global illumination.
  • Can load high dynamic range images in Radiance (.hdr) format for use as texture and environment maps.
  • Can save raytraced images as high dynamic range (.hdr) images.
  • Pose tracks now have a "relative" mode allowing complex motions to be built up from multiple tracks.
  • Restructured the "Add Track" submenu to make it easier to add different types of position and rotation tracks.
  • Display mode can be set independently for each of the four views in the main window.
  • The "Set Smoothness" and "Edit Points" commands now update the display in real time to give immediate feedback.
  • The procedure editor now supports cut and paste.
  • There is now a German translation (written by Martin Winkelbauer).
  • Added "Render Immediately" command.
  • Added "Optimize Mesh" command to the triangle mesh editor.
  • Added "Display as Quads" command to the triangle mesh editor.
  • Magnification can now be set to any value, rather than a fixed list of values. In parallel projection mode, control-drag with the Move View tool zooms by changing the magnification.
  • Object editors now gray out anything which is not selectable based on your current tool and selection mode.
  • Can save rendered images in BMP format (implemented by Michael Butscher).
  • Converting a curve to a triangle mesh now produces a much better triangulation of the curve.
  • Minor user interface improvements too numerous to list (some implemented by Michael Butscher).
  • Various bug fixes.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.2
  • Mac OS X 10.1
  • Mac OS X 10.0
  • Mac OS Classic

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS built-in Java virtual machine

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Art of Illusion Commentaryworks with intel macs - Version: 2.6, 5/2/2008 07:09AM PST

jimy147
Version Tracker states that it is PPC compatible and doesn't mention intel. I got a quick response from the developer who said that this software is compatible and actually works faster with intel Macs.
Thanks Peter.
Looking forward to trying this out.
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Art of Illusion Review3 windows to view - Version: 2.3.1, 9/22/2006 11:57AM PST

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mike261
I don't like looking at 3 windows to view your object. I like one window with perspective. I don't think this program offers that option.

Mike
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Art of Illusion Commentary... - Version: 2.3, 5/20/2006 05:31PM PST

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W-Creative
launcher does not exist.
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