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Art of Illusion - 1.4

Java 3D modeling and rendering studio

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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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works 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.