3-D image creation. Ray Dream 3D also includes modifiable templates, as well as simple drawing tools. Preloaded texture templates make texture mapping easy.
Most basic animation functions are done with drag-and-drop tools. For instance, to make an image spin in space, just drag the Spin icon from the Behaviors palette and specify the rotations per second and the object's axis in the Properties palette, and you have a finished animation. There's a visual time-line interface for more complex animations that offers point-and-click control over light sources, background images, and shading. One nice addition is a tool that gives 3-D images a hand-drawn, rough-hewn look.
The program supports TIFF, DXF, 3DMF, PICT, BMP, QuickTime for the Mac, and the AVI file format for Windows machines. It also supports GIF, JPEG, VRML, and RealSpace formats for posting images and animations on-line.
Ray Dream 3D is a potent application, making it possible for novices to jazz up Web sites or presentations. However, you need to first experiment in order to fully understand how it works and how it's organized.
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Scotts Valley, CA
Phone: 800-846-0111
Phone: 805-566-6200
Internet:
http://www.metacreations.com
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