VectorStyle, a 3D vector rendering plug-in for Carrara Studio 2 has been released by Eovia Corp.
VectorStyle uses Electric Rain’s RAViX II technology allowing Carrara Studio 2 users to turn their 3D scenes into scalable vector-based animations that can be published on the Web. It’s also designed to fills the gap between 3D imagery and vector graphics by exporting 3D renderings to EPS and Illustrator formats.
VectorStyle offers Carrara Studio 2 users several vector output options including 3 levels of outlines, five levels of cartoon shading, two levels of gradient shading, shadows and specular highlights. Eovia said that it renders 10 times faster than competing products and can handle over 250,000 polygon models with ease.
The plug-in works with Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. The English/International version of VectorStyle is available immediately at a special price of US$99 through Oct. 19; after that, the cost will be $129.
Carrara Studio 2 is available for a suggested retail price of US$399. Eovia is a 3D and multimedia software company; Electric Rain supplies 3D-to-vector solutions.