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Blacksmith3D - Suite 2.2 Update Released

Toronto, Ontario - June 6, 2006 - Blacksmith3D introduces the latest update to their software line. The update adds new functionality to it's 3D painting capabilities, which includes support for super-high resolution texture maps (up to 8192x8192 in size). Previously, the texture size was limited to the maximum texture size supported by the user's video card. Blacksmith3D-Paint now utilizes a new technique that allows it to still harness the power of OpenGL acceleration, while overcoming the limitations imposed by the video drivers.

"The technical advances made in this update put us a position to do so much more with Blacksmith3D-Paint. Previously, all painting operations where done in video memory only, imposing limitations on the features that we wanted to employ. Now that our new technique allows us direct access to the texture memory, the possibilities are endless.", said David Fielder, lead programmer and president of Blacksmith3D.

Core Features

Blacksmith3D-Morph allows the user to reshape medium and high resolution polygon models with extreme ease and speed. The soft selection based work-flow makes it possible to deform models smoothly, creating organic shapes effortlessly without having to consider individual vertices or polygons.

Blacksmith3D-Paint is a true 3D painting solution, allowing the user to apply textured brush strokes directly to UV mapped objects. Painting across UV seams is done effortlessly. With Blacksmith3D-Paint's touchup brushes, it is even possible to blur or smudge a texture across a UV seam.

Compatibility
Since Blacksmith3D-Suite relies heavily on the OpenGL API, and the vast array of video cards and drivers in the marketplace, it has always been a challenge getting the software to run consistently on as many hardware configurations as possible. A great effort has been put forward in this update to increase compatibility with as many video cards as possible, increasing the pool of potential users.

Pricing and Availability
Blacksmith3D-Morph and Paint are available for $99.95 U.S each. while Blacksmith3D-Suite, which contains both Morph and Paint in a single product, sells for $149.95 U.S. . Licenses (which include a serial number to activate the locked features in the demo), can be purchased on-line at http://www.blacksmith3d.com/purchase.htm either using a credit card, PayPal account or via post mail.
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