***Credo Interactive Launches Downloadable 3D Content
(April 8)
Credo has launched their series of downloadable, ready-to-use 3D
content from their website at http://www.credo-interactive.com.
This is an online source for keyframed character motion, motion
capture data, and pre-linked character models.
The PowerMoves Online series will feature regular releases of
character motion and model collections, such as "Animal Moves,"
"Sports," "Dance," "Avatar Moves," and specially designed
character motion "sprites" for game development. The series'
first module, PowerPak 1 features an assortment of moves - from
break dancing to kidsplay,, fights and gymnastics to everyday
hanging around - and debut's with an introductory price of $49
per download.
PowerPak 1 is also available on cd, which includes all the
available file formats.
PowerPak 1 - The first title available for Credo Interactive's
PowerMoves Online series of ready-to-use character motions. This
collection of 50+ character motions ships in 13 3D file formats.
Pricing: $49/download, or $129/cd (introductory price),
$99/download, or $249/cd (SRP)
Available: Now, at http://www.credo-interactive.com
File Formats: Life Forms, LightWave 3D, 3D Studio Max, 3DS,
PowerAnimator, Maya, Biovision, Acclaim, StudioPro, Cinema 4D,
trueSpace
PowerModels - Credo Interactive's collection of 40+ ready-to-
animate 3D character models is now also available for download.
This collection of pre-linked and constrained models had
previously only been available via cd.
Pricing: $129/download, or $199/cd
Available: Now, at http://www.credo-interactive.com
File Formats: Life Forms, LightWave 3D, 3D Studio Max, 3DS,
DXF (unlinked)
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