gpu base render octane render

Octane Render is a GPU based, un-biased, physically based renderer that supports Blender. It uses the processor in your Nvidia GeForce 8000 (or higher) graphicscard. Octane is priced at €99,-.


We are proud to announce the availability of the much anticipated v1.0 beta2 version of Octane Render.Some of the new features are the physical daylight system with sun and sky, bump maps, normal maps, opacity/alpha maps, spectral thin film coatings, smooth group support, support for the new Cuda 3.0 system, an improved user interface, many other tweaks and many bugfixes.


This release also brings a native version for Mac OS X, and works on Leopard (10.5) and Snow Leopard (10.6), along with 32bit and x64 versions for MS Windows, and a 64bit native linux version.

The website has also been replaced with a new one, with a new gallery full of images rendered with Octane Render to enjoy.

Since the developers are Blender fans and use Blender themselves, use of Blender is fully supported through Wavefront OBJ format, and a special extended OBJ export script with additional features like bump map and opacity map export is available for Blender users.

Please note that the software is currently only compatible with Nvidia Geforce 8000 or higher GPUs, however support for ATI GPUs is in development as well.

strata 3d discount until 5 april

MacWorld and others have spoken: Design 3D is an excellent value at $695. But we've gone mad here in March and we're cutting the price to $299 - for one week only. If you've been considering Strata Design 3D CX this is the offer for you. With our no questions asked 30 day money back guarantee this is a don't miss opportunity.

adobe cs 5 april release

With the right tools, your creative horizon changes. A tree is still timber, but suddenly in a whole new way. Old ideas germinate again and new ideas branch into unexpected opportunities. Welcome to Adobe® Creative Suite® 5 — software that will allow you to confidently reach more people, more effectively, in more places, with whatever masterpiece you can imagine. Join us for the exclusive Global Online Launch Event – Monday April 12, 2010.

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cheetah 3d version 5 64bit

The amazingly powerful 3D modelling, rendering and animation software for Apple Mac OS X.

Now with 64-bit support !

Cheetah3D provides the most useful features you need to get the job done, and organizes them within a beautifully elegant user interface that's powerful, intuitive and quick to work with. Performing truly advanced operations in Cheetah3D will seem like second nature very rapidly. Cheetah3D provides a level of productivity that you will be hard pressed to equal in software ten times the cost!

blender 2.5

Blender 2.5 Alpha 2

The Blender Foundation and online developer community is proud to present Blender 2.5 Alpha 1. This release is the second official testing release of the Blender 2.5 series, representing the culmination of many years of redesign and development work.

March 3 update: 2.5 alpha 2, this version fixes a bad bug in "2.5 alpha 1" causing texture images to not save in .blend files.

What to Expect

• Big improvements - The 2.5 alpha 1 release has 100s of essential fixes compared to the alpha 0.
• Missing/Incomplete Features - Although most of it is there, not all functionality from pre-2.5 versions has been restored yet. Some functionality may be re-implemented a different way.
• Bugs - We've fixed a lot lately, but there are still quite a few bugs. This is alpha software, we're still working on it!
• Changes - If you're used to the old Blenders, Blender 2.5 may seem quite different at first, but it won't be long before it grows on you even more than before.

Get Involved!

There's still a lot that needs to be done before reaching the next release target, a stabilised complete version of current functionality. You don't like bugs, and neither do we, and your help in reporting bugs can help us get Blender 2.5 as stable as possible, as fast as possible.

• First: check this log, - you can find Known Issues at the bottom of the following feature description pages.
• Second: check if the bug or issue has been added on our todo list in wiki.

This will save you (and us!) from reporting known issues.

Bugs can be posted in the bug tracker or using Help → Report a Bugfrom inside Blender 2.5.

nvidia GPU 400 series

gtx 470
gtx 480




Next-generation gaming has arrived. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 480 gives your games an adrenaline shot with the world’s fastest performance and futuristic, visually-stunning graphics. Experience heart-pounding, cinematic visuals on your favorite games with the combined power of DirectX 11, CUDA™, and NVIDIA® PhysX® technologies. And expand your visual real estate across three HD displays in jaw-dropping stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate in immersive gaming. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 480: pure adrenaline meets visual bliss.

Stunning Gaming Effects Cutting-edge Microsoft DirectX 11 graphics and NVIDIA® PhysX® technology take gaming to a new level. Witness effects so realistic that you’ll have to remind yourself it’s just a game. Repeat: It’s just a game.

Total Immersion Breakthrough the boundaries of your screen. Games, movies and photos enter a new dimension with NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology. Thrill seeker? Use two GeForce GTX 480 cards in NVIDIA® SLI® configuration to project across three displays with NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround1 technology. *Warning: May cause screen envy.

all information can be found in nvidia website.

Futuristic Graphics Prepare yourself for the future of gaming. GeForce GTX 480 powers interactive raytracing, bringing spectacular, photo-realistic renderings to your screen for the first time. Go ahead, spoil your eyes.

ipad us release

ipad just release today 3 april in us. cant wait it to be release in uk. so here some of the feature that might interest me on buying this thing in the future.

Safari

iPad is the best way to experience the web. View whole pages in portrait or landscape on the large Multi-Touch screen. And let your fingers do the surfing. Learn more

Mail

There’s nothing like the Mail app on iPad. With a split-screen view and expansive onscreen keyboard, it lets you see and touch your email in ways you never could before. Learn more

Photos

A vivid LED-backlit IPS display makes viewing photos on iPad extraordinary. Open albums with a tap. Flip through your pictures one by one. Or play a slideshow and share your photos. Learn more

Videos

The 9.7-inch high-resolution screen makes iPad perfect for watching HD movies, TV shows, podcasts, music videos, and more.Learn more

YouTube

With the YouTube app designed specifically for iPad, videos are even easier to find. And on the amazing iPad display, they’re more fun to watch. Especially in HD. Learn more

iPod

Reach out and touch your songs. View your album art full-size. iPad makes music look as good as it sounds. Learn more

iTunes

Millions of songs, thousands of movies and TV shows, and so much more. Browsing and buying are just a tap away. Learn more

App Store

You’ll find more than 150,000 apps on the App Store, and iPad can run almost all of them. Including everything from games to productivity apps. Learn more

iBooks

Reading is a joy on iPad. Text looks crisp and bright. Pages turn with a flick. And you can buy new books from the iBookstore. Just download the free iBooks app to get started.¹Learn more

Maps

See more of the world with iPad. Find locations easier than ever with street view, satellite view, or new terrain view — all using Google services.Learn more

Notes

With its large display and onscreen keyboard, iPad makes it easy to jot down quick notes and keep important information on hand. You can even email yourself reminders. Learn more

Calendar

Work, home, and everything in between. Your schedules are easy to read and easy to manage on iPad — even all at once. Learn more

Contacts

With Contacts on iPad, you can see much more than just names and numbers. And you can do more with them, too. Learn more

Home Screen

With just one press of the Home button, you have access to every app on your iPad.Learn more

Spotlight Search

No matter what you’re looking for, Spotlight Search can help you find it. Learn more

Accessibility

Universal access is built into iPad. So right out of the box, Apple makes it easy for people with disabilities to enjoy all that iPad has to offer.Learn more

iWork

The iWork productivity applications that you know and love on the Mac — Keynote, Pages, and Numbers — have been completely redesigned for iPad.² So you can create great-looking presentations, documents, and spreadsheets. All using just your fingers. And while they’re easy to use, they’re also the most powerful productivity apps ever built for a mobile device.

Keynote

Create a presentation with custom graphic styles, elegantly designed themes, stunning animations and effects, and powerful new features designed just for iPad. Learn more

Pages

Pages has everything you need to put your words into beautiful documents. Including Apple-designed templates and easy-to-use formatting tools. Learn more

Numbers

Numbers includes over 250 easy-to-use functions, an intelligent keyboard, flexible tables, and eye-catching charts. So you can create compelling spreadsheets in just a few taps. Learn mor

Google SketchUp Case Study: Massive Black

Massive Black, an entertainment design studio, uses Google SketchUp for 3D modeling and visualization. http://sketchup.google.com