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New Shaderlight Gives Architects And Designers The Winning EdgeA new version of the leading interactive rendering plug-in for Google SketchUp is being launched today, with a range of unique features for architects and designers. It will be revealed exclusively at the American Institute of Architects Annual Convention in New Orleans. Offering a host of new features, Shaderlight 1.3 has been developed incorporating feedback from architects and designers across the globe, wanting to create photorealistic 3D images for client presentations. An innovative raytracing plug-in to Google SketchUp, the new release builds on the compelling feature set that has already made Shaderlight the first choice SketchUp renderer for thousands of architects around the world. Interactive rendering allows the user to watch their image develop as they work and the simplicity of the software allows any SketchUp user to easily take their 3D models to the next level. This latest version also offers improved handling of SketchUp components and groups as well as significant gains in the interactive performance of SketchUp whilst Shaderlight is rendering. New features introduced to Shaderlight include a SketchUp Parallel Projection Camera to create photorealistic images of elevations and plans; ideal for use with Google Layout presentations. The new "Chalk Render" mode allows Shaderlight users to produce form studies with ease. Chalk Render strips away colour and texture to render a crisp white model with simple ambient shadowing that highlights the form and structure of SketchUp models. Six professional quality Imaged Based Lighting (IBL) environments and backgrounds provided by leading supplier of high dynamic range images (HDRI) Moofe® have also been added, along with 90 complimentary professionally photographed custom backgrounds to further enhance the photorealistic lighting functionality. Kate Marshall, marketing director at Shaderlight, said: “We are continuing to develop Shaderlight at a fast pace to ensure SketchUp users have the very best rendering tools at their fingertips. A large number of our customers are architects and designers, many of whom are facing increasing pressure to deliver high quality, photo realistic images for client presentations. Shaderlight gives them a simple and fast means to make this happen. The additional features now available give users even more options to make their renderings stand out from the competition. The Shaderlight Free version is available to download without registration. To benefit from the complete range of features, Shaderlight Pro can be trialed at no cost for two weeks and $199 thereafter. Existing Shaderlight customers can upgrade to the new version for free. To find out more or explore this new version for yourself, visit www.shaderlight.com For further information, please contact ArtVPS press office:Becky Lamont About ArtVPSArtVPS leads the way in the development of photorealistic rendering solutions that generate visually accurate representations of 3D scenes. Our revolutionary flagship rendering technology, Shaderlight, goes beyond conventional rendering software and puts the emphasis on creating high quality images with minimum fuss, pushing the boundaries of 3d visualization with interactive rendering techniques that allow users to see their image develop on screen as they continue to work. Shaderlight is available as a plug-in for Google’s popular and fun SketchUp 3D modelling tool. Shaderlight is set to not only transform the visualisation workflow of 3D artists and designers within conventional markets of product design, architecture, engineering, media and education, but it is set to grow out into consumer markets. Founded in 2002, ArtVPS quickly became established as the leading innovator of dedicated rendering hardware, developing the first processor designed exclusively to accelerate ray-tracing of 3D data. We are now pioneering the development of rendering software that fully exploits the increased capabilities of today's processor technology in both professional and consumer 3D.
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