Blacksmith3D Launches New 3D Painting, Morphing & Modeling Software

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 25, 2009 -
Blacksmith3D, an independent 3D graphics design applications company  (www.blacksmith3d.com) has launched a new version of its 3D Painting, Morphing, & Modeling Software – Blacksmith3D-Suite v3.2, allowing easy integration with 3ds Max & featuring Alpha Mask Support.

Offering a large variety of painting & image editing tools, as well as easy to use morphing and bonus modeling tools; this package was designed to streamline 3D texturing & painting workflow and intended for artists to paint textures directly onto the 3D models utilizing smooth continuous brush strokes.

The new Blacksmith3D-Suite v3.2 software package allows you to:

•   paint across UV seams as if they didn't exist
•   paint textures with Alpha Masks (RGBA)
•   use the Clone Tool for texturing (just like in Photoshop™) directly to/from the 3D models
•   auto UV Map objects with a click of a single button (or use existing UV Mapping)
•   use 'touch-up' painting tool with Smudge & Blur, Hue & Saturation, etc.
•   use the Soft Selection Tool to paint & morph models in a smooth, organic way.
•   use smooth continuous brush strokes to paint directly on the model with optional drawing tablet support
•   compatible with most design packages that import/export OBJ files


“The entire philosophy of Blacksmith3D-Paint can be summed up in two words, 'Just Paint'. With a single click, auto UV Map an object, or use an already mapped, choose a brush, and 'Just Paint'! I spent years developing the techniques for seamless painting so the artist doesn't have to spend time tweaking UV maps & fixing UV seams and focus on creating great art.",

explains the lead developer, and CEO of Blacksmith3D, David Fielder.

”With so few 3D paint applications on the market, Blacksmith3D-Paint is both powerful and affordable, which makes it a welcome addition to any 3D graphic artist's tool set.”


Availability

The software includes a freeware version (including alpha mask support & the 3ds Max plug-in), as well as the full commercial demos (save/export disabled) available to download at http://www.blacksmith3d.com/downloads.htm

Blacksmith3D-Suite (which includes the 3D Painting, Morphing, & Modeling tools) is now available on the Blacksmith3D website for $299.95. Blacksmith3D-Paint ($199.95) or Morph ($99.95) may also be purchased separately, as stand alone applications.

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