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   Idunnobutiwastold
   Gaming Acolyte

   If you're into 3D graphics software, freebie or commercial editions, Vue 8 Pioneer could be of interest.
   Official page:
   http://www.e-onsoftware.com/products/vue/vue_8_pioneer/

   Posted 14 years ago #
2. 

   Idunnobutiwastold
   Gaming Acolyte

   OK, checked the page again. The release has been postponed till tomorrow (Nov 5, 2009).

   Posted 14 years ago #
3. 

   Idunnobutiwastold
   Gaming Acolyte

   Yes, yes, I know I sound like a broken record by now, but this time, the download link is active. (Note the modified URL).
   Vue 8 Pioneer:
   http://www.cornucopia3d.com/products/vue/vue_8_pioneer/

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Txnnok
   Member

   Looks like a nice piece of software, Ive been looking for software similar to this for pictures, but was going to move into video as soon as my skills increased.

   I just updated my camera, but my video cam still uses tape- its next to be updated

   Thanks for the posts, I have been keeping track. I probably have to download somewhere else. I'm getting 24kbs a sec. and I have 3gbs dsl., either throttling or their is a bunch of people on their servers. I'll try later.
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   What Can I Do with Vue 8 Pioneer?

   * Create your own amazingly detailed 3D Worlds in any style – photo-realistic, illustration, fantasy, abstract... No drawing skills required!
   * Produce images in superb photo-realistic quality and vibrant colors for print, web...
   * Bring to life your stories, comics and cartoons, poems or games!
   * Create still and animated backgrounds.
   * Illustrate your presentations and documents.
   * Simulate geologically realistic environments, from archeologically accurate worlds to a possible evolution of the Earth...
   * Easily create professional 3D titling effects for your own videos and DVDs.
   * Invent original wallpapers and screensavers, posters, postcards, calendars, stickers...
   * Represent yourself, your friends and family in the most exotic and fantasy worlds or funny situations - travel to deep and savage mangroves or desert islands lost in the ocean!
   * Design original websites!
   * Create dazzling animations - animate your entire world, from the smallest plant to the biggest cloud and walk, drive and fly through them!
   * The list goes on... where will your imagination take you?

   

   How Can it Be Free?!

   Vue 8 Pioneer is derived from the research e-on software makes for the high-end products it sells to large special effects studios.

   By offering a product of such great quality as Pioneer for free, we are hoping to attract new users to the fun world of Vue. Because we know you'll love Pioneer, we expect that some of you will buy content from Cornucopia3D, or even decide to expand the product with the optional modules.
   Vue 8 Pioneer Limitations
   # Pictures carry a logo(1)
   # You cannot import 3D models(2)
   # Vue 8 Pioneer is for home use only(3)
   # Vue 8 Pioneer is provided "as is", without any technical support(4)
   No Logo, and Fit for Commercial Use: the Vue Theme-Packs

   Posted 14 years ago #
5. 

   Idunnobutiwastold
   Gaming Acolyte

   Hi Txnnok,
   As you suggested, there could be a rush to download the free version of Vue 8, at the moment.
   I have version 7 on my PC that I had downloaded over a 56 Kb connection. I plan to wait a while until the crowd thins out before attempting to download this new release.
   If I'm not mistaken, the first time I came across an incarnation of this program was when it was commercially known as Vue D'esprit 2. Even then, the software rocked!

   Posted 14 years ago #
6. 

   Whiterabbit-uk
   Games Guru

   Definitely a good idea waiting. I downloaded a copy earlier today. It took nearly 6 hours to download. I love playing around with 3D environments. I used to have a similar program that was also given away free for personal use, but can't remember the name of it at the moment.

   Oh yeah and another that was given away several months ago (posted in these forums) was trueSpace

   Thanks for bringing this to my attention. :) I'm going to enjoy playing with this tool.

   The only 3D tool i've ever purchased is AutoCAD

   W.R.

   Posted 14 years ago #
7. 

   Idunnobutiwastold
   Gaming Acolyte

   Hi W.R.,
   I've noticed in the past couple of years that DAZ3D had provided full-versions of their applications on cover-mounted DVDS. The range of the give-aways included releases of DAZ Studio (for animation and rendering), Bryce (for generating landscapes) and Hexagon (for constructing 3D models). Often, I scour the bookstands in search of innovative software that come bundled with UK computer magazines. As a result, I've accumulated over the years a large number of programs. I have also purchased boxed versions — but these were invariably shipped from overseas and had me gritting my teeth as I waited for the packages to arrive.
   From the posts I read on the GOTD forums, I gather that German websites launch frequent promotions where good software is also given away.
   I don't know the names of the 3D programs you've looked at so far, but a popular freebie is Google's Sketch Up. Enthusiasts have created to date 100s of models in Sketch Up and made them available online.

   Posted 14 years ago #
8. 

   Whiterabbit-uk
   Games Guru

   Again, thanks for the info

   Posted 14 years ago #
9. 

   Inas
   Member

   Thanks much, all, for the tip about this software download. Looked very promising.
   Actual download size is: 604MB (103 files), contrary to 450MB size noted on website.
   Also, setup.exe executable was totally non-functional, non-operational, non-responsive.
   Tried to run it using both admin and non-admin modes on 64-bit Vista Home Premium.
   Disappointed, to say the least, but that's okay. I'm sure another offer will come along.

   Best,
   Happy

   Posted 14 years ago #
10. 

    Idunnobutiwastold
    Gaming Acolyte

    Hi HappyPerson,
    I'm un-happy that the install did not go as expected! I'm still at version 7 and I'm happy to report that the program continues to run well (in spite of a dozen near-fatal HDD mishaps this year)! Not unlike your computer, my PC refuses to accomodate large downloads, from time to time. With so many variables to consider, pinpoiting the source of the fault usually induces a migraine. I agree with you that the best philosophy is simply to move on to other stuff (and hope it works on the first try).

    Post scriptum: UDK ~ Free Version from FILEPLANET.
    Full credit goes to WhiteRabbit-UK for spotlighting the games on http://www.fileplanet.com .
    Their latest e-mail newsletter links to the UNREAL Development Kit (UDK), which is the free version of the award-winning UNREAL [rendering?] Engine 3. I haven't tested it as yet, but the download page is:
    http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/unreal-development-kit/?_cmpid=fp75

    Posted 14 years ago #
11. 

    Inas
    Member

    Oh, and the CD Intro install executable also did not work. Kept asking for the CD.

    Posted 14 years ago #

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