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Description
Developing particle simulations for Autodesk 3ds Max can be achieved with greater efficiency than many competing fluid dynamics plugins, enabling artists without coding or scripting skills to utilize a flexible procedural geometry modifier with ease. This tool also offers an intuitive channel-editing interface, akin to what is found in node-based image compositing software. Unlike the Autodesk 3ds Max SDK, it does not provide optimized geometry and particle lookup functions, which is where AWS Thinkbox Stoke excels, allowing for the rapid generation of expansive particle clouds. Additionally, it supports various formats, including PRT and RealFlow BIN, while also facilitating simulations from several popular plugins like FumeFX, Particle Flow, cebas thinkingParticles, and 3ds Max Force Space Warps. Users can create and simulate new fields, such as velocity fields, as well as manage field data through widely accepted formats. This functionality can be seamlessly integrated with 3ds Max subsystems, including Particle Flow, MassFX, Hair and Fur, and various materials and renderers. The user-friendly nature of this solution empowers artists to focus on their creative process without the burden of technical complexities.
Description
Horde3D is a compact open-source 3D rendering engine designed to deliver impressive visual effects characteristic of next-generation gaming while maintaining a lightweight and clean conceptual framework. Its user-friendly interface can be utilized through nearly any programming language, making it especially adept at rendering extensive crowds of animated figures with high-quality graphics. The engine's complete scene graph and animation systems are tailored specifically for this purpose, ensuring efficiency in performance. To minimize call overhead, Horde3D focuses on maintaining smaller node hierarchies and leverages cached data to enhance the speed of animations. Additionally, the geometry is fine-tuned for optimal cache effectiveness, allowing for multiple levels of detail in models. It also supports vertex skinning and implements deferred shading techniques, which help decrease the number of draw calls in scenes that feature numerous light sources. Overall, Horde3D stands out as a versatile tool for developers seeking to push the boundaries of visual fidelity in their projects.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
3ds Max
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
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iPhone App
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Windows
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Linux
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Amazon
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/thinkbox-stoke/
Vendor Details
Company Name
The Horde3D Team
Country
Germany
Website
www.horde3d.org