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Art of Illusion
Art of Illusion 2.9
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3D modeling and rendering studio.   Free
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    Peter Eastman
Art of Illusion is a free, open source 3D modelling and rendering studio. It is written entirely in Java, and should be usable on any Java Virtual Machine which is compatible with J2SE 1.4 or later.

It is both stable and powerful enough to be used for serious, high-end animation work. Many of its capabilities rival those found in commercial programs. Some of the highlights include subdivision surface based modelling tools, skeleton based animation, and a graphical language for designing procedural textures and materials.
What's New
Version 2.9:
  • Major UI changes to the windows for managing textures and materials, assigning textures and materials to objects, and editing procedures.
  • A library of textures and materials is now included with the application.
  • The raytracer supports progressive rendering.
  • Added "rendered" display mode.
  • Can use SVG files as image maps.
  • Added options for how many rays to use to sample gloss/translucency and soft shadows.
  • Some bug fixes.
Version 2.9:
  • Major UI changes to the windows for managing textures and materials, assigning textures and materials to objects, and editing procedures.
  • A library of textures and materials is now included with the application.
  • The raytracer supports progressive rendering.
  • Added "rendered" display mode.
  • Can use SVG files as image maps.
  • Added more...
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.3 or later.







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PigZelner reviewed on 05 Sep 2007
This is the most impressive 3D modelling software written in Java I have ever seen, especially when it is 100% free!

Rendering is a slow process, but you can get quite good-looking and realistic results.
I would recommend Aoi for hobbyists and those who want to experiment with 3D scenes and modelling. The Art of Illusion's website has a nice tutorial that tells you step by step how to create a realistic hourglass, perfect for those who have never been creating 3D graphics before, or those who just want to look at the apps features!
[Version 2.4.1]


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anotheruser commented on 28 Feb 2007
Art of Illusion is "written entirely in Java", which means this software should be listed as a PPC/Intel App, not just "PPC", right?
[Version 2.4.1]


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Downloads:20,326
Version Downloads:730
Type:Multimedia & Design : Animation
License:Free
Date:05 Nov 2011
Platform:PPC / Intel
Price:Free0.00
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Art of Illusion is a free, open source 3D modelling and rendering studio. It is written entirely in Java, and should be usable on any Java Virtual Machine which is compatible with J2SE 1.4 or later.

It is both stable and powerful enough to be used for serious, high-end animation work. Many of its capabilities rival those found in commercial programs. Some of the highlights include subdivision surface based modelling tools, skeleton based animation, and a graphical language for designing procedural textures and materials.
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