3DVIA®

3DVIA Shape 3.1 is now available for download!

This latest update contains stability, quality and performance improvements.  Also, be sure to check out the latest 3DVIA Shape Tips and Tricks layout.  We’ve made it easier to navigate through our 30+ short and informative videos. 
One of my favorites is the “How to build an Umbrella” video (Tip #34).  This video is more like a [...]

3DVIA at DEVCON 2009 (Special Secret 3DVIA Announcement)

After a quick scan of Twitter and the blogosphere, it looks like the coverage for 3DVIA at this year’s DEVCON 2009 was simply excellent.  Why then do I need to publish yet another recap of the conference?  The following articles from around the Web speak for themselves and even leak a few of the [...]

Video – 3DVIA People: Emmy Jonassen

Meet Emmy, another 3DVIA EXPERT!  Emmy is a 3D artist as well as our Marketing Specialist.  She tells us all about her work, and her passion for 3D, and even reveals her Star Trek Geek side (sorry Emmy, the secret is out). 
Make  sure you watch the video to the end!

Keep up to date with all [...]

What’s New in 3DVIA Virtools 5

As you all know, 3DVIA Virtools 5, the newest version of our 3D engine for rapid game and 3D application development, has been released. It debuted at this year’s Game Developers Conference and was well received.
The video above was produced for the show to demonstrate 3DVIA Virtool 5’s key new features, including:

New 3D Asset [...]

Announcing the New 3DVIA Blog

3DVIA is proud to announce the launch of our new blog! We know it looks way different, but don’t be scared—it’s a good thing. The design, functionality, content, searchability, EVERYTHING in the new blog has been improved to cater to your needs.
Key Improvements
Based on your feedback, we’ve taken steps to improve the 3DVIA blog, paying [...]

Video – A Quick Tour of 3DVIA.com

3DVIA.com is much more than a warehouse of 3D models, but a thriving community of users, and tools for all 3D enthusiasts.  Watch this short video to see what we’re all about.
I will have Cliff’s Clips every Tuesday concentrating on all things 3D!
Add your feedback/comments below…

Video – What’s New in 3DVIA Shape 3.0

 
3DVIA Shape 3.0 has more freeform modeling tools, and makes creating non-square objects much easier.  New features include: revolve, mirroring, drawing on curved surfaces, deform, and offset.  Watch this 1.5 minute overview of what’s new in 3DVIA Shape 3.0.
For a free download of 3DVIA Shape, click here.
Be sure to check out the library of new [...]

The Best of 3DVIA at GDC 09

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2009 Game Developers Conference and stopped by the 3DVIA booth. We had an excellent show: great in-booth attendance and a lot of interest in our products and services.
If you weren’t able to make the show, don’t worry, I’ll be recapping the highlights below.
The 3DVIA Lineup
We demonstrated four key [...]

Play Subsurface Online

Those of you who went to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and stopped by the 3DVIA booth may have seen us demo a game called Subsurface. Many of you played this game (three players won a Wii) and asked whether there were plans to post a playable version online. After hearing the overwhelming requests for [...]

GDC 2009 is Now History! 3DVIA had an excellent show!

3DVIA once again exhibited at the Game Developers Conference and this year and we brought you into the booth with us live.
GDC 2009 is Now History! We had an excellent show and thank you for taking the time to watch 3DVIA live. You can catch many of the pictures from the show on Flickr.

[...]