Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max
Hello and welcome to the world of RPC. We'd like to begin by thanking all of the loyal enthusiasts around the world that have helped boost the evolution of RPC. Thanks to your support, RPC technology is being used by thousands of customers in over 100 countries around the globe. This manual is specifically for use by customers of Autodesk 3ds Max 2012.
The evolution of RPC began in 1995 as a quest to integrate realistic human characters into 3D animation scenes. The first Plug-in was launched in 1998 supporting two libraries of people and a single collection of trees. As you can see at www.archvision.com, the collection has grown to include over 100 libraries of people, trees, plants, fountains, automobiles, furniture, and office equipment. We're not stopping there, we continue to develop new image based rendering technologies, and new libraries that take advantage of that technology. Today, RPC All Access is the preferred method to access RPC Content, plug-ins and ArchVision Software.
RPC content comes in a variety of "flavors". Each variation of RPC offers it's own features and benefits, and they are designed to meet your production challenges.
Thanks again for your support. We love to see samples of your work, so take a moment on your next project and send us an image or two.
Currently, RPC content comes in five different types. Each type has certain advantages and qualities. Achieving the full potential offered by RPC can only be achieved with an understanding of each type's characteristics, limitations and benefits.
A simple icon is used to orient your RPC content within the geometry of your scene. At render time, the RPC Plug-in calculates the viewing angle of the RPC object relative to the virtual camera. The appropriate corresponding images are then synthesized, creating the illusion that a complete 3D object exists in the scene.
The new RPC Plug-in for 3ds Max 2012 supports rendering with multiple rendering engines. It is faster, more efficient, and incorporates support for the all new ArchVision Dashboard. It also has updated features for improved lighting interactivity.
ArchVision DASHBOARD is a tool kit designed for professionals to make locating, organizing and managing your content easier.
Key Features:
Download the ArchVision DASHBOARD here.
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