3DS vs Topaz
07-Apr-92 23:07:23
Sb: #11879-3DS vs Topaz
Fm: Ken Loss-Cutler 76106,3416
To: Grahame Naylor 100013,1340
Topas 4.0 is now in beta testing, Grahame. Word is that they are shooting
for release in a couple of months. I wouldn't start holding my breath til
a couple of days before SIGGRAPH, though <g>.
When 4.0 comes out, comparisons with 3DSr2 will be quite interesting. Our
company, Media of Exchange, has both programs. We are running Topas in the
RRS (Rapid Render) mode with the Horizon I860 card. For now, the speed of
that platform makes it quite appropriate for certain types of projects, but
we are finding that we are increasingly turning to 3DS for the "nicer
look", as well as the more capable user interface options. When 3DS
harnesses some of that acceleration technology out there, the rest will be
history!
Ken Loss-Cutler