>>Can you pass along some info about what features this new version have?
No, I can not.
All your questions about New Bones you should direct to
Michael Tsipko-Sitnikov [74747,1472]
(and you may get faster answers, if you contact him via mail).
The only thing I can say is that we will make an attempt to
make New Bones compatible with our Refraction and Aurora mapping
(we have an agreement with Animatek),
which means your bony creations may have 3D animated atmosphere or 3D aura
or be made from glass or water or both (glass and halo).
Regards,
Alex, Video International