![]() Sure, the interface is friendlier in appearance when compared to 3ds Max or Maya, but it works well and thats what counts. With these excellent icons users can rotate, pan, zoom and generally adjust the camera as well as most high-end 3D apps. The top left of the screen is reserved for camera controls. This window is scalable for users wishing to customize their experience. The interface is broken up into tabs, buttons, click and use tools and one 3D window. The UI takes some getting used to, but is simple and effective. Working in 3D space isnt always easy to pick up but Poser is a great way to get started, again mostly because of its simple yet effective UI. This section is well written, easy to follow and will provide information that will be useful when you move to one of the more advanced 3D packages someday. If youre jumping from a 2D app, such as Photoshop or Illustrator, put your learning hat on and read, especially the introductory section that explains 3D workspaces. Beginners on the other hand might need to read the documentation. The UI takes some getting used to but given an hour or so pros should feel quite comfortable. OpenGL hardware acceleration, cartoon render effects and improved Flash export are some of the other additions in version 6.ģD professionals will be hard pressed to find another piece of software to compare Poser to, mostly due to its distinctive user interface. Also included is a large library of poses, hairdos and clothing for the figures. There are many other figures that ship with the software, including other humans, various animals, cartoon figures, robots and a sampling of premium content offered by third party vendors. Serious artists will most likely switch it on and forget about it, but e frontier is wise to include the option. One male and the other female, can you guess which is which? Poser includes a genitalia toggle for the shy or younger users. There are two new human figures highlighted in this release, James and Jessi. There are many new features in this upgrade from version 5, which was released back in the summer of 2003. Two new human figures, James and Jessi, are highlighted in version 6. ![]() Mac users need not fret there is also a Mac OS X version available. For this review, I will focus exclusively on the Windows 2000/XP version. In addition to human figures, users can pose, texture, light, animate and render four-legged animals or even create their own unique creatures. The 3D figure software has long been known amongst hobbyists and professionals alike for its ease of use and high quality output. Corporate confusion aside, Poser 6 is still a unique piece of software. For Poser 6, they will transition the company name, presumably until its users become accustomed to the new e frontier title. Its simply a corporate name change to allow the American branch to coordinate more closely with their Japanese parent company, e frontier. ![]() ![]() claiming to be the Poser developer, please, dont be confused. If you happen to read about a company called e frontier America Inc. All screen captures by Fred Galpern.Ĭurious Labs released Poser 6 this past March. ![]() The corporate entity may have changed, but Poser 6 is still a unique piece of software known for its ease of use and high quality output. ![]()
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