Carrara 5.1 is available! - Polyloop

Thomas · 3rd April 2006, 17:37

As announced on the last Hexagon 2 Chat, Eovia has just released the Carrara 5.1 update. As usual, it adds a lot of bugfixes, and some new features, such as:

A new tree editor, to help you create you own tree in an easier way than before.
The support of wind for the trees.
The lensflare effects for distant light and sunlights.
The support of volumetric light through transparency materials.
The Universal Manipulator in the Assembly room.

Grab your update on the Eovia download section!

WillBellJr · 3rd April 2006, 18:48

Thanks Eovia for adding wind dynamics to the trees - that was my #1 request after discovering Carrara 5 Pro and purchasing it!

-Will

LoneGunman · 3rd April 2006, 23:17

I'm testing volumetric light at the moment and it looks promising, it will do for now, i think. Hopefully in the future it will be athmosfere based.

New tree interface looks good, but I menaged to chrash carrara couple of times while playing with settings, so I suspect it will need some polishing

Wind effect is certanly a good addition (can animated grass be created with this?).

I never cared for the lensflares, really not necessary in my opinion, most camera manufacturers are actually trying to supress these in real lenses.

Universal manipulator is actually my favorite addition, realy speeds things up, good job Eovia guys and thanks !

TheRetiredSailor · 4th April 2006, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneGunman

I never cared for the lensflares, really not necessary in my opinion, most camera manufacturers are actually trying to supress these in real lenses.

I've always found this to be ironic and amusing. The professional photographer tries to optimize the lighting and camera placement to avoid lens flares and other faults. The scene (in many cases anyway) is cleaned and put into optimum condition for the photo shoot. In 3D however, we try to put some of these faults back in to make the final render look more realistic.

Danamo · 4th April 2006, 02:02

I just got Carrara5 and am loving it! Thanks Eovia for the added functionality and enhancements. :-) I considered Vue Infinite, but Carrara5 basic already beats it hands down!

manleystanley · 4th April 2006, 03:24

"A new tree editor, to help you create you own tree in an easier way than before."

hot damb,

pnoland · 4th April 2006, 04:50

The tree editor is lots of fun so far.

Now...if only you guys would sell the network renderer as a separate plugin so I can render out some GI outdoor scenes without killin my little pc here ;)

Aunty Betty · 6th April 2006, 01:20

Hurray - looking good , pleased to see the Universal Manipulator in the Assembly room.

Nichod · 12th April 2006, 17:38

Quote:

Quote:
Originally Posted by LoneGunman
I never cared for the lensflares, really not necessary in my opinion, most camera manufacturers are actually trying to supress these in real lenses.

I've always found this to be ironic and amusing. The professional photographer tries to optimize the lighting and camera placement to avoid lens flares and other faults. The scene (in many cases anyway) is cleaned and put into optimum condition for the photo shoot. In 3D however, we try to put some of these faults back in to make the final render look more realistic.

To me its a necessary effect, but it should be a lot more subtle then it is in most renders I've seen. Lens flares came into there own during the Babylon 5 era.

sharok · 21st April 2006, 22:47

Hello Everybody,

carrara 5.1 is great comapre to its older versions. But still it needs soooo much work. "Facing Camera" option in the particle emitters section was a great addition. but still the rendering time is too long for a two second smoke effect. When I talked to the Eovia representative, I was told that making a nice effect is expensive. But that DOES NOT solve the problem. Other parts that need more work are water and "motion path".
I still appreciate all the hard work that has been done to get Carrara to where it is today.

GREAT JOB AND YHANK YOU.

28th April 2006, 15:46

Apparently I am the only one unable to download this update. I am unable to log on to the download site or request my password (which I know anyhow). I am using Win XP sp2 with Firefox and IE6. Cookies are enabled. Scripts are enabled. Anyone with a suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks
Ed

marcus_civis · 29th April 2006, 17:00

Ed, Check your messages.

3rd April 2006, 17:37	#1 (permalink)
Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,295	Carrara 5.1 is available! As announced on the last Hexagon 2 Chat, Eovia has just released the Carrara 5.1 update. As usual, it adds a lot of bugfixes, and some new features, such as: A new tree editor, to help you create you own tree in an easier way than before. The support of wind for the trees. The lensflare effects for distant light and sunlights. The support of volumetric light through transparency materials. The Universal Manipulator in the Assembly room. Grab your update on the Eovia download section! __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

3rd April 2006, 23:17	#3 (permalink)
LoneGunman SILO abuser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisville, KY USA Posts: 556	Nice I'm testing volumetric light at the moment and it looks promising, it will do for now, i think. Hopefully in the future it will be athmosfere based. New tree interface looks good, but I menaged to chrash carrara couple of times while playing with settings, so I suspect it will need some polishing Wind effect is certanly a good addition (can animated grass be created with this?). I never cared for the lensflares, really not necessary in my opinion, most camera manufacturers are actually trying to supress these in real lenses. Universal manipulator is actually my favorite addition, realy speeds things up, good job Eovia guys and thanks ! __________________ My missions are not impossible, I just make them look that way

4th April 2006, 04:50	#7 (permalink)
pnoland Spline Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Chicago Posts: 49	The tree editor is lots of fun so far. Now...if only you guys would sell the network renderer as a separate plugin so I can render out some GI outdoor scenes without killin my little pc here ;) __________________ www.subdivisionmodeling.com

6th April 2006, 01:20	#8 (permalink)
Aunty Betty In the blooming heather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Happening Posts: 569	Hurray - looking good , pleased to see the Universal Manipulator in the Assembly room. __________________ aka Boozy Floozie

21st April 2006, 22:47	#10 (permalink)
sharok Vertex Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1	Fluid Dynamics still needs lots of work Hello Everybody, carrara 5.1 is great comapre to its older versions. But still it needs soooo much work. "Facing Camera" option in the particle emitters section was a great addition. but still the rendering time is too long for a two second smoke effect. When I talked to the Eovia representative, I was told that making a nice effect is expensive. But that DOES NOT solve the problem. Other parts that need more work are water and "motion path". I still appreciate all the hard work that has been done to get Carrara to where it is today. GREAT JOB AND YHANK YOU.

3rd April 2006, 18:48	#2 (permalink)
WillBellJr Box modeling Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 207	Thanks Eovia for adding wind dynamics to the trees - that was my #1 request after discovering Carrara 5 Pro and purchasing it! -Will

4th April 2006, 02:02	#5 (permalink)
Danamo Vertex Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1	I just got Carrara5 and am loving it! Thanks Eovia for the added functionality and enhancements. :-) I considered Vue Infinite, but Carrara5 basic already beats it hands down!

4th April 2006, 03:24	#6 (permalink)
manleystanley Box modeling Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	"A new tree editor, to help you create you own tree in an easier way than before." hot damb,

28th April 2006, 15:46	#11 (permalink)
sailor_ed Guest Posts: n/a	Update? Apparently I am the only one unable to download this update. I am unable to log on to the download site or request my password (which I know anyhow). I am using Win XP sp2 with Firefox and IE6. Cookies are enabled. Scripts are enabled. Anyone with a suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks Ed

29th April 2006, 17:00	#12 (permalink)
marcus_civis Vertex Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South West England Posts: 4	Ed, Check your messages.

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