Autodesk Unveils Stitcher Unlimited, ImageModeler 2009
 LOS
ANGELES, CA, Aug 12, 2008 - Today at SIGGRAPH 2008, Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:
ADSK) announced Autodesk Stitcher Unlimited 2009 and Autodesk ImageModeler
2009 software products. These are the first versions of the former REALVIZ
products to be released as part of the Autodesk product portfolio. Both
products are being showcased at SIGGRAPH 2008 in Los Angeles, California,
August 12-14 at Autodesk booth #501.
"ImageModeler and Stitcher make 3D technology more accessible," said Marc
Petit, Autodesk Media & Entertainment's senior vice president. "They enable
the creation of 3D models from simple 2D images, and dynamic virtual
environments from conventional photographs. These products are used on many
types of projects - from architecture and photography to film and game
development."
Stitcher Unlimited 2009 helps create wide-angle and panoramic images in a
few easy steps. With an intuitive user interface and an automatic photo-
merging engine, the software is ideal for generating virtual tours for the
Web, matte paintings for movies, environment maps for 3D rendering and
panoramic prints for artistic display.
ImageModeler 2009 offers a new approach to 3D modeling: generating 3D
models from 2D digital images. The software's easy-to-learn, three-step
workflow of calibration, modeling and texturing lets users achieve
photorealistic results with real-world accuracy.
Testimonials from Beta Testers
"Autodesk ImageModeler 2009 crosses a new frontier in the field of
architectural image-based modeling. It offers the possibility of integrating
photos and panoramas, for a complete interior and exterior structural
survey," said Livio De Luca, research engineer at CNRS, MAP-Gamsau,
Marseilles, and professor of Digital Surveying Techniques at the University
of Architecture of Venice.
"Since the beginning, Stitcher has consistently been the fastest and most
user-friendly panoramic image editor," said Michael Eleftheriades, a
UK-based media developer. "It remains the software of choice for our
panoramic projects. Autodesk Stitcher 2009, with its graphics-accelerated
previews and renders, as well as the new automated features, will make it
even more indispensable to our panoramic workflows." Eleftheriades fuses his
passions for architecture, virtual reality and computer graphics in the
creation of large-scale panoramic imagery for virtual tours, computer games
and exhibitions.
New Feature Highlights in Stitcher Unlimited 2009
- Fully Automatic Engine: Create partial or full spherical panoramas
in just a few clicks. Stitching, alignment and color correction can be
automated.
- Double Shot: Stitch images taken with a two-shot fisheye lens; an
effective way to create fully spherical virtual tours with only two
pictures.
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) Support: Create exceptionally high-quality
environment maps and panoramas through the embedded HDR workflow, with
support for EXR and HDR input and output.
- Full interoperability with Adobe Photoshop and support for many
industry-standard image, Web and video file formats.
- Hotspot Support: Create QuickTime VR hotspots for Web content with
links that can be integrated within a panorama, and reference another
panorama.
- Tripod Cap: Users can cover up the tripod in their image with an
image of their own.
- Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Acceleration: Optimized to take
advantage of graphics card GPUs for preview rendering in the main
Viewport. The GPU is now also used to accelerate final renders.
- Selectable Rendering Area: Using the crop tool, artists can
precisely select an area to be rendered, even in full-screen mode.
- Redesigned User Interface and Workflow: Includes new icons and a new
palette to manage thumbnails more efficiently.
New Feature Highlights in ImageModeler 2009
- New Calibration Engine: Generates a 3D model or scene using
calibration points based on one or more panoramas or photos.
- 3D Measurement: The ruler toolset calculates real-world distances
and angles between points, eliminating the need for complex laser
measurements onsite. This is of particular benefit to architects.
- High-Performance Photo Texturing: High-quality texture extraction;
texture mapping is a one-click, automatic process and photorealism is
built- in.
- User-friendly Interface: The UI color can be customized and source
images can be viewed as thumbnails.
- Improved Interoperability with other Autodesk software products:
Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk 3ds Max Design, Autodesk
MotionBuilder and the AutoCAD family of products.
- Full interoperability with Adobe Photoshop and support for many
industry-standard image, Web and video file formats.
For a complete list of what's new in Stitcher Unlimited 2009 &
ImageModeler 2009, visit
http://www.autodesk.com/stitcher and
http://www.autodesk.com/imagemodeler.
Pricing and Availability
Autodesk anticipates that Stitcher Unlimited 2009 for Microsoft Windows
and Apple Macintosh will be available in English, French, German and
Japanese in October 2008. The Autodesk suggested retail price for Stitcher
Unlimited 2009 software is $350 USD*. ImageModeler 2009 for Microsoft
Windows is expected to be available in English in October 2008. The Autodesk
suggested retail price for ImageModeler 2009 software is $995 USD*.
* International pricing may vary.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment
markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has
developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping
solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real.
Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate
and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time
and money, enhance quality and foster innovation.
For more information, visit
http://www.autodesk.com.
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