* A simpler version of the "Scalar Object" object control panel is also available, giving new users an easy start.

To guarantee an ideal image, even with lower res datasets, VoluMedic offers different interpolation methods that help to create clear shapes in situations where other imaging solutions fail.

* Scalar Object settings:

* Render modes: (Volume, Solid and Xray)
* Interpolation (Nearest Neighbour, Linear, Bicubic2/4 and BSpline)
* Color and Opacity Gradients
* Luminosity
* Diffuse Illumination
* Specularity
* Glossiness
* Color Highlights
* Shading softness
* Sampling Distance
* Shading Quality
* ...and much more

VoluMedic's Bounding Boxes allow to show only those parts of the Volume Object that are within at least one Bounding Box.

A single Volume Object can have an unlimited number of Bounding Boxes which can be parented and of course animated.

VoluMedic offers highest quality software rendering with support for all of LightWave's light types, offering a full integration into LightWave's Floating Point render pipeline.
VoluMedic's software rendering is fully integrated with LightWave's Screamernet allowing network rendering with unlimited rendernodes.

In addition to software rendering, VoluMedic offers real-time OpenGL hardware volume rendering for previewing and scene setup directly in LightWave's viewports.

Users can create additional GLSL shaders to change the look of the OpenGL preview.
Like VoluMedic's software rendering, the hardware rendering has support for Antialising, Depth of Field and Motion blur (via Shift F9- hot key).

VoluMedic's Surface Mesh Creation tool allows users to turn volumetric objects into polygon meshes which can then be manipulated in LightWave's Modeler and later rendered with LightWave's own Render engine or exported to CAD or web applications (only available in LightWave 9.0).

Pricing and Availability:

VoluMedic: Plugin
This version of VoluMedic is meant for existing users of LightWave3D who want to enhance LightWave's toolset with the functionality of VoluMedic. The package includes VoluMedic Installation CD, Menu Config files and Manual. The suggested retail- price of VoluMedic: Plugin is 2,800.- Euros excl. VAT ($3599 USD).

VoluMedic: Complete
VoluMedic Complete includes one seat of VoluMedic and one seat of LightWave3D in a single package. It is meant for users that do not own LightWave3D yet.

The Package includes VoluMedic Installation CD, Menu Config files, Manual and the full package of LightWave3D. (Installation CDs, content CDs, Manual, Dongle). Please contact our sales department or Safe Harbor Computers for pricing information.

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