May 22, 2008

DAZ 3D Ships DAZ Studio 3D Bridge Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop

Draper, Utah ­-­ DAZ 3D, a developer of professional-quality 3D software and models, announced the availability of the DAZ Studio 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop. The 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop allows DAZ Studio users to apply 3D imagery and artwork automatically to any Photoshop project. To help artists master the seamless transfer application, DAZ 3D is offering a free 30-day evaluation license of the 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop prior to purchase.
Compatible with Photoshop 7.0, Photoshop CS, Photoshop CS2, Photoshop CS3, and Photoshop CS3 Extended, the full version of the DAZ Studio 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop allows users to:  
 
-   View 3D scenes as Photoshop layers  
-   Change objects and figures simultaneously   
-    Render directly into Photoshop  
-    Import, export and modify image maps and textures onto 3D models in Photoshop  
-    Composite 2D and 3D content seamlessly   
-    Access DAZ 3D's full library of 3D models and accessories  
 
DAZ Studio boasts many robust features including a full-color OpenGL Preview, integration with the powerful 3Delight Render Engine (compliant with Pixar's RenderMan), and Fast-Time Rendering via the user's video card hardware. DAZ Studio comes with three pre-configured 3D content scenes that are ready to be loaded and rendered into fantastic art at the push of a button. With its powerful content management system, DAZ Studio makes it easy to create, organize, and access virtual scenes, objects, and images.   
The DAZ Studio 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop (MSRP $199) is available for free at Download.com as a 30-day trial install. Users may then purchase the full version direct from the www.daz3d.com online store.
 
The 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop is compatible with both Macintosh and Windows operating systems and works with Photoshop 7.0, Photoshop CS, Photoshop CS2, Photoshop CS3, and Photoshop CS3 Extended and requires DAZ Studio (version 2.1 or later). DAZ Studio is available free of charge and is compatible with Windows 98 SE or higher and Mac OSX 10.3 or higher.