Strata inStudio VR for the VIVE allows you to view 3D models in VR
Strata’s 3D modeling and animation programs are known for the speedy creation of models, particularly on the Mac, and at a lower price point than many competitors.
They have jumped into the VR world by offering the stand alone Strata inStudio VR package, intended to give 3d model designers the ability to port models into Virtual Reality. The program has just been released in a Standard Edition for free for an undisclosed limited time. It functions as a stand-alone package with easy integration with other Strata 3d Design products and can accept models from other 3D programs, once converted to the Collada file format.
Currently, the program only works with the HTC Vive VR to view models, although it will render stereoscopoic 360 views for smartphones using Google Cardboard, Daydream, or Samsung’s Gear VR.
STRATA InStudio VR publishing of models
Key Features (SE release)
- Comes preloaded with 12 interactive staging environments
- Users can toggle physics to preview models in whatever pose they prefer
- Supports hundreds of thousands of imported triangles (graphic quality is high)
- Real time lighting lets users preview model in various lighting settings
- Supports importation of (Collada) files regardless of the 3D software being used
- Adaptive quality allows use of inStudio VR with a variety of computer setups
- Render 360° shareable VR images for viewing on standard smartphones
The software runs under the following minimum system requirements;
- Full HTC Vive Set PC computer (with the minimum requirements outlined below)
- Windows 7 SP1 or newer Graphics Card
- GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better CPU
- Intel Core i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350 or greater
- RAM: 4GB or more Video port
- HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, or better USB port
- 1 USB 2.0 or faster port
You can download the free version here; this is a limited time offer.
