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formZ 25th Anniversary Sale - save 25%

We do love formZ. And 25 years ago, on Valentines Day, formZ was first released. And here at CAD Garage we were there for the beginning. With that AutoDesSys and CAD Garage are celebrating! From now until Friday, February 19th, formZ Pro, formZ Pro RenderZone, formZ Jr. and the RenderZone add-on are on sale for 25% off! It's one of the best deals we have ever been able to offer on formZ so if you are thinking about it now is the time to buy!

Need to take the demo version for a spin? You can download HERE

If you're ready to save follow these links:

• Purchase formZ 8.5 Jr. for $371.25 (save $123.75) HERE

• Purchase formZ 8.5 Pro for $746.25 (save $248.75) HERE

• Purchase formZ 8.5 Pro RenderZone for $1042.50 (save $347.50) HERE

• Purchase formZ RenderZone add-on for $296.25 (save $98.75) HERE

There is no better time to save on formZ!

 

Happy modeling and rendering,

Greg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maxwell Render News November

Maxwell Render V3.2 was released last month and this update is packed with new features and workflow improvements. There are 32 brand new features added since V3!

If you haven't already seen the V3.2 new features webpage, here are just some of the highlights.....

• Here comes virtual reality! New VR-ready lenses
• Massive speed improvements on Subsurface Scattering
• More channels and more channel combinations than ever!
• Maxwell Studio users are going to love the new asset references for working directly with native file formats...
• Nested Dialectrics: A major improvement for anyone rendering fluids.

• Multilight: Select and edit Multilight emitters at the same time

• Plus many, many more...

Read a review of the Maxwell Render 3.2 Update review by Rob Redman HERE.

Interested in rendering competitions? Here's a couple to keep you challenged:

• Humster 3D Car Render Challenge

• CG Architecture Challenge (you can download a temporary license of Maxwell Render v3.2 for free)

The CAD Garage Maxwell Render Store has v3.2 licenses and upgrades ready to go for you!

Purchase Maxwell Render v3.2 Suite

Purchase Maxwell Render v3.2 Upgrade

Purchase Maxwell Render v3.2 Learning Edition

Purchase Maxwell Render v3.2 for SketchUp

Happy rendering,

Greg

 

 

Exploring the Principles of Animation with MODO

 

Looking to get up to speed on using animation in MODO 901? This 12 part series titled "Exploring the Principles of Animation with MODO" is a great way to learn the basics and start to use MODO's powerful animation features. 

Follow along as MODO artist extraordinaire, Brian Vowles, introduces his training series, Exploring the Principles of Animation in MODO. It's awesome. It's free. What's not to love? Don't have MODO and want to follow along? Grab a trial version HERE

Need a professional license, academic license or an upgrade? Visit the MODO 901 store HERE

Ready to get started? follow the links below to Explore the Principals of Animation with MODO!

Episode 1: Introduction and Scope

Episode 2: The Squishy Box Rig

Episode 3: Bouncing The Squishy Box

Episode 4: Anticipation

Episode 5: Follow Through & Overlap

Episode 6: Pose to Pose & Straight Ahead

Episode 7: Continuing with Posing

Episode 8: Spacing Chart & Staging

Episode 9: Arcs, Slow in-Slow out & Timing

Episode 10: Secondary Action & Exaggeration

Episode 11: Solid Drawing & Appeal

Episode 12: Bringing it all Together

  

Happy Animating!

Greg

Artlantis Render & Studio News October

 

Here's the latest Artlantis product information!

Artlantis Render & Studio 6.0.2.20 update

1. Artlantis 6.0.2.20 installers and updates are now online HERE.
• Fixed problems in animation path creation and modification.
• Fixed bugs of animated clouds.
• Corrected OBJ and EPX export.
• Accurate rendering time indication.
• Improved interface for final rendering settings.
• Artlantis 6.0.2.20 is compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

2. Online Help improvements
• Artlantis 6 Online help is now enhanced with Artlantis 6 videos in all languages.
• Artlantis 6 simplified Chinese Online now includes all Chinese screen captures.

If you need a new, additional or upgrade license click HERE.

Artlantis Studio 6 Educational licenses

Artlantis Studio 6 educational licenses are now available for qualifying Students and Educators. These are free annual licenses not for commercial use and are available for those that are either actively teaching Artlantis or currently enrolled in a University. We also hope to be offering an affordable perpetual license soon for students that may later be converted to a professional license.

New accounts will receive e-mail notification. Users having an account already (those on previous versions), can simply log in and look for their license by clicking at the "My licenses" command under their Account at www.artlantis.com.

Contact us at sales@intcad.com for information or visit the Artlantis Education version page HERE.

Recent news around Abvent

Twinmotion wins a Silver Medal at this year's World Building Awards!
Read more about this prestigious technology award announcement HERE.

Not familiar with Twinmotion?

Twinmotion is a real-time visualization technology developed for the Windows OS that is changing the way designers and engineers interact with their models. Compatible with every 3D modeling software on the market today, Twinmotion is a great fit for any landscape, urban planning or building professional.

We are offering a TwinMotion Pro promo price of $1695 through 10/31/15-click HERE to purchase.

Join a public webinar to learn more about Twinmotion has to offer!
The next webinar date is October 21. Feel free to invite your colleagues and partners to our event!
Register for Twinmotion public webinar HERE.

We look forward to meeting you at one of our next events!

Happy Rendering,

Greg

Modeling & Rendering Tools for Students & Educators

It's that time again-Back to School! Here at CAD Garage we have a number of modeling and rendering programs to fit your needs whether you're studying Architecture, Industrial Design, VFX or any degree that requires 3D modeling, rendering and animation tools. The range is from free to highly discounted! So check out the links below and contact us with any questions!

Artlantis Studio 6  
Artlantis Studio 6 Licenses are still available for free to students and educators however these will expire at the end of September. Beginning in October if you wish to get a free student license of Artlantis 6 you may need to get these directly through your school. You will also be able to purchase a Student Commercial License for about $125.

    Artlantis 6 Free Student License 
 
Piranesi 6 
Piranesi is a non-photrealistic paint tool for your 3D models allowing you to use effects such as chalk, watercolor, pencil and more. It's a tool that will give renderings your personality and make your presentations standout!

    Piranesi 6 Education License, $135

formZ 8.5 
AutoDesSys has long supported the academic world with their 3D modeler formZ. It's a powerful tool to create anything you can imagine. The free student license is good for 12 months.
    formZ 12 Month Student License

formZ Academic Licenses 
Want formZ without the limitation of a 12 month license? Discounted Academic licenses are available.
Faculty: Can be transformed into professional license by paying price difference.
Students: transforms to professional license automatically 2 years after purchase or 6 months after graduation (whichever takes longer).

    * formZ Jr. 8.5, Academic, $295
    * formZ Pro 8.5 Modeler, Academic, $695
    * formZ Pro 8.5 RenderZone, Academic, $975

ArchiCAD 19 
Graphisoft's BIM tool ArchiCAD has been around for over 20 years and the great part for students, educators and schools is you can get a 1 year license for free!

    ArchiCAD 19 Student License

Maxwell Render 3 
Maxwell Render uses no tricks and no approximations, it just does what real light does. From the core render engine to the camera model, everything in Maxwell Render is real world and correct. Anyone can purchase the Learning Edition, Students and Faculty are eligible for the free version. 

    Learning Edition, $99

    Student Faculty License
 
Rhino by McNeel Associates
Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS* curves, surfaces, and solids, point clouds, and polygon meshes. There are no limits on complexity, degree, or size beyond those of your hardware.

    Rhino Educational License, $195

Cinema 4D Studio R17 
CINEMA 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics quickly and easily, then this is the choice for you. And the Student license is quite a savings over the $3695 cost of the Professional license! 

 

    Cinema 4D Studio, $295 

 

 

 

Not a student? We still have deals for you at CAD Garage! 

 

 

Happy Modeling & Rendering,

 

 

Greg

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODO 901 Flash Sale up to 40% off

Short and Sweet: MODO 901 new Licenses are on sale for 40% off and upgrades for 20% off! But act now as this Flash Sale is very short. Here's the details:

Sale starts at 12.00 AM (PDT) on 28 September 2015
Sale ends at 11.59 PM (PDT) on 29 September 2015

Purchase MODO 901 License and save 40%, was $1799, now $1079.40 click HERE.

Purchase MODO 901 Upgrade and save 20%, was $499, now $399.20 click HERE.

 

Happy MODO'ing

Greg

 

3D Systems Cube 3D Printers

We are quite excited here at CAD Garage to be back in the 3D printing game as authorized resellers for 3D Systems Cube and CubePro 3D printers! These are incredibly well designed pieces of hardware that bring affordable 3D printing to architects, product designers, 3D hobbyists, schools, DIY'ers or families that want to teach there children new technologies.

The basic "Cube" 3D printer (3rd gen) is only $999. It's big brother, the CubePro, comes in 3 models ranging from $2799 (1 color/print) to $4399 (3 colors/print). All models can use either PLA or ABS material and the CubePro models can use Nylon as well.

• Cube
• Cube Pro
• CubePro Duo
• CubePro Trio

 Can you imagine what you can do with one of these? Between architectural models and just having fun I can think of hundreds of things I'd like to print!

 

3D Systems also has created some great software for use with there printers:

• Cubify Invent
• Cubify Design
• Cubify Sculpt

 And it doesn't end there! They have also created some affordable 3D scanners:

• Sense 3D Scanner (hand held)
• iSense 3D Scanner (for iPad)

 

 If your interested in 3D printing call us at 617-576-8778 or check out our Cubify Store HERE.

 

 

 

Happy printing,

 

Greg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twinmotion by Abvent News

We've got some exciting news here at CAD Garage-we are now an authorized Twinmotion reseller for the United States! We are one of the first in the US and are proud to be a reseller of Abvent's products for over 20 years.

 

ou manipulate your model directly in 3D, as in a game. Choose how to move, the speed and mode: walking, driving, flying or a step-by-step immersive “walkthrough.” It's a game engine for Architects! We have both Twinmotion Pro and Twinmotion Team (network version) available. To learn more about Twinmotion's features clickHERE

Want to learn more? Register for Twinmotion webinars to be held on September 23rd, October 21st, November 18th and December 16th HERE 

To download a demo version of Abvent's Twinmotion click HERE

You can find video tutorials by clicking HERE

To Purchase Twinmotion Pro click HERE

Contact us at 617-576-8778 with any questions!

Happy rendering,

 

Greg

Take 10% off anything at www.CADgarage.com this holiday weekend with coupon code "LABOR" through Monday 9-7/15!

formZ Pro 8.5 Released

 Good news - formZ 8.5 Pro has now been released!

What's new in formZ 8.5 Pro:

• Layout is now it's own app
• Augment Uploader
• New 8.5 Generative tools:
    -Point / Surface Scatter
    -Delauny Triangulation
    -Wrap
    -Parametric Map
• And additional v8.5 Tool improvements

And if you're coming from version 7 or earlier there is a long list of new features you have missed out on!

formZ 8.5 Pro Upgrade Pricing:

• formZ v8.0, $125.00
• formZ v7.x $295.00
• formZ v6.x $495.00
• Below v6.x $795.00
• Below v6.x w RZ/RR, $1,095.00

formZ 8.5 Pro free Upgrades for:

• All current Family Plan members will receive the upgrade to form•Z pro 8.5 .
• All users who purchased a new form•Z license since February, 1 2015.
• All users who purchased a form•Z pro v8 upgrade since July 1, 2015.

To Purchase:

• formZ 8.5 Pro Modeler upgrade click HERE.

• formZ 8.5 Pro RenderZone upgrade click HERE.

• formZ 8.5 Pro Modeler new license click HERE.

• formZ 8.5 Pro RenderZone new license click HERE.

 

Happy modeling & rendering,

Greg

MODO 901 Sale 30% Off

 

 

 

Short and Sweet: MODO 901 is on sale for an unprecedented 30% off! But act now as the sale ends Friday at the end of the day!

If you wish to purchase MODO 901 and save almost $540 click HERE.

 

Happy MODO'ing

 

Greg