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Exocortex Technologies and Helge Mathee are pleased to announce that Exocortex Momentum 3, the latest iteration of the high speed multiphysics simulator, is now immediately available for Autodesk Softimage 2010, 2011 and 2012 for both Windows and Linux.
Building upon the Bullet-based broad feature set of Momentum 2, Momentum 3 adds massive new features in the area of fracturing, simulation control, quality rendering and workflow.
Floating and node locked licenses are available starting at $499 and upgrade pricing is available for existing Momentum 2 customers. For full details, please refer to the Momentum 3 Purchase Options.
"Momentum provides a great simulation environment that's both simple and accessible. With the Momentum ICE nodes you can really fine tune your simulation, an ability that other solutions just don't have. The built-in tool set is just stellar as well. I can quickly create dependable simulations in a short period of time, thus leaving more time to make variations and spend less time debugging." -- John Kosnik, FX/TD Artist, Blur Studios
Exocortex Momentum 3 introduces fracturing to its already extensive multiphysics engine. The fracture engine, developed from the ground up by Helge Mathee, is designed around providing Softimage artists and TD's with full control over where and when objects will fracture. Thus, the fracturing engine supports dynamic collision-based fracturing, static user-specified pre-fracturing, real-time shatter filtering as well as self-shattering. The process of fracturing as well as its results is both controlled and queryable via ICE nodes, thus providing a familiar and powerful interface for the deep customizations often demanded during production.
Momentum 3 provides four new means of controlling your simulations, providing Momentum 3 users even better control over their multiphysics solutions. All of these features come out of user feedback.
Having great fracture simulations is nothing if it is a pain to render them. Momentum 3 has been designed so that its simulation results, even the fracturing results with changing topologies, are easily rendered. This is achieved first via robust support for flexible UV generation on newly created interior faces during fracturing. Secondly, Momentum 3 provides quality user normals that accurately capture the original object's surface, while crisply transitioning to the interior face normals. Lastly, Momentum 3 provides 3D and 2D motion blur even in situations of changing topology.
One of the most oft-used features of Momentum 2 was its ability to plot out simulation results for later use. Momentum 3's plotting engine has been completely revamped to be more robust and to support plotting to file. Having the ability to plot to files means that even if you have complex changing topology or tens of thousands of objects, you will only be limited by the disk space you have on your servers. Plotting to files also is very useful in large VFX studios where simulation is done in a separately separate division from rendering.
The tremendously positive response from Momentum 2 has led to a lot of user feedback regarding possible improvements. As a result we have polished all of Momentum for version 3. The most important of these smaller improvements are:
Here is a 20 minute overview by Helge Mathee of the new features available with Exocortex Momentum 3:
As an artist focused company, we know that the latest and greatest technology is worthless if it is difficult to learn or use. Thus we have, in addition to providing a detailed user manual, developed a series of video tutorials, designed and narrated by Helge Mathee himself, that guide you through various scene setups. The tutorials will ensure that you get started quickly with Exocortex Momentum and achieve your desired results.
The full set of tutorial videos is available on this page:
To stay up to date with new releases, learn tricks and tips for getting the most of out Momentum and chat with fellow users, Momentum's creator Helge Mathee and Exocortex staff, join us on the Exocortex Momentum Support and Discussion List.
Feature-limitedIn order to see if Momentum 3 matches your needs, we have created a demo version for you to try out. |
Individual node-locked licenseAvailable for only $499! |
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RLM-based floating licenseAvailable for only $499! |
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Site licenseAvailable for only $4999! |
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Source code + site licenseAvailable for only $5999! |
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UpgradesExisting Momentum 2 users can upgrade to 3 can upgrade to Momentum 3 upgrade pricing for $299. Just send an email to sales@exocortex.com with your Momentum 2 order number as well as what option (floating or node-locked) are you upgrading to. |
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Educational LicensesEducational pricing is also available to individuals with proof of academic enrollment. For educational discounts, please contact sales@exocortex.com with your order details and supporting documentation. |
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Feature-limitedA feature limited demo is available. |
Individual node-locked license |
$499 |
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RLM-based floating license |
$499 |
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Site license |
$4999 |
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Source code + site license |
$5999 |