Software animates 3D characters for training applications.
Press Release Summary:
Built on Studio 2.0, Vcommunicator® Authoring Suite enables users to develop 3D characters and animations that establish direct connection with audiences. It includes Gesture Builder 2.0, which enables creation of project specific gestures for use in Vcommunicator Studio 2.0 and Sign Smith Studio 3.0 gesture libraries. Creating animated sign language, Sign Smith Studio(TM) 3.0 provides optimized handshapes and ability to export to QuickTime, Windows Media, and AVI formats.
Original Press Release:
Vcom3D, Inc. Launches Latest Revolutionary Software Applications
ORLANDO, Fla., June 27 /- Vcom3D is pleased to announce the release of the Vcommunicator(R) Authoring Suite and Sign Smith Studio(TM) 3.0 on June 29, 2007. Each tool provides users, regardless of computer animation or modeling experience, the ability to quickly and cost-effectively animate 3D characters for a variety of training and media applications. The release marks the initial commercial availability of the Vcommunicator Studio software which has previously been delivered to the U.S. Military.
"We're very excited to debut these latest versions of our flagship products," says Carol Wideman, Vcom3D's Chief Executive Officer. "With their ability to simplify life-like virtual character creation, our global pre- release testers have hailed these products as vital for any company that develops training, web-based or mobile content."
The foundation of the Vcommunicator Authoring Suite is Studio 2.0. This standalone product quickly and affordably develops 3D characters and animations which result in engaging media that readily establishes direct and meaningful connections with both internal and external audiences. Files are also exportable to a variety of applications and platforms including mobile devices, fulfilling Vcom3D's promise of "Author Once, Use Everywhere!"
In addition to Studio, which also automatically lip-syncs multi-lingual recorded voices with the characters, the Vcommunicator Authoring Suite includes Gesture Builder 2.0, a tool that enables the creation of project specific gestures for use in both Vcommunicator Studio 2.0 and Sign Smith Studio 3.0 gesture libraries. These libraries already include over 175 pre- programmed gestures and over 3000 individual signs.
Sign Smith Studio, the world's first system for creating animated sign language, debuted to educators, researchers, and developers in 2002. With the release of Version 3.0, new features include, among others, improved handshapes and the ability to export to QuickTime, Windows Media and AVI formats in just a few clicks.
Founded in 1997, Orlando-based Vcom3D, Inc.'s vision is revolutionizing education, training and communication accessibility. The company has established itself as a leader in providing multi-cultural, life-like characters for enhanced learning through the creation of patented technologies in 3D simulation and virtual human technology. Schools, families, corporations and government agencies use Vcom3D's applications for language/culture familiarization, training, and educational mentoring. Collaborations with law enforcement, defense and educational organizations enhance the applications to better engage and interact with users. For more information, please visit www.Vcom3D.com.
CONTACT: Scott Everhart, Vcommunicator Authoring Suite, +1-407-737-7310 x122; or Cindy Barson, Sign Smith Studio, +1-407-737-7310, x121, both of Vcom3D
Web site: http://www.vcom3d.com/
