- Improved Video Card Compatibility for both Mac and Windows.

- Updated file icons.

- New feature allows you to link and unlink 3D Text. By keeping your text linked, this keeps the text easy for editing. Unlink the text to tweak each letter individually.

- The program now saves the last Camera used so the interface will open with the previously used camera.

- The ProAnimator Standalone now saves the Maximize setting for the inner interface window (Windows Only).

- The Render Test button now works for all Cameras instead of just the Main Camera.

- Fixes an issue where After Effects may run out of memory and crash during rendering.

- Fixes an issue where editing the text from a version 4 project may cause the text to shift in position.

- Fixes an issue where Reflectivity Maps created from version 4 may appear differently than in version 5.

- Fixes an issue where black pixels may appear and flicker during a render when using Fresnel materials.

- Fixes an issue where you have to re-link the Text Substitution file after re-opening the project file.

- Fix for a crash that may occur if you are working in a separate program such as Illustrator or Photoshop, and using the Save command.

Visit our download page to get the version 5.0.8 update.

Having trouble turning your Illustrator logos into 3D models? Watch this comprehensive tutorial and learn how to turn your vector logos into professional, billable 3D works of art.

Topics discussed:

• Determining which Illustrator vector paths you need to keep in order to create a well made 3D object.

• Organizing paths into layers, and how to move vector paths between layers.

• Why you would leave some paths grouped and some paths ungrouped.

• Cleaning up Clipping Masks, and cropping the shapes correctly with the Pathfinder tools.

• Saving the Illustrator file and importing it into ProAnimator.

• Creating and assigning Materials, and applying multiple materials to a single object in ProAnimator.

Click on the image above, or the link below to watch the video tutorial.

Click to watch the Illustrator Tutorial

Ever wanted the convenience of making 3D objects directly inside of Photoshop?

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The 3D Invigorator allows you to drag and drop materials to easily color your objects. In addition, you can apply texture maps, bump maps, and even reflection maps for another level of realism. All objects can be customized by adding bevels, adjusting depth, or adjusting the edges.

Need to edit your project for your client? No problem. In Adobe Photoshop CS3 and above, enable Smart Filters and you’ll be able to save Photoshop projects that contain editable 3D Invigorator scenes. Update your scene, and the graphics will be updated in Photoshop as well.

Combine the modeling capabilities of 3D Invigorator with the power of Photoshop. With the 3D Invigorator for Photoshop, you’ll be able to give your designs an unfair advantage.

This plug-in is available exclusively through our partners at Digital Anarchy for the special introductory price of $149. To order your copy, please follow the link below:

Digital Anarchy: 3D Invigorator for Photoshop

This product is on sale for $149 through April 15, 2009. The regular price of the product is $199.