ShiVa 1.8 new Features
ShiVa 1.8 delivers over 150 new features and improvements, including next-gen rendering techniques and engine optimizations,
300 new API functions, DWF import, Soap XML,Voice over IP, PixelMap, new samples, updated documentation and a new Web Player.
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The ShiVa engine now includes all-new, integrated next-gen rendering technologies to make attractive applications in just a few clicks.
Stunning visual effects expected in next-generation games while remaining as lightweight as possible |
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QuickTour:
Next-Gen 3D Engine
See some advanced rendering using the ShiVa engine |
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New advanced post-rendering effects such as advanced camera features including depth of field, heat haze and motion blur.
New real-time shadowing system using the cascaded shadow maps algorithm. |
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The ShiVa engine now includes integrated advanced ocean management .
Infinite ocean simulation with advanced shading system including foam, reflection, refraction and underwater volumetric effects.
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Manage wave height and frequency, set reflection and refraction factors, change fresnel power, define your foam texture, etc.
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QuickTour:
Ocean
See some examples of rendering using the ocean engine |
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PixelMap
Use a HUD component to paint in a texture directly.
Let users create tags or signs or use it with the SDK to display whatever you want |
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QuickTour:
PixelMap
Try the 3D real-time painter application. |
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Dynamic textures, pixel maps enabling direct access to the texture.
Use a pen, brush or fill the texture pixel by pixel.
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The ShiVa Editor 1.8 comes with more than 20 samples including iPhone and multiplayer one.
"The Hunt" and "The Paint" sources are also available plus a complete making of pdf document (100 pages).
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First Person Shooter, Object show view, Car, Movie Streaming, Rope dynamics...
Play with these samples to understand how ShiVa works.
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QuickTour:
Samples
See some screenshots of samples included in the release |
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QuickTour:
Web Player
Web Player installation process in detail... |
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The new Web Player has been completely re-written and is very stable, more compatible and now has an ultra simple installation process.
S3D Player is compatible and fully tested with Safari 3+, IE6+,
Firefox 2+ (and browsers based on gecko), Opera 9+ on Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
Auto-installer size smaller than 1Mb with web page auto refresh.
Screen size support in percent. |
The ShiVa engine can now display movies from the web with full streaming and live streaming, making it the perfect solution for dynamic in-game video, advertising and user-generated content.
With the ShiVa Server, the engine now offers the VOIP feature, enabling people to communicate freely in MMO games.
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ShiVa offers a new software import format and can now import DWF from all Autodesk software programs, including Revit and Inventor.
This makes life easier for architects, designers, engineers and all Autodesk users.
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ShiVa Server Embedded in Player
The new Web Player now includes an embedded ShiVa Server, making it possible to create multi-user applications without the need for an external server.
With unlimited simultaneous users and VOIP-enabled, this solution is perfect for your multi-user games, hosted either by one of the gamers or via a LAN party.
This feature also includes a local area network server finder, to help gamers connect together with ease.
All of this is free. |
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