b3d Studio is the leading editing package for internet-delivered 3D animations. It collects animation, audio, gestures, effects and interactivity, all together in one scene timeline.

You can create multiscene, multipath movies – including 3D banner ads, web videos, multi-episode web movies, and CD-ROM training.

b3d Studio gives you compression, streaming, and caching options that optimize your movie for internet delivery. People view the b3d files in the free, downloadable b3d Projector.

Features:

most popular player
The b3d projector is the most downloaded 3D player on the Internet today at over 2.8 million downloads per week.
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new developer viewer for advanced diagnostics
View asset properties
Advanced diagnostics of your b3d file
Improved file type associations

fits in your Maya and 3ds max™ workflow
Intuitive plug-ins to 3ds max™ and Maya
Closer integration with b3d Studio
Correct texture aliasing
Create objects fixed in or facing cameras
JPEG support
Unrestricted skinning of models
Texture and reflection maps supported
40% size reduction in compression
Specify camera to be exported
View Visemes to view sample mouth shapes

unique library system reuses your resources
Create reusable animation, models and morph targets
Control character gestures and emotions
Model once; use multiple times
Cache models and textures for one-time download
Scale models to match user CPU and graphics mode

easy-to-use timeline editor
Add effects easily: camera control, fade, reusable animation, lights, sprites, URL links, volume control
Insert resources easily: audio, animation, subtitle, bitmaps
Preview immediately with real time rendering
Use intuitive shortcuts in the timeline
Cut and paste options
Snapping to markers when editing
Quick rebuilds when playing

visual plotting and story branching
Draw lines from scene to scene to set story path
See links to scenes launched by icon or hotspot clicks

extra pre-production support
Add JPG or BMP format story boards
Insert scripts for quick reference

powerful interactivity and conditional processing
Use icons and hotspots to meet scene entry conditions
Let users choose story path, character emotions, props, sets, volume and other features
Change scenes played on each visit

easy auto-lipsyncing with visual editing
Auto-lipsync using advanced analysis
Enhance sync using dialog text
Preview and edit lipsync as you go
Redo lipsyncing from within the timeline
Simplified lipsync setup
Improved tools and workflow
Closer integration with 3ds max™ and Maya
Preview lipsync on real characters

unmatched compression and streaming – to download faster
Set automatic animation key reduction
Choose geometry, image and sound compression
Split files into upfront downloads and streamable parts
Optimise for bandwidth or CD-ROM delivery
Automatic optimal caching for webisodes

wizards for key tasks
Creating projects and scenes
Setting options for generating your .b3d
Creating a master sound track, edit decision list, AVI or lipsync mouth group
Publishing your .b3d to your website
Javascript and HTML support for wizards and templates

avi rendering
Event/Consequence scenes disabled during rendering
Sound playback diabled when rendering