Overview of Purpose: What is SpriteForge? SpriteForge is essentialy a tool for creating large numbers of 2D sprites from 3D models. You can ''photoraph'' your model''s animation frames (or simply it''s static profile) from several different camera angles in just a few easy steps. Primarily designed for creating game sprites, spriteForge is also great for making 3D website graphics (ie spinning 3D logos), taking photos of a 3D model for sale, avatars for chatrooms, testing a model''s animation, spriteForge has a multitude of uses, think of it as an advanced photo studio for your 3D models! With SpriteForge you can even create sequences of many models at once, then simply choose the orbit positions and elevation you require. This makes SpriteForge perfect for creating for example; 2D 45''orthographic characters for an RPG style game, animated in all 8 directions! How is it helpful over my 3D program''s Renderer? Take a ''top down'' RPG, where everything has to be at an orthographic 30'' camera elevation and in all 8 rotations (N NE E SE S SW W NW). One very common practise to use a 3d modeller''s output to do this. However, this can take a lot time to set up using camera paths etc, or for more basic users the old: ''move camera, take pic, move camera, take pic....'' aproach. Imagine all the organising and planning, especially if you have lots of models to process that all have to follow the same pattern. In addition, with a modellers output its hard to get the frame dimensions to sprite ratio right, with SpriteForge you get it exactly right. (and if you so desire in a nice table!). Finally, you can save your custom settings (or studio environment) for repeated use.
VERSION HISTORY
- Version E1.5:R1.6 posted on 2006-11-10
Program Details
- Category: Graphic Apps > Editors
- Publisher: D-Grafix
- License: Free Trial
- Price: $16.00
- Version: 1.5
- Platform: windows
EULA
SpriteForge Licence Agreement For Lite and Pro versions. Copyright Dan Harvey D-Grafix Software www.d-grafix.com 2006 The Lite version of this software can be distributed freely according to sections 1,3 and 4. Once the software has been unlocked with a licence key it must not be distributed under any circumstances. Once unlocked, the program is then subject to Section 2,3 and 4 of this agreement. ------------------------ Section 1 - Lite Version ------------------------ This program is shareware and can be distributed freely providing that the software remains locked and in its original install file as downloaded from www.D-Grafix.com. Once installed the program cannot be distributed in it''s unpacked form. Distribution of any part of the instalation is also prohibited. --------------------------------- Section 2 - PRO (Unlocked) Version --------------------------------- Software keys are available from d-grafix for REGISTERED customers. This program --IS NOT-- shareware. DO NOT distribute program, or any media associated with it. All are subject to copyrights. This is a single user licence, meaning it cannot be used by more than one person. Multiple/Site licences are available at a discount so please contact D-Grafix. -------------------------------------- Section 3 - Applies to both versions -------------------------------------- Any attempt to reverse engineer or extract items from this software, for any purpose, is illegal, and violates this agreement. ---------------------- Section 4 - Disclaimer ---------------------- All use of this software product is at your own risk. By installing this software you implicitly agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this licence in so far as the law allows. You agree that the above mentioned, will not to be held responsible for any hardware or software damage which may occur from the use or misuse of this software. It''s extremely unlikely you will run into any problems. Any problems, contact: [email protected]