AfterBurn

The latest version of AfterBurn, version 4.0, is a groundbreaking tool produced by Sitni Sati, d.o.o. for users running Windows XP, Vista, and 7. This software falls under the Photo & Graphics category with a specific focus on Viewers & Editors. Users seeking production-proven volumetric effects software will find AfterBurn highly effective, as it has been utilized in high-profile cinematic productions like Flight of the Phoenix, K-19 The Widowmaker, and Armageddon. It has also made its mark in the gaming industry, being used in titles such as Warcraft 3 and Starcraft.

AfterBurn's unique selling point is its capability as a particle-based volumetric solution, constructing stunning volumetric effects around each particle center. With numerous controls, users can customize the detail of volumes, change colors, alter rendering methods, and more. The software provides the flexibility to animate most parameters via AFC and Interpolation Controller, making it highly adaptable for different use-cases.

The tool is known for pioneering several distinctive features in 3ds max atmospherics, such as an intuitive user interface layout, AFC controllers, and HyperSolids rendering engine. The metaballs and AfterBurn Daemons are particularly appreciated for enhancing the user's ability to create highly realistic effects, including clouds, pyroclastic smoke, dust, and superb explosion effects. More

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