FxStudio is the premiere video effects system for video games. Designed for artists, engineers and producers, FxStudio's impressive feature set delivers the results that modern day game teams are looking for. Robust component driven architecture provides an easy to use and flexible system for crafting effects.
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- World-Class Authoring Environment – FxStudio Designer will be familiar to any artist who’s used time-based sequencing tools like Adobe’s Premiere or After Effects. Intuitive, accessible but powerful user-interface design inspires creativity.
- Zero-Iteration Time – FxStudio Designer communicates directly with the runtime component, FxStudioRT, providing real-time update. Add or modify components and see your changes immediately in your running game.
- WYSIWYG – Since the preview application is your actual running game client there is never any argument “but it looks good in the tool…” what you see is what you get!
- Memory Allocation Hooks – FxStudio provides a convenient ‘Hookable’ memory allocator and ‘Cache-Friendly’ design. Allocations can easily be tracked, reported and categorized.
- I/O Friendly Data Architecture – FxStudio uses generic source data files and packed platform-specific runtime data. Runtime data can be easily packed into any custom asset file and all data is accessed as read-only memory.
- Fully Data Driven and Extensible Design – All aspects of effect components, Level of Detail, inputs and specialization are fully data driven. FxStudio provides an easy to use ‘Definition Editor’ for configuring your implementation and extending the system.
- Source Code License Available – Source code for the reference implementation and components is always provided, FxStudioRT (runtime) is also available.
- Content Pipeline – FxStudio provides the foundation for a world-class visual effects content pipeline.
- Fast integration – Basic integration will take 1-2 engineering days then provide an easy to extend and flexible environment for art and engineering to collaborate.
- Unmatched Support – Your satisfaction and our reputation are our #1 priority. We strive to be your most responsive middleware partner.
- Rapid Development – Designed for quick integration, extensibility, and iteration, FxStudio will empower artists to get the most out of your game engine.
New FxStudio product
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Gamebryo customers get
FxStudioFxStudio is now available on the Gamebryo platform. Instantly take advantage of the power of Gamebryo.
Aurogon Studios licenses
FxStudioWest meets East. Aurogon Studios, Shanghai China licenses FxStudio.
We want YOUR feedback!Send us your feedback on FxStudio or anything special effects related. Let us know what you think would make a great addition! info@aristen.com
