Carrara can do just about anything these other programs can, and then a whole lot more. If you are a long-time DAZ Studio or Poser (or even Bryce) user who has wondered if Carrara would be a good next step, then with Carrara being ready for Genesis 1 and 2 there really hasn’t been a better time. See the product page on the Carrara at DAZ’s store for full list of features. Carrara 8.5 (standard) users will receive starter bundles for the same figures. Carrara 8.5 Pro buyers will get access to Victoria 5 and Michael 5 pro bundles.

The final cherry on top is the inclusion of Genesis content. According to some users that took part in the beta there are additional improvements not included in the new features list, such as improved stability, and faster viewport response.įor some, the hands-down best part about Carrara 8.5 is it finally offers support for Mac OSX 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8. On top of these new features are improvements to keyframe and animation tools, and new viewport representations for lights. Perhaps cynically, this can be viewed as paying for the privilege to purchase and use Gen 5 and 6 content. This means that TriAx weight maps, the new DSON file format, smart content (plus CMS), and AutoFit have come to Carrara. The overwhelming bulk of the update relates to incorporating Genesis in to Carrara. Taking a look at just what is on offer gives us a good hint as to reasons for the mixed response. As with any such release, some are super happy, some are dismissive, some others are firmly on the fence. The point release comes packed with a beefy list of updates. The long-awaited Carrara 8.5 hit the digital streets on the 26th of August.

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