Angle PLC
14 February 2008
For Immediate Release 14 February 2008
ANGLE plc
Software Development Kit Launched by Geomerics
ANGLE plc is pleased to announce that its venture company Geomerics has
completed its Software Development Kit (SDK) for Enlighten, the revolutionary
radiosity lighting engine for PLAYSTATION(R)3, the Xbox 360(TM) entertainment
system from Microsoft and PC. Enlighten's SDK comprises a modular toolkit with
an emphasis on easy integration into existing development frameworks. It also
boasts intuitive operation designed with artists in mind and full support for
industry standard packages such as 3D Studio Max and Maya for maximum
operability.
Enlighten's radiosity solution represents a generational step in videogame
graphics technology, surpassing all currently popular lighting techniques.
Radiosity is the ability to model light as it bounces from surfaces and it is
key to generating high quality visual images. Current technologies for
generating radiosity lighting involve either pre-computing it in advance, or
faking it with multiple hidden lights. These methods are typically inflexible,
time-consuming and often generate poor results.
Enlighten computes full multiple-bounce radiosity at runtime, giving developers
the quality of pre-computed lighting without the pre-compute. In-game lighting
can also be fully dynamic, giving designers a powerful new tool with huge
potential for enhancing the atmosphere and mood of any scene. Additionally,
Enlighten's instantaneous feedback means that artists are freed up to experiment
with light, shadow and colour in dramatic new ways - just as if they were using
real lights on a studio set.
Gary Lewis, CEO, Geomerics comments:
'We are delighted to be announcing the launch of the Enlighten SDK. With our SDK
completed, we are looking forward to seeing Enlighten gaining the support it
deserves within the games industry. We are certain that once developers get
their hands on the SDK and experiment with it for themselves, they will see the
true power and versatility of Enlighten and the huge potential it has for
revolutionising the look of videogames for years to come.'
Geomerics will be at Expo Suite 561 throughout GDC Expo 2008, which runs from
20th to the 22nd February. To book a meeting please contact: info@geomerics.com
Enlighten is available for licensing for PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. For
more information please contact: sales@geomerics.com
Enquiries:
ANGLE plc 01483 295830
Andrew Newland, Chief Executive
Ian Griffiths, Finance Director
Buchanan Communications 0207 466 5000
Richard Darby, Suzanne Brocks, James Strong
Notes to Editors
Angle plc
Founded in 1994, ANGLE is an international venture management company focusing
on the commercialisation of technology and the development of technology-based
industry. ANGLE creates, develops and advises technology businesses on its own
behalf and for its clients. ANGLE has a 48% equity holding in Geomerics Ltd.
ANGLE is listed on AIM (AGL.L); further information can be found on
www.ANGLEplc.com
Geomerics Ltd
Geomerics is an innovation-led company specialising in graphics software for the
games industry and beyond. It is built on a combination of advanced in-house IP,
a remarkable research team, and strong management experience. The company's
first product is Enlighten. Enlighten radically transforms the way that lighting
is handled in computer games. Instead of pre-baking the effects of global
illumination into the scene they can now be computed at run time, allowing for
fully dynamic lighting. This dramatically enhances realism as well as opening up
a new world of creative possibilities for designers and artists.
Further information can be found on www.geomerics.com
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