Virtools or How Interactivity Comes to Creators
Excerpt translated from June 19, 1998 issue of Le Film Francais

The young people of Virtools are preparing for the launch of a very innovative new software. Baptised Virtools, this system permits, starting with 3D models, to create video games and other interactive products without having to call on a software developer. Clearly, Virtools wants to put within the reach of artists tools that were once reserved for programmers. "The most obvious target is the video game industry," explains Francois Dujardin, sales and marketing manager. "The software will allow them to gain months on the development of new products. However, the software can also be used to easily create interactive content like a guided visit in 3D of an architecture or a series of little interactive stories. The software - very visual- is accessible to all the non-specialists working in the area of content creation."

In the world of audiovisuals, we can easily imagine numerous applications like a series of interactive CDROMS based on a series of 3D characters or promotional CDs using 3D models from a manufacturer...