Imagine (3D modeling software)
Encyclopedia
Imagine was the name of a cutting edge 3D modeling and raytracing program, originally for the Amiga
computer and later also for MSDOS and Microsoft Windows
. It was created by Impulse, Inc
. It used the .iob extension for its objects. Imagine was a derivative of the software TurboSilver
, which was also for the Amiga and written by Impulse. The Windows version of the program was abandoned when Impulse dropped out of the 3D software market; but the Amiga version is still maintained and sold by CAD Technologies. The Windows and DOS versions have been made available in full along with other freely distributed products such as Organica at the fansite Imagine 3D which also has a forum, gallery and downloads section.
Amiga
The Amiga is a family of personal computers that was sold by Commodore in the 1980s and 1990s. The first model was launched in 1985 as a high-end home computer and became popular for its graphical, audio and multi-tasking abilities...
computer and later also for MSDOS and Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
. It was created by Impulse, Inc
Impulse (Software company)
Impulse, Inc. is a software company responsible for making several 3D modeling and rendering applications. Most notably TurboSilver and Imagine for the Amiga computer. They were originally located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. After moving to Las Vegas they...
. It used the .iob extension for its objects. Imagine was a derivative of the software TurboSilver
TurboSilver
TurboSilver was one of the original 3D raytracing software packages available for the Amiga and for personal computers in general. It was first revealed by its creator Impulse at the October 1986 AmiEXPO. Beaten to the line by Sculpt 3D which was released in July 1986.November 1987 saw the release...
, which was also for the Amiga and written by Impulse. The Windows version of the program was abandoned when Impulse dropped out of the 3D software market; but the Amiga version is still maintained and sold by CAD Technologies. The Windows and DOS versions have been made available in full along with other freely distributed products such as Organica at the fansite Imagine 3D which also has a forum, gallery and downloads section.