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This article is from March 28, 2005, and is no longer current.

Artists and Animators Receive Access to Complete 3D Human Anatomy From Zygote

Zygote today made it possible for artists, animators, scientists and educators, to delve below the exterior of the human form into the most detailed, inner systems of the human anatomy by announcing the availability of Zygote Human Anatomy 2.0 formatted for Poser 6 3D human figure software.
In conjunction with the release of Poser 6, 3D human figure software, Zygote said it has partnered with Curious Labs, Inc. to provide the Zygote Human Anatomy Version 2.0 to Curious Labs customers on the company’s 3D product site, www.contentparadise.com. The Zygote Human Anatomy collection of human models and images gives Poser 6 users the complete human anatomy including internal organs such as the heart and brain, and anatomical systems such as the nervous system, digestive system, circulatory system, reproductive system, endocrine system, and others.
The Zygote Human Anatomy collection for Poser 6 became available through Curious Lab’s online store, Content Paradise, March 21, 2005. (www.contentparadise.com)
“Version 2 of the Zygote Human Anatomy collection, along with support products at a cellular and molecular level, is the most comprehensive collection of its kind across any 3D platform and lets users get beneath the skin of the human form,” said Bryan Brandenburg, CEO of Zygote Media Group. “By offering the collection in the Poser 6 format in cooperation with Curious Labs, we open the door for intense creative and realistic imagery for the 3D scientific and artistic communities in many different fields including biomedical, biology, and the forensic sciences.”
For more than a decade, Zygote has been creating industry-leading 3D images and animations of the human anatomy that have been used in everything from textbooks to teach human anatomy to students, to computer effects for the big screen. Zygote provides 3D images and models of the complete human anatomy including one of the only complete models of female anatomy. Additionally, Zygote creates and licenses animations of many of the human systems including a sophisticated beating human heart.
“We are very pleased Zygote Media Group will partner with us to provide the Human Anatomy 2.0 for our users,” said Hiroshi Sato, CEO of Curious Labs, Inc. “Zygote has a stellar reputation in the industry in developing human figures and anatomy. We’ve found the Zygote anatomy collection to be the best in its category.”
Monday, Curious Labs announced it began shipping Poser 6, the award- winning 3D human figure software tool for artists, illustrators, graphic designers and animators. Poser 6 delivers sophisticated features combined with an improved user interface allowing hobbyists and creative professionals access to technologies never before offered in one package. Poser 6 is available for Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X.
Zygote Human Anatomy 2.O is the first comprehensive anatomy solution for Curious Labs’ Poser users. It is currently available only through Curious Lab’s Content Paradise. www.contentparadise.com It is also compatible with other 3D formats including softimage, Maya, Lightwave, Cinema4d, 3D Studio MAX, and others.
The complete Zygote Human Anatomy 2.0 package sells for a MSRP of $12,995 and is available at an introductory price of $9,995 at www.contentparadise.com, which includes Poser 6 in the package.
About Zygote
Zygote Media Group provides the industry’s most leading 3D content for the Bio-Medical, Entertainment, and Professional markets. Founded on the core principles of high-value service and products, Zygote continues to deliver modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, and effects to world-class companies. Zygote’s library of licensable content boasts the most comprehensive and integrated collections of anatomical models and textures available on the worldwide web. Zygote is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and can be found at www.zygote.com, or by calling (801) 765-4141.
About Curious Labs
Driving the 3D character animation and figure design industry, Curious Labs delivers essential 3D character solutions that are easy to master and affordable, yet rich in professional features. Founded in April 2000, Curious Labs digitally empowers the creative artist community, continually expanding and growing by developing technologies for use by its varied consumer and professional user base. Curious Labs is committed to extending the legacy of its flagship product, Poser(R), The Ultimate 3D Character Solution. Visit us at https://www.curiouslabs.com/.

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