StrataVision 3D

StrataVision 3D
Developer(s)Strata
Final release
5.0 / 1998
Operating systemClassic Mac OS
SuccessorStrata 3D
Type3D computer graphics
LicenseProprietary
Websitehttp://www.strata.com/

StrataVision 3D is a comprehensive 3D computer graphics software package developed by Strata. Features include primitives-based modeling with texturising, keyframe animation, raytrace and later radiosity rendering under the name of Raydiosity.

It is notable for being part of the first wave of 3D graphics in desktop publishing. One particular milestone was rendering the environment in the blockbuster game Myst entirely using StrataVision.[1][2] The multimedia novel, Sinkha, and the Warner Bros 3D Looney Tunes Project were also created initially using this software.

  1. ^ Miller, Rand and Robyn; Cyan (1993). The Making of Myst (CD-ROM). Cyan/Broderbund. Event occurs at 6:01 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Robyn Miller (2013). Classic Postmortem: The Making Of Myst. Game Developers Conference. Event occurs at 20:12 – via YouTube.