Arete Image Software (AIS) is the premiere global provider of photo-realistic Oceanographic and Atmospheric FX software Originally developed for use by the Department of Defense, Arete's software is capable of creating authentic-looking water effects - from vast ocean scenes to pool effects, from both above and below the surface, ripples, sprays and ship wakes based on actual hull geometrics. The interactive atmospheric effects, including sky and clouds, are 3-D volumetric renderings allowing for unique realistic "fly through" animation.
The parent company of AIS, Arete Associates, has spent over 20 years developing a variety of exotic remote sensors for oceanographic research and exploring the physical principals that govern nature. The company's physicists and programmers developed state-of-the-art software which integrates this capability for application whenever images of oceans, atmosphere and clouds were needed for television or film productions.
With this expertise, AIS is at the forefront of bringing 2D and 3D graphics and visualization to a rapidly expanding entertainment arena including motion picture, television, animation, CD-ROM, and the burgeoning theme park adventure rides.
Company Background
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Since its launch in 1995, Arete Image Software has been focused toward providing solutions that allow users, in a host of application areas, to visually represent and interact with their data. Through this ability, users are able to better understand and more creatively solve a wide array of new and challenging problems. AIS offers its customers the best available application development and visualization solutions by continually incorporating new, state-of-the-art features and technologies into its products. The company centers on providing both broad-based application development tools and end-user products based on graphics software component technology for advanced visualization. Arete Image Software products are available for use on Silicon Graphics, Windows NT systems and all major UNIX workstations.
