Recently Spiral Graphics has released version 3.6 of Genetica, the seamless textures, HDRI, and animation package. Genetica now sports anew Style node that means that in addition to text and drawn shapes, styles can now be applied to any procedurally created noise or pattern.

“Genetica 3.6 also introduces massive workflow improvements that expedite the creation and manipulation of nodes. Nodes can now be arranged into all possible configurations simply by dragging them to the correct position. New nodes can be created by clicking a blank spot in the workspace and typing the first few letters of the desired node’s name. The output of a node can be used in multiple locations by dragging additional output wires from the base of a node.”

Genetica 3.6 is provided free to licensed users of Genetica 3.5, while new users can take advantage of a 30% discount that is being offered until July 1st. A free demo version of Genetica can be downloaded from www.spiralgraphics.biz/download_gen.htm

 

Genetica is a node-based graphics application that allows artists to non-destructively build textures and effects. With Genetica you can:

  • Generate procedural images by stringing together different types of nodes.
  • Create seamless textures directly from photographic sources.
  • Enjoy the industry’s only professional-level drawing tools that produce seamlessly repeatable results.
  • Generate effect maps such as height and specular maps.
  • Make HDRI lighting environments and cube maps for realistic reflections.
  • Create looping animated textures such as burning fire or rippling water.

Genetica is available in Basic, Pro, and Studio editions.  The differences between the editions are explained in this table.