Do you collaborate with workgroups and need to manage the cumbersome volume of assets, ideas, and individuals involved? epicsoft has recently released INSPIRE™, a web-based communication “hub” that connects creatives, administrators, vendors, and clients through all aspects of project development. Using a unique blend of ASP.NET and Flash-remoting technologies, INSPIRE™ is a fast & efficient, reliable & secure, centralized resource that is universally-accessible from any internet connection.

Balance Studios uses INSPIRE™ for correspondence, distribution, archival, review, and approval of all remote client projects — and the result is a steady stream of positive testimonials.

Visit: http://www.epicsoft.net to learn more — and then ask your physician if INSPIRE™ is right for you.

MULE is a network-rendering tool that enables you to render Lightwave® 3D animations or single frames across multiple computers. Gone are the days of being locked out of your animation system when rendering your projects.

MULE allows you to completely control the rendering process — such as determining how many frames should go to which particular systems in your network. MULE’s intuitive design alerts you of any interruption or flaws in the renderings and allows you to view the progress. If one system finishes its render and there are still more that need to be processed, MULE sends those unfinished frames to other available systems. All of this leads to efficiency and faster project turnaround times, which equals more profit!

At epicsoft, Inc., enthusiasm for MULE is contagious — it’s the latest tool they’ve designed to advance the business of creativity — and Balance Studios has used the product with great success.

Urban legend says the name MULE is derived from “Most Useful Lightwave-enhancement Ever“. Even though that isn’t actually the origin, if the shoe fits… !

You be the judge.