Released on = November 6, 2006, 8:31 am

Press Release Author = -Shared virtual workspace allows users to collaborate in 3D
space while having a live voice conversation -

Industry = Internet & Online

Press Release Summary = Caligari Corporation, an award-winning producer of 3D
modeling and animation software today announced trueV, an integrated live chat
option featuring positional voice technology. trueV is designed to offer a rich and
realistic online vocal presence for users of Caligari's 3D collaborative content
creation software. Caligari is the first company to offer real-time 3D
collaborative authoring technology that allows remote users to create, manipulate
and edit 3D objects within a shared virtual workspace, while having a live voice
conversation.


Press Release Body = Caligari Corporation, an award-winning producer of 3D modeling
and animation software today announced trueV, an integrated live chat option
featuring positional voice technology. trueV is designed to offer a rich and
realistic online vocal presence for users of Caligari's 3D collaborative content
creation software. Caligari is the first company to offer real-time 3D
collaborative authoring technology that allows remote users to create, manipulate
and edit 3D objects within a shared virtual workspace, while having a live voice
conversation.

Using technology that is starting to be seen in some of the latest multiplayer
online role-playing games, Caligari's trueV uses 3D positional information to
enhance aural realism. Caligari's founder and CEO, Roman Ormandy, explains:

"Because our 3D content creation software trueSpace is all about teamwork and
collaboration, clear communication is critical, and what is more natural than live
voice communication! To further enhance the realism of the user experience, we are
using state of the art technology that takes into account the relative position of
each of the participants. So depending on the location of your avatar in the
virtual space, you will be able to hear people who are close to you loud and clear,
whereas conversations that are happening at the other end of the virtual room will
be inaudible."


Although applications for Caligari's trueSpace7 with trueV span a wide range of
markets including online social networks, online education, and games, it is ideally
suited to meet the 3D authoring and collaborative work requirements of teams
creating visualizations, simulations and online training material. The real-time
collaborative features allow geographically distributed designers to enter an
immersive shared space and share all trueSpace7 tools in a real-time 3D session.

The ability to directly manipulate, share and discuss 3D objects in a collaborative
space fosters creativity, improves design accuracy and reduces design iterations by
combining unmatched authoring, animation and rendering features with better
communication across teams. This translates directly into lower project costs, and
faster time to market.

trueSpace7 can be used in all stages of production, starting with conceptual design
and ending with commercial quality photorealistic or stylized illustrations and
animations. trueSpace allows users to output to any print or video media, as well as
to 3D rapid prototyping machines.

trueSpace 7 with trueV can also be used in conjunction with Caligari's free web
player, truePlay, to allow other participants to be included in the virtual space
created by trueSpace users to view and discuss projects in real time.

The trueV option for truePlay will be available free of charge for exiting users by
the end of September and by the end of the year for trueSpace users. For more
information, please visit Caligari's website at www.caligari.com


About Caligari Corporation

Caligari Corporation was founded in 1986. Over the last 20 years, the company has
led the market with major innovations in 3D authoring for interactive graphic
design, product design and multimedia. Today, Caligari's mission is to develop
collaborative 3D authoring technology that enables participants to work and learn
online. The company\'s award-winning flagship product, trueSpace, is a 3D modeling
and animation program with a novel, direct manipulation interface. The company
maintains headquarters at 1959 Landings Drive, Mountain View, California, 94043. For
further information, please visit: www.caligari.com or contact Caligari by phone at
800-351-7620 or 650-390-9600; by fax at 650-390-9755.
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Web Site = http://www.caligari.com

Contact Details = For further information, please contact:
Véronique Froment, Highrez PR
Veronique@highrezpr.com
Tel: 1 603 537 9248