EPHERE: Project: Zookeeper

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A complete solution for simplifying your scenes, increasing productivity, and speeding up workflow-
The node way!

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"Zookeeper is a big asset to the toolbox of any technical artist working with 3ds Max... At last we can create, edit and manage all the components of a 3ds Max scene and their relationships in one unified, clean graph;... If you like node-based systems and use 3ds Max, this one is a must." Full Text

- Martin Breidt (www.breidt.net)

"Having been a 'Maya guy' for many years prior to switching to Max, Zookeeper is exactly the tool I've been waiting for. Having the uncanny ability to seem familiar and innovative at the same time, Zookeeper takes the node-based workflow to the next level. I'd recommend Zookeeper to almost any 3ds Max user out there; from newbies to the most seasoned of artists." Full Text

- Jason Donati (Chair, Media Arts & Animation - The New England Institute of Art)

"Zookeeper was another evolution for us, ... Marsel took it further and made a flexible UI that can show any max parameter and object enabling new workflows and speeding up the creation process." Full Text

- Yoni Cohen (Head of CG, snowball || vfx)

"Once you get used to the workflow of Zookeeper you may not fully appreciate it until you have to go without it and then you will realize how it makes even the simplest tasks (like renaming multiple objects) faster and more enjoyable. I highly recommend Zookeeper for any serious 3ds Max user and I cant wait to see what EPHERE will innovate next!" Full Text

- Riki Babington (CEO of Eat 3D, LLC - www.eat3d.com)

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Videos

Introduction to Zookeeper

An initial overview of Zookeeper that focuses on some of its schematic capabilities.

Tree-views overviews

Demonstration of how tree views work inside Zookeeper. Shows how to manipulate a large amount of objects and their properties with ease and organization.

Custom Attributes and Manipulators Workflow

A deeper exploration into the schematic aspect of Zookeeper. Demonstrates the usage of manipulators and custom attributes for creating intuitive user interfaces.

Composite Nodes and Templates

Shows the ability to create and manipulate composite nodes inside Zookeeper.

Synoptic Views

A brief introduction showing the surface of Zookeeper's synoptic features. Synoptic views allow for visual diagram-like representation of complex structures.

Sky Environment and PFlow

Demonstrates the versatility of Zookeeper's schematic view and composite nodes to organize and manipulate a procesural sky environment setup. Alternative PFlow usage is also shown.

Materials Workflow

Shows the versatility, ease, and simplicity that Zookeeper brings when dealing with textures and materials. This video demonstrates the true power of Zookeeper when applied to the shader tree concept.

Renaming Objects

Demonstrates Zookeeper's advanced abilities in selecting, filtering, and batch-renaming large sets of objects at the same time. This is another way of how Zookeeper can help you save a lot of time and effort with very simple to use tools.