SpeedTreeMAX provides unprecedented flexibility for adding exceptionally realistic, 3D trees without the huge resource and rendering requirements of other high-detail virtual trees. SpeedTreeMAX imports trees modeled with SpeedTreeCAD Lite (automatically creating materials in the process) and allows you to position them throughout your scene. Adjust almost every tree parameter, including the shape defining seed, size, and viewport display. You can even launch SpeedTreeCAD directly to edit tree models without leaving the main application.
SpeedTreeCAD Lite
All of the tools necessary to create, modify, and preview SpeedTree models in a highly interactive, three dimensional environment. Used in conjunction with SpeedTreeMAX, SpeedTreeCAD allows you to control all facets of tree rendering from lighting to wind effects to dynamic levels of detail.
The procedural modeling system in SpeedTreeCAD offers designers the ability to specify details such as branch length, branching angles, gravitational influence, and flexibility in a quick and intuitive manner. Artist controlled bark, leaf, and frond maps in seven texture layers (diffuse, normal, detail, etc.) are mapped to tree geometry and previewed in real-time.
SpeedShadow
SpeedShadow enhances 3ds Max's standard shadow maps so that the opacity mapped leaves on SpeedTree models cast correct shadows. Because standard shadow maps do not support opacity maps, SpeedShadow allows Max users to have the speed benefits of shadow maps without losing accuracy.
SpeedForest
Because SpeedTree allows users to create low-detail trees, we felt that foresting controls were a natural extension. Simply draw a spline (with or without holes) and populate it with trees at whatever density you want. SpeedTree will even follow the curvature of the terrain they are placed upon.
SpeedTree Libraries
Expand SpeedTree with collections of pre-built trees. Each library contains 33 different tree species and more than 150 different tree files. Each tree has been built and customized to take advantage of SpeedTree’s powerful features including support for light seam reduction, normal maps, and polygon optimization. Browse the trees in each library using the links below.
SpeedTree Library 1
SpeedTree Library 2
SpeedTree Library 3
SpeedTree Library 4
System Requirements
SpeedTreeMAX is compatible with 32 & 64-bit 3ds Max 9, 2008, 2009, 2010, VIZ 2007, 2008, and Design 2009, 2010.
SpeedTreeMAX is intended for non-realtime projects, such as animations, architectural fly-throughs and still renderings, and such usage is entirely compatible with the EUSLA. Use of SpeedTree for real-time three-dimensional games or other projects requires licensing SpeedTree®RT. Please visit www.speedtree.com for more information and licensing terms.
Sales to be Discontinued February 1, 2010 - Please Read:
As of 02/01/2010, the development and sale of SpeedTreeMAX will be discontinued and no longer available for purchase online.
SpeedTreeMAX $495
SpeedShadow enhances 3ds Max's standard shadow maps so that the opacity mapped leaves on SpeedTree models cast correct shadows. Because standard shadow maps do not support opacity maps, SpeedShadow allows Max users to have the speed benefits of shadow maps without losing accuracy.
SpeedTreeMAX includes the Classic Library of 70 trees; you may browse the tree library lists here.
SpeedTree Library One $595
SpeedTree Library 1 is a collection of 33 different tree species in over 150 different SPT files. Each tree has been built and customized for use with SpeedTree including support for light seam reduction, normal maps and polygon optimization.
SpeedTree Library Two $595
SpeedTree Library 2 is a collection of 33 different tree species in over 150 different SPT files. Each tree has been built and customized for use with SpeedTree including support for light seam reduction, normal maps and polygon optimization
SpeedTree Library Three $595
SpeedTree Library 3 is a collection of 33 different tree species in over 150 different SPT files. Each tree has been built and customized for use with SpeedTree including support for light seam reduction, normal maps and polygon optimization.
SpeedTree Library Four $595
SpeedTree Library 4 is a collection of 33 different tree species in over 150 different SPT files. Each tree has been built and customized for use with SpeedTree including support for light seam reduction, normal maps and polygon optimization.
SpeedTree 4 Bundle - 3ds Max or VIZ $2,395
SpeedTree 4 software with all four expansion libraries