Machinima Studio 1.0.8.317

• WoW: Updated to the latest live version (5.0.5).
• WoW: Download the newest NPC and item information via "Tools" -> "Data Updater...".

Machinima Studio 1.0.8.312 - Mists of Pandaria Support

• WoW: Fixed a bug that on some WoW installations/versions caused m2 models to be messed up.

Machinima Studio 1.0.8.311 - Mists of Pandaria Support

• WoW: Updated to the latest live version (4.3).
• WoW: Updated to the latest MoP beta version (5.0.1).
• WoW: Download the newest NPC and item information via "Tools" -> "Data Updater...".

Machinima Studio 1.0.8.305 - Mists of Pandaria Support

• WoW: Support for Mists of Pandaria added!
• WoW: Updated to the latest live version (4.3).
• WoW: Download the newest NPC and item information via "Tools" -> "Data Updater...".

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.297 - Fixes and additions

• WoW: Updated to the latest live version (4.3).
• WoW: Download the newest NPC and item information via "Tools" -> "Data Updater...".
• Runes of Magic: Updated to the latest live version (4.0.5).
• Runes of Magic: All textures can now be viewed again.
• Starcraft 2: Updated to the latest live version (1.4.2).

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.292 - Fixes and additions

• WoW: Updated to the latest PTR version (4.3).
• WoW: Download the newest NPC and item information via "Tools" -> "Data Updater...".

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.288 - Fixes and additions

• WoW: Updated the Armory Character Import feature to the newest API - now also imports facial features etc.

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.285 - Fixes and additions

• WoW: Fixed an issue where model placement information files would contain invalid decimal separators (in some cultures).
• WoW: "UseStanding"-Animations for m2 models are now available.
• WoW: Updated to the latest live and PTR version (4.2.x).
• WoW: Download the newest NPC and item information via "Tools" -> "Data Updater...".
• Aion: Updated to the latest live version.
• RoM: Updated to the latest live version.
• SC2: Updated to the latest live version.

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.280 - Fixes and additions

• General: Fixed a problem in the AVI export feature related to spaces in the scene name.
• General: Introduced a "Close down confirmation" dialog.
• WoW: Updated to the latest 4.2 build.
• WoW: Download the newest NPC and item information via "Tools" -> "Data Updater...".
• WoW: Fixed an issue where incorrect files/folders where highlighted when selecting a specific game version.
• WoW: Models set to a custom frame no longer start playing an animation in the standalone window.

ADT export/import - 3ds Max video tutorial [UPDATED]

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.277 - Fixes and additions

• WoW: Improved the ADT export feature (fixed doodad scaling, GUI improvements etc.).
• WoW: Updated to the latest WoW PTR (4.2) build.
• WoW: Download the newest NPC and item information via "Tools" -> "Data Updater...".
• Aion: Updated to the latest live version (2.5).

• WMO object deduplication at import stage
• Object scaling fixed.
• Doodad import speed improved.
• Automatic smoothing recalculation to eliminate improper shadows and photometric reactions
• Import speed improved for map tiles via viewport modification
• Anti-overkill mode implemented, which forces wireframe to prevent systems from running out of memory on large imports
• Added options to limit data to be imported: Doodads and WMO's can now selectively be ignored.
• Improved variable cleanup and error handling.
• Added automatic alpha fixup. All textures will render with proper mono alpha channeling.
• Adjusted map tile texturing - should come in looking decent. Can always use composite textures if you really want to.

ADT export/import - 3ds Max tutorial

• Check out the video-tutorial here! (also check out his other youtube videos, some nice work there)
• Download the Max script here!
• Make sure to download my ADT-locations maps to easily find the ADTs you're looking for.

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.274 - Fixes and additions

• WoW: Fixed a problem where some textures and models wouldn't load properly.

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.273 - Fixes and additions

• General: Files can now be highlighted and filtered based on the games version (i.e to browse newly added/changed files).
• General: Bugfixes and improvements while loading an existing scene.
• WoW: Fixed a problem that caused some ADT-Exports to crash.
• WoW: Updated to the latest WoW PTR (4.2) build.

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.268 - Fixes and additions

• WoW: Updated to the latest live client (Patch 4.1).
• WoW: Download the newest NPC and item information via "Tools" -> "Data Updater...".

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.266 - Fixes and additions

• WoW: NPCs can now equip weapons and mounts.

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.261 - Fixes and additions

• General: Keyboard shortcuts can now be changed in the MainSettings.cgf config file.
• WoW: Updated to the latest live and PTR client.
• WoW: Fixed a problem where WOTLK belts wouldn't apply properly on the character.
• Allods Online: Updated to the latest live client.
• Starcraft 2: Updated to the latest live client.
• Allods Online: Updated to the latest live client.
• Minor bug fixes in all modules.

First Tutorials available

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.253 - Fixes and additions

• WoW: Fixed a bug that prevented loading PTR client model and texture files
• WoW: Support for esMX added

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.251 - Fixes and additions

• Improved internal error reporting and minor bug fixes

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.247 - Fixes and additions

• General: Fixed some issues when the render device got reset by the operating system.
• General: Imported models now also have their dependent files (textures, material files etc.) saved into the scene folder.
• General: Fixed a bug where imported models couldn't be made controllable.
• General: The 'Render Export' feature now allows yout to set the use of a transparent background.
• General: Invalid scene names (invalid file path characters) are now longer allowed.
• WoW: Fixed a bug where some WMV chr files caused an error while importing.
• WoW: Characters now position correctly after they got dismounted.

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.244 - Fixes and additions

• General: Imported models now have their inital position set in front of the current camera.
• WoW: Support for importing and saving WMV character files (.chr) added.
• WoW: Speed adjustments for animation chains now correctly apply.
• RoM: Browsers for items and NPCs got added. Download data under Tools -> Data Updater.
• Aion: Browsers for items and NPCs got added. Download data under Tools -> Data Updater.
• Minor usability improvements (new menu items etc.).

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.239 - Fixes and additions

• General: Machinima Studio is now fully translated to German! Check out the 'Settings' windows.
• WoW: Fixed a bug where certain m2 model animations got mixed up.
• WoW: Batch ADT Export now only exports proper maps.

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.235 - Fixes and additions

• General: Better support for .obj model import added.
• General: Models added to a scene now center correctly into the current camera perspective.
• WoW: Spell/Particle/Interface models (.m2) are now usable.
• WoW: Support for the latest PTR build (4.1.0) added.

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.231 - Fixes and additions

• General: The 'Standalone' window now also features a 'Save screenshot' function.
• General: The 'File' and 'Render Preview' window now feature a context menu to open your working folder.
• General: Support for importing static x model files into a scene added (import via the 'Scene Editor' window).
• WoW: Animation lists now also feature an option to adjust the animation speed.
• RoM: Updated to the lastest live client.
• Bugfixes and improved error reporting added.

Premium Member Price Adjustments!

Machinima Studio 1.0.7.218

• Premium features are now functional during a trial period.
• Updater got fixed - no more re-installations needed.
• On closing unchanged scenes, you will no longer be asked if you would like to save your changes.
• Data files such as WoW NPC or item lists are now updatable under the "Tools" menu.
• An 'Appearance Editor' window for models was added.
• New Post Processing Effects were added.
• Some Post Processing Effects are now controllable (over time).
• Support for importing Wavefront (.obj) files into a scene was added.
• Scenes now feature a Undo/Redo functionality.
• Support for orthographic cameras was added.
• Model and light movement in scenes is now greatly improved (camera distant dependent).
• Spot lights now feature a visual helper object.
• Directional lights now feature a visual helper object.
• Imported scene assets (models/audio/background images) are now copied to the scene folder.
• The 'Scene Object' window now features a help box.
• The search feature now displays found textures in the 'Texture Browser' window.
• The search feature now displays found models in the 'Model Browser' window.
• The 'Texture Browser' now scales textures correctly based on the size.
• Models that are shown in both, the 'Render Preview' and a scene, now correctly behave independent.
• Added a 'Recent Scenes' section to the main menu.
• The 'Scene Object' window now refreshes automatically.
• The 'Standalone' window for scenes now features start/pause/stop functionality for the scene.
• Multiple files can now be selected and saved simultaneously in the 'Files' window.
• Selected textures in the 'Files' window can now be saved as/converted to Bmp, Png, Jpeg, Tiff or Gif images.
• Selected audio files in the 'Files' window can now be saved as/converted to MP3, Ogg or Wave files.
• The loading splah dialog now runs in its own thread for improved user feedback.
• The 'Scene Editor' window now features a toolbar for improved usability.
• Folder can now be exported via the 'Files' window.
• Rotating a scene object through the 'Scene Object' window now applys immediatly.
• Scene object names can't be empty anymore.
• Removed scene objects now correctly refresh the 'Scene Timeline' window.
• Loading time improved - Plugins now load faster after the first startup.
• - Added some shortcut keys the the 'Render Preview' and 'Scene' window.
       Ctrl+F: Open 'Standalone' window
       Ctrl+Q: 'Move Object' Tool
       Ctrl+W: 'Rotate Object' Tool
       Ctrl+E: 'Rotate Object' Tool
       Also: Press 'Control' while moving/rotating/scaling an object for slower adjustment
       Also: Press 'Shift' while moving/rotating/scaling an object to align adjustment on one axis
  
• Bugfixes and improvements in all modules and the overall usability.

• Pixel Lighting support added.
• Normal/Bump and Parallax Shaders added.
• Existing Post Processing Effects got updated with some newly exposed properties.
• Scenes now support SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion).
• Scenes now support a Depth Of Field effect.

• Updated to the latest Cataclysm live client.
• Models now support an "Animation List" tab for easily chaining animations together.
• Fixed the flickering problems of some models.
• Character models can now unequip items from individual slots.
• Currently equipped gear is now pre-selected when opening the 'Gear Browser' window.
• Characters can now mount up.
• Temporarly removed the rendering of ADT files. Export function is still enabled.
• WMO's now able to handle mutli-texture coordinates.

• Updated to the latest live client (1.2).
• Fixed a model loading problem which caused many models to appear with wrong geometry.
• Textures now correctly load for all models.
• Alpha-Textures now blend correctly.

• Fallout 3: Sound files now correctly show up.
• Fallout New Vegas: Sound files now show up correctly.
• Allods Online: Updated to the latest version.
• Aion: Updated to the latest version.