The range kicks off with the for newcomers (which was due out yesterday but has been delayed, according to the E-on site) -- as well as theme packs with bundled content. The next step up is Vue 8 Frontier for Poser users, with the Vue 8 Esprit, Vue 8 Studio and Vue 8 Complete versions completing the range.

E-on says that newcomers to 3D and casual artists will find in Vue 8 Pioneer all the landscape-creation tools they need to easily create and render amazing images of their own 3D worlds. The product can be extended with 12 optional modules that add specific functionality to the base application. Using this modular approach, users can progressively upgrade all the way from Pioneer up to Complete. Vue 8 Esprit, Studio and Complete represent pre-bundled, cost-effective alternatives to the modular approach of Pioneer.

The Vue Theme-Packs include all the software tools and ready-made content for the creation and animation of themed 3D images and video clips. There are 3 different Vue Theme-Packs: Vue Science Fiction, Vue Fairy Tale and Vue Fantasy.

Each Theme-Pack includes over $100 worth of exclusive content -- 3D virtual sets, models (plants, pre-animated meshes), atmosphere presets and more. The Vue Theme-Packs are compatible with all 12 Vue expansion modules. Artists who purchased a Vue 7 Theme-Pack will receive their upgrade to Vue 8 at no charge.