FrameForge 3D Studio Version 2 has been released. I consider FrameForge the finest previsualization software I've ever seen. The new version has some remarkable new features.
The interface has been substantially improved. It seems a lot clearer, more intuitive.
A major new feature is a simulation of depth of field which they call TrueOptix™.
They say "This is not a Parallax simulation, but is true Depth of Field based on the optical properties of the frame, its circle of confusion, the f/stop and point of focus."
I'm not so sure about the value or accuracy of the DOF tool because I don't know how it could take the powerful influence of psychology into consideration. However,
I consider the new distance measuring tool a major improvement for the cinematographer.
Unfortunately the new Room Builder feature is not yet available to the Mac OS version. They say they will provide this feature as a free update as soon as it is finished for the Mac.
I haven't had a chance to look at it yet but as soon as I do I'll do a review of it here.