In March 2013, The Foundry launched MARI 2, featuring a brand new, artist-focused layer system. Mac users can download a 15-day free trial of MARI for the Mac. MARI allows artists to paint directly onto 3D models using super high-resolution textures and millions of polygons. LONDON - The Foundry has released the 3D digital painting application, MARI, for the Mac. MARI was the primary 3D paint tool used on 9 of the 10 features shortlisted in the category of ‘Visual Effects’ in the 2013 Academy Awards® including The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Avengers and Prometheus. Today the software is widely used in the film industry and beyond. The Foundry took over development of MARI in April 2010 and released MARI 1.0 in July that year. Originally developed at Weta Digital the software is production proven and was designed to meet the needs of even the most challenging VFX projects. “MARI will take full advantage of Apple's current hardware and we can't wait for the next generation Mac Pro.” About MARI and its history. “MARI’s high-resolution textures and 3D painting capabilities take full advantage of the incredible power and stability of the Mac.” “Bringing MARI to the Mac is without a doubt our most requested innovation,” said Bill Collis, The Foundry’s CEO.
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