cg daily news |
- Ottawa International Animation Festival: call for entries
- Fusion 6.1 Sneak Peek videos
- Camera Rig for CINEMA 4D
| Ottawa International Animation Festival: call for entries Posted: 11 Apr 2010 06:34 AM PDT
 OTTAWA, ONTARIO (April 8, 2010) – North America's largest animation event, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is now accepting film submissions for the 2010 edition. Thousands of animators, students and studio executives will fly, bus, drive, sail and walk to the nation's capital from October 20–24 to take part in the 2010 OIAF. The five-day festival is jammed packed with screenings, presentations, parties and the Television Animation Conference (Oct. 20 and 21). Every year, the best animation from around the world is screened in competition and retrospectives. More than 2100 entries are received annually, but only 100 will make the cut. Animators are invited to submit their recent work in six major categories including Independent Short films, Feature films, New Media, Commissioned films (TV series, commercials, music videos etc), Student films and Work Made for Children. All entries for this year's competition must be received by June 1. The deadline for preview DVDs is June 15. There is no entry fee. Special screenings included a four-part focus on independent Japanese animation highlighted by a retrospective of legendary animator, Osamu Tezuka (Astroboy); a focus on Czech animation; the best of Bravo!Fact animation; Winnipeg animation; Furniture on my Mind, a look at the use of furniture in animation; Let's Go Crazy examines the long relationship between animation and mental illness; XX in Animation unearths a number of animation gems by female animators. Additional screenings will be announced in the near future. For more information about this year's Festival, as well as the online entry form, check out the OIAF website at http://www.animationfestival.ca. Questions about submitting a film may be sent to entries@animationfestival.ca or made by telephone at 613–232-8769 Related links: 3dworldmag.com  |
| Posted: 10 Apr 2010 08:48 PM PDT
 eyeon unveils Fusion 6.1 featuring the next generation of the GPU Supercomputing, Relighting and RenderMan® support Fusion 6.1 accelerates from the starting line with astounding GPU optimizations, local file caches and particle solution caching. The creative horizon expands with new tools for managing grain, color correction and handling metadata. Scripters will rejoice at the inclusion of native python support, and everyone benefits from the many enhancements to particles. From eyeonsoftware's Channel, Eyeonsoftware shows us some Sneak Peek videos of Fusion 6.1 Those video will be showing at NAB 2010. Sneak Peak - NAB 2010 This sneak peak video shows portions from three of the shots Eyeonsoftware will be showing at NAB 2010 Fusion 6.1 Hue Curves Tool A short video previewing the new Hue Curves tool, part of the upcoming Fusion 6.1 release Fusion 6.1 Particle Meshes This video contains a sneak peak at the new Particle Mesh Region feature in Fusion 6.1. Related links: youtube.com eyeonline.com  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 10 Apr 2010 08:28 PM PDT
 New plug-in allows artists to create auto-stereoscopic 3D content and realize new business opportunities Alioscopy® USA, a 3D visualization technology provider, today announced the release of a plug-in that facilitates creating Alioscopy-ready 3D content within CINEMA 4D, the highly acclaimed professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering software. The two companies will showcase the CINEMA 4D and Alioscopy workflow for creating amazing auto-stereoscopic 3D 'pop-out' content at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, April 12th -15th (LVCC, South Hall, in the MAXON Booth # SL 5624). The Alioscopy camera rig plug-in for CINEMA 4D offers an intuitive way for 3D artists to create immersive Alioscopy-ready 3D content, and add a marketable new skill set to their professional resumé as the demand for auto-stereoscopic multi-view content increases. The plug-in is available now as a free download from the Alioscopy web site. It is also available from www.cineversity.com, MAXON USA's CINEMA 4D training and education resource that includes a brief tutorial. The spectacular growth of stereoscopic 3D motion pictures and home entertainment over the past three years has fueled the demand for immersive 3D experiences and presentations. Alioscopy has won multiple industry awards for its cutting-edge auto-stereoscopic hardware/software technology. In the past two years, Alioscopy has attracted and signed major industry business deals for its innovative business-to-business (B2B) approach to creating presentations and promotional materials for the digital signage, advertising, visualization and trade show & event markets - venues at which 3D glasses are not always practical. "MAXON is continually seeking ways to offer value for its customers who create 3D content, whether for entertainment, design, architectural and medical visualization, or advertising purposes," said Paul Babb, president and CEO, MAXON USA. "As the market for displaying auto-stereoscopic 3D content continues to gain traction, we're excited that CINEMA 4D artists now have this new capability to easily create Alioscopy-ready content and take advantage of this exciting trend in display technology." "Within 24 months we've made incredible progress for auto-stereoscopic 'no-glasses' 3D here in North America. Creating Alioscopy-ready content is a crucial component for business growth and partnering with MAXON helps extend our reach by offering more CG artists and producers a workflow to generate Alioscopy-ready content," said Philippe Roche, CEO and President of Alioscopy USA. "We're excited to have the most recent Alioscopy camera rig plug-in for CINEMA 4D artists to create Alioscopy-ready 3D content and enjoy the unique business opportunities this technology and our solutions provide. We invite all visitors at NAB to stop by the MAXON booth and check out this cutting-edge technology," added Roche. MAXON and Alioscopy NAB booth hours, South Hall #SL 5624 Monday, April 12th: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 13th: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14th: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15th: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Members of the press: For more information about Alioscopy or to schedule a booth visit at NAB, contact: Kevin G. Clark at kclark ![[at]](http://www.maxon.net/fileadmin/templates/pics/mailat.gif) alioscopyusa![[.]](http://www.maxon.net/fileadmin/templates/pics/maildot.gif) com Mobile: + (514) 754-0343 or Cell on Show Floor at NAB: (702) 481-6236. Feel free to stop by the MAXON booth, # SL 5624, or visit the Alioscopy website at: http://www.alioscopyusa.com.About Alioscopy Alioscopy® is a leading developer of a wide range of 3D technology solutions that represent one of the most significant leaps forward in autostereoscopic 3D display technology currently available. The company holds worldwide patents on a unique technology that delivers a one-of-a-kind immersive experience—without the aid of glasses or other device—which helps to solidify messaging, boost brand recognition and garner immediate and memorable attention. The open access software workflow can be created and applied to an LCD display, and adapted to many industries and applications, including but not restricted to: media and entertainment, mobile communications, games, laptops, kiosks, digital signage, automotive, architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), medical, government and military. © 2010. Alioscopy is a registered trademark of Alioscopy. Related links: alioscopyusa.com maxon.net  |
| You are subscribed to email updates from cg daily news To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar