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- B-Movie XXV CGChallenge Winners Announced.
- Cause an Effect launches in Los Angeles
- Pixologic Launches ZBrush Industry Pages
- Tape Brushes for download
- Blender 2.49 Scripting book
- UBISOFT announces Michael Jackson video Game
- Fusion Tutorial: Introduction to the Falloff Tool
- Queen of candasce
- IdeaPad Y560d: Lenovo 3D laptop
- 3ds max and Maya 2011 in preview
- finalRender R3 Service Pack 2
- Calibre Cartier
- Create a Shattering 3D Composition
- Anime Studio Pro 7
- BlackGold
- Lasercut money
- Boris Continuum Units Updated for Adobe CS5
- The3dStudio.com Offers 1,000,000 Royalty-Free 2D and 3D Resources
- Gears of War 3 from E3
- Photorealistic Texture Painting An Introduction with Justin Holt
- SIGGRAPH Announcements
- Stereoscopy : 3ds Max & Composite Workflow
- Lighthouse Keeper
- Star Wars The Old Republic
- Joseph Merrick
| B-Movie XXV CGChallenge Winners Announced. Posted: 17 Jun 2010 12:26 PM PDT
 The winners of CGSociety's B-Movie CGChallenge XXV have been announced The CG Challenges are the biggest online art contests of their kind, with huge sponsorships and publicity for each challenge. Working within guidelines and software limitations, artists are challenged to create outstanding artwork based upon set themes, while showing their work-in-progress to the community. B-Movie projected the theme of those shlock-horror pictures on drive in theater screens. Some truly spectacular concepts were thrown forward. Some superb tongue-in-cheek ideas. Posters depicting crazy goofy reactions to crazy monsters from outer space. CHECK IT NOW! Related links: features.cgsociety.org  |
| Cause an Effect launches in Los Angeles Posted: 17 Jun 2010 12:17 PM PDT
 Santa Monica, CA, June 15, 2010: A team of long-time collaborators from London and Los Angeles, Creative Director Nick Piper, Visual Effects Artist Tim Rudgard, Make VFX and Vendetta Post, have joined forces to form CAUSE AN EFFECT. Creative Director Nick Piper combines years of directorial experience with a deep understanding of effects to lead the new VFX team. In addition to his role at CAUSE AN EFFECT, Piper is a director at L.A.'s Backyard Productions where he has directed spots for Nissan, Cadillac, AT&T, GMC, Coors and many other top brands. Piper developed his skills as a digital artist over nearly twenty years in creative roles at MPC (London), Novocom and a52, creating award-winning effects for Pepsi, Reebok and Budweiser, as well as music videos for Michael Jackson, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz and other artists. To head CAUSE AN EFFECT's 2D department Piper crossed the pond to recruit award-winning Flame artist and visual effects supervisor Tim Rudgard, who has relocated to L.A. from London's Golden Square Post. His 13-year career has focused primarily on commercials and promo work — creating BDA/Promax award winning on-air imagery for the BBC Worldwide Network, Deutsche Well Network and other media channels and as lead compositor for commercial campaigns including Mazda, Eristoff Vodka, a Cannes award-winning MasterCard spot, a CAD award-winning music video for Kylie Minogue and other projects. Rudgard also honed his feature film skills on "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" which garnered an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. To handle executive producing responsibilities and give CAUSE AN EFFECT a solid infrastructure Piper looked to his collaborator of more than fifteen years, Sandy Beladino, co-founder of Vendetta Post. Formed in 2002 by Beladino and Andrea Bygrave the company contributes post-production management prowess, a talented team of compositors, and the high-end Santa Monica studio where CAUSE AN EFFECT has made its home. "There's a wealth of experience and talent behind this company," said Beladino. "Nick's background both as Flame Artist and as a commercial effects director makes him an extraordinarily knowledgeable creative director. If I were anywhere near the age of retirement I'd postpone it just to work with Nick again." 3D and animation expertise comes to CAUSE AN EFFECT by way of an alliance with Los Angeles' Make VFX, a boutique that contributes years of expertise in commercial and feature film visual effects with artists who cut their teeth at Digital Domain and Buf. Their commercial work includes Volkswagen, Dell, Toyota, Goodyear, AutoTrader, Duracell, Nintendo, and NBA spots. "The CAUSE AN EFFECT team fits together incredibly well," says Piper. "We all like to work hard and we all like to have fun doing it. From concept thumbnails to final delivery, I'm excited to show our clients a fresh approach to visual effects." CAUSE AN EFFECT is currently creating visual effects for a :30 TV spot Nick Piper is directing for Japanese agency Hakuhodo to lauch the new Nissan Elgrand luxury vehicle in Japan. About CAUSE AN EFFECT Related links: causeaneffect.tv  |
| Pixologic Launches ZBrush Industry Pages Posted: 17 Jun 2010 12:11 PM PDT
 ZBrush is a key component in the work flow for a growing network of companies, artists, designers, modelers, illustrators and hobbyists applying 2D and 3D integration and innovative application to their respective industry sector requirements. Already renowned for its revolutionary impact in movies, VFX and gaming video industries, ZBrush is also used for illustration, figure creation and concept design in 3D printing, toy manufacturing, dentistry, jewelry design, science and medicine. The ZBrush Industry section links examples of production flow method and working practice, clarifying how ZBrush's intuitive features, powerful sculpting and illustration capabilities are being successfully applied and implemented according to specific industry needs. To learn more, visit the ZBrush Industry pages. Related links:pixologic.com  |
| Posted: 17 Jun 2010 12:07 PM PDT
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| Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:56 AM PDT
 Language : English Paperback : 292 pages [ 235mm x 191mm ] Release Date : April 2010 ISBN : 1849510407 ISBN 13 : 978-1-849510-40-0 Author(s) : Michel J. Anders Blender 3D is a popular, open source modeling package that can produce photo-realistic 3D images and animations. Automating tasks and extending the functionality of an extensive application like Blender will streamline your workflow and make the impossible possible. However, implementing scripts may be daunting. This book takes a practical step-by-step approach to implementing Python scripts that cover almost all areas of Blender. It clearly outlines each problem and focuses on straightforward, easy-to-understand code, highlighting the common pitfalls and Blender idiosyncrasies. It guides you from the installation process and the creation of a simple object to elaborate, fully rigged models with vertex groups and materials all the way to extending Blender's built-in editor. It also teaches how to implement a simple web server inside Blender to serve rendered images. This book will take you from a clear problem description to a fully functional program. The focus is on finding your way in Blender's vast array of possibilities and getting things done without losing too much time on programming details. Each script is carefully explained to provide insight that can be reused in other projects. This practical book will help you gain control over all the aspects of Blender using the Python programming language What you will learn from this book : * Discover what can be accomplished in Blender with the help of Python * Explore built-in modules and add an object to a Blender scene * Create configurable mesh objects and modify them * Define and enhance vertex group and add modifiers to an object * Explore scriptlinks and spacehandlers and perform activities on each frame change in an animation * Manipulate IPOs and act on frame changes * Build a web server delivering CAPTCHA challenges and archive unreferenced assets * Develop custom shaders and slope-dependent materials * Animate objects with complex constraints and relations and automate rendering * Extend Blender's image manipulation * Create simple and effective user interfaces Approach The focus of the book is on practical problems and how to solve them in Python. The examples given are useful programs that try to solve real-world needs. Each chapter revolves around a single concept giving several examples gradually growing in difficulty. Each section analyses the problem first before diving into coding and gives extensive background information to enable the reader to generalize from the specific problem to a wider range of challenges. The sample code is provided as fully working examples with all key issues extensively highlighted. All sample programs are clear and concise yet nothing essential is left out and the programming style focuses on readability rather than on stylistic rigor or efficiency. Who this book is written for This book is for users comfortable with Blender as a modeling and rendering tool who want to expand their skills to include Blender scripting to automate laborious tasks and achieve results otherwise impossible. Blender experience is essential as is some experience in Python programming. GET IT HERE! Related links: packtpub.com  |
| UBISOFT announces Michael Jackson video Game Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:51 AM PDT
 Publisher Partners with The Estate of Michael Jackson for Ultimate Performance Experience os Angeles – June 14, 2010 – Today, Ubisoft® announced the development of an interactive performance-based video game, inspired by the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The game is family entertainment at its best and will provide an interactive experience that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson himself and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing. The upcoming game will include the most famous tracks from Michael Jackson's extensive catalogue such as Beat It and Billie Jean, as well as an array of his awe-inspiring dance moves for players to learn and emulate within the game. Additionally, fans will be able to sing along and test their vocal skills while immersed in the performance. Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and the most popular global icons of all time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. During his extraordinary career Jackson sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award. His album "Thriller" is the world's best-selling album of all time with more than 110 million copies sold. "Michael always pushed every limit when it came to technology to give his fans unforgettable entertainment experiences, whether it involved his videos, his recordings or his concerts. Now, with this interactive product, we have the chance to bring Michael, the artist, into households around the world in a perfect match of Michael's artistry and the family entertainment which he always highly valued. Kids, their parents, extended family members and friends will now have an opportunity to all come together and experience Michael's music and dance in an innovative, exciting and fun way," said John Branca, co-executor for The Estate of Michael Jackson. Added Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor John McClain: "No artist can energize a dance floor in the spirit of fun like Michael Jackson. His God-given gifts for music and dance are something new generations of fans will appreciate even more. This game is a natural extension of what he would be doing today to raise his artistry to even greater heights for his fans of all generations. It is a game that the entire family can experience and enjoy together and this is something that would please Michael tremendously." "We're delighted to have the opportunity to develop a game based on the songs and moves of one of the world's most incredible performers of all time," said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. "We expect the game to bring Michael Jackson fans, families and friends together with the energetic song and dance of The King of Pop." The game will be available for KinectTM for Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 system with PlayStation®Move support, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo's Wii™ system and Nintendo DS™ handheld system, for holiday 2010. About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2009-10 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of € 871 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com. Related links: ubisoftgroup.com  |
| Fusion Tutorial: Introduction to the Falloff Tool Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:36 AM PDT
 This video tutorial shows how to work with the Falloff tool and its new Gradient functionality introduced in Fusion 6.1. Related links: youtube.com  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:29 AM PDT
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| IdeaPad Y560d: Lenovo 3D laptop Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:26 AM PDT
 Lenovo Delivers on the Three D's with its First 3D Laptop; Dynamic, Dazzling and Dramatic RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – June 17, 2010: Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d, the company's first multimedia laptop with a 3D display. The Y560d features the TriDef® 3D technology solution, which includes a 3D screen, software and glasses 1, so users can experience the unique sensation of visual immersion within their favorite movies, pictures and games. "Fun is a notebook that brings multimedia to life-and the IdeaPad Y560d does this in a dramatic fashion with a truly unique 3D viewing experience," said Dion Weisler, vice president, business operations, Lenovo. "While 3D technology has been around for ages, it has not been readily accessible to consumers within the home. Lenovo is helping bridge this gap by delivering consumers a 3D experience on a familiar PC platform that can be viewed and enjoyed when and where they want." The 15.6-inch Y560d 3D-enabled multimedia laptop, with its High-Def 16:9 widescreen and polarizer glasses, provides the optimal 3-dimensional experience when combined with compatible 3D movies and games. With TriDef® 3-D technology, users can also experience 3D on their standard 2D videos and photos. The TriDef Media Player transforms a standard movie into a 3D experience 2. Photos take on a whole new life, thanks to the TriDef Photo Transformer that turns standard photos into eye-popping 3D. The Y560d laptop includes Lenovo's new innovative Enhanced Experience RapidDrive technology, which seamlessly combines SSD and HDD storage solutions to deliver even faster Windows 7 boot-up times and significantly improve application performance3. Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 is a unique Lenovo certification that delivers an optimized boot-up and shutdown process, rich multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools. With RapidDrive technology, users can experience Windows 7 boot up 66% faster4, start favorite applications two-times faster5, and copy files within the computer in less than half the time6. The Y560d can be configured with up to 8GB DDR3 memory and up to 750BG HDD storage so users don't have to worry about running out of hard drive capacity when saving their favorite movies, music and games. The Y560d will be available with JBL-designed speakers and Dolby® Home Theater™ surround sound – perfect for enjoying music and movies. Powered with up to an Intel Core™ i7 processor featuring Intel Turbo Boost Technology7 for delivering extra GHz when you need it, and the latest high-performance ATI Radeon™ HD5730 1GB graphics card, the Y560d is more than capable of running the latest games. With Switchable Graphics, users can toggle between performance and energy-saving modes for extended battery life. The laptop also includes an optional Blu-ray Disc™ drive, HD graphics support and an HDMI output for connecting to other HD devices such as a TV or gaming console2. Additional features on the Y560d include SlideNav – an intelligent touch-sensitive slide bar application for easy desktop navigation; OneKey Theater II for optimized video playback; and an Ambient Light Sensor that automatically adjusts the PC screen brightness based on the user's distance from the display. For staying connected while on the move, the Y560d also comes with optional high-speed integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Pricing and Availability8 The Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d laptop is available by the end of June on Lenovo.com and will start at $1199.99. For the latest Lenovo news, subscribe to Lenovo RSS feeds or follow Lenovo on Twitter and Facebook. About Lenovo Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo's business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group's acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com. 1 Optional 3D screen, software and glasses. 2 TriDef® 3D technology doesn't support Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD formats. 3 RapidDrive is an optional feature. 4 Based on testing 2 PCs of identical configuration, with and without optimization & RapidDrive. Actual times vary by model & configuration; improvements may vary according to the exact configuration of the system and may be affected by other software installed by the user. Lenovo optimization does not impact any essential services or software features. Specific claim refers to IdeaPad Y560d running Windows® 7 Home Premium release RTM 7600 with Intel Core™ i7-620M, 4GB DDR3 memory, 500GB 5400rpm HDD, and discrete graphics card with and without RapidDrive 64GB SSD. RapidDrive technology is an optional feature available on certain IdeaPad Y560 and Y460 models. 5 Based on identical configuration Y560d without RapidDrive using standard 250GB 5400rpm 2.5"SATA HDD (9secs). Other application tests were performed with similar results. RapidDrive technology is an optional feature available on IdeaPad Y460 and Y560. 6 Based on copying a 1.76GB video file from one area of SSD storage to another using RapidDrive technology on IdeaPad Y460 (43secs), compared with the time taken to copy the same file on an identically configured Y560d without RapidDrive using a standard 250GB 5400rpm 2.5" SATA HDD (87secs). RapidDrive technology is an optional feature available on IdeaPad Y460 and Y560. 7 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost. 8 Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. Check out some of the press shots below   Related links: lenovo.com  |
| 3ds max and Maya 2011 in preview Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:08 AM PDT
 Animation World Network has just previewed 2 new Autodesk products : 3ds Max and Maya 2011 so please follow the links below to check out the articles: 3ds Max 2011 Review: Easier Workflow Maya Entertainment Creation Suite 2011 Review: Killer Productivity Related links: awn.com  |
| Posted: 17 Jun 2010 09:27 AM PDT
 Service Pack 2 (SP2) for finalRender R3, SE and finalToon R3 now Available for Download Victoria, BC - June 16, 2010 - cebas Visual Technology Inc. announced today the release of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for finalRender R3, finalRender R3 SE and finalToon R3, companion software for Autodesk's 3ds Max (2008-2011) and 3ds Max Design (2008-2011), 32 and 64 bit systems. What's New in SP2 This latest release of finalRender R3 SP2, finalRender R3 SE SP2 and finalToon R3 SP2 improves program stability and enhances workflow and rendering in several areas. Serious beta testing and user feedback have made this release possible and ensures that this release will perform much better than any previous release (SP1) of finalRender and finalToon. No new or additional features have been added to this Service Pack. Existing functionality has been enhanced, either by fixing smaller workflow issues or adding new methods, in order to calculate effects faster under certain situations. finalRender R3, finalRender R3 SE and finalToon SP2 Enhancements * cebas VISUAL TECHNOLOGY Inc. is committed to delivering solid products that enhance user experience with every new build. * An issue caused by the self-illumination options not working with maps has been isolated and resolved. * An issue has been isolated and fixed, causing artifacts showing up when using fast blurry reflections. * Using distributed rendering could have shown some hangings in rare cases when rendering slaves responded too quickly. This issue has been isolated and fixed. * Possible artifacts caused by area lights and translucency effects has been isolated and fixed. * When using physical units along with self-illumination, possible artifacts could have shown up. This issue has been isolated and resolved. * A potential problem with motion detection has been isolated and fixed which could have caused issues with motion blur. * finalToon could have shown missing lines when thinkingParticles caches were used. The cause for this has been isolated and fixed. * An updating problem within finalToon when using line color maps has been isolated and resolved. * The problem of flickering edges appearing when using finalToon outlines has been isloated and repaired. * A possible issue with missing intersection points on very small units has been isolated and resolved. Here's How to Get it! SP2 for finalRender R3, R3 SE and finalToon R3 is a free installer download and can be acquired by registered users on the cebas web site, www.cebas.com. On the Home page, go to "my.cebas.com" in the upper right hand corner and login. If you did not purchase finalRender R3, R3 SE or finalToon R3 directly from the web site, you will need to create an Account first, then login as a registered user. * Login (user email and password required) * Under "Purchases" select "View Product Registration" * Under "cebas Service Packs" select a "Product Name" * Click on the "Download" link to retrieve your installer software (immediate download) * Please be aware that the installer supplied with this download is a "replacement only" installation, assuming a previous installation has been removed prior to proceeding with installation. About cebas Visual Technology Inc. Developing and offering market-leading 3D effects software and 3D Laser Scanning services for 22 years, cebas Visual Technology Inc. has gained extraordinary technological prowess and extensive knowledge of the 3D computer animation and Visual Effects (VFX) industries. Unique software solutions and a top team of Programmers and Artists from around the world makes cebas an innovative modern company that attracts talent, as well as large companies, to purchase software, develop custom coding and build high performance production teams. Based on a solid line-up of growing products and services, cebas Visual Technology Inc. offers many production solutions for 3D Effects Studios and CAD or Visualization Design companies. cebas software is used every day in award winning movie productions, digitally produced games and architectural design presentations, enabling their global customers to achieve complex visual effects that are photo-realistic and compelling. Movies like "Lost in Space," "Final Destination," "Blade Trinity," "Spiderman 3" and most recently, "2012" and "Alice and Wonderland," all utilize cebas software to drive prominent 3D and special effects scenes. For 14 years in a row, cebas has represented itself as a leading 3D software house at the SIGGRAPH convention, held every year in the USA. Being a part of the world's largest 3D software event and community has been critical to the worldwide success of their software and VFX production expertise. Related links: cebasstation.com  |
| Posted: 17 Jun 2010 04:16 AM PDT
 Director Rob Chiu has launched the video shows the caliber of Cartier.A job agency Publicis Net and production of Stink TV for this spot shot as a spy movie with a subjective view. A cutting edge design to discover in the sequel.          Related links: fubiz.net  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Create a Shattering 3D Composition Posted: 17 Jun 2010 03:11 AM PDT
 Shattering and exploding effects have been a staple of design over the past few years. With the prominence of 3D programs, combined with an improved ease of use, designers around the world have sought to use 3D effects in their works. 3D renders naturally have a depth and various dynamics to them, and they provide an excellent base around which to design. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to setup and render a 3D figure, and then combine some simple sketching techniques to create a cool shattering effect. These techniques can be used in a variety of other ways in design, and you'll get a glimpse into the 3D workflow and how you can use 3D objects in your designs. FINAL IMAGE:  CHECK TUTORIAL HERE! Related links: design.creativefan.com  |
| Posted: 17 Jun 2010 03:00 AM PDT
 Anime Studio Pro is perfect for professionals looking for a more efficient alternative to tedious frame-by-frame detailing when creating quality animations. With an intuitive interface, pre-loaded content and powerful features such as a bone rigging system, integrated lip-synching, 3D shape design, physics, motion tracking and more, Anime Studio Pro delivers advanced animation tools to speed up your workflow and combines cutting-edge features with powerful technology for the most unique animation program for digital artists. Resize your images with no loss in quality with Anime Studio's vector-based layer system, and easily add a skeleton to any image by simple point and click, then bring it to life. Anime Studio Improves Workflow with New, Comprehensive Tools Create High Quality Animations Make your own characters, objects and scenes using powerful vector-based drawing tools combined with ability to import your scanned drawings and images. Physics Simulation Intuitively integrate simulated physics into your projects and create stunning animations where you set the density, gravity, friction and springiness of objects and see how they collide. Unlimited Output Formats Output to formats including NTSC/PAL D1/DV Standard and Widescreen; HDV and HDTV 780p and 1080; AVI, MOV, Flash and more. 3D Shape Design Make your own 3D objects from vector layers and bring them into your 2D animation projects. Choose from Extrusion, Lathe and Inflate, then select from multiple shading options for your 3D model, including Smooth,Toon and Hatched. Powerful Production Tools Robust bone-rigging and drawing tools make character creation and animation easier than ever. Save time animating with the new Curve Profile, Follow Path and Stroke Exposure tools,plus new automatic line smoothing features. Key Features * NEW! Set the density, gravity, friction, and springness of objects and see how they collide with Simulated Physics * NEW! Make 3D objects from 2D vector layers * NEW! Quickly organize and access your content with the new library resource * NEW! Animate curves with precision tools * NEW! Record your own sound clips from within Anime Studio® * NEW! Use StuffIt® Connect to upload video and project files to the web and make collaboration easier than ever * NEW! Import Poser® Scenes and combine 2D and 3D animation * NEW! Gather up and organize all your project files in one location * Implement realistic shading based on line and object contrast within each layer * Make your characters talk with automatic lip-syncing features * Easily combine video, audio and animation * Attach objects to video with Motion Tracking * Import Adobe® Photoshop®, Illustrator® files * Pen tablet support simulates drawing on paper * Add effects like motion blur and shadows * Output in HD or for the web; easily export your projects at ideal resolutions for iPad®, iPhone®, and Droid™ * Customize functionality with LUA scripts * Upload directly to YouTube™ and Facebook® CHECK IT HERE! Related links: smithmicro.com  |
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| Boris Continuum Units Updated for Adobe CS5 Posted: 17 Jun 2010 02:15 AM PDT
 (Marlborough, Massachusetts--June 15, 2010) Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that the Boris Continuum Unit family of plug-ins has been updated for Adobe CS5 and 64-bit operating systems. Boris Continuum Units for Adobe CS5 include: * Cartoon Look to easily convert images and clips into cartoon-style roto animations * Chroma Key for fast, precise keys * Film Process to make your video look like film * Glitters to add glints, glares, and glitter to your video * Image Restoration for Smooth Tone, Pixel Fixer, and DV Fixer filters * Lens Flare for fast, easy simulation of a lens flare * Light Rays for nine Rays filters from Boris Continuum Complete * Materials for creating realistic surfaces and animated organic backgrounds * Motion Key for removal of moving foreground objects * Motion Tracker for powerful, specialized motion tracking filters * Optical Stabilizer to remove "camera shake" * Pan and Zoom for easy, documentary-style animation * UpRez for instant, high-quality resizing of image clips from SD to HD * 3D Objects for Extruded Text, Extruded EPS, Type-On Text, Extruded Spline, and Layer Deformer filters The Boris Continuum Units are also compatible with Adobe CS4 and Adobe CS3. "Widely adopted by broadcasters, post-production facilities, corporations, and universities, Boris Continuum Complete is the leading visual effects plug-in suite for video editors and compositors," commented Boris Yamnitsky, president and founder, Boris FX. "The Boris Continuum Units product family facilitates broad access to BCC's award-winning filters by allowing customers to choose toolsets specific to their needs. From keys and mattes to glows and film effects, the Boris Continuum Units provide professional tools at an affordable price." The Boris Continuum Units are available starting at an MSRP of $99 USD. Existing Boris Continuum Unit users can download free Adobe CS5 updates from the Boris FX web site at http://www.borisfx.com. Free, full-functioning 14 day trial versions are also available. About Boris FX Founded in 1995, Boris FX is the leading developer of integrated graphics and effects technology, delivering 3D compositing and vector graphic products for broadcast, post-production, film, and multimedia. Boris products have grown to serve millions of artists worldwide. The company's success lies in its ability to integrate and leverage technologies through strong partnerships with industry-leading developers such as Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Avid, Grass Valley, and Sony. Related links: borisfx.com  |
| The3dStudio.com Offers 1,000,000 Royalty-Free 2D and 3D Resources Posted: 17 Jun 2010 01:54 AM PDT
 Mesa, AZ—June 15, 2010: The3dStudio.com announces a new milestone: the company's collection of royalty-free 2D and 3D resources has now topped 1,000,000. The3dStudio.com began as a free resource site in 1996 and is now one of the largest and oldest resource sites on the internet. The web site is a one-stop-shop for free and priced 2D and 3D resources including 3D models, textures, stock photos / stock images, etc. These resources are used by ad agencies, game developers, architects, graphic artists, film makers, publishers and others. Expert custom model work and free file conversion are available. Buying 2D and 3D resources at The3dStudio.com is fast and easy. There is no minimum purchase requirement and no subscriptions or pre-paid credits are needed. After payment is made with a major credit card or PayPal, the digital resources are available for instant download. Fast and personal customer service is provided seven days a week with no canned or automatic responses. President Matt Anderson says: "Our business continues to grow because we believe in operating in a fair and ethical manner and we treat every buyer and seller as we like to be treated. It's great to see that our core principles are helping The3dStudio.com continue to grow as we prepare to celebrate our 14th anniversary." Related links: the3dstudio.com  |
| Posted: 17 Jun 2010 01:34 AM PDT
 Peter Rizkalla reported from E3 "Gears of War 3 was one of the top games on my list to check out during the show. Today I was able to spend some time with the developers checking out some of the newest features in Gears 3. The first and most interesting feature is what is called Beast Mode which is a deathmatch that allows players to play as various Locust beasts. Players can take control of Wretches, Tickers, Boomers, Grinders and various new locust species'. As you progress through the game, more Locust species will be unlocked for use in Beast mode such as the Berserker. Yes, the Berserker will be playable! Players will remember fighting against the Berserker in Gears 1 and will also remember that she is actually blind. Well you can't very well play as a character that is completely blind so the developers created a visual impairment when players play as the Berserker. The story driven campaign promises to have four players all be able to play through the entire story at the same time. The devs made sure to emphasis that it's not that co-op players only play through certain parts of the campaign; no, everyone plays through the whole thing. New manoeuvres have been added such as new executions where you rip off an enemies arm and beat them to death with it. Players can also execute new manoeuvres with enemies that are being used as a meat shield; you can now plunge a frag grenade into the skull of an enemy that has been taken as a meat shield and them kick that enemy (grenade and all) towards another enemy to blow them both up. It's beautiful! Gears of War 3 is slated to release sometime in 2011. When asked if this will be released for PC the devs basically said that it hasn't been ruled out but don't hold your breath." CHECK MORE E3 REPORTS ! Related links: features.cgsociety.org  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Photorealistic Texture Painting An Introduction with Justin Holt Posted: 17 Jun 2010 12:57 AM PDT
 The Gnomon Workshop announced the first release by lead texture painter Justin Holt. Titled Photorealistic Texture Painting: An Introduction with Justin Holt, this lecture provides a wonderful introduction to the art of texture painting. By dissecting multiple surface qualities, Justin is able to break materials down for correct and accurate shading. This lecture will demonstrate the proper methods for preparation and cleanup of reference imagery, projection and seam cleanup. Justin also shows you how to rebuild these textures from scratch, while demonstrating the correct method for painting Specular, Bump, and Displacement maps. Using a combination of Adobe Photoshop, Maxon BodyPaint3D, and Modo, Photorealistic Texture Painting will guide you through the entire texture workflow all the way to final render. "Justin is the only texture artist whom I would trust with my models. His passion and unparalleled skills are showcased in each aspect of his craft. I've always been curious about his methods, and this DVD will reveal his engaging teaching style and easy-to-follow work process. Definitely an invaluable learning tool from one of the film industry's very best artists." Giovanni Nakpil Digital Model Supervisor – ILM DVD Description: In this introduction to photorealistic texture painting, Justin Holt discusses how a trained eye for detail and keen sense of observation are essential attributes to being a successful texture painter in the the feature film industry. Using BodyPaint and Photoshop, Justin will demonstrate some of his easy to follow techniques and tricks of the trade in order to paint proper color, bump, displacement, specular and opacity maps. But more importantly, Justin will go through essential principles to maintaining a non-destructive workflow while painting textures to ensure a maximum amount of control and flexibility for any revisions and changes that may be requested after the maps are completed in a production environment. Additionally, Justin will complete the lecture with a quick run through in Modo to show how to quickly and easily generate polished renders that showcase all of the finely tuned texture work. Instructor Bio: Justin Holt began his career as a lighting technical director working at Rhythm & Hues Studios on the Academy Award Winning Animated Feature Happy Feet. However, his passion for textures landed him a gig as a texture painter on his second feature film, The Kingdom. From there Justin's career quickly sky-rocketed from being in charge of painting textures for The Hulk and his rival The Abomination in the second adaptation of The Incredible Hulk, to painting the Owlship in Zack Snyder's Watchmen. Currently Justin is a lead texture painter with Industrial Light & Magic working on Gore Verbinski's feature animation Rango starring Johnny Depp          CHECK IT HERE! Related links: thegnomonworkshop.com  |
| Posted: 17 Jun 2010 12:08 AM PDT
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| Stereoscopy : 3ds Max & Composite Workflow Posted: 16 Jun 2010 11:54 PM PDT
 Louis Marcoux show us how to work with 3ds Max and Composite for stereoscopic sequences rendered from 3ds max with the new version of the Stereo Camera modifier. Part 1: Updated Stereo Camera Modifier Part 2 : Preparing Render Elements for Stereo Compositing Part 3 : Assembling Stereo Stream in Composite Part 4 : Creating Anaglyph Outputs from Composite Part 5 : Create a Fake Stereoscopic Effect for 2D images WATCH IT HERE! Related links: area.autodesk.com  |
| Posted: 16 Jun 2010 11:19 PM PDT
 by: Marcin Dzieniszewski  |
| Posted: 16 Jun 2010 11:10 PM PDT
 An impressive trailer presented by Bioware as part of E3 2010 for their upcoming game "Star Wars: The Old Republic". Over 5 minutes of computer generated images, video and discover images in the following section. A release planned for spring 2011. 
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| Posted: 16 Jun 2010 11:02 PM PDT |
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