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- Autodesk Integrates Craft Director Studio
- New AE Script: True Comp Duplicator
- Box Shot 3D 2.13.3
- ICD's Tegra 2-powered Gemini - the most feature-complete tablet
- AXYZ Design METROPOLY 3
- Technology by Dreamworks Animation
- Nvidia GTX 400 Demos and Games
- cmiVFX Nuke 3D Tracking Video
- Procedural Maps & Modeling Talk
- SketchBook Pro for iPad
- Unreal Lighting & Post Processing
| Autodesk Integrates Craft Director Studio Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:50 AM PDT
 Craft Animations announced today that: Autodesk Integrates Craft Director Studio into 2011 Versions of its 3ds Max and Softimage Software Craft's Specialized Camera and Vehicle Simulation Tools Increase Production Quality and Efficiency GOTHENBURG, Sweden– April 6, 2010 – Craft Animations™ and Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the integration of certain Craft Director Studio™ plug-ins within the 2011 versions of Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design and Autodesk® Softimage® software. Based on cutting-edge research in autonomous control systems, Craft Director Studio provides interactive control and simulation of cameras and vehicles, which helps greatly reduce animation production times. "Craft Director Studio provides artists with advanced, in-the-box, rigging and physics simulation capabilities, which helps them to animate cameras and vehicles more quickly and realistically," said Stig Gruman, Autodesk vice president of digital entertainment. "It also allows artists to use a variety of input devices to create on-the-fly animation, helping make 3D animation as easy as playing a game." Craft Director Studio is designed to help simplify the production challenges of 3D artists, industrial designers and architects working in the following areas:
"We are proud to provide animators with a new era of interactive animation tools," said Craft Animations CEO Deborah Lygonis. "By eliminating multiple step animation and design processes, artists utilizing Craft Director Studio will be able to create a more efficient production pipeline. Industry leaders Namco Bandai, Electronic Arts and Lockheed Martin have all experienced faster results using our tools. The integration of certain tools into 3ds Max and Softimage can provide a great boost to productivity, offering Autodesk customers a greater return on investment." The Craft Director Studio plug-in bundle will be included, free of charge, on the Samples DVDs that will be shipped with 3ds Max 2011, 3ds Max Design 2011 and Softimage 2011 software. The bundle includes:
The 2011 versions of 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design and Softimage software are expected to be available for purchase on, or after, April 7, 2010. Artists who install the bundle as part of 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design or Softimage 2011 releases will also be eligible for limited-time, special promotional pricing for a Craft Bundle Upgrade, offered by Craft Animations. For more information, visit www.craftanimations.com. About Craft Animations About Autodesk Autodesk, Softimage and 3ds Max are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. Academy Award is a registered trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Related links: craftanimations.com   | ||||||||||
| New AE Script: True Comp Duplicator Posted: 06 Apr 2010 02:04 AM PDT
 New script by : Brennan Chapman allows you to Create a complete duplicate of a comp hierarchy including sub-comps. Also, makes sure if a comp is used multiple times that it only gets duplicated once and all remaining references point to the first duplicate. Download HERE Related links: aescripts.com   | ||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Apr 2010 01:58 AM PDT
 Box Shot 3D is a virtual cover renderer based on ray tracing algorithms. What does this mean? Simply put, the box shots you create will look very realistic. This attractive display is often the deciding factor for purchasing products. Because of high rendering technology, Box Shot 3D's rendering is so life-like, customers may think they are seeing the actual product photo. The Most Important Features Of Box Shot 3DBox Shot 3D uses professional technology packed into an easy user interface. It allows you to create amazing web and print graphics with just a few clicks! The important features of Box Shot 3D are: RaytracingRaytracing allows creation of photorealistic images and shadows. Box Shot 3D calculates millions of light rays passing from the light source to the object. The result is a very realistic looking object. Raytracing is usually used for special effects in movies. Box Shot 3D allows you to use this technology for creating box shots! Realistic ShadowsThe use of raytracing leads to "realistic" shadows. Box Shot 3D calculates the amount of light for every pixel in your image. Box Shot 3D also calculates skylight (or atmospheric light) - light emitted by sky. This makes images look even more realistic. Supported shapesBox Shot 3D contains tons of different shapes that can be used for rendering boxes, DVD- and CD-cases, screenshots, books, stacks of books, brochures, paper bags, cans, bottles etc. Select the shape you need, insert your images and press "Render", it's that easy! Advanced MaterialsBox Shot 3D allows to load height and specular maps and create relief-effect on the flat sides of shapes. This gives endless possibilities for book covers, cards and other objects. See the examples of materials usage in the gallery. Supported Image FormatsBox Shot 3D can load JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF and PSD files (both in RGB and CMYK). Transparency channel is loaded too and may be used in the number of shapes (like Image or Brochure). ReflectionsYou can fully control the box reflection, transparency and depth on the floor and adjust them with sliders to see result in realtime. More, you can adjust blur level for reflections. Transparent backgroundIf you want to use the rendered image in a complex project, you can easily output your image with transparent backgrounds (PNG or TIFF formats) for use in your favorite graphics editor. You may also select a solid background color as well. AntialiasingBox Shot 3D uses many tricks for fast and efficient antialiasing. You will never see rough or pixilated edges again. Everything will be smooth and very realistic. Quality controlThe quality of the rendered image can be adjusted. If you need a fast draft render for preview, set the "Quality" combo-box to the "Draft" value and rendering will finish faster. When you need full production quality, select "Production" or even "High End" values for the desired output. Easy to useYes. Box Shot 3D is a one of the simplest applications of its kind. It has easy "step-by-step" tabs that quickly guide you through the entire creation process. * Object instances were not imported from 3DS files * [Windows] Box Shot 3D didn't open projects from network paths * [Mac] There were some problems with file opening dialogs and folder navigation * [Mac] Rendering crashed with timer-related errors Not very much, but I am currently busy with lot of things both related to Box Shot 3D and not. As usual, please send here your requests or wishes, so I will know what you really need. Related links: boxshot3d.com   | ||||||||||
| ICD's Tegra 2-powered Gemini - the most feature-complete tablet Posted: 06 Apr 2010 01:52 AM PDT
 Built around the 1GHz Tegra 2 SOC, the 11.2-inch ICD Gemini should provide comparable endurance to Apple's A4-sporting iPad, while besting it in the grunt stakes with its glorious ability to chew through 1080p video when required. If that wasn't enough, the rest of this thing's spec sheet reads like a wishlist. Headlined by a 3G connection that allows cellular voice calls , it also includes a user-replaceable 40Wh battery, an SD card reader, FM radio, GPS, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, MicroUSB connectivity to PCs and USB peripherals, stereo speakers, and dual webcams -- a 2 megapixel front-facing unit and a 5 megapixel autofocusing snapper on the back. Photos        Multitouch displays will be available in both resistive and capacitive flavors, with the 1,366 x 768 resolution being filled by Google's snappy Android OS. It will run Flash.    Related links: engadget.com   | ||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Apr 2010 01:39 AM PDT
 axyz-design.com has just launched a new collection : METROPOLY 3 Features of M3 : *Revolutionary new 3D Human Model Collections *Low Polygon Characters for Medium- Distance views *Specially developed for architects and designer *Create of Stunning 3D Animations in the less time   | ||||||||||
| Technology by Dreamworks Animation Posted: 06 Apr 2010 01:24 AM PDT
 The PGA, VES, and Motion Capture Society present a panel to explore the latest advancements in Motion Capture Technology. From Virtual Cameras to Virtual Worlds and beyond, we will explore the virtual camera technology that was developed for James Cameron's "Avatar" and Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" as well as Facial Capture Technology used on "Avatar" and in the Broadway production of "Shrek the Musical". The Motion Capture work done on "District 9" will also be presented. Date: Thursday, 22 April 2010 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm PGA, VES and Motion Capture Society Present Performance Capture Technology Hosted by Dreamworks AnimationTo kick off the event we will get a "sneak peek" of DreamWorks Animation's motion capture facility along with a live action demo of the "Measurand ShapeTape and ShapeHand" technology. Then our panelists will creatively enlighten us with real solutions and insights and know-how to capture "human performances". MODERATOR: Demian Gordon - Chair of Motion Capture Society PANELISTS: Manny Francisco – DreamWorks Animation – Real-time facial capture for "Shrek the Musical"
DETAIL Related links: visualeffectssociety.com   | ||||||||||
| Nvidia GTX 400 Demos and Games Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:57 AM PDT
 Check out the latest demos and games that NVIDIA recommends for GTX 400 GPUs. Download the demos and get the latest wallpapers! HERE YOU GO! Related links: nvidia.com   | ||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:51 AM PDT
 Princeton, NJ (April 5th, 2010) – cmiVFX launches its latest training video in the extensive Nuke collection, Nuke Tracking. Learn how to perform several key tasks involved with 2D and 3d Matchmoving without ever leaving the Nuke application. Grain removal and restoration, lens distortion removal, point cloud analysis, object reconstruction, projections, and stereoscopic paired camera equations are just a few topics covered in this robust fast paced training video. Get up to speed today, by learning all you need to know about these topics in one convenient place. This video is available today at the cmiVFX store for a Special Introductory Offer Price! Don't forget about the cmiSubscription! Get one today. cmiVFX launched the most affordable subscription plan in Visual FX Training for only $299 USD and if you were a subscriber, this New Training Video would already be in your account. For more information check out: cmiVFX | Subscriptions_And_Pricing Nuke Tracking Training Video http://www.cmivfx.com/productpages/...uke_3D_Tracking Introduction 3D tracking really simplifies many compositing tasks, whether it's removing unwanted objects or adding in additional elements. Having to swap applications in order to obtain the necessary camera data has always been time consuming and making alterations difficult. Now, Nuke comes with its own camera tracker – so 3D tracking can be done exactly where you need it! Focus on Nuke's camera tracker and learn other relevant tasks for a good track, i.e. grain/noise, lens distortion and 2d tracking. After analyzing the point cloud and solving the camera movement, learn how to set-up some geometry and recreate the scene with 3D and UV projections, then animate a new camera movement which will turn that into a stereoscopic set-up and end up with a nice (red & blue) anaglyph for a stereoscopic workflow alternative. Preparing the Footage In order to get the most out of the trackers in Nuke it is important to remove any distractions. Grain and noise can offset the tracker. When it comes to 3D tracking the rolling shutter is an issue as well. 2D Tracking How does Nuke's 2D tracker work and when would one use it? 2d trackers can be helpful to keep Roto shapes in position. It is even possible to patch areas by connecting the tracker to a corner pin node. Lens Distortion How do we reduce the amount of lens distortion in our footage? A simple thing when using a lens grid but there are also other ways like analyzing lines in the sequence or using the lens distortion estimation in Nukes camera tracker. 3D Camera Tracking Even though a compositing app, Nuke provides its own camera tracker! So how do we solve a scene? What can our point cloud tell us? And how do we produce results that are suitable for our cause. Geometric Restoration Now that the camera movement is solved we will use our tracking points to place some simple geometry to the scene. We will move them to the correct position in 3D space and check if everything lines up with our original shot. Projections Using the geometry just created we will use our tracking camera to project the footage onto our geometry. This gives us the possibility to stabilize the shot and create a fairly smooth camera movement even though we started out with a very shaky shot. Detailing in 3D In order to make our projected texture stick to our geometry we will switch to UV projections. That also gives us the option to displace the geometry. That way we can create a facade that has a contour, rather than just a flat card. Find Best Frame (FBF) Since textures can sometimes not be created from just one frame it is necessary to stitch a couple of frames together. Rendering them out as UV's gives us the possibility to match, merge and paint them. Stereoscopic The scene now only consists of textured geometry. That gives us the freedom to animate a new camera movement. This camera can be paired to create stereoscopic images. If you have red and blue glasses, you can view the set-up as an anaglyph. Conclusion: Get the most out of Nuke's camera tracker, learn how to deal with lens distortion, interpret the point cloud, set-up geometry accordingly and texture it. You will be able to exploit your 3d set-up to either create a smooth camera movement or create your own camera animation and even turn your footage into a stereoscopic shot. This video is available today at the cmiVFX Video Player Online Store About cmiVFX cmiVFX is the leader in High Definition Video Training for the Visual Effects Community. Register for FREE and receive hours of FREE content at cmiVFX: http://www.cmivfx.com/cmi_vod.html For additional information about cmiVFX, visit www.cmivfx.com. © 2010 cmiVFX | cmiStudios. All rights reserved. Related links: REPLACE THE SOURCE LINK HERE   | ||||||||||
| Procedural Maps & Modeling Talk Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:43 AM PDT
 Allan Mckay has just posted a new video tutorial for 3d studio max on procedural mapping and modeling Watch video here!! Related links: vfxsolution.com   | ||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Apr 2010 12:11 AM PDT
 Autodesk SketchBook® Pro for iPad is a professional-grade paint and drawing application. Using the same paint engine as its desktop counterpart, SketchBook Pro delivers a complete set of sketching & painting tools through a streamlined and intuitive user interface designed exclusively for the iPad experience.    Customer ReviewsKiller AppSketchBook on the iPad is absolutely spectacular. I first got attracted to iPhone painting when I saw brushes in the iPad keynote. I got Bruses for the iPhone, but quickly switched to SketchBook Mobile because their interface was much better to actually do work in, and their pencil tool was indespensible (iPhone Brushes has nothing equivalent).   AH-MAY-ZINGThis program is seriously insane. Anyone complaining about the price needs to pull their head from their nether regions and look at what they are getting for EIGHT. FREAKING. DOLLARS. Are you kidding me? A program with this full of feature set that works this well for $8? The swipe to undo and ability to export PSDs alone is worth the $. 10 years ago you'd have paid like $200+ for an app like this. Cool appBetter and cheaper than brushes Related links:   | ||||||||||
| Unreal Lighting & Post Processing Posted: 05 Apr 2010 08:53 PM PDT
 In this DVD, Dave Prout and Jim Magill go through Lighting and Post Processing in UDK. Together they use over 27 years of combined professional experience to deliver not only great instruction but also many practical applications when putting the final touches on your levels. Like many of our other DVDs, this video is target for both professionals and those who are just starting to use Unreal Development Kit. More Info and a Video Sample Here: http://eat3d.com/udk_lighting About the Instructor: Dave Prout co-founded Spark Unlimited which became an award-winning game developer with 120 employees over 5 years. Since then he has been working with UDK to create games and continues making games to this day. Jim Magill has been working in games not too long after he graduated art college in 1996. Since then he contributed to many popular games such as Thief 3 and Deus Ex 2. Jim has been using Unreal Editor 3 for the last 5 years and is currently working on DCUO at Sony Online. About Eat 3D: Eat 3D has been feeding your brain for almost 2 years with some of the highest quality training that exists. Our goal is to cut through all the nonsense and get straight to the point with practical real world exercises that professionals actively use in production. Related links: eat3d.com   |
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