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| Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:41 PM PDT
 Combine a super high-resolution panorama image as a camera background, with a high-resolution HDR as a specular component for reflection mapping and a blurred low-res HDR as diffuse environment lighting. Then place them together with a description file and you have a Smart Image Based Lighting Set. Between now and Tuesday 4 May, you can download a free sampler of sIBL sets. The sampler includes eight sIBL sets from four vendors: LunarStudio/HDR Source, Bob Groothuis, HDR-VFX and HDR Labs. The sets come from the sIBL Archive, a collection managed by HDR Labs. Visit the sIBL Archive for more information and to download more sIBL sets. Download HERE! Related links: 3dworldmag.com hdrlabs.com   |
| Vue 8.4 Frontier Adds Native Collada Support for DAZ 3D Models Posted: 06 Apr 2010 06:31 PM PDT
 April 06, 2010. Beaverton, Oregon: e-on software, maker of the leading solutions for Digital Nature and natural 3D environments, today announced the immediate availability of a new revision of Vue 8 Frontier, which adds native import of DAZ 3D models. "The ability to import DAZ 3D models in the Vue Frontier product represents an exciting new option for users", said Dan Farr, DAZ 3D CEO. "Vue is a great complimentary application for surrounding DAZ 3D models with Digital Nature and producing high-quality, visually appealing, renders." Vue 8 Frontier is designed for 3D enthusiasts to easily compose character-filled images and video clips. It provides powerful nature creation tools, together with built in Poser and DAZ 3D character rendering. "We're excited about the new DAZ 3D import features in Vue 8 Frontier", explained Nicholas Phelps, e-on Software CEO. "Our customers have been requesting this capability given the increasing popularity of DAZ 3D models and use of DAZ Studio with Vue." Based on the Vue 8 core application, Vue 8 Frontier will import any static* Poser or DAZ 3D model (exported through DAZ|Studio as collada files). Vue 8 Frontier also supports the native shading tree of Poser, so that Poser characters and materials render correctly - with the added beauty of Vue's Radiosity and environments! Vue 8 Frontier includes a free version of SkinVue 8 that adds the ability to enhance human skin realism. A VuePython powered utility, SkinVue 8 quickly and easily transforms Poser and Daz characters into vivid, realistic models. Vue 8 Frontier retains the modular architecture of the 3D Enthusiasts and 3D Artists products, to progressively upgrade all the way up to Vue Complete. * Import of animated meshes is available through the additional 3DImport module for Vue 8. Pricing and availability Vue 8.4 Frontier is immediately available in English, German and French, for Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7 as a 32 and 64 bit application, and on Mac OSX 10.5+ as Universal Binary. Vue 8.4 Frontier retails at $99, and is available at no additional cost for existing Vue 8 Frontier users. About e-on software E-on software is the leading developer of solutions for the creation, animation, rendering and integration of natural 3D environments. Offering a wide array of Digital Nature products and applications, e-on software provides solutions adapted to every project and budget. E-on software products are used worldwide by the film, television, architecture, game, science, education and entertainment industries. E-on software products were used in features film such as "The Wolf Man", "2012", "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus", "GI Joe – The Rise of The Cobra", "The Proposal", "Land Of The Lost", "Terminator 4, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Indiana Jones 4", "Monster Vs Aliens", "Australia", "The Spiderwick Chronicles", "KungFu Panda", "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" and TV series such as "Battlestar Gallactica", "Stargate Atlantis" and more. Read more on these stories in e-on software's Spotlights section: www.e-onsoftware.com/spotlight. E-on software was founded on the premise that powerful graphics tools should never get in the way of the designer's creativity. By investing significant resources into research and development, e-on software is able to deliver cutting-edge technologies that significantly improve usability and workflow. E-on software is based in Beaverton, Oregon with a European office in Paris, France. Visit their website at http://www.e-onsoftware.com. Related links: REPLACE THE SOURCE LINK HERE   |
| Posted: 06 Apr 2010 05:47 PM PDT
 New Hair Farm version 1.1.35 is available today for download New Features/Improvements
Bug Fixes
Download ! Related links: cyberradiance.com   |
| Posted: 06 Apr 2010 05:42 PM PDT
 Gnomon interviews with Josh Herman The Talented Modeler Who graduated from Gnomon and now working at Legacy Effects Some of his features Work:     READ AN INTERVIEW HERE! Related links: thegnomonworkshop.com   |
| Posted: 06 Apr 2010 04:50 PM PDT
 Dubai 06 April 2010 - Ashraf Ghori and Xpanse CGI Studio announced UAE's first computer generated Sci-Fi film 'Levity - Xero Error Minus1' will be premiering at the Gulf Film Festival 2010 - On April 10th & 11th. LEVITY - Xero Error Minus1 World Premiere at Gulf Film Festival 2010. Dubai festival City APRIL 10th & 11th LEVITY - Xero Error Minus1 is U.A.E's first Computer Generated SciFi film. It will become part of a series of CG films in the 'Xero Error' universe. These films are planned as events in history that are witnessed by the time traveling cyborg hero XE7. LEVITY - Xero Error Minus1 will be premiered at this year's Gulf Film Festival in April and various other international film festivals. Its international premiere is planned for Cannes Film Festival in May. Created, scripted and directed by Ashraf Ghori, this 8 minute film was produced by Xpanse CGI an animation studio based in Dubai Media City. The voice acting for this short was provided by 9 Dubai-based talents, with a team of 7 behind its production. it took 4 months to complete the production. Director Ashraf Ghori began initial groundwork on Xero Error two years ago and has since gained a steady fan following for Xero Error from 88 countries worldwide. Xpanse CGI plans on a full length Xero Error feature film which will be announced at a later date. For further information on Xero Error please visit : http://www.xero-error.com  Ashraf Ghori wrote: "LEVITY - XERO ERROR MINUS 1 [Press release write up] It gives me great pleasure to announce UAE's first computer generated Sci-Fi film 'Levity - Xero Error Minus1' will be premiering at the Gulf Film Festival 2010 - On April 10th & 11th. It was late in 2007 when I first came up with the concept for Xero Error, a simple idea which is quickly growing into one of the most happening projects in Dubai. With encouragement and support from talented individuals from Dubai and abroad, Xero Error came into being. After many months of dedicated struggle and all-nighters we are thrilled to reach the finish line for the first Xero Error film, Levity: Xero Error Minus1. We are very confident "Xero Error" will develop into a thriving franchise in the UAE and abroad with future plans for a feature length movie. I speak for myself and the team, when I thank you and all the supporters we have garnered from 88 countries worldwide who have shown us constant support and encouragement from the time we initiated the project in 2008." Sincerely, Ashraf Ghori  About the Director Ashraf Ghori is an artist and CG film maker based in the UAE from 1975. He had a professional start from childhood doing artwork for Young Times magazine [Khaleej Times] and other publications. During his academic years at University of Houston in the early 90s, Ashraf produced comic books for national publications and was a featured artist at the 1994 Dallas Comicon. Returning to Abu Dhabi in 1994, he worked as a laser show animator and eventually moved on to independent 3D animation. He was involved in the documentary "Unveiling Dubai" in 2004. Ashraf was selected as a jury member for the Kuwait Arab Advertising Awards in 2006/07and worked on the short film "Arabana" as Associate Producer. He founded Xpanse CGI in 2007 and embarked on his most ambitious career project to date. He began production on a 3D animation Sci-Fi film, Xero Error. It is the first of its kind from the UAE and already receiving critical acclaim throughout the entertainment world. ABOUT XPANSE CGI Xpanse CGI is the emerging face for animated films in the Gulf. A fusion of creativity & talent positions Xpanse as the premiere provider of quality animation work in Dubai. With a portfolio ranging from TV Commercials, architectural animation & visual effects, Xpanse now broadens its horizon to include CG films to its list of credentials. SYNOPSIS In the future Artificial intelligence [AI] is superseded by Natural Intelligence [NI]. The story centers on XE7, a cyborg on a journey through time sent by VIRTUAL GEOGRAPHIC, a major scientific conglomerate of the future responsible for the time travel program code-named Xero Error. His main function is to record lost history and in his introductory appearance on the big screen, XE7 is present to witness an unexplained event in time. Slick eye-catching production and a compelling storyline define LEVITY - Xero Error Minus1 Short. Genre Science Fiction. Run time 8 min. | An Xpanse CGI Production  ABOUT XE7 Cyborg / Time Messenger | Xero Error The first successful time travel experimental cyborg which uses 'Natural Intelligence' (the next generation advancement for 'Artificial' Intelligence). This NI enables XE7 to adopt human concepts & opens his senses to the unknown. XE7 can shoot arcs of electricity as a defensive mechanism. He has a 'skin' that can mimic surroundings using micro nanite displays and heals itself if wounded. He also has super fast reflexes and enhanced senses. He is a formidable weapon in combat situations with expertise in 313 forms of combat. XE7 has an on-board computer called ACYD, who doesn't always agree with him. Related links: x-panse.com xero-error.com   |
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