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MAXON Announces Immediate Availability of Release 12 of Acclaimed 3D Package CINEMA 4D
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New Version Extends Dynamics, Rendering, Scripting, Character Animation Capabilities and Company Introduces New Streamlined Product Offerings
FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D software, today announced the immediate availability of CINEMA 4D Release 12, the next generation of its highly-acclaimed professional 3D software application. The comprehensive CINEMA 4D Release 12 builds on more than two decades of 3D graphics development excellence and boasts dozens of new productivity enhancing features including improved rendering, enhanced dynamics, new deformers and superior character animation capabilities to allow digital artists to intuitively and easily create high-end 3D images and animations.
“The product line reorganization is a practical step that gives all customers, from hobbyist to studio professional, clear choices when deciding on the features they need to deliver high impact, creative results”
“Today’s release marks a significant milestone in the development of MAXON‘s professional 3D software and is a testament to more than two decades of programming excellence,” remarked Harald Schneider, CEO and co-founder of MAXON Computer. “Our development team made every effort to bring customer requested features that are easy to use, stable and powerful. Creative professionals from all industries will find unparalleled solutions to help them meet the challenges of today’s fast-paced production environments and create award-winning content.” Read More→
HDSLR Guru Shane Hurlbut to host Boot Camp!
Posted by: | CommentsUber cinematographer and DSLR guru Shane Hurlbut is holding a top of the line bootcamp for those new to the DSLR process!
The 2 day intensive is $3250 and their are industry discounts available.
Here is what is going to be in the class:
MASTER THE CAMERA
Camera menu breakdown of the Canon 5D, 7D and 1D cameras with menus projected for easy viewing.
Prep a camera package at Alternative Rentals prep floor. Color balance the Canons using Dream Color monitors.
Create picture styles using the picture style editor.
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SIGGRAPH 2010 – At the Shotgun Software booth
Posted by: | CommentsI had a chance to visit Isaac from Shotgun Software about their management tool. Cool stuff!
Industrial Light & Magic Turns to Luxology modo for Creative Concept Development
Posted by: | CommentsEfficiency Flourishes in ILM’s Art Department as 2D Artists Continue to Embrace a 3D Workflow
SIGGRAPH, Los Angeles, Calif. – July 28, 2010 – From taking 2D reference art and concept sketches into 3D, to creating the “look” of some of today’s most technologically advanced feature films, the Art Department at San Francisco-based Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilm Ltd., is pioneering the evolution of the concept development process. As more artists move toward a 3D workflow, ILM’s Art Department is utilizing the powerful visualization tools in Luxology’s 3D modeling and rendering software, modo, to increase speed, flexibility and efficiency.
"Our clients rely on the ILM art department to create world-class concept art and design for their films. To generate that type of work we utilize best-of-breed tools, and modo is turning out to be a terrific 3D tool for the team,” noted Richard Kerris, CTO at Lucasfilm Ltd. “modo is playing a key role in how certain looks and concepts are best created and it has earned its place in our toolset."
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The Pixel Farm introduces PFMatchIt at SIGGRAPH
Posted by: | CommentsI really love the look of PFMatchIt by The Pixel Farm. A nodal match moving tool? I'm all over it! Will review it soon! Here is what it looks like.
SIGGRAPH 2010 – At the Tweak Software Booth
Posted by: | CommentsAt SIGGRAPH 2010 I had a chance to meet with Seth Rosenthal of Tweak Software to discuss Tweak RV and their new alliances. Enjoy.
SIGGRAPH 2010 – Shatner and Van Dyke Crash the Peddie Lunch!
Posted by: | CommentsThe Jon Peddie Lunch is always a favorite of mine at SIGGRAPH. Not only do I get a dose of the ultimate tech geekness but I learn alot. This year we had a surprise visit from Capt Kirk and Dick Van Dyke!


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