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LightWave 3D Group and 3rd Powers Team Up to Offer Powerful Creativity Bundle for SIGGRAPH Week 2015
During August 10-17, 2015, purchase a full license of LightWave 2015 for $995 and receive a full suite of 3rd Powers plugins free—a value of more than $600.
SIG: Mac 3D Exhibitor Preview List for SIGGRAPH 2015
Architosh will be covering the big SIGGRAPH 2015 conference and exhibition in Los Angeles which started this weekend with the exhibition starting in a couple of days.
Nemetschek Group presents strong half-year figures: Revenue growth in the second quarter continues to accelerate
The Nemetschek Group maintained its dynamic development from the first quarter of 2015 and accelerated revenue growth in the second quarter.
Next Limit Launches RealFlow 2015 for 3D Visual Effects
An out-of-the-box fluid and dynamics simulation software for 3D visual effects, allowing users to achieve quality results faster than ever before.
MAXON Announces Milestone Cinema 4D Release 17
Cinema 4D Release 17 (R17), a milestone release of its cornerstone 3D animation, graphics, VFX, visualization, and rendering software.
SimLab Soft releases SimLab Composer 6 for Mac and Windows
SimLab Composer introduces a very easy and efficient workflow for texture baking to get top quality visualization of 3D models.
SIGGRAPH 2015 Xroads of Discovery
The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of exhibitors from around the world.
DOSCH DESIGN released DOSCH 3D: Car Environments
The product DOSCH 3D: Car Environments contains very detailed and fully textured 3d-scenes for the visualization of cars and other vehicles.
Virtual Reality News: V-Ray goes VR with 3ds max
Now compatible with 3ds Max 2016, V-Ray 3.2 adds VR rendering capabilities and multiple V-Ray RT GPU enhancements. This free update also includes improved volume rendering, distributed rendering, and global illumination.
Apple seeking CAD/3D pros—knowledge of Rhino and Alias preferred
BS or BA in Industrial Design or Transportation Design preferred. Computer Graphics, 3D Animation/Modeling, Fine Arts or Engineering will be also be considered.
Mac 3D News: KeyShot 6 Feature Preview
A special sneak peek and the first look at a few of the features coming to the new release of KeyShot 6! Eight new features to give you a taste of what’s in store. What’s your favorite?
Mac 3D News: Lightmap Launches HDR Light Studio 5
May, 2015 – Lightmap announces in London, England the immediate availability of HDR Light Studio 5. It provides a fast and precise way to light a 3D model, featuring a major redesign to handle huge images and 3D data that includes a new, flexible UI.
Twinmotion to be distributed worldwide by Abvent
Abvent S.A., developer of Artlantis, has taken over the distribution and communication as well as support for Twinmotion. The announcement was timed yesterday to coincide with the launch of Twinmotion 2015, the latest version of this game-changing visualization software.
SIGGRAPH 2015 Submission Deadlines Looming: Show Your Work!
The deadline for submission of art and animations to the 2015 SIGGRAPH show in Los Angeles is coming up, variously, depending on type of submission. Artists are encouraged to submit.
Allegorithmic readies new Substance Designer 5 for Mac and Windows
The next-generation 3D texture and compositing tool adds node processing and transfer bake among other major features as it advances the state of the art in dedicated professional texture tools.
SIGGRAPH Asia is back in Japan this year – Bigger & Better
SIGGRAPH Asia returns to Japan in 2015 with the event being hosted in the city of Kobe, Japan. SIGGRAPH Asia is the largest and most important conference and exhibition for computer graphics professionals and students in Asia.
Side Effects Software Releases Houdini 14 for Mac, Windows and Linux
Side Effects Software has released the new Houdini 14 this month for cross-platform visualization on Mac, Windows and Linux. Houdini ships in two major versions and the latest release supports new crowd instancing technology and a new multi-phyics dynamics system.
Mac 3D News: Open-source Blender gets update to version 2.73
The latest version of Blender, build 2.73, now features a full-screen user-interface, numerous new features, improved Collada and FBX support, etc. Blender runs on Mac, Windows and Linux.
Next Limit releases free RealFlow Render Kit 2014
Next Limit has announced RealFlow RenderKit 2014 is now free and available for download for RealFlow 2014 users.
Thinkbox Software has new Deadline 7 Software for creatives on Mac
In this article we look at the new Deadline 7 rendering farm management system with its associated tools and the technology that takes it across platform to OS X and Linux. Deadline 7 is from KRATATOA’s maker, Thinkbox Software.
LightWave 2015 Released—New Pricing and Many New Features
The LightWave Group advances its namesake primary software package in new LightWave 2015, adding new features across the board.
In-Focus: A Look at Pixar’s All New RenderMan 19—3D Animation Software
In this In-Focus news report we cover all the details of the release of Pixar’s RenderMan 19, recently released in late November, including details on the product group reformation, new licensing and the free license, plus a backgrounder on the special video series where Dr. Ed Catmull talks about the future of RenderMan and a whole lot more.
Mac 3D News: Reel FX Hits 4.5 Million Render Jobs using PipelineFX’s Qube!
Leading Render Farm Management software for VFX current at work on New Guillermo Del Toro production, “The Book of Life” has pushed render production to 4.5 million renders
Maxon’s CINEMA 4D R16 now shipping, plus SIGGRAPH presentations now available at Cineversity.com
Maxon CINEMA 4D R16 is now shipping and SIGGRAPH 2014 presentations are now at Cineversity.com
New CINEMA 4D Tutorials at Greyscalegorilla
CINEMA 4D enthusiast website and add-on developer Greyscalegorilla has a new sub-surface scattering (SSS) tutorial plus a link to their winners of the Five Second Winners contest
Shade 3D version 14.1 released — Better 3D printing 3D modeling and more
Japan’s successful Shade 3D has important new features in its latest point 1 release to version 14 for both Professional, Standard and Basic versions
For Film Lovers-2014 Oscar Nominated Shorts
Catch up on all the Nominates on iTunes/Amazon Instant Video, Pay Per View/VOD & select theaters
AutoSplit for FCP X, Premiere Pro, After Effects & Motion
AutoSplit allows you to set the scale, crop and hold position of your box to literally any value.
ChronoSculpt from LightWave now available with Educational Pricing
Educational pricing now an option for LightWave 3D Group’s new ChronoSculpt for Mac, Windows and Linux
LightWave 3D Group congrats Shuhei Morita for “Possessions” 2014 Academy Award Nomination
LightWave 3D based animated film “Possessions” nominated for 2014 Academy Award
e-on software’s Vue used in the hit TV show Spartacus
Spartacus is made with Vue software…a detailed production story is available for those who want to know more
InBrief: LightWave 11.6 and NevronMotion release now available
NevronMotion plugin for Microsoft Kinect camera captures and retargets motion in LightWave 11.6
Maxon Computer sponsors Half Rez 2013 in Chicago Area for 3D/2D Artists
Half Rez event looks hot and will feature Greyscalegorilla peeps and Maxon folks with many others…
Foundry announces MARI for Mac, following special Mac Pro session at WWDC
Following the MARI for OS X preview at the special session on the new Mac Pro at WWDC 2013, the Foundry announced MARI for Mac today
Japan’s Shade 3D software now at version 14 and shipping
Shade 3D version 14 is now out and shipping
DAZ 3D introduces new Carrara 8.5 for Mac and Windows
DAZ 3D introduces major update to Carrara
Electric Image Animation System updated to version 9.1
The latest system eliminates old software preview mode in favor of OpenGL
SIG: A Highlight Overview of SIGGRAPH 2013 with Perspectives on Mac
In this excellent overview article, 3D industry veteran Akiko Ashley sums up the good, the bad and the ugly of SIGGRAPH 2013…
SIG: Maxon announces CINEMA 4D R15 at SIGGRAPH
Maxon Computer delivers new CINEMA 4D R15 at SIGGRAPH 2013
e-on software releases LumenRT 4.1 Studio
e-on software advanced LumenRT Studio on version 4.1 release
Graphisoft has upcoming Rendering & Animation Event
Event Details: Come learn about Artlantis Rendering of ArchiCAD models…
Tidbits: solidThinking animation and Socialcam 5
Mac and iOS CAD/3D News: We have couple of interesting tidbits, including a good video tutorial on setting up animation in solidThinking, plus Autodesk announces Socialcam 5 for iOS
TACTIC TEAM now available for Mac OS X
A Mac version of Southpaw’s product asset management system has hit the market
MAXON offers free Student Version of CINEMA 4D R14
Professional-grade industry leading 3D Software Package, CINEMA 4D, now available for free to students worldwide
SIG: Luxology shows off modo 601, talks new stuff and competes with the 3D stalwarts
Luxology had much to say at SIGGRAPH 2012…including new products and cross-grade promo
Maxon announces CINEMA 4D R14 ahead of SIGGRAPH
Maxon releases new CINEMA 4D Release 14 with breakthrough new features
Blender 2.62 out and packs new features
Blender got updated to 2.62 this month. Great new features…
Tidbits: Luxion, Maxon and IKinema news
Mac CAD and 3D News: We have tidbits on news that came out this month on updates on KeyShot plugins, Cineversity’s new look and IKinema’s new WebAnimate
Newtek’s new Lightwave 3D 11
Newtek updates its flagship program Lightwave 3D to version 11
Strata success on Mac leads version 7 for Windows
Strata releases Strata Design 3D CX 7 for Windows following superb Mac release
Strata launches Design 3D CX 7 for Mac
Strata unleashes Strata Design 3D CX 7 for Mac. Brand new version offers up excellent new capabilities, including better and faster rendering, subD modeling improvements and more…
SIG: Artist David Ridlen uses DAZ 3D as ‘secret weapon’
David Ridlen’s creative pipeline includes LightWave 3D and DAZ 3D tools
Abvent hungers for new graduates – Artlantis offered for nearly half off
Abvent offers recent graduate architects nearly half off the price of professional licenses for the new Artlantis 3 series software
Smith Micro intros Anime Studio 8 Debut and Pro
Smith Micro intros new Anime Studio 8 series in Debut and Pro versions. Both versions feature new Wizard technology and Automatic Image Tracing
Artlantis Road-Show – Architosh Gets the Scoop!
France-based Abvent and Objects Online are taking Artlantis on the a Road Show. This event is aimed at showcasing the rendering and animation program’s strengths and focus on the architectural market here in the US. Free and paid events coming
Luxology intros recoil plugin for Rigid Body Dynamics
modo has a great new plugin in recoil, for rigid body dynamics
