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Chaos Joins Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD)
Chaos joining the Alliance for OpenUSD is a major step forward for emerging international standards set to finalize spec by the end of 2025.
Pixar, Apple, Adobe, Autodesk and NVIDIA Form Alliance for OpenUSD
The new Alliance for OpenUSD to foster the Universal Scene Description (USD) technology and drive critical adoption through related industries.
New Vectorworks Connection to NVIDIA Omniverse Expands Designer Opportunities
Working with NVIDIA, Vectorworks delivers direct connection to NVIDIA Omniverse, the innovative platform for building and connecting applications.
Vectorworks 2023 SP4 Delivers NVIDIA Omniverse Connection
Vectorworks Embraces NVIDIA Omniverse. Service Pack 4 for Vectorworks 2023 delivers next-generation technology to designers.
Autodesk open sources Bifrost-USD in Maya update
Feature-rich update for Maya adds flexible workflow enhancements for simulation, including new open source Bifrost-USD integration.
NVIDIA Accelerates Industrial Metaverse—Partners Build Out USD
USD gets a boost from NVIDIA with new partners and industrial extension of the open format for next generation metaverse and AI.
AU21: Autodesk Plans Cloud-Based Production Ecosystem for Media & Entertainment
Autodesk Forge is the future for Autodesk’s Media & Entertainment industry products where the pandemic hyper-accelerated cloud workflows.
Autodesk Responds to Open Letter on Revit
Autodesk pens letter on Revit in response to British group—offers a detailed explanation of its development logic, promises a commitment to listening.
SIG: Siggraph 2019—Highlights from the Computer Graphics Show (Part 2)
We continue with Part 2 of our Architosh coverage of SIGGRAPH 2019 in Los Angeles.
SIG: Pixar Animation Studios Open Sources Universal Scene Description
Famed animation studio does an initial release of their development process. Universal Scene Description goes open source.
Pixar’s blockbuster hit ‘Inside Out’ to get a closer look at Poland’s prestigious ‘CAMERIMAGE FILM FESTIVAL’
The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography CAMERIMAGE is world renowned event where discussions about the past, present and future of cinema are held. Pixar’s production is one of this year’s most celebrated movies and the best possible example of the true beauty and infinite visual possibilities of the animated form.
Disney News: ‘Pixar in a Box’ launches free for all and forever online programs
In partnership with Disney, Khan Academy has launched ‘Pixar in a Box’ an exciting, free online educational curriculum aimed mainly at teens, teachers and even parents…who want to start learning with hands-on activities (through a series of video lessons) what it is like to do Pixar movies.
SIG: Final Complete Siggraph 2015 Event Photos & Notes
Our complete Siggraph 2015 gallery, compliments of Akiko Ashley who covered the show in detail in an earlier report.
SIGGRAPH 2015: Full Coverage of Computer Graphics Show
This year’s focus was very much on VR (virtual reality) & Cloud Based Rendering. The focus on Virtual Reality brought a new creative energy on the show floor for exploration into a new frontier. VR in architecture & games was a big subject in the VR Village. Developers had discussions of how the hardware & software is driving development of this new space to make it affordable to the masses.
SIG: Pixar RenderMan’s News at SIGGRAPH 2015
RenderMan 20 is a major release with a number of important advancements for RenderMan’s RIS technology. Developed specifically for animation and VFX, the latest version is focused on accelerating pipelines and providing more creative control to artists.
Architosh Looks Back at 2014 for Mac CAD and 3D
In this report we look back at the year’s biggest news for our coverage markets and make some predictions of what to watch in 2015.
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.
SIG: Pictures from the SIGGRAPH 2013 Show Floor – Part 1
We have pictures from the SIGGRAPH 2013 show floor with accompanying notes on releases
Latest version of Ayam free 3D modeling v.1.18.2
Latest version of the free 3D software Ayam released just before Christmas.
Luxology’s new modo 501
modo 501 out and supports Pixar SubDivision Surfaces and a lot more….
Siggraph Highlights for Mac Users – Part 4
Pixar and Siggraph Pixar has been at Siggraph for years now both showcasing its technology and providing a point of contact for those interested in joining Pixar Animation Studios as an employee. The latest advancements in RenderMan Artist tools including RenderMan for Maya, RenderMan Studio and RenderMan Pro Server are generally showcased. All three products, including RenderMan Pro […]
