Archive of the 3D Category

Innovative new technologies on show

Quantel will be showing its range of post, DI and broadcast systems on its new, more environmentally friendly stand at IBC 2009. The emphasis is firmly on innovative new technologies that create better workflows, contain costs and streamline production timescales. more

SAN FRANCISCO and CALABASAS, Calif. – Aug. 11, 2009 – Raising the bar for fast, cost-effective and high-quality 3D game animation, Mixamo Inc. and Emergent Game Technologies announced today that users of Gamebryo® LightSpeed™ will now have a seamless integration of character animations when using Mixamo’s online service within their game development pipelines. more

Rainmaker, Zoic and Other Leading Production Studios Achieve Up To 80% Reduction in Storage Costs

Ocarina Networks today announced that Rainmaker Entertainment and Zoic Studios are the latest customers in the CG animation, post-production and visual effects (VFX) industry to implement its ECOsystem solution to achieve up to 80% reductions in their primary storage footprint. more

Expanding Resources for Experienced Fusion Artists and Students

Toronto/New Orleans: August 4, 2009… eyeon Software Inc. has announced the release of the Fusion 6.0 3D Software Developer’s Kit, as well as a new Learning Edition of the company’s award-winning compositing application. Both will be presented at the eyeon booth (#2619) during the SIGGRAPH exhibition in New Orleans, Aug. 3-7, 2009. These releases extend access to the powerful Fusion 6 toolset for facilities, developers and for students or transitioning artists. more

Suites Help Studios Create Innovative Entertainment, More Efficiently and Cost-Effectively

At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) debuted its Suites for Digital Entertainment Creation. The product Suites gives artists, production facilities and educators access to more creative tools at a cost savings of more than 35 percent*, when compared to purchasing each product license separately. Used together, the products in these Suites help artists increase creative capability and optimize productivity. more

Also Features Optimized Core Architecture and Enhanced ICE System

At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has launched Autodesk Softimage 2010 3D modeling, animation rendering and compositing software for games, film and television visual effects. Softimage 2010 features an optimized core architecture, integration of the Softimage Face Robot facial rigging and animation toolset, and an expanded and customizable Interactive Creative Environment (ICE) system. more

One Affordable Product Offers Advanced Simulation, Compositing and Network Rendering Capabilities

At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced Autodesk Maya 2010 software, which unifies the Autodesk Maya Complete 2009 and Autodesk Maya Unlimited 2009 feature sets with matchmoving, compositing and rendering capabilities into a single affordable offering. Maya 2010 makes it easier for artists, designers and 3D enthusiasts to create compelling entertainment experiences, stylistic designs and evocative digital imagery from photo-real visual effects to believable characters. Maya 2010 is available on Windows, Linux and Mac OS operating systems. more

New Version Offers Increased Model Quality, New Presentation Capabilities and Easier Integration with Digital Entertainment Workflows

At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has launched Autodesk Mudbox 2010 software, the latest version of its digital sculpting and painting application. The 2010 release makes it easier for artists to use Mudbox alongside Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Softimage software. Mudbox 2010 now also features a host of new creative tools and workflows, as well as a software development kit (SDK) that enables production teams to customize and integrate Mudbox into pipelines. more

New Release Improves Interoperability with Popular Design Software and Simplifies Work with Complex Scenes

At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc., has announced the Connection Extension for Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 modeling, animation and rendering software. The release makes it easier and more cost-effective to turn designs into more accurate, creative advertisements or realistic visualizations. This is achieved by delivering new levels of interoperability — based on intelligent data workflows — between 3ds Max and design packages from Autodesk and other third parties. more

Software Offers Faster Performance, Enhanced Animation Workflows, Expanded Physics Capabilities and Improved Interoperability

At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced a new version of its real-time 3D character animation software — Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010. This latest release offers faster overall performance, productivity-enhancing animation workflows and expanded real-time physics capabilities. MotionBuilder has been used to create numerous entertainment projects, including “Beowulf,� “Gears of War 2,� “Shaun White Snowboarding� and “Resistance 2.� more