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News : Advanced Compositing
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX Now Available
15 New Filters, New 3D Objects, Exchange Keyframe Animation with Adobe After Effects
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX (BCC 6 AVX) for Avid editing and finishing systems is now available. BCC 6 AVX is based on Avid’s AVX 2 plug-in architecture with support for Avid Media Composer, Avid NewsCutter and Avid Symphony. A special AVX 1 version of BCC 6 AVX for Avid DS will be released in the near future.
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| | | | Open Effects Association Formed At NAB 2009
Promoting Open Standards for Visual Effects
Seven companies joined forces at NAB last month to launch The Open Effects Association. This non-profit, UK-based company aims to develop and promote open standards across the visual effects community. Founding members are Assimilate, Autodesk®, Digieffects, FilmLight, The Foundry, GenArts® and RE:Vision Effects. These companies have helped artists create ground-breaking VFX shots on just about everything that hits cinema screens.
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| | | | Autodesk Announces Connection Extension for 3ds Max 2010 Software
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.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 5 Sparks Now Available
Major update to the popular visual effects package for Autodesk Advanced Compositing and Finishing Systems adds 13 new filters
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 5 for Autodesk Sparks (BCC 5 Sparks) is now available.
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| | | | Mad Media Hires Seasoned Editor & DVD Authoring Guru Ryan Holdridge
Mad Media has announced that Ryan Holdridge has been named Director of Multimedia Design. Ryan brings with him a skill set that includes professional editing experience with Apple Final Cut Studio 2, advanced compositing with Apple Shake, and standard definition / Blu-ray DVD authoring experience using Apple DVD Studio Pro and Adobe Encore environments.
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| | | | Red Giant Software Announces Primatte Keyer 4
New version now plugs into Final Cut Pro and Motion as well as After Effects and Avid systems
Red Giant Software is pleased to announce Primatte Keyer 4, which brings new levels of power and speed to After Effects, Avid and, for the first time, Final Cut Pro and Motion.
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| | | | SWAY Drives Effects for Multi-Spot Toyota Corolla Campaign
Renowned VFX Studio Utilizes Proprietary Drive-A-Tron™ Simulator to Create Realistic Animation for Energetic Spots
SWAY studio recently added liveliness, detail and a touch of whimsy to the 2009 Toyota Corolla campaign entitled “Through the Roof” for Saatchi & Saatchi LA.
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| | | | News: Adobe Delivers Two Editions of Photoshop CS3
Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop CS3 Extended Push the Boundaries of Digital Imaging
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 and Photoshop CS3 Extended, two new editions of the professional industry standard for digital imaging. Photoshop CS3 software is a major upgrade, offering new innovations in editing power and productivity for designers and photographers. The addition of an entirely new version of Photoshop, Photoshop CS3 Extended, means creative professionals can now discover new dimensions in digital imaging, harnessing everything in Photoshop CS3 plus groundbreaking tools for 3-D, motion graphics, image measurement and analysis. Photoshop CS3 Extended expands the boundaries of digital imaging, simplifying the workflows for professionals in architecture, engineering, medicine, and science.
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| | | | News: Creative COW Introduces two new Professional Training DVD
Advanced After Effects training DVD focused on advanced compositing and effects. Comprehensive walk-though in the basics of using wondertouch particleIllusion. Wide-ranging package of 3D sports objects for use with Zaxwerks 3D software.
CreativeCow.net, the industry-leading community of creative media professionals, is pleased to announce two new Creative Cow Master Series training DVD’s: Serious Effects and Compositing for After Effects 7, and The Apprentice Magician’s Guide to particleIllusion 3. Joining the Creative Cow Master Series titles is the addition of the first Creative Cow Master Tools title, InvigoMany - Volume One, a tool filled with sports related models, objects and other files to maximize the work of broadcast designers using the Zaxwerks tools and plug-ins.
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| | | | News: WalkerFX Announces Immediate Availability of WalkerFX 2.2
Latest Version Delivers Productivity Enhancements and Improved Compatibility in Adobe After Effects 7.0
WalkerFX™, a technology developer of leading compositing software applications, today announced immediate availability of WalkerFX 2.2, a major point release in the company's advanced, production-proven, suite of visual effects and motion graphics plug-ins for Adobe® After Effects®.
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| | | | News: Walker Effects Announces Version 2.1
The Advanced Compositing Toolkit™ for Adobe® After Effects®
Walker Effects, a producer of leading edge tools for professional artists, is pleased to announce the release of version 2.1. This update includes minor fixes, feature and performance enhancements, improved stability and additional presets.
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| | | | News: NewTek and e-on offer 3D Natural Environment
Creation and Rendering at Breakthrough Pricing
e-on's Vue 5 Infinite® and NewTek's LightWave 3D® Bundled at $1199 Savings off Regular Combined Prices
NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, and e-on software, the leader in natural environment creation software, today announced a special offer providing Vue 5 Infinite®, e-on's flagship solution for the creation of natural 3D environments, and LightWave 3D®, NewTek's Emmy®-award winning 3D content creation and rendering package, to purchasers at the special price of $995US.
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| | | | News: Adobe Video Collection Professional 2.5 Now Shipping with Photoshop CS 2
New Video Features Ideal for 3D Rendering and Advanced Compositing
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the Adobe® Video Collection 2.5 Professional edition will now include Adobe Photoshop® CS 2 software, a major upgrade to the professional industry standard for digital image editing and creation. Adobe Video Collection 2.5 Professional edition includes Adobe Premiere® Pro 1.5, Adobe After Effects® 6.5, Adobe Audition® 1.5, Adobe Encore™ DVD 1.5, and now Adobe Photoshop CS 2 software. The addition of Photoshop CS2 will put even more power, precision and control in the hands of film and video professionals to create high-impact, broadcast-quality images and effects.
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| | | | News: Boris FX To Be Included with Sony Digital Pictures
Limited version includes a Stabilizer and Chroma Key Filters
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Boris FX LTD for Vegas will be bundled with Sony Digital Picture Vegas Video nonlinear editing system. This limited version of Boris FX is designed to work exclusively with Sony Digital Pictures Vegas Video. Boris FX LTD for Vegas includes two filters, the Stabilizer and the Chroma Keyer, which work as a standalone application. These two filters are taken from Boris FX, the industry standard for integrated effects creation.
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| | | | News: Adobe Pushes the Boundaries of Digital Photography and Imaging with Debut of Photoshop CS2
New Vanishing Point Feature, Dramatic Camera Raw Workflow Enhancements, Customizable Menus and Smart Objects Headline Milestone Photoshop Upgrade
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Photoshop® CS2, a major upgrade to the professional industry standard for digital image editing and creation. Available as a stand-alone software application or as a key component of Adobe Creative Suite® 2, also announced today (see separate press release), Photoshop CS2 software brings a new level of power, precision and control to the digital photography experience and to the overall creative process.
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 Fix it in Pre : Workflow Starts Before the Shooting Does
Looking for smooth shoots even on extreme locations? Want a pain-free post? 24P, film look, Depth of Field converter, advanced compositing and sound design -- its all here. In this Creative Cow Magazine extra from the Workflow 3.0 issue, Carl Larsen shows you how to avoid problems through planning, along with invaluable tips for cinematic storytelling on a tight schedule.
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 Maya Camera Import into After Effects
It makes sense to use a 3D program to create a 3D scene; but what if you need to re-use the camera motion info from that scene for advanced compositing? In this tutorial, Ren de la Fuente and Will Scates walk through the basic steps needed to accomplish this using Alias|Wavefronts Maya 4 and Adobe After Effects v 5.5.
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