| | | | News: The Foundry releases Keylight for Autodesk Combustion and Adobe After Effects 7.0 Standard Edition Leading visual effects developer The Foundry today announced the release of Keylight, the Academy Award-winning blue and green screen keyer, for Autodesk’s Combustion and Adobe’s After Effects Standard Edition desktop software. Keylight is already available on a range of leading platforms including Autodesk’s inferno, flame, flint, fire and smoke systems, as well as Shake, Avid DS and the Professional version of Adobe After Effects. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects Launches Falloff Lighting Plugin for After Effects Provides enhanced lighting for After Effects' built-in lights Digieffects® a developer of visual effects software plugins, today announced that Falloff Lighting is available for purchase. Falloff Lighting provides enhanced lighting for After Effects' built-in lights. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects Launches Aged Film for Only $29 Professional Level Functionality at Breakthrough Pricing Digieffects,® a developer of popular visual effects software plugins, today announced that Aged Film is available for purchase. Aged Film creates an aged “old movie look”, an effect which helps viewers understand what era the shot is set and believe that the story is set in the past. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Bluefish444 Introduces Epoch Range of 2K/HD/SD PCIe 3G SDI & 3D Stereographic Applications include digital intermediary, digital content creation, video servers, encoding, decoding & streaming of MPEG And H.264, live and non-live CG supporting Windows, Linux and Mac OSX operating system Bluefish444 today introduced to the international community its Epoch range of video cards, which are available immediately. Epoch is a modular and extremely powerful product line of cost effective multi channel 2K/HD/SD SDI PCIe uncompressed video cards containing a new Bluefish444 technology called RapidFlow+MR2 published 3 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Big Machine Design Relies On Maxon Cinema 4d To Create Futuristic Cgi Video Trailer For Highly Anticipated Upcoming Game Title, "Front Mission Evolved" Artists Leverage CINEMA 4D’s Power, Performance and Ease-of-Use and Tap its Advanced Render, Thinking Particles, MoGraph and MOCCA Modules to Create Complex, Awe-inspiring Game Cinematic MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today announced that Big Machine Design (BMD), an award winning visual production company specializing in visuals for film titles, advertising, TV shows, games, and more, relied heavily on MAXON CINEMA 4D to create the stunning, fully CGI trailer for Square Enix’s highly-anticipated game title, "Front Mission Evolved". published 5 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects Announces The Natural Forces Summer Tour Digieffects sponsors Rogue Kite as they drive across America with a RED ONET Camera Digieffects®, a developer of popular visual effects software plugins, today announced that it will sponsor Rogue Kite on The Natural Forces Summer Tour. published 5 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MAXON to Demonstrate CINEMA 4D’s Advanced Motion Graphics Capabilities at Promax|BDA 2009 CINEMA 4D’s MoGraph Module Continues to Help Creative Design Professionals Meet Real-World Motion Graphics Demands MAXON Computer, the leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today announced that its flagship software solution, CINEMA 4D, will be on display at Promax/BDA — the premier event for entertainment marketing, promotion and design professionals taking place June 16 -18 in New York City. published 6 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects Launches Robust Warping Tool for After Effects FreeForm AE Brings High-End Functionality to After Effects Digieffects®, a developer of popular visual effects software plugins, today announced that FreeForm AE is available for purchase. FreeForm AE, a plugin for Adobe After Effects, is an intuitive and robust warping tool that allows users to manipulate a flat object into almost any shape using a mesh in 3D space. published 7 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects to Launch Plug-In at NAB, Reports 109% Revenue Growth in 2008 Plans to launch Natural Forces at NAB 2009 Digieffects, a developer of popular visual effects software plug-ins, announced that revenue increased by 109% in 2008. The company was acquired by Robert Sharp in May of 2007 and has been proactively reinvesting in its technology, product development, brand identity, and customer service. published 9 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Matrox Axio LE Release 4.0 Now Shipping Realtime HD and SD Editing Platform Provides Support for Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium and the Windows Vista 64-bit Operating System Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that software release 4.0 for the Matrox Axio™ LE realtime HD and SD editing platform is now available for download on the Matrox website. Release 4.0 supports Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium and Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4 software. published 9 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | RE:Vision Effects releases DE:Noise for OFX now available for Nuke, Fusion and Toxik! RE:Vision Effects today released its acclaimed DE:Noise plugin set for Nuke, Fusion and Toxik. DE:Noise is a plugin set that removes excessive noise and artifacts in one easy-to-use tool. It handles spurious frame-to-frame defects ranging from fine digital and electronic noise to blotchy spots (e.g. dirt on the film). published 11 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects and Toolfarm to Slash Prices by 50% December 9 - 11, 2008 The Digieffects MegaSuite is available for $399 (Wilmington, North Carolina--December 8, 2008) Digieffects, a developer of popular visual effects software plug-ins, and Toolfarm, the world's leading source for professional visual effects and motion graphics plug-ins, today announced that both companies are selling the Digieffects MegaSuite bundle at 50% discount for a limited time. published 12 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Ingenuity Engine Taps Krakatoa for Zabeel Investments Commercial Directed by Graeme Joyce, Frantic Films Software's High Volume Point-Based Renderer Creates Dreamy Sandscape Frantic Films Software, the R&D arm of award-winning visual effects studio Frantic Films VFX and a division of Prime Focus Group, announced that its high-volume point-based particle renderer Krakatoa was used by Los Angeles-based VFX studio Ingenuity Engine on a TV commercial for Zabeel Investments. published 12 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | House, True Blood, Bones, CSI, Californication and More Shaped With Autodesk Tools Majority of This Season's Most Popular Shows Benefit from Visual Effects Technology This year's fall television schedule features content created with the full range of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) entertainment solutions. From Mad Men and Sons of Anarchy; to NCIS, Entourage, Smallville, Pushing Daisies and Stargate: Atlantis; TV programs are advancing creativity through Autodesk Media & Entertainment technology. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects Ships Simulate: Camera The second plugin package in the Simulate series mimics camera and projection artifacts Digieffects, a developer of popular visual effects software plugins today announced that it has shipped Simulate: Camera, a plugin package offering a specialized collection of effects for mimicking camera and projection artifacts. All Digieffects plugins support Adobe CS4. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Autodesk Technology Helps Shape the Summer's Hottest Films eading Studios used Autodesk Software to Create The Happening, Hancock, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and More Autodesk, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ADSK) entertainment software helped leading studios create many of the summer's most popular films. Autodesk software was used throughout digital film pipelines, from pre-visualization and virtual cinematography to mastering and final animation. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | GenArts To Showcase Sapphire Plug-Ins At IBC 2008 Company to demonstrate its VFX plug-ins on a wide range of products on stand 7.K41 GenArts, Inc., a leading provider of visual effects plug-ins for the film, broadcast and video industries, will be showcasing Sapphire Plug-ins at IBC 2008, being held September 12-16 at the Amsterdam RAI. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects Ships Simulate: Illuma Lighting plugin package is the first in the new Simulate series of products Digieffects, a developer of popular visual effects software plugins today announced that it has shipped Simulate: Illuma, a plugin package offering a specialized collection of effects plugins for creating light and glow effects. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MAXON to Showcase CINEMA 4D's Powerful Motion Graphics Capabilities at Promax|BDA 2008 Motion Graphics Artists Around the World Rely On CINEMA 4D’s MoGraph Module to Create Award-Winning Content for Broadcast Industry Giants MAXON Computer invites members of the press and all other Promax|BDA 2008 attendees to stop by the MAXON booth, #10 in the Networking Village, to see the latest versions of the company’s professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Boris FX Adds Seven New Transition Plug-ins to the Recently Released Final Effects Complete 5.0 Package Free for existing Final Effects Complete 5.0 customers, a new point release that includes; Blur Dissolve, Lens Wipe, Spherize Wipe, Griddler Wipe, Pin Wipe, Slant Wipe, and Rain Wipe Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Final Effects Complete 5.0.1 for FxPlug (FEC 5 FxPlug) and Final Effects Complete 5.0.1 for AE (FEC 5 AE) are now available as free updates for FEC 5.0 customers. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | GenArts to Show Latest Sapphire Plug-ins at NAB 2008 Company to demonstrate their latest VFX plug-ins on a wide range of products in booth SL14516 GenArts, Inc., a leading provider of visual effects plug-ins for the film, broadcast and video industries, will be featuring their entire range of plug-ins at NAB 2008 being held April 14-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | International Duplication Centre Acquires Phoenix Productions New Division, Air Station, Headed By Chris Phoenix International Duplication Centre (IDC), a New York City-based digital post-production and new media facility, today announced that it has acquired Phoenix Productions and has formed a new fully integrated production, creative motion branding and post-production division, Air Station, headed by Chris Phoenix. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects™ Ships Damage Collection of four effects for "sabotaging your creativity" Digieffects, a developer of popular visual effects software plugins today announced that it shipped Damage, a new set of plugins for video and film post production professionals. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Version2 Takes On New Talent New York-based editorial and VFX/motion design company Version2 proudly welcomes the addition of Art Director/VFX Designer Niklaus Schlumpf. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Tim Kolb Joins Digieffects as Chief Product Officer Emmy award winning director/editor will steer product vision Tim Kolb, an Emmy, Chicago Film Festival Hugo, and Telly Award-winning director and a 20 year veteran of video and television post production has joined Digieffects™ as the Chief Product Officer. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Janimation, Inc. Amps Up VFX Workflow with Imagineer Systems When the VFX artists of Janimation, Inc. were approached by a client to complete a highly complex television commercial spot, with “Pleasantville-esque” color and visual effects requirements, they turned to their internal IT manager for some suggestions. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digieffects Acquires Walker Effects Plugins Digieffects, a developer of popular software plugins for Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Autodesk Combustion today announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire the Walker Effects plugins from WalkerFX. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Boris FX Introduces the Boris Box Set Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced today the release of the Boris Box Set. The motion graphics super collection includes the full range of award-winning compositing and effects capabilities offered by Boris FX; 2D/3D compositing, titling, paint, rotoscoping, and DVE technology for an MSRP of $1,995.00 USD. Macintosh users receive the Media 100 Producer editor with their purchase of the Boris Box Set. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | GenArts to Showcase Sapphire Plug-ins at DV Expo West 2007 GenArts, Inc., a leading provider of visual effects plug-ins for the film, broadcast and video industries, will be showcasing Sapphire Plug-ins at DV Expo West 2007, being held December 5-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Sapphire Plug-ins is a collection of over 200 image processing and synthesis effects that natively integrate with leading editing and compositing systems. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Matrox Announces Matrox RT.X2 and Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 Bundle Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that a new value-priced bundle of the Matrox RT.X2 realtime editing platform and Adobe Premiere® Pro CS3 is now available worldwide. The bundle includes the RT.X2 realtime editing card and professional breakout box, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, Adobe Encore® CS3, Adobe OnLocation CS3, Adobe Device Central CS3, Adobe Bridge CS3, and professionally designed templates. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Matrox Announces Interoperability between Matrox Axio Realtime Editing Platforms and Omneon Spectrum and MediaGrid Active Storage Systems Matrox® Video Products Group today announced interoperability between Matrox Axio™ realtime editing platforms and Omneon Spectrum™ and MediaGrid™ active storage systems. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: SWAY Adds CG Flair to Subaru Impreza Commercial Break-through Animation and Photorealistic Techniques Add Edge to Lively Spot Capturing the fun, freedom and adventure of the Subaru brand, SWAY studio brings liveliness and precision to the newest Subaru Impreza commercial entitled "Peel Out," currently airing nationwide. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Digieffects Introduces Electronic Software Downloads and Slashes Prices Digieffects Introduces Electronic Software Downloads and Slashes Prices Creative Professionals May Now Purchase Class On Demand Training from Digieffects Digieffects, a developer of popular software plug-ins for Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Autodesk Combustion is taking new steps to meet customer requests since the change of ownership in May 2007. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: GenArts to Showcase Sapphire Plug-ins at IBC 2007 Company to demonstrate their VFX plug-ins on a wide range of products on stand 7.921 GenArts, Inc., a leading provider of visual effects plug-ins for the film, broadcast and video industries, will be showcasing Sapphire Plug-ins at IBC 2007, being held September 7-11 at the Amsterdam RAI. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: RE:Vision Effects releases DE:Noise 1.0 a plugin set that removes excessive noise and artifacts in one easy-to-use tool. DE:Noise handles spurious frame-to-frame defects ranging from fine digital and electronic noise to blotchy spots (e.g. dirt on the film). published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Matrox RT.X2 3.0 Now Shipping Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that software release 3.0 for the Matrox RT.X2™ realtime editing platform is now available. The Matrox RT.X2 3.0 release provides support for Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Production Premium and Adobe Premiere® Pro CS3 software as well as support for additional HD and SD cameras and editing resolutions including the Panasonic P2 MXF 720p format. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Boris Continuum Complete 5.0 for AE Ships Support for Adobe CS 3.0, Custom On-screen Controls, Heads Up Display and Innovative, Accelerated Filters Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 5.0 for AE (BCC 5.0 for AE) is now shipping. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: GenArts to Showcase Sapphire Plug-ins at SIGGRAPH 2007 Company to demonstrate their VFX plug-ins on a wide range of products in booth 321 GenArts, Inc., a leading provider of visual effects plug-ins for the film, broadcast and video industries, will be exhibiting at SIGGRAPH 2007, being held August 7-9 at the San Diego Convention Center. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 5.0 for Avid AVX Ships Custom on-screen controls, enhanced motion tracking and popular new filters such as Match Move and Up-Rez extend Avid NLE motion graphics capabilities Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 5.0 for Avid’s AVX 2.0 architecture (BCC 5.0 for AVX) is now available. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: CafeFX Creates High Drama for Spider-Man Crane destruction of a Manhattan skyscraper sets the stage for a classic rescue by Spider-Man Feature film visual effects facility CafeFX created a vertigo-inducing crane disaster sequence for SPIDER-MAN™ 3, setting the stage for a classic Spidey rescue. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: GenArts to Show Latest Sapphire Plug-ins at NAB 2007 Company to demonstrate new effects for Autodesk Systems and other host platforms in booth SL2829 GenArts, Inc., a leading provider of digital visual effects plug-ins for the film, broadcast and video industries, will be featuring its expanded range of plug-ins at NAB 2007 in booth SL2829, a larger redesigned exhibit space. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Visual Effects In Vegas The Foundry debuts Furnace 4 for Shake and launches Tinderbox for Combustion at NAB 2007 Leading visual effects developer The Foundry will take up residence on booth SL14413 in the South Hall at NAB 2007. Visitors looking for stunning 2D visual effects and hardcore image-processing tools will find a host of advanced, yet cost-effective, solutions to enhance workflow and boost productivity from The Foundry. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Matrox Announces Matrox RT.X2 SD Realtime Editing Platform at CABSAT 2007 Matrox Video Products Group today announced the Matrox RT.X2 SD realtime editing platform, designed for corporate communicators, event videographers, project studios, educational facilities, and digital filmmakers delivering their projects in SD. Matrox-authorized distributor, Digital Image, will demonstrate RT.X2 SD on stand E2-21. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Autodesk Congratulates Academy Award Winners and Nominees Numerous Films Created with Autodesk Solutions Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) congratulates Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Animal Logic for their Academy Award-winning work in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and Happy Feet, respectively. Autodesk also congratulates ILM, LOLA VFX, Hydraulx, LaserPacific Media Corporation and Blue Sky Studios for their work on the Academy Award-nominated films Poseidon, The Black Dahlia and No Time for Nuts. From visualizing early concepts to finishing and color timing the final pixels, artists rely on Autodesk solutions to achieve their creative vision. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: GenArts to Introduce Their Latest Sapphire Plug-ins at NAB 2007 Company to showcase their latest VFX plug-ins and demo reel in newly designed booth SL2829 GenArts, Inc., a leading provider of digital visual effects plug-ins for the film, broadcast and video industries, will be featuring its entire range of plug-ins at NAB 2007, being held April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Exhibiting in a newly designed booth, GenArts will have an expanded presence at this year's NAB. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: RE:Vision Effects founders to receive Academy Award Leading visual effects developer RE:Vision Effects, Inc. is delighted to announce that the company founders, Peter Litwinowicz and Pierre Jasmin, will be honored with a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Matrox RT.X2 Release 2.0 Now Shipping Realtime native HDV 720p (JVC ProHD) editing now supported Matrox Video Products Group today announced that release 2.0 software for the Matrox RT.X2™ realtime HDV and DV editing platform is now shipping. Release 2.0 provides significant new features including realtime native editing of JVC's ProHD HDV 720p format. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Matrox Axio Release 2.5 Now Shipping Tapeless workflow support and other new features added to realtime HD and SD editing platforms Matrox Video Products Group today announced that software release 2.5 for the Matrox Axio™ realtime HD and SD editing platforms is now shipping. Release 2.5 provides significant new features including realtime native editing of MXF files for Panasonic P2, Sony XDCAM, and Sony XDCAM HD, as well as realtime native editing of JVC's ProHD HDV 720p format. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Digital Anarchy Releases Chaos Stock Volume of San Francisco Timelapse Footage 20 Royalty-free, High-Definition Timelapse Images of Iconic California City Digital Anarchy, a leading provider of cost-effective special effects software for Adobe®, Apple® and Discreet® products, today announced their latest volume of Chaos Stock royalty-free footage. This three-DVD set features beautiful time-lapse footage of San Francisco, California, all shot in High Definition. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: 1 Beyond Announces HD octoflex2 8 full core processors offer video professionals unmatched performance, improved workflow and faster ROI 1 Beyond, Inc., a leading provider of digital video editing, compositing and storage systems today announced the 1 Beyond HD OctoFlex2™, the industry’s first 8 full core processor system running Windows XP designed specifically for video professionals. Whether for editing, compositing or encoding, 8 full cores of processing power provide significant workflow improvements. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: GenArts to Showcase Sapphire Plug-ins at DV Expo 2006 Company to demonstrate their VFX plug-ins on a wide range of products in booth 821 GenArts, Inc., a leading provider of digital visual effects plug-ins for the film, broadcast and video industries, will be showcasing Sapphire Plug-ins at DV Expo 2006, being held November 15-17 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: RE:Vision Effects releases FieldsKit 2.0 RE:Vision Effects announces the release of FieldsKit 2.0, the acclaimed set of plugins providing smarter deinterlacing and better workflow options for interlacing and pulldown. FieldsKit 2 now includes the powerful motion estimation found in Twixtor and ReelSmart Motion Blur. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Imagineer adds tracker support for Quantel generationQ Latest release of monet, mokey add support for exporting data to Quantel generationQ Imagineer Systems, the UK-based developer of innovative visual effects tools, announced today that its latest release of monet and mokey include support for exporting tracking data to Quantel generationQ via a new TrackImport plug-in. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Imagineer monet adds support for eyeon Fusion Latest release of monet adds support for exporting data to Fusion Imagineer Systems, the UK-based innovators of next-generation VFX tools, announced today that its latest release of monet™ includes support for exporting tracking data to eyeon Software’s Fusion. published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
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Creating the Old Movie look with Combustion - Dirt and Scratches In this tutorial, CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor, Bimo Adi Prakoso introduces further techniques for Creating the Old Movie Look with Combustion. Read on to continue this tutorial with Part 2: Creating Scratches and Dirt.
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