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. published 5 months agoread more
Alioscopy Demonstrates 3D Auto-stereoscopic Workflow with Autodesk 3D and Compositing Software at NAB 2009 Company will Showcase 3D Auto-stereoscopic ‘No-Glasses’ Display along with Creation and Finishing Techniques for Generating Multi-View Content Alioscopy® USA, a 3D visualization technology provider, today announced its involvement with Autodesk, Inc. at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center (April 20-23, 2009). Located at the Autodesk booth (South Hall, Booth SL 2120), Alioscopy will demonstrate finished auto-stereoscopic 3D content playing on its LCD display, and will provide information on how artists and technical directors (TDs) can use Autodesk® 3ds Max® software (with planned future support for Autodesk® Maya® and Autodesk® Softimage® software) and Autodesk® Toxik™ software to help create and composite auto-stereoscopic 3D animated content for play-back on Alioscopy LCD displays. published 7 months agoread more
News: Autodesk ships Combustion 4 desktop visual effects and compositing software for Apple Macintosh New Version Helps Macintosh-based Artists Realize their Ideas with Sophisticated New Tools and Workflow to Create Visual Effects Autodesk, Inc.(NASDAQ: ADSK), today announced it has begun shipping Autodesk Combustion 4 software for Apple Macintosh. Combustion 4, Autodesk's desktop visual effects software consists of a powerful feature set including vector paint, particles, effects, animation and 3D compositing. This new version for the Mac operating system streamlines the creative process for visual graphics creation by providing enhanced interoperability with third-party desktop applications, improved paint tools and workflow efficiency. published 4 years agoread more
Autodesk Integrates Face Robot into Softimage 2010 Brings Rapid Facial Animation to More 3D Users 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. published 3 months agoread more
Autodesk Flare: New Visual Effects Software Adopted Around the Globe Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that its new Autodesk Flare visual effects software - launched just one month ago - has been licensed by five post-production companies across three continents. Flare is a creative companion to Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Inferno visual effects and compositing software. published 5 months agoread more
The Foundry Lets Customers do the Talking at NAB 2009 Booth SL326 Much has changed at leading VFX software developer, The Foundry, during the last twelve months. This will be reflected on the show floor at NAB 2009, as the company plays host to a series of exciting ‘behind the scenes’ demos and product announcements at its booth #SL326 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. published 7 months agoread more
Oscar Winner for Best Visual Effects 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' Shaped with Autodesk Technolog Autodesk Applauds 81st Annual Academy Award Winners and Nominees For the 14th consecutive year, every film nominated for the Best Visual Effects Academy Award was shaped with Autodesk, Inc. digital filmmaking tools. Autodesk congratulates Matte World Digital for its Oscar-winning visual effects work on "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". published 8 months agoread more
Using eyeon Fusion on Pink Panther 2 Digital Dimension Completes VFX on Latest Clouseau Caper eyeon Fusion™ was used on every visual effects shot in Pink Panther 2, the latest film in the Inspector Clouseau series, starring Steve Martin. Six-time Emmy® Award-winner and four-time Visual Effects Society Award-winner Digital Dimension completed all of the 200 shots on the feature. published 9 months agoread more
Super Bowl XLIII: Autodesk Technology Key Player in Commercials Leading advertisers and movie studios relied on technology from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) to tackle the cutting-edge visual effects and animation integral to delivering their Super Bowl XLIII message. published 9 months agoread more
The Foundry returns to Autodesk Sparks programme The Foundry, a leading developer of visual effects, image-processing and compositing software, announced today that, under an exclusive arrangement with Autodesk®, it can once again offer support for the Autodesk Sparks range of its Tinder, Furnace and Keylight products. published 9 months agoread more
Autodesk Announces Three New Software Releases for the Mac Growing Portfolio of Autodesk Creative Tools for Mac OS X To coincide with the annual Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced today that it has expanded its portfolio of Macintosh 2D and 3D software tools for entertainment, multimedia and design professionals. The three new 2009 products for Mac OS X are Autodesk Toxik procedural compositing software, Autodesk Mudbox digital sculpting and texture painting software, and Autodesk ImageModeler image-based modeling and photogrammetry software. published 10 months agoread more
Foundry slashes Sparks prices as Autodesk revokes Development licence The Foundry, a leading developer of visual effects, image-processing and compositing software, announced today that effective immediately, it has significantly reduced prices on plug-ins for Autodesk® advanced systems, as it is no longer part of the Autodesk Authorised Developer Network programme and can no longer guarantee continued development or support. published 10 months agoread more
eyeon Software Brings Philpott Communications on Board Expanding PR with Major Product Releases Approaching eyeon Software Inc., makers of the award-winning Fusion® compositing software, today announced that they have engaged Philpott Communications, based in Richmond Hill, Canada. Philpott Communications will provide PR and media relations services for eyeon, with an initial focus on the upcoming releases of eyeon's new Generation® workflow management software, and Fusion 6 in the new year. published 12 months agoread more
Eye Scream Factory Launches DVD Clips Royalty-free, Animated DVD Menu Backgrounds for $9.99 per Clip Eye Scream Factory, the Boston-based creative team providing automation design templates and royalty-free content for media hobbyists and professionals, today announced the availability of Eye Scream Factory DVD Clips, royalty-free animated backgrounds designed specifically for DVD menus. published 12 months agoread 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 agoread more
Autodesk Launches Toxik 2009 Visual Effects Software Feature-Packed New Version Provides Powerful Tools for Stereoscopic Productions and Set Extensions Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced Autodesk Toxik 2009 procedural compositing software. Toxik 2009 offers high-performance compositing and visual effects capabilities, particularly for large-format digital film and television projects. published 1 year agoread more
Autodesk Announces 10-Year Anniversary Release of Maya Software New Release Provides Stereoscopic Production Capabilities, nParticles Simulation, and Powerful Animation and Productivity Tools At SIGGRAPH 2008, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced Autodesk Maya 2009 3D animation and visual effects software, in celebration of the software's 10-year anniversary. Maya 2009 includes a host of advancements in modeling, animation, rendering and effects that maximize productivity, optimize workflows, and provide new creative possibilities. published 1 year agoread more
Autodesk at the National Association of Broadcasters 2008 Convention Autodesk, Inc. will be participating in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 14 to 17, 2008. Autodesk will showcase its latest visual effects, finishing, color grading and animation solutions for film, television and commercial post-production. published 2 years agoread more
The Foundry Delivers Powerful VFX Portfolio At NAB 2008 New Nuke 5 compositor, Furnace plug-ins & Stereo 3D tools unleashed in Vegas Leading software developer The Foundry will show its strongest-ever product portfolio for visual effects artists at NAB 2008 (Booth SL8605). published 2 years agoread more
1 Beyond Unveils New Ruggedized HD Editing System For Broadcast Trucks 1 Beyond HD OctoFlex™ Rugged– the industry’s most powerful editing system for stations converting to tapeless HD 1 Beyond™, Inc., a leading provider of digital video editing and compositing systems, today announced the immediate availability of the 1 Beyond HD OctoFlex™ Rugged video editing system designed specifically for live Electronic News Gathering (ENG) broadcast trucks converting to tapeless High Definition. published 2 years agoread more
Autodesk Applauds 80th Annual Academy Award Winners and Nominees Best Visual Effects Winner The Golden Compass Shaped with Autodesk Technology The 80th Annual Academy Awards mark the thirteenth consecutive year that all films in the Best Visual Effects category were shaped with Autodesk, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ADSK) technology. Autodesk congratulates Framestore CFC and Rhythm & Hues for its Academy Award-winning work on the Best Visual Effects winner, The Golden Compass. published 2 years agoread more
Eye Scream Factory Automates Professional Design Production for DVD Menus and Packaging Eye Scream Factory DVD Art Professional and DVD Art Essentials ship; time-saving templates for DVD menus, disc labels, and case inserts Eye Scream Factory, the Boston-based creative team providing automation design templates for media hobbyists and professionals, today announced the launch of Eye Scream Factory DVD Art Professional and DVD Art Essentials. published 2 years agoread more
News: FXhome releases PhotoKey: greenscreen compositing for photographers FXhome today released PhotoKey, a new greenscreen and bluescreen compositing application for Mac and PC. Designed specifically for photographers, PhotoKey makes high quality compositing easily accessible for enthusiasts and professionals. published 2 years agoread 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 agoread more
News: FrameCycler Professional 2006 Included with NUKE v4.6 Integration provides uncompressed playback of composited content IRIDAS, the industry pioneer in uncompressed playback technologies, announced today that FrameCycler Professional 2006 is included with each seat of NUKE v4.6, the newest version of the high-end compositing software recently released by D2 Software. With this integration, NUKE artists can launch FrameCycler Professional 2006 from within NUKE to review composites in real-time right on their desktop. The bundle is available for the Windows XP, Mac OS X, and Linux. published 3 years agoread more
News: Autodesk Solutions Bring Magic to the Big Screen This Holiday Season with The Covenant, Casino Royale, Stranger Than Fiction and More Autodesk Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ADSK) media and entertainment products have helped digital artists create some of this season's blockbuster films. Post-production facilities relied on Autodesk solutions for visual effects creation, editing and finishing, color grading and 3D animation. published 3 years agoread more
News: monet and mokey adds Intel-based Mac support Imagineer improves the support Imagineer Systems, the UK-based innovators of next-generation VFX tools, announced today that its latest release of monet™ and mokey™ includes Intel-based Mac support. published 3 years agoread more
News: mokey plays in "Casino Royale" UK-based facility Peerless use mokey on several vfx shots in new Bond film Imagineer Systems, the UK-based innovators of next-generation vfx tools, is pleased to announce that their tool mokey™ was part of the major vfx work done on the 21st James Bond movie, "Casino Royale". published 3 years agoread more
News: Autodesk Launches Maya 8: Equips 3D Artists for Next-Generation Game and Film Production 64-bit Technology Support and Multithreading Enhancements Offer New Levels of Scalability and Speed Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched Autodesk Maya 8 software, the newest version of its Academy Award-winning 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution. Maya has been used by a variety of clients, including BMW, CNN, Disney, Epic Games, Industrial Light & Magic, Midway Games and Weta Digital, to create breathtaking 3D imagery for feature films, interactive games, broadcast graphics and industrial design. published 3 years agoread more
News: D2 Software Announces Free Downloadable Version At SIGGRAPH 2006, D2 Software, Inc., a subsidiary of Digital Domain, Inc., is announcing that it will make a free non-commercial version of its NUKE™ compositing software available for download on August 31, 2006. The new version is designed to enable artists, students, and graphics professionals to learn and experiment with the high-end NUKE toolset used by 40 visual effects companies on films such as Titanic, I, Robot, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, The Ant Bully, King Kong, The Wild, and many other film, commercial, and animation projects. published 3 years agoread more
News: D2 Software Announces New NUKE Customers At SIGGRAPH 2006, D2 Software, Inc., a subsidiary of Digital Domain, Inc., is announcing strong momentum for its NUKE™ high-end compositing software with four visual effects companies in the U.S. and Canada purchasing the software in June and July. Mr. X, Image Engine, Furious FX, and SpeedShape all selected NUKE to handle high-end compositing work for film, video, and animated projects. published 3 years agoread more
News: Boston Final Cut Pro User Group Present "Shake 'n' Final Cut Studio" User Group soiree to highlight Shake integration with Final Cut Studio and provide networking opportunity for Boston's filmmaking, motion graphics and compositing community On Tuesday, August 1st, the Boston and Connecticut Final Cut Pro User Groups, HB Communications and Future Media Concepts will present "Shake 'n' Final Cut Studio," a special evening event and social taking place during Siggraph 2006. Shake 'n' Final Cut Studio will take place along Boston's waterfront in the Citiview Ballroom at the World Trade Center Boston, which is walking distance from the Boston Convention Center, where SIGGRAPH 2006 takes place. Doors open at 6 p.m. and presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Attendees are welcome to stay afterwards for a party to socialize with their peers, pick the brains of industry gurus or just enjoy the music. Anyone interested in Final Cut Studio, Apple's industry-leading, non-linear editing application is welcome to attend. Even if you're not attending SIGGRAPH 2006, you can attend this event to network with Boston's filmmaking, motion graphics and compositing community and Final Cut Studio users from around the world. published 3 years agoread more
News: Autodesk Technology Puts the Sizzle in This Summer Lady in the Water, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, X-Men: The Last Stand, and More From computer-generated sea creatures to entire virtual cities, digital artists relied on Autodesk, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: ADSK) media and entertainment solutions to realize stunning visual effects for this summer’s hottest films. The industry’s leading post-production facilities delivered blockbuster action, adventure and dramatic content created with Autodesk’s advanced visual effects, animation, editing and digital color grading solutions. published 3 years agoread more
News: D2 Software to Preview Next Version of NUKE Showcase High-End Compositing Pipelines at SIGGRAPH: Booth workflow walk-throughs will feature NUKE compositing, Primatte® keying, Qube! render farm management system, NVIDIA Quadro® FX ultra high-end graphics, FrameCycler® playback At SIGGRAPH 2006, D2 Software, Inc. a subsidiary of Digital Domain, Inc., will unveil new features for its award-winning NUKE™ compositing software planned for release later this year. The company will also give attendees a look at how top VFX companies are handling compositing on major projects through guest presentations and companion product demos in booth #1231 (co-located with Digital Domain), and offer attendees the opportunity to get a hands-on experience with NUKE at the Guerilla Studio. published 3 years agoread more
News: Apple Releases Shake 4.1 Industry Leading Compositing Software Price Cut to $499 Apple® today delivered Shake® 4.1, the first Universal version of its industry leading compositing software and cut its price from $2,999 to $499 to fit almost any production’s budget. Final Cut® Studio editors can now take advantage of Shake for sophisticated 3D compositing, keying, image tracking and stabilization for the price of a plug-in. Shake continues to be the tool of choice for major motion-picture studios and leading effects houses to create award-winning visual effects including this year's Oscar winner, “King Kong.” published 3 years agoread more
News: CIS Hollywood use monet on major feature films monet proves itself on Eight Below, Poseidon, X-Men 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean II Imagineer Systems, the UK-based developer of innovative visual effects tools, announced today how Hollywood-based facility, CIS Hollywood, purchased monet late 2005 and since has used it on numerous blockbuster feature films. published 4 years agoread more
News: Autodesk Announces Toxik 2007 Software for Feature Film Visual Effects Enables Digital Artists to Realize Creative Ideas and Composite Collaboratively Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), launched Autodesk Toxik 2007, the latest version of its collaborative digital compositing software for feature film production. The software’s robust creative toolset helps film studios and post-production facilities deliver vivid, high-resolution imagery with ease. published 4 years agoread more
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®. published 4 years agoread more
News: Autodesk Introduces Linux-based Version of Autodesk Toxik Visual Effects Software Offers Film Studios and Post-Production Facilities Greater Choice in Back-End Digital Film Workflow At the Digital Media Festival in Sydney, Australia, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched Autodesk Toxik visual effects software running on the Linux operating system. published 4 years agoread more
News: AJA Debuts New XENA Video Capture and Playback Workflows for Windows XP XENA LS and LH Offer Integrated Capture and Playback Solutions for Motion Graphics and Design Professionals AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced the XENA LS and XENA LH video and audio I/O cards for Windows XP. The new XENA lineup marks AJA's entree into integrated video capture and playback solutions designed to fit a variety of creative workflows based on the Windows XP platform. published 4 years agoread more
News: Japan First Autodesk Toxik Software Extension Released: Blend and Comp Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that IMAGICA Corp. has added 15 seats of Autodesk Toxik software to its post-production pipeline, along with training from Autodesk Consulting. Autodesk has also released the first feature extension to the Toxik collaborative visual effects and compositing software. This extension, called Blend and Comp, contains tools that make frequent digital compositing tasks easier. published 4 years agoread more
News: wondertouch Offers Autodesk Combustion Desktop Software Post Production Professionals More Than 50% Off on particleIllusion 3.0 Limited-time Promotion Allows Purchase of particleIllusion 3.0 for the Windows and Mac OS X Platforms at Reduced Price of $179.00 through November 15, 2005 wondertouch™, a leading software developer of high performance particle effects creation tools, today announced a special limited-time upgrade promotion that allows registered owners of the Autodesk® Combustion® 3 or Combustion 4 desktop software programs to receive more than 50% off the USMSRP of particleIllusion™ 3.0, the latest version of the company's cornerstone, sprite-based particle effects software application. published 4 years agoread more
News: MainConcept Releases H.264 Encoder v2 Billed As ''Possibly the Best Video Encoder Money Can Buy'' MainConcept, a world leader in codecs and video technology, announced today that it has released a new version of its H.264 AVC Encoder offering unprecedented quality including advanced two-pass encoding. published 4 years agoread more
News: Imagineer Systems Reports a Successful First Year for monet Imagineer Systems, the UK-based developer of the innovative mokey, monet and mofex visual effects tools, reports today that sales of its monet tracking and compositing software has exceeded all expectations since its launch 12 months ago. With more than 100 systems sold to a surprisingly diverse group of facilities ranging from editing to visual effects facilities, broadcasters to feature film facilities, monet has proven its broad application within the market. published 4 years agoread more
News: Imagineer Announces New Versions of monet and mokey at IBC 2005 Improvements in performance, feature set and compatibility Imagineer Systems, the UK-based developer of innovative visual effects tools, announced today its plans for IBC 2005. On stand 7.431 visitors will be able to see for the first time the latest versions of monet v2, mokey v4 and the range of Shake plug-ins mofex announced at NAB 2005. All these products will offer major new features, performance upgrades and support for other systems and will ship from September 19th 2005. published 4 years agoread more
News: China Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that China Central Television (CCTV), China’s largest national television network, has expanded its post-production pipeline with media and entertainment solutions from Autodesk. This expansion enables CCTV to centralize its in-house broadcast graphics, offer high-definition (HD) programming, and prepare for the broadcasting of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. published 4 years agoread more
News: Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Software Developer Colorfront Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Colorfront Ltd. for $15 million USD. On April 18, 2005, Autodesk announced a definitive agreement to acquire Colorfront — the leading developer of color correction technology for film studios and digital film laboratories. published 4 years agoread more
News: Apple Announces Shake 4 Biggest Shake Upgrade Ever Delivers 3D Compositing and Optical Flow Technologies Apple® today announced Shake® 4, a major upgrade to the industry’s leading compositing software used by independent artists and visual effects facilities to create the world’s most celebrated visual effects for film and television. Shake 4 features 3D multi-plane compositing, cutting-edge optical flow image processing and unprecedented integration with Final Cut Pro 5. published 5 years agoread more
