| | | | Big Lazy Robot Leverages iPi Motion Capture™ To Bring Futuristic World To Life In ‘Keloid’
 Markerless Motion Capture Technology Facilitates Intricately Choreographed Robot Soldiers’ Performance In Short Trailer
The world of “Keloid” -- as realized in the intense two-minute, CG trailer for the future sci-fi feature created by Barcelona, Spain-based design/animation boutique Big Lazy Robot -- brims with danger, intrigue and a nightmarish future robot society, brought to life thanks to their inventive use of iPi Soft’s iPi Motion Capture™ software.
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| | | | Digital Art Zone Adds New CEO and CMO to Executive Staff
Key Hires to Ensure Future Growth of Leading 3D Software and Content Provider
Digital Art Zone, a leader in the development of 3D software and content, is pleased to announce two new additions to their executive management team. Jim Thornton, a seasoned executive, is now Digital Art Zone’s Chief Executive Officer; while Ms. Maile Keone will run the marketing department, as the firm’s Chief Marketing Officer.
published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D Ships Victoria 5 – the First Genesis Figure
The world's most widely supported 3D woman, Victoria, is the first original model built on the new GenesisTM 3D figure platform
If you think getting older is cause for alarm; spend some time with Victoria 5. Out today, Victoria 5 is the latest version of the 3D community’s favorite figure and a bold leap forward from the original model DAZ 3D pioneered in 1999. Built with DAZ 3D’s award-winning GenesisTM platform, users can now apply unparalleled levels of flexibility and realism to the shape, personality and joints of their creations, in ways that are sure to enchant their audience. Crafted entirely by hand, with extreme attention to detail, and no compromises in quality; Victoria proves that some things truly get better with age.
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| | | | iPi Soft Desktop Motion Capture Plays Starring Role In Director Ian Chisholm’s "Clear Skies III"
 Innovative Motion Capture Technology Proves Essential To Production Pipeline of the Latest Film In The Popular Online Sci-Fi Machinima Series
What began six years ago as simply a “creative outlet” for rising filmmaker/animator Ian Chisholm, "Clear Skies III", the third film in the machinima series about the space adventures of the crew aboard the battleship Clear Skies, has steadily built a huge online audience thanks to its memorable storyline and characters, and creative use of the iPi Soft’s Desktop Motion Capture system, which played an integral role in bringing Chisholm’s vision to life.
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| | | | OptiTex Releases Mac OS version of Dynamic Clothing Engine for Use with DAZ 3D’s Figure Art Software
 Native support for both Mac and Win OS, 64-bit capability, and an array of enhancements brings true cloth simulation to DAZ Studio 4, the popular 3D character design and illustration tool
2D/3D CAD software leader OptiTex, and DAZ 3D, a leading developer of professional quality 3D models and software, are pleased to announce a new Dynamic Cloth Engine plug-in for Mac OS and a coinciding upgrade to the OptiTex Windows plug-in, which now enables it to support 64-bit architecture.
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| | | | DAZ 3D Ships DAZ Studio 4 Advanced and Pro Versions
Streamlined Workflows via FBX Exporter and Bridge to Photoshop and ZBrush
Typically, creating a professional-quality 3D model of a monster, superhero or diva could take a digital artist weeks to complete. Now it can be done in a matter of hours as today DAZ 3D announces the release of both DAZ Studio 4 Advanced and Pro – the latest versions of its character creation, art and animation tool.
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| | | | DAZ 3D Releases DAZ Studio 4 for Hobbyists and Professionals
Fifth-generation Approach to Figure Creation, Innovative Technology and New Content Management Service Delivers Unmatched Creative Experience
Today DAZ 3D introduced DAZ Studio 4, the latest version of DAZ 3D's character creation, art and animation tool. DAZ Studio 4 makes the creation process fun, while setting the new standard for 3D figure design tools by introducing the Genesis™ figure platform.
published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D Increases Landscape and Virtual Environment Realism with Bryce 7
Offers Import of Google SketchUp and Spore Creature Creator Models Ideal for 3D Enthusiasts, Expert Artists and Game Designers; Bryce 7 PLE Available Free of Charge
With advanced abilities to edit terrain, develop real-world lighting and create authentic environmental textures, Bryce has always been recognized as a high-quality, yet affordable, 3D solution that is ideal for achieving breathtakingly realistic imagery.
published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D-Gizmoz Introduces Digimi
Leading Personalized Avatar-generator and Library of Creative Assets for Game and Virtual World Development; New EULA Makes Renowned Figures and Content Available to Developers
On the heels of a successful merger, DAZ 3D-Gizmoz today unveiled Digimi, the ultimate platform for generating personalized avatars.
published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D and Gizmoz Merge to Become Premier Publisher of Personalized 3D Characters, Software and Accessories
Fuels Growth of Virtual Goods Market for Improved Gaming, Virtual Worlds, and 3D Modeling and Animation; Benchmark Capital, Highway 12 Ventures and Columbia Capital Lead Funding
Seizing the opportunity to meet the increasing and diversified expectations of the virtual goods market, DAZ 3D and Gizmoz today announced a merger that will create the foremost online marketplace for high-quality and inter-compatible digital characters and accessories.
published 4 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D Announces Update to DAZ Studio and Unveils New Prosumer Version
DAZ Studio 3 Advanced Provides Easy-to-use, Professional Tools for Serious 3D Artists; Free Standard Version Ideal for Beginners and Hobbyists
Providing artists with greater opportunity for advanced 3D content creation, DAZ 3D today announced a new free version of its celebrated 3D art and animation package, DAZ Studio 3, as well as the debut of its enhanced, professional-quality toolset, DAZ Studio 3 Advanced, ideal for 3D animators, designers and illustrators.
published 4 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D Sweetens its 3D Model Library with Release of the Girl 4
Renowned 3D Figure Receives Makeover Complete with Unprecedented Morphing and Unmatched Versatility
Get ready to meet the Girl of your dreams! Adding yet another exciting addition to its immense 3D content library, DAZ 3D today unveils the newest version of its highly popular 3D figure, the Girl 4, complete with customizable body shaping, increased texture map resolution and greatly improved joint rigging. Created from DAZ 3D's celebrated fourth-generation Unimesh™, the Girl 4 is fully compatible with all Victoria 4, Victoria 4 Elite and Aiko 4 head and body shapes, textures and poses, opening more options and new creative possibilities than ever before.
published 4 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D Boosts Performance with Carrara 7.0
Updated Features Enhance All-in-one 3D Solution for Realistic Figure Posing, Animation, Modeling and Rendering
As the demand for an efficient, feature-rich and cost-effective 3D toolset expands, DAZ 3D™ responds with the release of Carrara 7.0™ , the latest version of its popular all-in-one 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution.
published 4 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D Introduces Michael 4, The Most Versatile and Accurate 3D Male Yet
Renowned 3D Figure Offers Enhanced Photorealism and Improved Mapping, Morphs and Rigging; Registered DAZ 3D Users May Download Free of Charge
Worthy of a double-take, the newest version of DAZ 3D's popular 3D male figure Michael 4 allows for final renderings that are nearly indistinguishable from photography. Derived from high-resolution real-life human photography and body scans which are combined with the fourth generation unimesh and improved rigging and body contours, Michael 4 offers the most realistic, versatile and anatomically accurate human male figure available for public use.
published 5 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D and NaturalPoint Unveil ARENA Real-Time Mocap Plug-in for DAZ Studio
Renowned Optical Tracking Developer Offers Complete, Cost-effective Motion Capture Solution Utilizing DAZ 3D’s Free 3D Animation Software; Demonstration Available at SIGGRAPH Booth 733
DAZ 3D, a leading developer of professional-quality 3D software and models, and optical tracking technology developer, NaturalPoint today announced the ARENA plug-in for DAZ Studio, an easy-to-use and cost-effective complete motion capture solution.
published 5 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DAZ 3D Ships DAZ Studio 3D Bridge Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop
Seamless Integration of High-quality 3D Content Now Accessible for 2D Professionals and Beginning Artists; Free 30-day Full Version Trial Available Prior to Purchase
Looking to add another dimension to your next Adobe® Photoshop® project? DAZ 3D™, a leading developer of professional-quality 3D software and models, today announced the immediate availability of the DAZ Studio™ 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop.
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| | | | DAZ 3D Announces Mimic Pro Facial Animation Software for Carrara
For the First Time, Carrara Users Now Have Direct Access to Mimic’s Advanced Environment for Easily Creating and Editing Facial Animation Sequences
Click for a wink. Click again for a smile. Facial animation has never been simpler as DAZ 3D, a leading developer of professional quality 3D models and software, today announced the immediate availability of Mimic Pro for Carrara, a plug-in enabling seamless lip-synching, sound analysis and speech animation simulations directly within Carrara 6.2.
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| | | | DAZ 3D Launches New Version of Free 3D Posing and Animation Software, DAZ Studio 2.1
DAZ 3D Continues Tradition of Providing High-quality Tools for Professionals and Hobbyists Alike by Offering New Features Such as Drag and Drop, Levels of Detail, Sub Division, QuickStart and More
It’s downloadable. It’s professional quality. It’s easy to use. Best of all, it’s free. The latest release of DAZ Studio hits the market today, providing the industry with a simplified, enhanced version of this premier feature-rich 3D art and animation package.
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| | | | News: DAZ 3D Unveils DAZ Studio 3D Bridge for Photoshop, Plug-in for Seamless 3D Content Transfer
Beta Version and Additional Starter Bundle are Free and Available Now For Download
DAZ Productions Inc., a leading developer of professional-quality 3D software and models, announced today the beta version of its DAZ Studio™ 3D Bridge for Photoshop© plug-in. Compatible with Photoshop 7, CS, CS2 and CS3, this new plug-in allows DAZ Studio users to automatically apply 3D imagery and artwork to any Photoshop project.
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| | | | News: DAZ 3DTM Releases Bryce 5.5 for Free on Download.com
DAZ 3D Continues Its Tradition of Free 3D Art Software
DAZ 3D, Inc. a technology leader in 3D content and software, announced today the immediate availability of the 3D environment and animation software Bryce® 5.5 for free via Download.com, a popular software site.
published 6 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: DAZ 3D Releases Bryce 6.1 for Intel-based Macs
Increased Performance and Stability, and Further Optimizations on Image Based Lighting and Network Rendering in the Free Update to Bryce 6.0
DAZ 3D, a leading developer of professional quality 3D models and software, today announced the release of the Mac®-Intel compatible version of Bryce®, the popular 3D art and animation tool. Now able to run natively on Intel-based Mac computer systems, Bryce 6.1 gives artists greater performance and stability as they develop 3D environments and animations for print, multimedia, video and the Web.
published 6 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: DAZ Ships Hexagon 2
Compelling 3D modeler is DAZ’s first software release following Eovia acquisition;--Introductory offer delivers dramatic price break to DAZ Platinum Club Members
DAZ Productions Inc., a leading developer of professional quality 3D models and software, today announced the immediate availability of DAZ Hexagon 2, its newly acquired 3D polygonal and subdivision modeling software.
published 7 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: DAZ Productions Acquires Eovia US Corporation
Deal Bolsters DAZ’s Commitment to High-Quality, Affordable 3D Solutions and Ensures Solid Future for Eovia’s Widely-Acclaimed Software
DAZ Productions Inc., a leading developer of professional quality 3D models and software, today announced that it has acquired Eovia™ Corporation, developer and publisher of leading 3D animation, modeling and rendering solutions, based in Mountain View, Calif.
published 7 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: DAZ|Studio Software Brings to Life Inspiring Christmas Book Featuring Dick Van Dyke
DAZ|Studio and DAZ Models Used to Create all the Spectacular 3D Illustrations Featured in the Enchanting Children’s Book “Mr. Finnegan’s Giving Chest”
DAZ Productions Inc., a leading developer of professional-quality 3D software and models, today announced the brilliant illustrations featured in the charming Christmas picture book, “Mr. Finnegan’s Giving Chest,” were created with DAZ|Studio, the company’s free 3D figure posing and animation software package, and existing DAZ models and accessories from its online store.
published 8 years ago read more | | | | |
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