News: RE:Vision Effects updates RE:Flex with High Dynamic Range Image Support A Major Performance Upgrade for Adobe® After Effects® 7.0; Other Platforms also Updated. RE:Flex provides superior morphing and warping for After Effects. RE:Flex uses both open and closed splines for its free-form interface rather than a mesh-based solution. RE:Flex is especially easy to learn because it uses the After Effects' own drawing and masking tools to direct the warping and morphing; as such, there is no need to learn a whole new user interface. published 4 years agoread more
Digital Vision Unveils Powerful Nucoda 2009 Upgrades Stereoscopic, Color Grading Tools, Intuitive Tracker Set System in Orbit Digital Vision, a global leader in the development of high quality picture enhancement and color grading systems, has unveiled a new ground breaking software development milestone for its 2009 Nucoda Platform. published 4 weeks agoread more
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. published 3 months agoread more
Shotgun and Tweak Announce Strategic Alliance Companies Collaborate to Offer Seamless Integration of Shotgun Production Tracking System and RV Playback Software hotgun Software and Tweak Software today announced their intentions to integrate their VFX and animation production tools, Shotgun and RV, for seamless interoperation. The combined solutions make it easy for users to find and play back media they need to review. published 3 months agoread more
StudioGPU Ships MachStudio Pro—Supercharges 3D Workflow with Real-Time Finishing and Compositing Renders Scenes Up to 900 Times Faster than Traditional Solutions – Reducing Times from Hours to Seconds StudioGPU announced today the immediate availability of MachStudio Pro™, a professional 3D workflow and rendering package created by artists for artists. MachStudio Pro offers a seamless way to create and interact with cinematic quality 3D objects and environments in a non-linear workspace by leveraging the horsepower of off-the-shelf professional graphics processing units (GPUs) to deliver real-time and near real-time workflow performance on a desktop workstation. published 4 months agoread more
VER Selects Large Complement of Hitachi SK-HD1000 HD Cameras Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance HDTV cameras, today announced that Video Equipment Rentals (VER)—the nation’s premiere AV/broadcast equipment rental company—has purchased a large complement of Hitachi SK-HD1000 HDTV studio and field production cameras. published 8 months agoread more
NewTek Releases LightWave 3D® v9.6 Featuring increased stability, hair and fur cloning, nodes and workflow acceleration NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced the release of LightWave® v9.6, a major update to its award-winning 3D application, LightWave 3D®. LightWave v9.6’s new capabilities include improvements to animation, rendering and workflow, with FiberFX cloning, Layout snapping and automatic drag-and-drop file loading. More than 625 feature requests and reported issues have been implemented and resolved between 9.5 and 9.6. LightWave v9.6 is the fifth free update in the LightWave v9 series. published 10 months agoread more
Sony Unveils First Full-Frame Alpha DSLR Model Sony is introducing its full-frame _ (alpha) DSLR-A900 camera, aimed at serious photo enthusiasts looking for traditional SLR performance with the added benefits of digital photography. published 1 year agoread more
Digital Vision Announces RED One, Film Master Workflow Digital Vision, the premier supplier of picture enhancement systems for film and television post-production, announced today that all its software systems will now support footage captured with RED One cameras. published 1 year agoread more
Autodesk Announces Stitcher Unlimited 2009 and ImageModeler 2009 Software Products Provide Advanced Panorama Creation and Image-based 3D Modeling Capabilities Today at SIGGRAPH 2008, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced Autodesk Stitcher Unlimited 2009 and Autodesk ImageModeler 2009 software products. These are the first versions of the former REALVIZ products to be released as part of the Autodesk product portfolio. published 1 year agoread more
Tweak Software Launches RV; Playback Software for Images and Film Sequences Industry Veterans Jim Hourihan and Seth Rosenthal launch a new venture and a new product Tweak Software is releasing RV, the company’s first commercially available software package, announced Seth Rosenthal, founder and president. RV is a highly customizable cross-platform image and sequence viewer that is capable of playing back uncompressed film resolution clips. published 1 year agoread more
Hitachi to Demo Two New High-Performance HD Cameras at InfoComm 08 Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd. will be on hand at InfoComm 2008 (Booth #C914) to show two high-performance HDTV cameras—from Hitachi’s broad portfolio of products—that serve a wide range of professional A/V applications. published 1 year agoread more
Digital Vision Unveils Film Master v4.0 with 4k Real-time Capabilities at NAB New Turbine render accelerator speeds software performance for 4k finishing efficiency Digital Vision, premiere provider of picture enhancement systems for film and television post-production, is showcasing the latest version of its Film Master grading and finishing system, v3.6, and giving post-production professionals their first look at Film Master 4.0 with real-time 4k capabilities and a new render accelerator, Turbine, at NAB 2008. published 2 years agoread more
Autodesk Launches New Versions of Visual Effects and Finishing Systems Includes New Creative Tools, Expanded Format Support and Workflow Enhancements Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the 2009 releases of the Autodesk Inferno, Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Flint software for visual effects systems, and the Autodesk Smoke software finishing system. The company also announced Extension 1 for Autodesk Toxik 2008 software for digital compositing. published 2 years agoread more
dvGarage Announces Conduit Suite Powerful Suite for High-end, Real-time Nodal Compositing; Includes Free Three-month Membership to Pixel Corps dvGarage, a provider of tools and training for the next generation of media artists, today announced Conduit Suite, the latest update to its line of Conduit nodal compositing tools. published 2 years agoread more
Luxology Highlights Use of modo in Marketing and Advertising Image Production Print CGI Work From Alter, Schawk, Smoke and Mirrors and Others to be Showcased at CGAM 2008 Luxology® LLC, makers of modo™, a modern, artist-friendly image generation software, today announced that it will host several high-profile advertising customers during CGAM 2008, a new CGI conference for advertising and marketing professionals. published 2 years agoread more
Digital Vision to Unveil New 4k Capabilities and New Products at NAB That Extend Tapeless Workflows Company will introduce new 4k real-time capabilities for Film Master, a new software-based standards converter, new DVO tools and DVNR options in April Digital Vision, the premier supplier of picture enhancement systems for film and television post-production, will introduce a number of new products and features that enable post-production facilities and broadcasters to move more processes into the tapeless, digital environment and ensure the highest-quality images. published 2 years agoread 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 agoread more
News: Softimage Unveils SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 and SOFTIMAGE|FACE ROBOT 1.8 Software at SIGGRAPH 2007 Company announces new features, packaging, and pricing for SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 and enhanced game export pipeline in SOFTIMAGE|FACE ROBOT 1.8 Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVID), today announced the latest versions of its 3D animation software packages: SOFTIMAGE®|XSI® 6.5 and SOFTIMAGE|FACE ROBOT® 1.8. published 2 years agoread more
REALVIZ REALVIZ®, a leader in image processing software development, is pleased to announce the availability of the REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio. published 2 years agoread more
News: REALVIZ Latest Release Adds Mac Universal Binary & HDR Compatibility REALVIZ®, a leader in image processing software development, is pleased to announce the availability of version 5.6 of their award-winning software, Stitcher® Unlimited. published 2 years agoread more
News: Diamond HD 2900XT PCIE Model Ships Today Diamond Multimedia, a leading manufacturer of PC graphics cards, sound cards and communications products, is now shipping the PCI-Express version of the HD 2900XT. published 2 years agoread 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 3 years agoread more
News: dvGarage Ships New Version of Conduit for Apple Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 and Motion 2 Combines High-End Nodal Compositing with High-Performance GPU Acceleration; Includes Free Three-Month Membership to Pixel Corps dvGarage, a provider of tools and training for the next generation of media artists, today announced that Conduit version 1.5, a nodal compositing plug-in, is now available for Apple Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 and Motion 2 users. 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: eCinema Systems announces radically new LCD technology Stunning LCD performance will make CRT monitors obsolete for evaluation eCinema Systems has successfully demonstrated the technology behind their upcoming High Dynamic Range, High Color Depth display. NAB show-goers lined up in April for packed, back-to- back, private screenings of the jaw dropping system that most recognized will make the CRT obsolete for evaluation. Subsequent screenings have confirmed that response. This LCD-based monitor is the result of six years of research in the field. The HDR technology offers 10 to 12 bits per color channel (for 30 to 36 bit displays) or 1000 to 4000 step gray-scales. Contrast ratio is in the order of 30,000:1 which means black levels displayed are beyond the capability of current CRT monitors. published 3 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: Silhouette FX Silhouette, the hardcore paint and roto system that's powering today's biggest films can now run as a plug-in to Apple® Shake. Powerful motion- stabilized raster-paint and (what is regarded by many as) the best roto interface available today are now a click away for Shake professionals. Silhouette FX, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the Silhouette Shake Render Engine, a plug-in that renders Silhouette Roto and Silhouette Paint projects inside Apple's Shake compositor. If a stand-alone Silhouette Roto or Silhouette Paint license is available on the same machine, it can be launched with a single click directly from the Shake user interface. published 4 years agoread more
News: Adobe Revolutionizes Post-Production Workflows with All-New Adobe Production Studio Includes Powerful New Versions of After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe Encore DVD; Introduces Adobe Dynamic Link; and Delivers Advanced Flash Video Support Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today unveiled Adobe® Production Studio, an extension of the Adobe Creative Suite family of products. The most complete post-production software solution available today, Adobe Production Studio combines full new versions of Adobe's world class video and graphics applications—Adobe After Effects® 7.0, Adobe Premiere Pro® 2.0, Adobe Audition® 2.0, Adobe Encore® 2.0 (also announced today, see separate releases) and the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop® CS2 and Adobe Illustrator® CS2—with time-saving innovations such as Adobe Dynamic Link that deliver a highly efficient workflow experience. Adobe Production Studio also integrates Flash Video (FLV) export capabilities to provide video professionals with a new, fluid method of delivering content to the Web using this ubiquitous Web video standard. published 4 years agoread more
News: Adobe After Effects 7.0 Delivers Unprecedented Levels of Productivity and Creative Control Flexible Design Environment, High Fidelity OpenGL Support, Flash Video Export, and Professionally Designed Animation Presets Highlight Major Release Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced and shipped Adobe® After Effects® 7.0 software, the industry standard tool for producing motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, DVD, and the Web. Professionals can streamline their workflows to produce compelling content for any media with the new features packed in Adobe After Effects 7.0, including a re-designed, unified user interface, accelerated high-fidelity OpenGL 2.0 support, and the industry's most comprehensive Flash Video (FLV) export capabilities. Adobe After Effects 7.0 is available as a stand-alone product or as part of Adobe Production Studio also announced today (see separate release). published 4 years agoread more
News: Alien Skin Software Announces Exposure Alien Skin Software today announced Exposure, an all-new plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® and other compatible host programs. Exposure brings the look and feel of film to digital photography. 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: 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: Silhouette Paint Silhouette Paint, an innovative high dynamic range raster paint system offers non-destructive motion stabilized paint for image restoration, dust busting, and wire and rig removal. Silhouette FX, LLC is pleased to announce the release of Silhouette Paint, an add-on to its acclaimed Silhouette Roto application. published 4 years agoread more
News: Ulead Introduces New Version of PhotoImpact Image Editing Software PhotoImpact 11 answers the needs of professional photographers while providing new interface modes that make it simple for beginners Ulead® Systems, Inc., a 16-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, today announced the release of Ulead PhotoImpact® 11, Ulead’s flagship PC image-editing software with easy-to-use tools for a wide range of personal and professional image and photo-editing needs. published 4 years agoread more
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. published 4 years agoread more
News: Adobe Photoshop CS2 Now Shipping Highly Anticipated Upgrade to Adobe Photoshop Includes New Vanishing Point Feature, Camera Raw 3.0 Workflow Improvements, Smart Objects and Customizable Menus Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today shipped 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 component of the Adobe Creative Suite® 2, also shipping today (see separate press release), Photoshop CS2 software is equipped with indispensable new features and simplified workflows delivering a greater level of power, precision and control to photographers, film, video and creative professionals. published 5 years agoread more
News: Film and Video Professionals Hail New Adobe Photoshop CS2 Adobe Showcases New Vanishing Point, HDR Support, Firewire Preview and Smart Objects at NAB 2005 Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that Adobe® Photoshop® CS2, a major upgrade to the professional industry standard for digital image editing and creation, will be showcased at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas, April 16-19. Announced on April 4 and available in May 2005, Photoshop CS2 builds on the software's role as an essential tool for film and broadcast production. Industry professionals are already hailing Photoshop CS2 software's advanced film and video features (see quote sheet addendum) and improved power, precision and control for creating high-impact, broadcast-quality images and effects. At NAB, Adobe will give live demos and offer free 30-day trials of Photoshop CS2. published 5 years agoread more
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. published 5 years agoread more
