| | | | Autodesk Virtual Entertainment Conference
Autodesk has announced that it will be hosting its first Virtual Entertainment Conference next Wednesday, September 30th, from 10:00AM to 3:00PM PST. The online event is free and will showcase the latest versions of Autodesk’s entertainment solutions in action- from film, to game development, design and much more.
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| | | | One Maya More Value: Autodesk Maya 2010 Software Gets a Radical Makeover
One Affordable Product Offers Advanced Simulation, Compositing and Network Rendering Capabilities
At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced Autodesk Maya 2010 software, which unifies the Autodesk Maya Complete 2009 and Autodesk Maya Unlimited 2009 feature sets with matchmoving, compositing and rendering capabilities into a single affordable offering.
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| | | | Autodesk Software Breathes Life into 'Little Krishna' Animated Series
First Indian Production Acquired by Nickelodeon
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that one of India's leading animation studios - BIG Animation, a Reliance ADAG Company - used Autodesk Maya software to animate the magical worlds of the new "Little Krishna" animated series. The company relied on the Autodesk Smoke and Autodesk Flame systems for finishing and final output of the 13-episode program.
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| | | | Moddler Shows Shape of Things to Come for Physical Model Creation Via 3D Printing
New Service for Digital Content Creators Including VFX, Game and Animation Studios
3D printing company Moddler has formed to offer high quality physical models of 3D digital creative assets for entertainment industry content producers including film and television production studios, visual effects and animation studios, game companies and individual artists, announced principal and founder John Vegher, a VFX veteran and Emmy Award winner.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | NCIS, CSI: NY, House, True Blood, The Good Wife: Autodesk Software Fills the Air
Many of This Season's Most-Watched Programs Feature Autodesk Technology
Post-production houses regularly turn to digital entertainment creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), to help bring movie-like visual effects into millions of homes in this season's most-watched television programs. Highlights include a 3D video game universe in "House," the evocative color finishing of "Mad Men" and the UEFA Europa League rebrand.
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| | | | Prime Focus Software Seeking Beta Testers for Deadline 4.0
Popular Render Queue Management Software Offers Improved Scalability, Stability and Improved Mac OSX Experience
Prime Focus Software, the R&D arm of Prime Focus VFX, is actively recruiting visual effects facilities to participate in the Beta Testing program for Deadline 4.0. The soon-to-be-released version of the company's hassle-free administration and rendering toolkit for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX-based render farms features a host of new upgrades, which beta testers will have the opportunity to experience first-hand.
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| | | | Aardman Studios Integrates Tweak Software's RV
Frame-Accurate Audio Sync, Ease of Use, and Open Architecture Lead to Adoption of RV Playback Software
Tweak Software, developers of RV, the image and sequence viewer for animation and visual effects, adds Aardman Studios, the UK-based Academy Award-winning animation studio, to its long list of leading animation and VFX industry clients.
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| | | | MPC creates CG mouse and 50,000 mouse traps for Kerry LowLow
dom&nic have directed Kerry LowLow’s latest commercial ‘Mouse,’ a spot illustrating how far a mouse will go for a nibble of cheese on toast. The commercial exhorts the irresistible flavour of their low fat cheese with an acrobatic super stunt mouse defying thousands of mouse traps.
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| | | | Mixamo Extends Support for Autodesk 3ds Max Bipeds
3D Character Animation Service Becomes First Online Platform to Enable Application of High-quality Motions Directly onto Biped System Control Rigs
Expanding its technical leadership within the character animation space, Mixamo Inc. today announced support for Autodesk 3ds Max software biped system control rigs, significantly streamlining animation workflow for 3D artists and game developers.
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| | | | "WET": A2M Embraces Autodesk Middleware and Animation Tools to Boost Game Pipeline
A2M's First Mature-Rated Game Title Combines Acrobatics, Swordplay and a Dual-Targeting System
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that Montreal-based game developer Artificial Mind & Movement (A2M) relied on several Autodesk software applications to facilitate creation of the new game title "WET." The game's characters and levels were built using Autodesk Maya and Autodesk MotionBuilder 3D animation software. Autodesk Kynapse middleware was used to implement artificial intelligence (AI) to drive the game's many nonplayable characters.
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| | | | Sony Pictures Imageworks Creates Tornado Out of Spaghetti Sauce with the Help of NVIDIA Technology
Newest Sony Release "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" is #1 Box Office Hit, Visual Effects Production Powered by NVIDIA Quadro Processors
NVIDIA Corporation, the inventor of the graphics processing unit (GPU), announced today that Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) utilized NVIDIA® Quadro® processors to accelerate animation and visual effects production of their latest hit film "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs".
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| | | | Autodesk Expands Options for Mac Users
Autodesk and Parallels Team to Support Mac Virtualization for AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Autodesk Inventor Professional, 3ds Max and Revit Software
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), a leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, and Parallels, a worldwide leader in virtualization and automation software, announced that they have signed an agreement to make Parallels Desktop for Mac Autodesk's preferred Mac virtualization software.
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| | | | Autodesk Software Plays Starring Role in Creation of 'G.I. Joe' Movie
VFX Studios in California, London and Canada Craft Spectacular Effects Using Autodesk Flame, Maya, 3ds Max, Softimage, Mudbox, MotionBuilder and FBX
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) salutes the hundreds of artists worldwide who collectively created close to 1,500 visual effects shots for this summer's action-packed movie "G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra."
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| | | | SIGGRAPH 2009: Autodesk Focuses on Providing Value to Customers
New Product Suites and Versions of Autodesk Maya, Softimage, Mudbox and MotionBuilder 2010 Offer More Creative Capabilities, Efficiency and Value
At SIGGRAPH 2009, the world's largest annual computer graphics convention, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has unveiled several initiatives to provide entertainment customers with greater creative capability, value and efficiency in their pipelines.
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| | | | Autodesk Debuts New Product Suites for Digital Entertainment Creation
Suites Help Studios Create Innovative Entertainment, More Efficiently and Cost-Effectively
At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) debuted its Suites for Digital Entertainment Creation. The product Suites gives artists, production facilities and educators access to more creative tools at a cost savings of more than 35 percent*, when compared to purchasing each product license separately. Used together, the products in these Suites help artists increase creative capability and optimize productivity.
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| | | | Autodesk Launches Mudbox 2010 Digital Sculpting and Painting Software
New Version Offers Increased Model Quality, New Presentation Capabilities and Easier Integration with Digital Entertainment Workflows
At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has launched Autodesk Mudbox 2010 software, the latest version of its digital sculpting and painting application. The 2010 release makes it easier for artists to use Mudbox alongside Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Softimage software.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | WETA Digital Integrates Tweak Software's RV
Open Architecture, Customizability and Stereo Playback Encourages Facility-Wide Adoption of RV Playback Software
Tweak Software, developers of RV, the image and sequence viewer for animation and visual effects, adds WETA Digital, the New Zealand-based Academy Award-winning visual effects house, to its long list of leading VFX industry clientele.
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| | | | Autodesk Helps Bring Automotive Design Data from CAD to Ad
Photorealistic Virtual Models of More Than 240 BMW Group Vehicles Will Be Created for Use in Wide Range of Marketing Materials
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced that the BMW Group has contracted Autodesk Consulting to automate the transformation of design data into marketing assets and create photorealistic, animated models of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand cars. Autodesk, in cooperation with Mackevision, will convert vehicle data into Autodesk Maya and Autodesk Showcase software files that are ready for animation and rendering.
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| | | | Tweak Software Launches Major Upgrade for RV Playback Software
RV 3.6 features 2K Uncompressed Playback from Disk, Remote Sync, HDR LUTs, Stereo 3D and More
Tweak Software, developers of RV, the image and sequence viewer for animation and visual effects, announced today the release of a significant new version. New features introduced with RV 3.6 include: 2K uncompressed playback from disk, remote sync, HDR LUTs, and a Package System for RV scripts and other extensions.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D Now Half-Price in Limited Time Sidegrade Offer
Through July 31, 2009, owners of a qualifying 3D application can save 50% on the suggested retail price of MAXON's modeling, animation, texturing and rendering solutions.
MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today announced that CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D are now available at special prices to 3D artists wanting to enhance their current 3D arsenal.
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| | | | Autodesk Adds Significant New Benefits to Assistance Program
Displaced Workers Now Have Access to 17 Products and Enhanced eLearning; Employers Get Discount for Hiring Program Participants; New Term License for AutoCAD software
With more than 4,600 participants in the Autodesk Assistance Program and more than 5,000 product downloads to date, Autodesk is announcing significant additions to the program announced six weeks ago. The program was designed to help displaced workers in the architecture, engineering, design and manufacturing industries maintain and develop their 3D design technology skills and help improve their employability in a down economy.
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| | | | Filmmakers / Students Hone their Skills at International Academy of Film and Television’s Short-Term Workshops
IAFT Upcoming Filmmaking Sessions Include Digital Video Production, Hi-Def/RED Camera and 3D Animation
The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) is offering three new short-term Filmmaking workshops in Digital Video Production, Hi-Def/RED Camera and 3D Animation. Beginning June 2009 and ranging in length from four days to three weeks, the sessions are open to film students and filmmakers alike who are interested in expanding their skills or learning the latest techniques in a particular area.
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| | | | ION Media Networks Adds EditShare XStream Technology
XStream's high performance handles ION's HD production workflow
EditShare™, the technology leader in cross-platform collaborative editing and shared media storage, today announced that ION Media Networks has expanded its EditShare shared media storage with the deployment of two new EditShare XStream high performance systems. The XStream units with a total of 64TB of storage support the HD production by the ION Creative Services team. Utilizing content creation tools from Avid, Apple and Maya, the Creative Services professionals produce on-air promotions, graphics and branding for all of ION's company-owned stations and networks from their West Palm Beach, Florida facility.
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| | | | Autodesk Presents Visual Effects Software for Digital Entertainment Creation
New Versions and New Product Launch Raise Creative Bar and Help to Improve Efficiency
Autodesk, Inc., will participate in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, April 18-23, 2009. At NAB, Autodesk expects to unveil a new product and showcase its latest visual effects, finishing, color grading and animation solutions for film, television and commercial post-production.
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| | | | The Studio Acquires VICON T10 Motion Capture System
New York Design Facility Specializes in Animatics; Plans Expansion into 3D Animation with Advanced Mocap System
VICON, developer of Academy Award®-winning motion capture systems, today announced the sale and installation of its T10 motion capture system at graphic design and 2D animation company The Studio, located in New York City.
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| | | | Fulltank Sweetens 'Chocolate Box' Music Video for Prince
Creative Production Studio Provided 190 Visual Effects Shots for CGI-Intensive Promo Directed by P.R. Brown
Creative production studio Fulltank announced today that it provided visual effects, including on-set supervision, for a CGI-intensive promo for "Chocolate Box," the new single from Prince's "MPLSoUND" album released on March 29th.
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| | | | Digital-Tutors Unveils Industry's First mental ray Nodes Online Reference Library
'mental ray Nodes Online Reference Library' provides studios, professionals, educators, and students with a visual documentation of over 100 mental ray nodes in Maya
Digital-Tutors, an Autodesk® Authorized Publisher and a leading provider of mental ray training, today announced the release of 'mental ray Nodes Online Reference Library,' a non-linear approach to learning each mental ray node available in Maya, the award-winning 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solution developed by Autodesk.
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| | | | Escape Studios Offers New Classroom-based Games Course
Learn How to Create Realistic Models and Environments for Games; Taught by Simon Fenton, Former Lead Artist at Sony Computer Entertainment London
Learn how to create artwork required to land a job in the games industry with Escape's new classroom-based Games Course. Taught by Simon Fenton, former lead artist at Sony Computer Entertainment London, Escape's games course will teach students how to take art direction and create realistic models and environments for games.
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| | | | Autodesk at GDC 2009: From Technical to Creative
Broad Set of Authoring and Runtime Technologies Allow Developers to Focus on the Game
At the 2009 Game Developers Conference (GDC), Autodesk, Inc., will showcase its latest middleware and art creation tools for building innovative game experiences. Daily presentations at the Autodesk Booth (#5716) will highlight how the company's solutions have helped artists create AAA titles, such as "FIFA Soccer 09," "Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning," "Prince of Persia" and "James Bond: Quantum of Solace." Industry visionaries and technology experts will also host four free Autodesk MasterClasses and six free Autodesk-sponsored training sessions during the show.
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| | | | Tweak Software Hires Alan Trombla as Director of Product Development
Tweak Software, developers of RV, the image and sequence viewer for animation and visual effects, announced today the hire of visual effects industry veteran Alan Trombla. Trombla, who has worked at all levels of visual effects and digital animation production from writing software and managing large engineering teams to lighting shots and leading CG productions, joins Tweak Software as Director of Product Development.
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| | | | Autodesk Honors 'PLASTIC' for Outstanding Student Achievement in Visual Effects
Software Design Company Presents Award at Visual Effects Society Ceremony
(San Rafael, California--February 23, 2009) Recognizing the importance of supporting students in the dynamic visual effects sector of the entertainment industry, Autodesk, Inc. Vice President of the Digital Entertainment Group, Stig Gruman, presented the first-ever student award at the Visual Effects Society (VES) annual awards show on February 21.
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| | | | Autodesk Technology Helps Artists Shape Movie Magic
Australia, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Frost/Nixon, Milk, Valkyrie and More
This year's most celebrated movies feature groundbreaking work created by artists at movie studios and visual effects boutiques all over the world. Throughout the film production pipeline--from film set to theater screen--many of these artists rely on Autodesk, Inc. digital filmmaking tools.
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| | | | MAXON Congratulates Framestore CFC on its Visual Effects Academy Award Nomination for "The Dark Knight"
MAXON’s BodyPaint 3D Texture Painting Application Used to Transform Good-Guy Harvey Dent into Villainous “Two-Face”
MAXON Computer USA, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, congratulates UK-based Framestore for being nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for an “Achievement in Visual Effects” Academy Award for its contributions on Warner Bros. blockbuster The Dark Knight.
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| | | | Craft Animations Extends Craft Director Tools to CINEMA 4D
New Era of Animation Tools Provide High-quality, Real-time Cinematic Results in a Fraction of the Time
Further expanding the artist-friendly workflow, Craft Animations™ today announced the availability of its Craft Director Tools™ for users of MAXON CINEMA 4D. Craft Director Tools utilize high-end artificial intelligence and autonomous control systems to drastically condense traditional animation processes. Combining these unprecedented animation tools with CINEMA 4D's ease-of-use and image quality, users receive a time-saving and cost-effective animation solution capable of saving hours, days and weeks of laborious animation time.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Craft Animations Launches 3D Animation Tools for Gamecaster's GCS3 Virtual Camera Control Hardware
Time-saving Toolset Eliminates Need for Traditional Keyframing and Enables Real-time Cinematic Production Within Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya
Imagine the ability to direct real-time virtual camera controls within Autodesk® 3ds Max® and Maya® with actual camera hardware. It's a director's fantasy that has now become reality with the release of Craft Camera Tools™ for GCS3™, a software and hardware bundle developed by Craft Animations™ AB and Gamecaster® .
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| | | | Holiday Movies Twilight, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Others Come to Life With Autodesk Technology
Visual Effects Enhance Storytelling in Fantasy Films, Historical Dramas and Animated Movies
Across multiple movie genres and filmmaking techniques, this year's holiday blockbuster movies demonstrate the wide-range of entertainment that is shaped with Autodesk, Inc. software. Filmmakers are using Autodesk's animation, visual effects and color grading tools to enhance their creative process and enable sophisticated storytelling.
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| | | | Craft Animations Announces Free Real-time 3D Tools
Condensed Versions of Select Craft Director Tools Offer Professional Results to the Masses; Time-saving Solutions Work Seamlessly with 3ds Max and Maya
Broadening its already widespread FreeWare catalog and extending real-time 3D animation to the masses, Craft Animations™ today announced free light versions of its highly regarded Craft Director Tools™ .
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| | | | Escape Studios Launches First Online ZBrush Course
Comprehensive HD Quality Training on Industry's Leading Sculpting Tool; Self-paced Course Taught by Escape's Renowned Tutors
Escape Studios, the number one source for developing a successful career in the CG industry, today announced the launch of its new online ZBrush Foundation course.
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| | | | Escape Studios Launches First Online ZBrush Course
Comprehensive HD Quality Training on Industry's Leading Sculpting Tool; Self-paced Course Taught by Escape's Renowned Tutors
Escape Studios, the number one source for developing a successful career in the CG industry, today announced the launch of its new online ZBrush Foundation course.
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| | | | Roadside Romeo: Autodesk Software Shapes India's First Mainstream 3D Animated Film
Autodesk Products Employed across Digital Film Pipeline for Bollywood and Hollywood's First Co-Production
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that Indian animation and visual effects powerhouse Visual Computing Labs (VCL), a division of Tata Elxsi Ltd., used Autodesk Maya software as the lead 3D modeling, animation and visual effects tool on Roadside Romeo.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Mantra Serves Up A Cold One With Miller Lite Spot For ESPN's SportsCenter
Design/VFX House Gives New Look to Previously Shot Ad
Mantra, Creative Group’s design and visual effects boutique, recently accomplished a technical and creative triumph for ESPN’s SportsCenter. The company completely retooled a Miller Lite spot that had been shot prior to a branding and packing redesign by the beverage maker, conforming it to the new look.
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| | | | Autodesk Signs Agreement with Avid Technology to Acquire Softimage
Acquisition to Accelerate Autodesk's Games Strategy; Complements Digital Entertainment and Visual Communications Offering; Lets Artists Choose their Passion
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) and Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID), announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Autodesk to acquire substantially all of the assets of Avid's Softimage business unit for approximately $35 million.
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| | | | Aardman Adopts Escape Studios' Online Learning Tool
Renowned Animation Firm Selects Modular and Flexible Maya Courseware to Augment In-house Technical Training
Escape Studios today announced that industry-acclaimed animation firm Aardman has selected Escape's comprehensive, yet easy-to-use Maya courseware and online learning system to augment its in-house computer graphics training program.
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| | | | Craft Animations Introduces New Era of Animation Tools for Mac
Animation Tools for Users of Autodesk's Maya Automatically Control Motion Paths of Cars, Planes and Cameras; Reduce Production Times by 90 Percent
Animating on the Mac has never been as fun, easy or fast since Craft Animations™ introduced Mac OSX Tiger and Leopard versions of its Craft Director Tools™ for users of Autodesk's Maya.
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| | | | Escape Studios Expands with a New York State of Mind
Leading Online Training Institute Opens U.S. Headquarters in NYC
Renowned London-based training institute Escape Studios has established a New York office, offering its new online learning to U.S. students interested in pursuing professional computer graphics (CG) production careers, as well as to veterans who want to add to their skill set.
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| | | | Escape Studios Launches New Online Learning Tool
Maya Training with World-class Staff and Customizable Coursework
Students now have access to world-class training in Autodesk Maya at the click of a mouse, with the launch of Escape Studios' revolutionary computer graphics (CG) online learning tool.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Veteran Game Artist, Ben Mathis, to Lead Tutorial on MAXON’s BodyPaint 3D at the Austin Game Developers Conference, September 15 – 17, 2008
Informative Session Will Provide Tips and Techniques for Creating Custom 3D Texture Paintings, How-to’s for Easy Integration and Reveal BodyPaint 3D’s Newest Features and Capabilities
MAXON Computer USA, the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced that Ben Mathis, a gaming industry veteran will lead a comprehensive 3D texture painting tutorial featuring MAXON BodyPaint 3D entitled, “Real World Texture Painting Tips for Game Developers”, at the Austin Game Developers Conference 2008, taking place September 15 – 17.
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| | | | Color Symmetry 2.0 Introduces New Color and Look Management Tools for Animation, VFX and Post
New 2.0 Features Offer Accurate Color Handling for RAW Acquisition Workflows with Support for Emerging Industry-Standard LUTs
Duiker Research Corp., creator of the Color Symmetry plug-in suite, announced today Color Symmetry 2.0. Version 2.0 encompasses new capabilities that make it possible to create and emulate production looks, accurately view color and correctly exchange color data across a variety of film- and emerging all-digital production pipelines in motion pictures, television, commercials and games.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Autodesk Announces MotionBuilder 2009 3D Character Animation Software
New Version Provides Real-Time Simulation Toolset and Enhanced Interactivity for Director-Driven Virtual Cinematography and Animation-Intensive Productions
At SIGGRAPH 2008, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced Autodesk MotionBuilder 2009 software, the latest version of its real-time 3D character animation solution for games, film, and television projects.
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| | | | Massive 3.5 Debuts At Siggraph 2008
Massive Software Releases New Upgrade to the Academy Award-Winning, AI Driven Animation System
Massive Software today announced Massive 3.5, a new upgrade to Massive, the artificial intelligence (AI) driven animation system. Massive 3.5 follows up on Massive 3.0 with new features, including Agent Fields and improved integration and hair and fur dynamics.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Blue 2.5 for Windows Vista
New Release Supports Windows Vista 32 & 64, New Pricing Announced
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Boris Blue 2.5.1 is now available with support for Windows Vista and new NVIDIA & ATI drivers that are qualified by Avid & Adobe.
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| | | | Autodesk Introduces Mudbox 2009 Digital Sculpting and Texture Painting Software
Includes Tools for Extreme Detailing of Digital Characters and Objects
utodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched Autodesk Mudbox 2009 software for 3D modelers and texture artists working on entertainment and design projects. Mudbox combines an intuitive user interface with a powerful toolset for creating highly-detailed 3D models.
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| | | | Tweak Software's RV Adopted by Lucasfilm Ltd.
Industrial Light & Magic , Lucasfilm Animation, Lucasfilm Animation Singapore B.V. and LucasArts Standardize on RV Playback Software
(San Francisco, California--July 30, 2008) Tweak Software, developers of RV, the image and sequence viewer for animation and visual effects, announced today that Lucasfilm Ltd. has selected RV as its playback tool of choice.
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"It's like anything else, dear," said Mama. 'No matter how good at it you are, if it stops being fun, you won't want to do it anymore." 像任何事情一样，不管你在某个事情上有多少天赋，如果这个事情本身不再能给你带来乐趣，那你就不会再想干这个事情。 Better late than never. 亡羊补牢，犹未为晚。 Papa's jaw dropped(往下掉) when mama told him that Sister had cheated on her final exams-not to succeed...
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