wondertouch, a leading software developer of high performance particle effects creation tools, today announced that new versions for its particleIllusion™ 3.0 and particleIllusion SE line of product offerings on the Mac® OS® X are now available. ... »
Europeans will get their first look at the latest version of Maximum Throughput’s Sledgehammer server, with its built-in MAXmedia browser-based media management application at IBC in Amsterdam (Hall 7, Stand J18). It adds new features that address performance, collaborative workflows, media assembly, media search and retrieval, metadata compatibility and device integration, and format conversion and encoding... »
Distributing high-definition video over the Internet was once looked at as a futile proposition, because most people didn’t have large computer screens, and the bandwidth necessary to send these data-intensive files was virtually non-existent (at any price). Well those days are history. Now, content creators can offer online viewers a “lean back” experience over the Web, thanks to advancements in compression algorithms and software acceleration.... »
IRIDAS, which first introduced its stereo 3D
playback technology five years ago, has announced that DualStream will now
be included standard with all versions of FrameCycler, starting with the
2008 versions. Recently used in the VFX pipeline for Journey to the Centre
of the Earth 3D, and in finishing work on U2 3D, demand for IRIDAS
DualStream technology has grown with the rapid increase in stereo 3D product
work. Now artists and facilities can use the playback software they are
already rely on without the added expense of new software components.
... »
Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the launch of Toon Boom Studio 4.5 and its Toon Boom Studio Importer to Flash (TBSi). ... »
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced the availability of its new Boris Continuum Units family of visual effects plug-ins. ... »
At IBC 2008 FOR-A is demonstrating a new switcher, model HVS-300HS, as well as the HVS-5000 series 2 to 4 M/E video switcher that supports the 3Gbps signal standard. ... »
NewTek, manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced the release of LightWave v9.5 for Windows, a major update to its award-winning 3D application, LightWave 3D. LightWave v9.5’s new capabilities include FiberFX, a complete hair and fur solution, a new lighting system and many improvements to animation, rendering and workflow.... »
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.... »
Press ReleaseDigital 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. With the release of RED’s SDK, users of Digital Vision’s Film Master will be able to grade native REDCODE RAW™ files, improving the workflows of feature film, broadcast programs and commercials shot on the RED One camera.... »
MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today unveiled CINEMA 4D Release 11 (R11), the next generation of its highly acclaimed 3D animation software suite. The super-charged release is packed with advanced capabilities that deliver dramatically improved ease of use and workflow, image quality and integration into any production pipeline.... »
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. Both products are being showcased at SIGGRAPH 2008 in Los Angeles, California, August 12-14 at Autodesk booth #501.... »
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. When combined with the new Autodesk Maya 2009 modeling software, the two products provide an accelerated and iterative 3D-to-2D workflow. Both products are being showcased at SIGGRAPH 2008 in Los Angeles, California, August 12-14 at Autodesk booth #501.... »
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. The 2009 version offers high-quality visualizations within the 3D viewport, an intuitive toolset for real-time simulation, and expanded scripting capabilities for tighter pipeline integration. MotionBuilder 2009 will be showcased at the Autodesk booth (#501) during SIGGRAPH 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center Aug. 12-14.... »
