Thinkbox Opens Beta for Deadline Cloud Wizard for Google Cloud Platform
New Deadline feature simplifies the creation of cloud-based render farms; Beta access comes with $500 credit for Google Cloud Platform render resources.
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Allegorithmic Announces Substance Designer 5
Next-gen texture compositing tool adds node processing and transfer baker, procedural art improvements usher in new hub for PBR pipelines.
In Business, Games, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Cloth Cat Animation Taps CelAction2D for 2D Production
U.K.-based animation studio installs 100 licenses of 2D production software for its Cardiff studio.
HP DreamColor Display Developers Receive Academy’s Sci-Tech Award
HP DreamColor Display used in production of Oscar-nominated films, including DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2.’
Ivan Safrin Joins Hush
New lead creative technologist is a prolific developer of transformative apps, games, platforms, and interactive experiences.
In Business, Games, Mobile and Wireless, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Autodesk Acquires Tweak Software
Autodesk acquires Tweak’s image and sequence playback tool RV; Tweak and Shotgun teams to work together to advance review and collaboration technology.
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Thinkbox Launches Beta for XMesh NUKE Loader
Software developer searching for testers for XMesh NUKE geometry caching system.
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Blackmagic Announces DaVinci Resolve 11.2
New release from Blackmagic Design includes improved CinemaDNG processing.
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Ingenuity Engine Taps Cospective's Frankie for Qoros Ad
Hollywood-based VFX facility completes production on a new commercial for Chinese car manufacturer Qoros Automotive using Cospective’s Frankie and cineSync to help cross The Great Firewall.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Red Giant Pulls the Trigger With Magic Bullet Suite 12
Red Giant’s Magic Bullet Suite 12 delivers GPU-accelerated, real-time color correction and grading, 198 new Looks presets, Streamlined UI and UX, and an all-new Magic Bullet film.
RebusFarm 2.0 Now Available
Upgrade includes new automated render technology designed to provide a seamless experience with simplified workflow and faster upload and download times.
Blackmagic Design Powers Sundance Films
Oscar winner Daniel Junge and Johnny Knoxville’s feature, ‘Being Evel,’ was shot using Blackmagic Design cameras, while more than 20 films at this year’s festival were color graded using DaVinci Resolve.
NVIDIA 2015 GPU Technology Conference Kicks off March 17
Media & Entertainment Track at GTC 2015 to highlight breakthroughs in GPU technology across broadcast, video, and filmmaking
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Vicon’s Motion Capture Bears Fruit for ‘Paddington’
Vicon T40 cameras enable VFX house Framestore to carry out quality previsualization for marmalade loving bear Paddington.
In 3D, CG, Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
CTN eXpo 2014: Traditional Animation Meets Modern Technology
AWN correspondent Beth Antley gives a decidedly traditional take on CTN eXpo 2014.
In 2D, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: North America
AJA Ships CION 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD Camera
Capable of shooting at 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD resolutions, CION is the only camera on the market that captures internally to 12-bit ProRes 444.
Thinkbox Software Launches Deadline 7
Flexible, built-in cloud support lets users leverage private and public resources.
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Boris FX to Acquire Imagineer Systems
Visual effects software developer Boris FX signs an agreement to acquire Imagineer Systems Ltd., the UK-based developer of the exclusive Planar Tracking and masking tools.
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The Foundry Appoints Biz Dev Partner for FLIX
The Foundry appoints Montreal-based business development company SDLC worldwide partner for its web-based collaborative tool FLIX.
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Chaos Group Releases V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max SP1
Improved render speeds, new Microfacet GTR / GGX BRDF, and major advancements in GPU rendering now available.
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L’Atelier Animation Taps PipelineFX’s Qube! for ‘Ballerina’ Pipeline
Open API and in-depth render farm support ensure 7,000 cores process efficiently during work on 3d animated feature.
Autodesk Tools Help Smithsonian Create 3D Printed Bust of President Obama
Digital artists use Autodesk Maya and Mudbox to help bring 3D model of President Obama to life.
Shotgun Releases Version 5.4
New update dramatically extends workflow flexibility and adds zoom and pan of images and movies in review toolset.
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Deadline Software Drives Render Farm for Polygon Pictures
Japan’s leading animation studio maximizes internal computing resources with Deadline, Thinkbox Software’s customizable render management solution.
In Cartoons, CG, Places, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Autodesk Makes Design Software Free to Schools Worldwide
Design software leader expands reach of free education offering to prepare an industry-ready workforce.
