Digital Drawing with Howler 8
Project Dogwaffle is releasing the eighth version of the low-budget Howler drawing program for Windows at a price of just under 115 euros.
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Akvis: SmartMask 4.0 Released
Russian developer Akvis has released the SmartMask 4.0 masking tool for quickly cutting out challenging objects in photos.
Vimeo Awards
Vimeo is the YouTube of professionals – accordingly, the finalists and winners of the awards are also very good. A must-see!
Machinarium Developers Release Botanicula Demo
Amanita Design (Machinarium) shows what CG aesthetics look like and releases the demo of the new "Botanicula." Essential for game developers!
Sony World Photography Award – First-Class 3D
Anyone who believes they have a great 3D image should submit it to the Sony World Photography Award. The world championship of image makers is opening up this year with a 3D category.
Free Video Training on Photoshop CS6 and InDesign CS6
Are you already using the latest generation of the Adobe Suite? Adobe expert Orhan Tançgil provides a video overview of the new functions and tools.
Round 6 for Photoshop
The beta phase of Photoshop CS6 has begun and Adobe is making the download available to everyone! And it is not only the dark user interface that is impressive, because a host of new features has also been integrated.
Intuitive Tablet Work
Wacom's new Intuos5 pen tablet promises multi-touch gesture support and the associated more intuitive work in front of the monitor.
Image-Based Lighting
In this tutorial, Chaosgroup uses a snowboard to show how to use the Dome Light function in V-Ray for Rhino.
Too Many Polygons?
Atangeo offers free polygon-reduction software for smaller 3D models with up to 15,000 polygons as a download. The full version of Balancer 2.0 for larger models is now available with a new update.
Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2012
The competition honors the world's best student graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, digital filmmakers, developers and computer specialists who have realized innovative projects with Adobe software.
Mari 1.4 Is Here
The Foundry has released the latest version of Mari; version 1.4 offers some interesting features.
Xfrog for Cinema 4D R13
The Xfrog 3D software for organic modeling is now available in upgrade version 5 for Cinema 4D releases 12 and 13.
Christmas Evangelist Luke as a 3D Model
The partially destroyed Luke in Munich's Theatine Church is soon intended to be completed again through 3D methods and restoration, but for the time being, until January 6, the evangelist's Bozetto figure can first be viewed there as a preview.
Bleeding Light
Energy waste – David Parker gave this rather dry subject a visually powerful treatment in his short film, with leaking lamps in the city of lights, Los Angeles.
The Shadow of the Doom3 Engine
Is there a patent on shadows? Apparently so, because John Carmack, the developer of the Doom3 engine, faces the problem of a shadowy patent dispute before the source code is released.
Flame Painter Update
The artwork program Flame Painter received an extensive update with partly rewritten code and the option of layer editing – version 1.5 is available to download for Windows and macOS.
DaVinci Resolve 8.1 Software Update
It has not been long since DaVinci Resolve 8.0.1 appeared. Now the free 8.1 update is available for DaVinci Resolve users.
Blender 2.60 Release
The Blender freeware is picking up speed and going international – many new features are to be integrated in two-month update intervals during 2012.
Photoshop Tutorial: Batch Action
In Photoshop, it is often annoying when several photos are to receive the same effects and you have to apply the same action to each individual photo. Alien Skin Software has tips for this problem.
25 CG Characters
If you want to pick up a little more inspiration for the weekend, take a look at this website and the cartoon characters portrayed realistically in CG images.
Making New Look Old – Film Look with CineGrain
Dirty film look like Tarantino and Rodriguez? With CineGrain, digital film material is intended to receive the look of analog film material through simple compositing.
Websites with HTML5
HTML5 can now do considerably more than the previous version. If you want to put content on websites without Flash, try this tool tip and a free HTML5 cheat sheet.
CopperCube 3 Release
The new version of the 3D editor for interactive 3D applications has been released. CopperCube 3 is intended to make it possible to publish and program 3D content in Flash or WebGL without major programming effort – so nothing stands in the way of a shooter in the browser.
New Texturing Engine for Mudbox 2012
At Siggraph, Autodesk presented the new Gigatexel Engine for the Mudbox 2012 Subscription Advantage Pack. Texturing made fast with high data volumes.
Houdini 12 at Siggraph
At the Houdini User Group Meeting at Siggraph, Side Effects Software gave the audience a first look at the latest version of Houdini and its features, which Side Effects describes as a major release.
AK3D ScatterFX Release for 3ds Max
AK3D ScatterFX for 3ds Max is a new map-controlled scatter tool intended to place particular emphasis on controlling processes.
animago AWARD Thanks Its International Media Partners
The animago AWARD rightly calls itself international. This year, almost 900 productions were entered in the competition for 3D, visual effects and interactive work. Artists from around the world—more precisely, from 62 different countries—submitted their productions for the animago AWARD 2011.
“LUMIX Life” Competition Launched
With “LUMIX Life,” Panasonic is launching an online photo competition exclusively for LUMIX users for the first time – the theme: “Emotions.”
FKM Releases Original Soundtracks
Filmkunst-Musikverlag has restored and digitised original soundtracks from cult children’s series including Vicky the Viking.
Selection Agency Annual Volume 5 Released
The fifth Selection – Germany’s Finest Agencies annual presents German advertising, design and internet agencies across 368 pages.
Blickfang: Germany’s Best Photographers 2011
The 2011 BLICKFANG photography annual presents professional photography in Germany across 726 pages in a half-linen binding.
Rango Makes Itself Heard
The new animated blockbuster “Rango” from Gore Verbinski, director of “Pirates of the Caribbean”, gathers momentum, and the LA Times has now even released the title song.
Dive into the New Pro Tools World
Professionals demonstrate the new possibilities of Avid’s audio flagship live
Pro Tools 9: More Flexible and Free
The flagship of audio production now supports working with interfaces from other manufacturers
Completely Detached
Avid introduces Pro Tools|HD Native. The new member of Avid’s product family gives users native access to the functions of Pro Tools audio software.
Avid ProTools Gets Vintage Sound
Fans of analogue vintage sound get an update for ProToolsHD systems with the HEAT software.
Steinberg Expands the CI Product Line with CI1 and CI2+
Two-channel USB interfaces with XLR/jack combo sockets, phantom power and a Hi-Z switch, including LE versions of Sequel and WaveLab or Cubase Essential.
Ableton Summer Music Challenge
Ableton launches an international summer music competition for pupils and schools.
Steinberg Releases HALion Sonic Workstation
New music-production VST workstation for first-class synthesiser sounds and reproductions of acoustic instruments.
Avid Presents New VENUE MADI Expansion Card
Avid presents the VENUE MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) expansion card.
Native Instruments Launches the “Kickstart Your Summer” Promotion
Includes a 50% price reduction on all software updates and upgrades within the NI product range in June.
Steinberg Offers Cubase Studio Pack Summer Special
Limited offer available now, consisting of the Cubase Studio 5 music-production system and the CI2 controller audio interface.
Native Instruments Releases DEEP FREQ
Native Instruments today released DEEP FREQ, a powerful effects suite for KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER.
Steinberg Releases Nuendo 5
New version of Steinberg’s award-winning post, live and audio production system offers new tools for automated dialogue replacement (ADR), sound design and mixing, improved compatibility with industry standards and much more
European Animation Masterclass at FMX
EAM presents itself for the first time at the animation conference in Stuttgart
Sony Professional Continues to Develop XDCAM HD Workflow
Sony Professional optimises the XDCAM HD workflow and announces new products. The company presented initial technologies and prototypes of the new devices in the XDCAM HD family at this year’s NAB in Las Vegas.
Art Is Beautiful, but It Is a Lot of Work
University of Popular Arts FH begins teaching operations
Christie Supports the Visualisation Special Show at Hannover Messe
Under the motto ‘More Efficient – More Innovative – More Sustainable’, HANNOVER MESSE presents innovations, developments and technologies, as well as new materials from the world of industry, from April 19 to 23, 2010.
NAB 2010: New Avid Updates Media Composer, NewsCutter and Symphony
Avid announces Media Composer 5, NewsCutter 9 and Symphony 5. Major changes have been made to format support.
Updates for Melodyne Available
Celemony Software GmbH announces the availability of version 1.1 of Melodyne editor. Melodyne editor is the first product with the patented DNA Direct Note Access technology.
The Great Deutsche POP Education Offensive
200 education premiums with a total value of EUR 100,000
NAB 2010: Sonnet Presents Its Current Product Portfolio at NAB Show 2010
Sonnet Technologies, a leading provider of professional storage solutions for users of Macintosh, Windows and Unix systems in the film, video and broadcast industries, will exhibit its current storage products at NAB Show 2010. NAB Show takes place from April 12 to 15, 2010, in Las Vegas. Sonnet will be at stand SL 7727.
Pro7Sat1 Produktion Orders New Hardware HD Encoder from Teracue IPTV Systems
Encoding and transmission of HDMI and HD-SDI in H.264 format.
SAE Founder Tom Misner on Tour
International masterclass for SAE students comes to Germany in March/April
StudiVZ Overtakes Facebook by a Clear Margin
According to GFM Nachrichten, the StudiVZ sites take first place in the top-five ranking of German social networks, followed by Facebook. Stayfriends occupies fifth place.
Zoom H1 – Affordable Entry-Level Recorder with High-Quality Microphones
Smart recording: Zoom introduces the ultra-compact H1 pocket recorder at a sensational price.
Steinberg Announces WaveLab 7 for Mac OS X and Windows
Steinberg's well-known mastering suite comes to Mac OS X for the first time, with a new GUI concept, VST3 plug-in set for audio restoration, a new CD/DVD-A burning engine and much more
Big Sound in the Smallest Space
With the CMS 40, Focal presents a particularly compact nearfield monitor featuring an Al/Mg inverted-dome tweeter and a woofer with a Polyglass cone. At just under 24 cm tall, the CMS 40 is ideal for demanding musicians, editors and producers who value a space-saving monitoring solution.
Native Instruments Releases ABBEY ROAD 70s DRUMS
Native Instruments has just released ABBEY ROAD 70s DRUMS, the second instrument produced together with the legendary British Abbey Road Studios.
ShoWest 2010: Dolby Introduces New Dolby Surround 7.1
Dolby is developing a new audio experience for moviegoers and digital cinema operators in cooperation with Disney and Pixar.
Dolby Introduces New Dolby Surround 7.1
Dolby works with Disney and Pixar to develop a new audio experience for visitors to and operators of digital cinemas
Discover Careers in Music & Media
The opportunity is available at the Deutsche POP information day on March 20, 2010, in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich
Deutsche POP Offers Anniversary Discount
The music and media academy Deutsche POP celebrates its fifth birthday and offers an anniversary discount on every course: 999 instead of 1,794 euros
SAE Institute: Attractive Jobs in the Music Industry
Music industry in transition – technical professions gain importance
Beautiful in Sound and Form: Five Sennheiser Headphones Receive the iF Design Award 2010
Audio specialist Sennheiser is celebrating five awards from International Forum Design this year. In the ‘Audio/Video’ category, the flagship HD 800 model and the new RS 170 and RS 180 wireless headphones impressed the judges.
Peter Pan Pulfer networks for the SAE Institute
The SAE Institute, the world's largest educational institution in the field of media, brings Peter Pulfer on board. Effective immediately, Pulfer, a recognised music-industry expert known simply as Pan, will take care of expanding the SAE network.
New technology allows anyone to embed 3D scenes in websites
In feature films and computer games, people can already immerse themselves in three-dimensional worlds that reproduce people and their surroundings very realistically. Little of this can yet be seen on the internet, however. If users also want to change the virtual world themselves, they have so far quickly reached limits online.
New music degree programme in Berlin
Audio engineering can be studied. So can instrumental music, composition, musicology and management. Some degree programmes even combine one or another. But until now there has been no degree programme combining all five areas.
Five years of innovative live-sound systems: Avid celebrates VENUE anniversary
Avid today celebrates its fifth anniversary in the live-sound systems market. In 2005, Avid introduced the VENUE D-Show system and set new standards with studio-quality live recordings and crystal-clear sound. To celebrate this anniversary, Avid has a special offer for its customers: sound engineers can trade in their old analogue or digital mixing consoles for new VENUE systems with a discount of up to 20%.
SoundField is the first choice for Sherlock Holmes
John Casali uses an ST350 for sound recording on "Sherlock Holmes" starring Robert Downey Jr.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 available in stores
Native Instruments is pleased to announce that TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is available in stores now
Sound Trekker Studio relies on Aviom mobile monitoring system
World-class mobile-recording service company transmits audio recordings with Aviom.
Lynx Studio Technology Presents Lynx AES16e-50 with AES50 Interface
PCI Express audio interface offers up to 32 additional channels via network cable
Ultrasone Expands Its High-End Edition 8 Headphone Range
Ultrasone's Edition range represents the highest standards in sound and aesthetics. With the Edition 8 Palladium, the German headphone manufacturer introduces a new audiophile masterpiece in handcrafted quality.
Avid Sibelius First: Simple Music Notation
The new music-notation and composition software offers innovative and efficient functions for composing, notating and distributing music
Steinberg Ships New Nuendo SyncStation
Complete synchroniser solution with full Nuendo integration – developed by industry legend Colin Broad
APC20 Announced by Akai
Akai Professional's second dedicated hardware controller for Ableton Live
MAGIX Academic Suite 2
Multimedia learning and work are now also available across networks—exclusively for teachers and learners.
Native Instruments Releases HOLIDAY SELECTION 2009 as a Free Download
Native Instruments has released Holiday Selection 2009, a free software instrument featuring selected sounds from its KORE-Powered and KONTAKT-Powered instrument ranges.
Santa Claus Is Stuck
Everyone is in a festive mood. Everyone? No—Santa Claus himself is stuck. Find out why in a short film at www.karren-im-dreck.de.
Video: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Announcement Trailer Released
The video presents spectacular first images and impressively demonstrates the Prince’s ability to use the ancient powers of the Sands to master nature and time.
NDR Invests in Aviom Pro16 Personal Monitor Mixing System
NDR in Hamburg now uses an Aviom Pro16 Personal Monitor Mixing System in its largest recording studio, giving the NDR Bigband’s 16 to 20 musicians more extensive monitor-control options.
Audient Black Series Used for Christmas Story CD Production
Audient Black Series equipment was central to recording Father Karl Wallner’s narration of the Christmas story according to Luke at Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria.
SoundField Presents Wind-Resistant SPS200 Zephyx Kit
First shown in Amsterdam, the SPS200 Zephyx Kit contains the shorter-bodied SPS200-SB microphone and a Cinela Zephyx anti-shock microphone suspension.
Mark Ulano Uses Aviom Pro16 System on Film Sets
Aviom’s digital multicore system is used for sound production on major Hollywood blockbusters.
Propellerhead Releases Reason Soul School ReFill
Propellerhead Software puts the sound of the 1960s and 1970s into the Reason Rack.
Popular Science Award for Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Dolby Laboratories announces that Dolby(r) Pro Logic(r) IIz was named one of the year’s 100 best innovations by Popular Science and received the “Best of What’s New” award in Home Entertainment.
Measuring and Correcting Acoustic Room Problems
With its Trinnov Optimizer systems, SDI offers easy-to-use tools for electronically measuring and correcting acoustic room problems.
The World’s Finest Pianos
Native Instruments releases four piano emulations in download format.
Manga Classic in 3D
Imagi’s “Astro Boy” makes the leap to the cinema screen using Autodesk Maya.
Second Media Technology Forum
St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences hosts the second Media Technology Forum on October 19 and 20, 2009.
Gallery: Pictures from the SAE Alumni Convention 2009
The SAE Alumni Convention 2009 took place in Berlin from October 15 to 16. DP had a stand there. Here are some impressions...
A2M Uses Autodesk Middleware and Animation Tools to Strengthen Its Game Pipeline
A2M's game title “WET” combines acrobatics with sword fighting and a dual-targeting system.
More Features via Update
EDIROL announces major software update for the R-09HR field recorder