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Foundry Modo
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YT-Tools for Blender: Bringing Modo Workflows Back to Life
Former Foundry engineer Yoshiaki Tazaki has released YT-Tools, a Blender add-on that re-creates much of Modo’s modeling workflow. Priced at 20 USD and designed for Blender 4.0+, it restores falloffs, contextual selection, and interactive slicing for artists who miss Modo’s speed and precision.
Let’s Fix it in Pod 04 Industry Societies and Associations
In this episode, Bela and Christoph discuss means of staying connected - from informal groups and meetups to the Societies and Associations that define our industry.
Let’s Fix it in Pod 03 Open Industry Standards with Jonas Kluger and Arne Palluck
In this episode, Bela and Christoph discuss the benefits of Open Industry Standards, but also the hurdles and processes in establishing these.
Foundry Offers 10-Year Free License for Modo: A Farewell Gift for Loyal Users
Foundry grants 10-year Modo licenses for users as part of its end-of-life transition plan.
Foundry Announces Modo’s Retirement: A Final Version Before End-of-Life
Foundry announces the end of Modo development, shifting focus to core products; support for Modo 17.1 will continue until contracts expire.
Here comes Modo 16.1!
Give your 3D model a new coat of paint - without having to paint! Modo 16.1 offers more decal options than you'll ever need!
Modo 16 released!
The Foundry releases the first Modo of the 16 series! Also: Version 16.1 will follow this year. Save money: Modo users can now get NPR 2 Kit for free.
Modo 15.2 Completes the 15 Series
Foundry Modo 15.2 adds Primitive Slice, Edge Subdivide, mPath render-time booleans, Assembly Presets and workflow updates.
Modo 15.1 Refines Modelling, Rendering and USD Workflows
Foundry’s Modo 15.1 added OmniHaul, Static Analysis, Curve Booleans, expanded MeshOps, mPath dispersion and USD improvements.
Modo 15 Reworks MeshFusion and Animation
Foundry’s Modo 15 overhauls MeshFusion booleans and the animation editor, with viewport depth of field, mPath interaction and Python 3.
Mari 4.6v4 Improves Bake Points and Node Graphs
Foundry’s Mari 4.6v4 added limited patch ranges, local-space transforms, node-graph UX improvements and updated baking.
Modo 14.1 Expands Modelling Tools
Modo 14.1 added Polygon Bevel Auto Weld, USD import, viewport improvements, a PBR Loader and IK/FK switching updates.
Foundry Live: Summer Edition startet bald
Foundry Live - the big online event: Between 16 and 23 July there will be exciting talks about the new Nuke 12.2 release, Lookdev and much more!
Modo 14 Released
Foundry with Modo 14 – and these are the new features in Foundry’s DCC tool:
Dara 2017 Kit for MODO
The popular Modo Dara Kit, loaded with utility plug-ins, has now been declared open source.
Cloudy Athera
For anyone who has not yet noticed: Foundry has unveiled Athera and will soon release it for selected users to test.
Less Noise—Altus Handles It
“This denoiser is better than the integrated ones from V-Ray, Corona or Render Man.” – A clear statement.
Foundry: Modo 12.0 released
Modo 12.0 is here: New modelling features, UV improvements, Python scripts and more in the new update!
Modo 11.2 with Better Modelling Tools
The final update of Modo’s 11 series is here: Version 11.2 comes with improved modelling, UV, import and export functions and more.
Free: Substance Painter Live Link
Live link between Substance Painter and DCC tools: the free plug-in allows you to update your materials from Painter in Maya, Blender and Modo.
Modo 11.1 from Foundry
Improved modeling workflow, bridge to Unreal Engine, UV workflow and more: The new update for Foundry's modeling tool is now available.
Modo Training: The Basics in Five Parts
Getting started with Modo: The basics of Foundry's 3D tool explained in five videos: From project setup and modeling to materials and shaders – project files included.
Web Content for DP Issue 03 : 17
Here comes the additional content for the current DP 03 : 17! The best Modo tips and tricks from the last two years, more about the Thinfilm shader and the large Resolve workshop series.
Workflow: From Max to Modo!
To Modo in two steps: With this plug-in, you can export 3ds Max scenes to Modo and edit them there. V-Ray is also supported.
Free Workshop: Optimizing the Modo UI
André Löscher shows how to optimally adapt the Modo interface to personal needs in this workshop from DP issue 01 : 17.
Procedural Modeling with Modo
In this webinar, Andy Brown from The Foundry explains procedural modeling with Modo. A brake disc has to serve as the example project.
More Light! With Slik for Modo
The Studio Lighting & Illuminance Kit Slik was developed to expand Modo’s onboard lights. Download the free workshop here and bring light into the darkness.
Free Workshop on the Modo 10 Series
Last year, The Foundry released the 10 series of Modo. In this free article from DP 06 : 16, you can read which new features you can expect through the updates.
Creating Hair & Fur with Modo
Simulating fur is a very demanding task. Learn how to do this in Modo in this workshop, which can be downloaded free of charge.
December 14: Procedural Modeling in the Modo Webinar
What is procedural modeling all about? The Foundry explains it tomorrow in this webinar—register here!
Vimeo Channel for Modo Geeks
This Vimeo channel is worthwhile for Modo users: it includes a five-part basic training course on creating a 3D scene as well as various workflow tips for Modo 10.2.
Modo in use at edelVIZ
Outsourcing with a difference: the edelVIZ agency, founded by two Germans, is based in India (Panjim, Goa) and endeavours to combine Indian flexibility and German quality. What does this look like? We asked them.
animago Still Gallery: Product Visualisation
Every year, the best CG stills are honoured at the animago AWARD. Beyond that, of course, we receive many more entries from all over the world that also deserve to be presented.
Modo 10.2 Is Here
Yesterday The Foundry released the final release of the 10 series; here is an overview of the features.
Test Drive Modo & Mari Challenge
The Foundry and ArtStation have joined forces for the "Test Drive Modo & Mari Challenge", in which there are great prizes to be won.
MatPak for Modo – Interiors III
Part 3 of the interior pack for Modo brings more than 100 realistic surfaces, neatly sorted into categories.
Sneak Peek: DP 01 : 17
In DP issue 01 : 17, our focus will be on "Character Design and Creation" – one of many CG artists' favourite subjects. DP will arrive with our subscribers on 16 December and appear at newsstands on 19 December, right on time for Christmas.
Architecture Nominees for the Detail Special Prize
One day after the official animago jury session, the Detail jury trio met at NEC Display Solutions to find the six nominees for the special architecture prize. Here we present the projects.
MatPak—Interiors, Part Two
"MatPak for Modo - Interior I" was released recently; now part 2 of the material preset kit makes it possible to stock up properly.
More AE with Modo
The Modo After Effects I/O Bridge connects the two tools for a seamless workflow. And the best thing about it: the useful bridge is available free of charge.
V-Ray for Modo Is Here
"V-Ray for Modo" is optimised for rendering large productions and photorealistic design projects on both CPUs and GPUs.
New Material Preset Kit for Modo
"MatPak for Modo - Interior I" provides high-quality surfaces for your own 3D interior scenes.
Modo 10.1 Is Available
Modo 10.1 is the second of three instalments in the Modo 10 Series. It brings the new procedural modelling system.
Modelling Webinar on Modo 10.1
The Modo webinar "Modo's 10.1v Modeling Paradigm" from 17 June can now be viewed in full on YouTube. In it, Andy Brown explains the foundations of the modelling system and its advantages for the workflow.
Particles in Modo
This three-hour training series provides an introduction to the basic concept of particle systems and their implementation in Modo, and also touches on other areas of the tool such as modelling and sculpting.
Modo 10.1 on the Way
The Foundry announced that Modo version 10.1 is coming soon - with a new procedural modelling system and much more.
Modo 10! 10!
Modo 10 cuddles up to Unreal Engine, Unity and FBX files, bakes better and is a generation ahead in normals and vertices.
Maya to MODO
Use Maya and want to add MODO to your workflow? This comprehensive tutorial series covers and explains various use cases in detail.
Order SLIK 2 for Modo 20 Percent Cheaper
Today only, maconcept offers 20 percent off SLIK 2, a MODO studio-lighting kit with items, presets, scenes, materials and video tutorials.
Modo 902 Is Here
Physical Sun, Camera Matcher and image projection in the channel: Modo 902 brings free updates for all 901 owners. Plus: DP and maconcept launch a Modo landing page.
MeshFusion in Modo 901! (2/2)
(Free downloadable PDF) The second part of the big Modo MeshFusion workshop. With Fusion Strips, it is time to go deeper! by André Löscher
animago winner 2015!
Soooo, the animago trophy ceremony has come to an end and we'll tell everyone who stayed at home who took home the DP award in the nine categories this year!
MeshFusion in Modo 901! (1/2)
(Free PDF to download) The firstPart of the large Modo Meshfusion workshop - Schematic Trees, Qbics and a first object. by André Löscher
VFX Emmys for GoT and American Horror Story
Once fantasy, once horror: This year, the best visual effects in TV series contained "Game of Thrones" and "American Horror Story."
These are the animago Nominees 2015!
Smoking heads and square eyes after many hours of viewing entries in Berlin - the animago jury has found this year's nominees. Here they are!
Here Comes Mari 3
At Siggraph, the Foundry presented the latest version of Mari - in iteration 3, an Exposed Node Graph and close integration with Modo are intended to make switching attractive.
New BulletFX Plug-in for 3ds Max
AlphaVFX has now released a plug-in for 3ds Max based on the popular physics system.
The Foundry Has Been Sold.
...but not to Adobe, as the rumor mill had brought to a boil, but to “HgCapital”, an investment company.
Web Content to Download: Meshfusion
For the article in the new DP: A workshop on Meshfusion available as a free download!
Modo in Use for Photography
3D illustrator Adrian Chaldecott explains how photographers without 3D knowledge can use Modo from The Foundry to incorporate 3D processes into their photographic work.
Remastering Film Material
A practical link for all artists to have on hand when less technically minded people ask questions about remastering film material: "How to Geek" explains the process clearly and simply.
Rock Tutorial with ZBrush and 3DCoat
Creating realistic rocks is not as easy as you might initially think. In this tutorial, Indie Dungeon shows how to achieve it with 3DCoat, ZBrush and Modo.
Modeling and Lighting Tutorial
Major Modo tutorial from The Foundry: After modelling a building, the day and night settings inside are explained in detail.
Modo in Space
(Free PDF to download) Bob Sauls - the visualiser of the new “Dragon V2” module from the spaceflight company SpaceX in an interview. You can hardly get any closer to “Star Wars”.
Mari and Modo in the Indie Version
The Foundry is offering indie versions of the texturing tool Mari and the sculpting software Modo on Steam. The commercial tools are also cheaper until tomorrow.
Millions of Point Clouds for Sparta
Sparta allows point clouds to be edited by hand drawing. A proxy function is now intended to enable the app to handle point clouds numbering in the millions.
Free Shader Ball for Modo
Richard Yot is providing a free shader-ball rig on CGSociety that also contains some additional practical features.
The 12 Principles of Animation – Explained in Modo
Modo artist Brian Vowles explains the "big 12" in his favourite software. You should allow a little time — around six and a half hours.
Using Modo with 3ds Max
Here is a collection of tutorials on how to use Modo with 3ds Max. Among other things, navigation and creating primitives are explained.
Colorway for Cinema 4D
In July, The Foundry released the Colorway application for design adjustments. Now the configuration tool's kit for Maxon's Cinema 4D is appearing.
MeshFusion for Modo
(Free PDF) MeshFusion is a plug-in for Modo that considerably simplifies the creation and editing of complex geometries and has the potential to change the workflow in hard-surface modelling forever. by Martin Elsässer
V-Ray for Modo, Nuke and Katana
V-Ray for Modo and Nuke are in public beta, V-Ray for Katana is already available.
Foundry ties up the parcel
Nuke, Mari, Modo and other foundry tools are now available in a licence package. "Collectives" are designed to make single-user licensing easier.
Good or Evil?
First you have to choose a side, then you can participate in the 3D Sci-Fi Challenge and perhaps win Modo or Mari from The Foundry.
More Linux for Modo
Linux users and penguin friends can rejoice: Luxology has expanded its offering for Modo with several kits and plug-ins in Linux versions.
Dynamics in modo 501 with Recoil
(Free PDF download) One highly noteworthy extension due shortly is Recoil, a plug-in for modo 501 that will enable dynamic animation. By Andy Probst
Modo 701 Feature Webcast
Luxology released Modo 701. The webcast presenting its features is now available online in full.
Modo 701 on the Way
Luxology presents Modo 701: version 701 is intended to offer new and revised features for optimised performance with an easier workflow.
The Foundry and Luxology Are a Couple
The two companies The Foundry and Luxology want to open up a new way of working in future by sharing their software technology.
Service Pack 3 for Modo
Luxology has released Service Pack 3 for Modo 601, which is intended to eliminate numerous bugs and make the modeling software more stable.
Luxology modo 601 Supports 3Dconnexion 3D Mice
Modo users can now benefit from the intuitive operation of 3D mice from manufacturer 3Dconnexion. The Luxology team implemented a certified interface for controlling the 3D interaction devices.
modo 601 Trial Versions Are Available
Luxology now offers modo 601 trial versions so the program's functionality can be tested before an upgrade or purchase. The free trial runs for 15 days and includes basic files, while the Production Evaluation can be used for 30 days for 25 dollars and includes additional resources.
Power SubD-NURBS Available for modo
Luxology announced that the Power SubD-NURBS plug-in is now available for modo and is intended to allow conventional 3D objects(Subdivision Surface meshes) to be converted easily into NURBS-based CAD data.
Modo User Meeting Online
There is now an online community for Luxology's Modo, where Modo users are said to be able to exchange their experiences with the software.
Modo 601 Is Here
Luxology has released Modo 601; many new features are said to expand the 3D modelling tool and its possibilities.
Modo 501 – A Betatesters Diary
(Free PDF to download) Luxology's modo 501 will be released shortly and many are wondering what will be new. As the only beta tester in Germany, Meilenstein Digital has already been able to take a close look at the new version. by Andy Probst
Preset Contest by 9bstudios
9bstudios has opened an online preset contest that will take place once a month in November, December and January.
Modo 401 Special Offer
Fans of the Modo 401 animation package can obtain a promotional bundle from the usual distributors until the end of July. The bundle contains standalone modo 401 with three training videos – Spotlight, Subdivision Surface Modeling and ShaderTree Essentials.
meilenstein digital @ FMX 2010
Joint workshop and trade-fair appearance by Meilenstein Digital and Luxology at FMX 2010 in Stuttgart
Luxology: Free Modo Training as a Podcast
Pixel Corps produces training videos for the 3D software