Edius Express as a Low-Budget Solution
Grass Valley offers a basic version of the Edius editing software called Express for just under EUR 48, available exclusively as a download.
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Fusion from an After Effects Perspective
Chandan Kumar presents a nine-part video series on the CGArena portal intended to make it easier for After Effects users to get started with Fusion.
Emmy for Pixomondo
So it worked out – last Saturday, Pixomondo received the Creative Arts Emmy Award for the best visual effects for "Game of Thrones."
Sony Alpha 99: Full-Frame Camera with Video Function
Sony intends to bring a new full-frame flagship called the SLT A99 to market at the end of the year for just under EUR 2,800. According to Sony, in addition to integrating a BIONZ processor, the video functions have also been expanded.
RayFire 1.59 Comes with Cracks Modifier
Mir Vadim has made a new version of RayFire available for download, and buyers of versions from 1.55 onward receive the new version free of charge.
Bidder for Digital Domain in Sight
Prime Focus is considering submitting a bid for the insolvent VFX company Digital Domain.
Digital Domain Is Bankrupt
The studio responsible for Cameron's "Titanic," among other productions, is going bankrupt.
Nuke 7 and Hiero 1.5
The Foundry presented its latest version 7 of Nuke at IBC, accompanied by the pipeline tool Hiero in version 1.5 – both tools are scheduled to appear this autumn.
New Premiere Pro Update Available
Adobe recently released the new 6.0.2 update for Premiere Pro CS6. The new update is particularly useful for users of the latest Apple hardware.
Showreel from London
Markos Kay is a digital artist from London who has just released a new showreel featuring motion-graphics work.
Pixel Farm Has Released PFDepth
Just in time for IBC, Pixel Farm has released PFDepth: a fully integrated toolset for spatial scene reconstruction, depth creation, and 2D-to-3D conversion.
Trapcode Suite 12 Available
Red Giant released Trapcode Suite 12. It includes updates for Creative Suite CS6, new Guru templates, and an additional tool called Mir.
Color-Correction Plug-in for Avid Tools
FilmLight has now released a plug-in for the two Avid tools Media Composer and Symphony that is intended to make real-time color correction possible.
“The Dark Night Rises” Breaks the 100-Million-Dollar Mark
IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced that the film "The Dark Knight Rises" has now exceeded the 100-million-dollar mark through worldwide ticket sales in IMAX cinemas.
And the Nominated Are …
The jury has met, and the nominees for the Animago have been decided. The best submissions are available to view - and you can also vote directly for the best still!
Off to New Waters
FXGear from Seoul is currently working on a new software solution named Flux for fluid simulations.
Winter Comes to C4D
Nitroman's free Magic-Snow plug-in makes it snow in Cinema 4D at the touch of a button.
Third Update for KeyShot 3 Released
In KeyNote 3.3, users can create interactive 3D content through the interface and have more control over color settings.
Houdini: OpenVDB Support in the Future
Side Effects Software and DreamWorks Animation announced that plans exist for an OpenDVB integration into Houdini.
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.
Sony Expands NXCAM Portfolio
The NXCAM series is getting a new addition: The new NEX-EA50EH camcorder is intended to be suitable not only for event and corporate productions but also for cinema productions.
Public Beta for DaVinci Resolve 9
The major update in beta mode is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Metaballs in Softimage with emPolygonizer4
Metaballs have recently also become available in Softimage. A Custom Operator named emPolygonizer4 makes it possible.
Always Stay in the Flow
The era of 2012 showreels is not yet drawing to a close. At this year's Siggraph, RealFlow also showed a lineup of projects from recent months.
Maya: trackMaker Plug-in Hleps with Racetracks
With the new plug-in, Maya receives a collection of scripts intended to make it easier for users to create 3D racetracks specifically for video games.
Sony PMW-F3 Camcorder Was Upgraded
Looking at the preview image, one immediately thinks of the Sony F3 camcorder, but this is the PMW-F3/RGB model with additional functions and new standards.
Allegorithmic Releases Substance Designer 3
The latest version of the nonlinear program for texture artists received new functions such as batch export and the baking of 4K textures.
Maxwell Render: Learning Edition for Everyone
The Maxwell Render Learning Edition is now available to everyone, without having to present a valid student ID.
Avid: ReelSmart Motion Blur v4
Vision Effects released a new version of the ReelSmart Motion Blur plug-in, version number 4, for Avid products.
3DEqualizer4 R2 Beta
Science.D.Visions announced that its high-quality matchmoving software 3DEqualizer4 is currently in the beta phase with Release 2.
Free Stereo 3D HD Material
The Australian university RMIT, in collaboration with Alex and Jono Films, created an archive named RMIT3DV from which free Stereo 3D HD reference footage can be downloaded.
Siggraph: Massive 5.0 Released
Massive Software released the new 5.0 version of its crowd-simulation tool Massive at Siggraph 2012.
Ginger HDR as an Alternative to EXR
With Ginger HDR, 19Lights gives filmmakers the ability to avoid large EXR image sequences when using Magic Lantern by means of small Ginger datasets.
Naiad Rebirth at Autodesk?
The technology of the fluid-simulation software Naiad was purchased by Autodesk – what will the integration of the software into Autodesk products look like?
3ds Max: Thinkbox Shows Ember
At this year's Siggraph, Thinkbox showed Ember, initially as a 3ds Max plug-in, for manipulating volumetric data.
Maya 2013: Troubleshooting with DG Profiler
DG Profiler gives Maya users deeper insight into scenes and analyzes them with regard to performance. Performance bottlenecks can thus be located and resolved in a targeted manner.
Restrictive Contracts as Security
VFX studios are protecting themselves against employees resigning before the end of a project and use pressure tactics such as deposits that are supposed to be repaid after the agreed period ends.
Magic Bullet Denoiser with More Support
Red Giant released a new update of the denoising tool, version 1.3. From now on, FCP as well as Premiere Pro are supported.
Editing Tool for Small Uses
Sony has released the little sister of Vegas, the editing tool Movie Studio Platinum, in version 12.
TP: Demolition Master Causes Destruction
Anyone who wants to bring some serious destruction into a 3ds Max animation may make use of the Demolition Master tool. It is based on a Thinking Particles solver together with concave as well as convex objects.
Extensions for Autodesk Animation Packages
Autodesk offers customers of Maya, Max, and Max Design additional program extensions intended to provide an even more efficient workflow. The tools can be downloaded toward the end of September 2012.
Nvidia iray Integration Framework Release 3.3.1
Nvidia iray Integration Framework is intended to provide direct and fast integration of the iray renderer into applications and received new features in release 3.3.1.
New Blackmagic Test Footage
John Brawley shows new test footage recorded with a Blackmagic Cinema Camera that makes video DSLR filmmakers sweat.
RayFire Fragmenter Tutorial
In a video tutorial, Mir Vadim shows how to create a custom point cloud and assign it to the RayFire Fragmenter Modifier.
Maya: Plug-in Optimizes paintFX
David Johnson's djPFXUV plug-in for Maya performs automatic remapping of paintFX grasses and leaves. This makes it possible to achieve more color variations with only one texture.
Blackmagic: Public Beta of DaVinci 9 Available
The public beta is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux and is intended to feature a completely redesigned UI.
Autodesk: Best of 2012
In a showreel, Autodesk shows the best work from the fields of VFX and post-production in which Autodesk software was used.
Magic Lantern 2.3 Available
The so-called firmware extension for certain Canon EOS models is available as stable version 2.3 and expands the modest scope of functions in Canon's firmware.
Not a Space Station, but an AE Plug-in
A new plug-in for AE has been added to Red Giant's Trapcode Suite 12, and it bears the name of a well-known space station: Mir 1.0.
Car Explosion with Element 3D
VFX artist Andrew Kramer demonstrates in a new clip what is possible with Element 3D for After Effects – with plenty of fire and "boom."
Showreel 2012 from The Mill
The US locations of post-production facility The Mill provide insight into their work.
iray Material Support for 3ds Max
Nvidia released a plug-in for download that gives 3ds Max access to iray's material model.
Diamant Modeling Tool 1.0 Released
In its first beta release, the Diamant Modeling Tool 1.0 is said to have developed beyond a pure Automatic UV Tool.
New Version of the Manifesto Plug-ins Available
Noise Industries released a new version of the free Manifesto plug-in package to make titling more efficient.
Motion Tools 1.0 for Softimage
The free Motion Tools 1.0 plug-in is currently available for Autodesk Softimage. It is especially suitable for motion-graphics work.
ZBrush 4R4 Is Here
Pixologic announced the new version ZBrush 4R4 – with extensive feature extensions focused on model topology and detail creation.
3D Method Without Double Images
3D images are three-dimensional only with glasses; in 2D they are blurry. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute now appear to have changed this.
Adobe Audition CS6 Gets a New Update
Adobe recently released a new update for Audition CS6 that is intended to prevent several crashes and contains mandatory bug fixes.
Sony NX70: Moisture and Dust Protection Included
The professional HXR-NX70 HD camcorder is ideal for outdoor use and, at just under 2,900 euros, is also affordable.
Avid: DS11 Available Including Media Composer
Avid DS11 is now available at a price of 8,299 euros plus VAT. A Media Composer 6 license is included free as an extra.
Minions as a Spin-off
They were the secret favorites in "Despicable Me" – the little yellow Minions. Now a spin-off with them is planned for 2014.
DaVinci Resolve: Demo Clips for Testing
Blackmagic Design is offering DaVinci Resolve users free clips for testing the software.
Tutorial: 3D Gunshot Effects
Mike Gentilini, founder of VidMuze, shows in a new tutorial how to stage scenes with exchanges of gunfire impressively.
Emmy Nomination for Pixomondo
The Pixomondo studio could receive an Emmy Award in September for its VFX work on the TV series "Game of Thrones."
New Tutorial on Element 3D
In a half-hour tutorial, VFX artist and After Effects trainer Andrew Kramer shows the options of Element 3D's Particle Replicator.
Next Round for Beyond Hands on HD
From July 30, 2012 to August 4, 2012, the renowned event presents itself with a new name and an extensive program.
Free Plug-in for Premiere Pro CS6
The Pond5 plug-in is intended to enable users of Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 to access video, music, and sound footage without interrupting the workflow.
Maya Plug-in of the Month
The Maya RemovePrefix plug-in is intended to make renaming file names immensely easier and is available free of charge.
Clarisse iFX Closed Beta: 3D Workflows Redefined
With Clarisse iFX, Isotropix wants to revolutionize the workflow of current 3D packages by always placing the final image at the center of the action.
Framestore and McLaren Group Are Partners
The result of the partnership between Framestore and McLaren Group is the establishment of a McLaren Animation studio.
Maya: OctaneRender Available Now
OTOY Inc announced that the OctaneRender plug-in is available for Maya versions 2011 and upward.
Workshop: Advanced Maya Dynamics
In August, a CG workshop led by David Alexander begins, guiding students through the world of advanced Maya Dynamics.
Apertus Axiom 4K Camera Announced
Blackmagic is not the only company taking new approaches to cameras. The Apertus open-source hardware project plans to bring a new 4K camera to market.
50 Percent of All Cinema Auditoriums Digitized
The German Federal Film Board (FFA) found in a study that every second cinema auditorium in Germany is already equipped with digital projection technology.
Roland 8-Channel HD Video Mixer Available in August
From August, Roland intends to sell the V-800 HD video mixer for 9,990,- EUR plus VAT.
RED Releases Firmware 3.3 for Scarlet and EPIC
New firmware 3.3 is now available for the RED Scarlet and EPIC cameras, bringing new features in addition to fixed sources of errors.
Stadium UK: Commercial for the 2012 Olympic Games
Pete Candeland of Passion Pictures directed the Stadium UK commercial, which serves as an insert for the 2012 Olympic Games on the BBC.
Factory Fifteen Showreel 2011/2012
English film and animation studio Factory Fifteen presents work from 2011/2012 in a new showreel.
Many Changes at the Oscars
The rules for the 85th Oscars next year have been changed. Among other things, ten films will now be included in the nomination shortlist in the "Visual Effects" category.
ECJ Ruling on “Used” Software Licenses
The ruling by the European Court of Justice gives consumers more rights – and CGI artists as well, who may now also resort to used licenses.
Showreel by James Rustad
FX Technical Director James Rustad has released his current showreel featuring work from his time at Moving Picture Company in London.
Cannes 2012: Film Craft Winners Announced
In the Film Craft category, a total of 10 Gold Lions and one Grand Prix Lion were awarded this year. DIGITAL PRODUCTION presents the winning commercials.
SpycerBox Learns Project Sharing with Strawberry
The DVS storage solutions SpycerBox and DVS-SAN are receiving the Strawberry software package from FlavourSys – equipping them for project sharing in NLE projects with Avid Media Composer, Premiere, or other systems.
Scripting in After Effects CS6
Anyone who works with scripts in After Effects can study new functions here – and the guide for version CS6.
Free Trial Version of Smoke 2013
Mac users can now download a free trial version of Smoke 2013. Autodesk plans to ship the full version of Smoke 2013 in the US from September for 3,495 dollars. The list price in the EU will be 3,900 euros.
Pixomondo Acquires Studio in Detroit
International VFX studio Pixomondo acquired Detroit-based studio With a Twist, further expanding its presence in the USA. Following the acquisition, Pixomondo now has thirteen studios on three continents.
Lucas Retires
At the age of 68, it is apparently time for the Star Wars creator to take things a little easier – his successor has already been chosen: Kathleen Kennedy will take over the management of Lucasfilm Ltd.
Free Project Templates for After Effects
Todd Kopriva offers a free package of project templates for Adobe After Effects Versions CS 3 and later on the Adobe homepage. The project templates are templates that were supplied on an extra DVD or were difficult to find on the Adobe homepage as "Functional Content."
Kdenlive Version 0.9 Released
A new improved Version 0.9 of the free open-source video editor for Mac OS, GNU/Linux, and FreeBSD is available to download. The new widget feature is particularly enjoyable, providing access to sounds and graphics in online databases of free stock sources and allowing them to be dragged directly into the timeline as desired.
Canon 1DC DSLR 4K in Use
Hurlbut Visuals used Canon's 1DC DSLR 4K to produce a short film called "The Ticket", and feedback regarding its use was very positive. Directed by Po Chan, who is also the screewriter, the result was an equally well-received and, above all, high-quality love story.
New Functions in Flame 2013 and Smoke 2013
Happy birthday, Flame! Flame turns 20, and Philippe Soeiro, Autodesk Product Manager for Flame and Smoke, shows which functions have been added to the two products in a series of videos.
NAB 2012: Blackmagic Design Presents DaVinci Resolve 9
At NAB 2012, Blackmagic Design showed the latest Version 9 of its color-correction software, DaVince Resolve. A redesigned interface and an optional dashboard as a control aid are intended to make work easier for users.
NAB 2012: Cinema Camera from Blackmagic Design
At the start of NAB 2012, Blackmagic Design announced the sale of a cinema camera with its own and, above all, unconventional design for July 2012.
Canon XF: Professional Camcorders to Receive Firmware Update
Canon wants to provide the XF series of its camcorders with a new firmware update at the end of May, allowing the use of signals employed specifically in broadcasting.
NAB 2012: Lightworks Arrives on May 28, 2012
At NAB, EditShare announced the release date for the Lightworks video-editing software. After an approximately eighteen-month beta phase, the open-source program is expected to be officially available on May 28, 2012.
6K Upgrade for Epic and Scarlet
RED unveiled the Dragon Upgrade Kit for the Epic and Scarlet. It is intended to transform both camera models into 6K cameras.
NAB 2012: New Revolver Management Software
Shotgun and Tweak formed a development team for the Revolver management tool and presented it at NAB. It is suitable for review tasks and production-tracking tasks.
NAB 2012: Smoke & Flame Premium
Autodesk has quite a lot to show at the NAB Show 2012 in Las Vegas: Smoke in a completely new design and Flame showcases marking its twentieth anniversary.
Canon Announces DSLR with 4K
The EOS-1D C is a DSLR designed for the film industry. It records 4K video at 4096 by 2160 pixels in 4:2:2/8-bit. Price and availability have not yet been determined. The NAB news has therefore begun!