OptiTrack releases Motive motion-capture software
Mocap setup and solving system gives full-body and finger capture for less than the cost of MotionBuilder.
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
e-on software announces The Plant Factory
Updated: See the first test renders created with the plant modelling tool. And look - it can do mushrooms too.
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Enter 3DOcean's game art contest and win $1,500
The creator of the best low-poly model collection also wins software and training worth a further $2,000.
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
UtopiaBook offers global agency for VFX freelancers
Register for the cloud-based service for free and get your reel in front of studios all over the world.
Monday, March 4th, 2013
Wacom unveils multi-touch tablet for graphics pros
Includes a pressure-sensitive HD display, and out this summer. But is it cheaper than a Surface Pro?
Monday, March 4th, 2013
Basefount ships Miarmy 2.0
Sub-$1,000 Maya crowd-simulation system gets better animation blending; now up to 10 times faster.
Friday, March 1st, 2013
Sneak peek: Softimage's new camera sequencer
Watch the tool in use to switch between camera views and trim and sequence animation clips.
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Sneak peek: Maya's new grease pencil tool
Tech preview shows the work-in-progress tool in use to rough out animation directly over the viewport.
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Sneak peek: 3ds Max's updated Nitrous viewport
'Will it be in 3ds Max 2014?' teaser video shows improved performance on multi-million-poly scenes
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
VES calls for increased Californian VFX subsidies
But Visual Effects Society open letter to Governor Jerry Brown attracts criticism from other campaigners.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Autodesk to unveil 2014 product line on 27 March
Join the Unfold event live in Montreal or watch it online, then quiz product managers via the Unfold website.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Faceware announces Retargeter 4.0
New version of the facial motion-capture retargeting system to debut at GDC 2013 next month.
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Take Mixamo's user survey and get $40 in credits
Fill in a five-minute online questionnaire to get 50 credits to spend on models and motions.
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013