Video Copilot releases 15 free HD stock particle clips
Use them to give commercial projects a little zing with the accompanying After Effects tutorial.
Monday, September 19th, 2011
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Eye candy: Dark Souls complete prologue movie
Four minutes of Gothic gloom, punctuated by lovely-looking CG work. One to watch on fast forward.
Monday, September 19th, 2011
Winners of international CG Awards announced
Sculptris and Lagoa Multiphysics take the tech categories; Inception, Rango and Crysis 2 win art awards.
Friday, September 16th, 2011
DAZ 3D ships DAZ Studio 4 Advanced and Pro editions
High-end editions of the figure-posing tool add advanced render options, new rigging and skinning tools.
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Render Rocket launches new rent-a-server program
Need a bit of extra oomph for your next job? Rent a dedicated render server from the LA-based provider.
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Q&A: Victoria Alonso, Marvel's visual effects chief
The comics giant's head of effects reveals how to weld 13 studios into an international VFX fighting force.
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Nadav Brill releases free shader manager for Maya
Use ShaderMonger to preview and back up custom shader libraries, then share them on its website.
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Di-O-Matic ships new versions of Facial Studio
Head-generation tool gets new LOD options and a new shape manager, plus a $199 Essential edition.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Miarmy Express: free crowd simulation for Maya?
New plug-in offers fuzzy logic-driven AI, physics engine and RIB output. Can anyone tell us if it works?
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
OC3 Entertainment releases FaceFX 2012
New version of leading automated facial animation system now also supports full-body movements.
Monday, September 12th, 2011
Clockstone Software ships free FBX file viewer
Review FBX and DAE files, complete with DoF and soft shadows - all without having to open your 3D app.
Monday, September 12th, 2011
Autodesk calls for entries for 2011 Design Viz reel
Get your work seen by thousands of industry taste-makers: Maya and Mudbox artists can apply, as well.
Monday, September 12th, 2011
The Foundry unveils new timeline tool for Nuke
HIERO conforms edit decision lists to enable Nuke artists to view their work in the context of the final cut.
Friday, September 9th, 2011