Cirri unveils Cirri and Cirri Lite photogrammetry software
New image-based modelling tools based on the tech behind ShapeScan promise pro quality at low prices.
Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
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Computerinsel releases PhotoLine 18
Cheap, surprisingly full-featured image editor gets lossless Distort tool, better vector editing options.
Friday, October 4th, 2013
ftrack releases ftrack 2.0
Low-cost production-tracking system gets extensive overhaul, better compatibility with Nuke and Hiero.
Thursday, September 26th, 2013
Ricoh launches $399 spherical panorama camera
The Theta captures 360-degree images in a single click - but is the quality good enough for CG pros?
Friday, September 6th, 2013
Fuel3D: another promising low-cost 3D scanner
This one's based on photometry, not laser scanning, and the developer has a pedigree in facial imaging.
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
Meet FABtotum: 3D scanner, CNC mill and printer in one
Back the open-source fabricator on Indiegogo and put a mini factory on your desktop for under $1,000.
Monday, August 26th, 2013
Pirate3D pre-releases desktop 3D printer for just $347
Or if you don't like the slick, Mac-like Buccaneer, Amazon.com has just launched its own 3D printer store.
Sunday, June 16th, 2013
Sub-$500 3D scanner makes $350,000 on Indiegogo
Matterform's cute, portable Photon aims to do for laser scanning what MakerBot did for 3D printing.
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
PhotoLine 17.5: a serious alternative to Photoshop?
Fans claim the $75 app's new OpenEXR support and 32-bit linear workflow make it a viable pro tool.
Monday, December 31st, 2012
Project Dogwaffle team ships PD Pro 8 Howler
Updated: Digital paint package gets revamped brush system. PD Artist 8 edition now shipping for just $79.
Monday, August 20th, 2012
OptiTrack ships high-end Prime 41 mocap camera
New high-res motion-capture camera provides 4.1 megapixel precision for under $5,000.
Thursday, August 16th, 2012
Frozen Flame cuts price of MindTex to just $15
You wait years for an affordable map creation tool aimed at indie game artists, then two come along at once.
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Brekel Kinect Pro Face: facial mocap with a Kinect
Updated: stream data from the $99 markerless system into Unity, MotionBuilder... and now 3ds Max.
Friday, July 20th, 2012