Pixel Corps, the global guild for aspiring and professional digital craftsman, and 2d3, the leading developer of professional 3D camera matchmoving software, today announced boujou bullet PXC, a limited version of boujou bullet 2 bundled with a free three-month Pixel Corps membership. With a scaled down image support function, boujou bullet PXC includes many of the same innovative features found in boujou bullet 2 – including automated tracking, matchmoving and a comprehensive wizard-based help and diagnostic system – but at a very affordable USD $399 price point.
“This is an unbeatable offer for amateur filmmakers, students, schools or anyone interested in adding the art of matchmoving to their skill set,” comments Alex Lindsay, founder and chief architect for Pixel Corps. “boujou bullet PXC is extremely easy to use literally four clicks and hit okay. This ease of use combined with the affordable pricing and informative guidance from the Pixel Corps, will allow users to track their shots easily without crushing their wallets.”
Priced at $2,500 USD, boujou bullet 2, the base product for boujou bullet PXC, is a fully automated camera calibration and tracking system. Using advanced adaptive algorithms developed from vision science research, the application removes previous limitations on what is achievable in effects production by allowing 3D professionals to derive complex camera tracks and calibration data from film and video material automatically without the need for manual tracking input.
“The Pixel Corps is an excellent resource for artists working in today‚s competitive and fast paced digital media marketplace," said Steve Hill, product manager for 2d3. "Combining the Pixel Corps training, real-world production experience and member support with the automation and functionality, boujou bullet PXC makes it possible for anyone to master the process of matchmoving."
boujou bullet PXC is based on the new boujou bullet 2 tracking technology; however, the image size is limited to Standard Definition and does not allow users to track anything over 800×600. It is compatible with Autodesk Maya, NewTek LightWave, MAXON CINEMA 4D, Autodesk 3ds Max, SOFTIMAGE|XSI, Adobe After Effects and Apple Shake and supports Beta, DV and PAL formats. boujou bullet PXC does not include modules for Autodesk Flint and Autodesk Flame. The PC version of boujou bullet PXC is available without a dongle, and dongle keys are available for the Mac version.
Pricing & Availability
Available now through the Pixel Corps website (www.pixelcorps.com/boujou_overview.php), boujou bullet PXC is priced at USD $399 and includes a free three-month membership $200 value to the Pixel Corps.