Softimage Co., a part of Avid Technology, Inc. today announced it has begun shipping SOFTIMAGE XSI 7, the latest version of its professional 3D animation software for games, film and television. Along with many substantial new features, SOFTIMAGE|XSI 7 is shipping with ICE, a transformative open platform designed to capture the infinitely creative vision of content producers. With a visual interface and an easy-to-use node-based programming model, users will be able to quickly create complex visual effects. ICE allows artists to explore, learn and modify the robust library of particle-based visual effects and deformation tools available in SOFTIMAGE XSI 7 software, or simply build new ones from scratch.... »
Autodesk, Inc. today
launched Autodesk Mudbox 2009 software for 3D modelers and texture artists
working on entertainment and design projects. Mudbox combines an intuitive
user interface with a powerful toolset for creating highly-detailed 3D
models. The software gives artists the freedom to create without worrying
about technical details. Mudbox has shaped characters in blockbuster movies
and games, including Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Mist and Mass
Effect.
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Panasonic Broadcast today announced that its new AG-HPX170 fully solid-state P2 HD handheld camcorder will be available in late September at a suggested list price of $5,695, which includes a 16GB P2 card in the box along with The HVX and HPX Book by Barry Green. Building on the AG-HVX200’s phenomenal success, the HPX170 features high definition and standard definition recording, the widest zoom lens in its class, and an HD-SDI interface for connection to baseband production and distribution infrastructure, all in a lightweight 4.2-pound body... »
Pineapple Express marks David Gordon Green’s entry into the world of studio productions, following four acclaimed indie films. Beneath the pot smoke and gunfire, there’s a touching vision of friendship and neediness at the film’s core.... »
Pow! Pix is making its sixth trip to the Olympics. This year it qualified for the gymnastics event, creating a variety of features, teasers and highlight packages to roll into the live broadcasts, and to re-cut footage from the events if they are not broadcast live. In order to handle the tight turnarounds and loads of HD footage, Pow Pix bought three new Avid Symphony Nitris DX systems. ... »
The Pixel Farm, a leading developer of innovative Film and Television digital post-production tools,
pushes matchmove technology on again, offering a new dimension in Tracking: PFTrack 5.0.... »
New and emerging entertainment technologies of practical use to content creation, management, distribution and display professionals will be the focus of SMPTE 2008: Annual Tech Conference & Expo.... »
Red Giant Software, with popular products Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory, and Trapcode, today announced that it has agreed to acquire the video plug-in portfolio of Digital Anarchy, a San Francisco-based plug-in developer. Digital Anarchy is known for its high-quality creative software for broadcast designers and 2D animators.... »
The titles, which play at the end of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, serve as a stylish recap that draws on and pays tribute to the Chinese culture that inspired the film. F&V talked to Fong and Fuller about inspiration and execution.... »
