Noise Industries, developer of visual
effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast markets, today
announced that partner Idustrial Revolution
(www.idustrialrevolution.com) has released CoverFlux, a brand new –
FREE - FxFactory FxPack plug-in for Apple Final Cut Studio 2.0 and
Apple Final Cut Express 4.0 applications. Much like the image carousel
effect seen in Apple iTunes® and the new Apple OS X 10.5 Leopard®
finder, CoverFlux dynamically displays user selected images in 3D
proportionally fanned across the screen with reflections and
transparencies. The CoverFlux FxPack automatically calculates the
stack and fan while providing comprehensive controls for adjusting
about any element of the display including, perspective, animation,
and text.
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Redrock Micro unveils the highly anticipated microMatteBox and microShoulderMount accessories for digital filmmakers that deliver cinema-grade light management and camera support at revolutionary prices. These new products build on Redrock’s growing family of cinema accessories that enable digital filmmakers to create dramatic film-style footage using standard digital video cameras. ... »
Looking to add another dimension to your next Adobe® Photoshop® project? DAZ 3D™, a leading developer of professional-quality 3D software and models, today announced the immediate availability of the DAZ Studio™ 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop. The 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop allows DAZ Studio users to automatically apply 3D imagery and artwork to any Photoshop project. To help artists master the seamless transfer application, DAZ 3D is offering a free 30-day evaluation license of the 3D Bridge plug-in for Photoshop prior to purchase.
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Returning to the place where he began his career, director Scotty Bergstein has signed with STORY for exclusive, national representation in commercials. Bergstein signed his first directing contract a decade ago with STORY affiliate The Joneses and has been directing for the past year through FM Rocks, where his most recent project was a campaign for Ameriquest and DDB, Los Angeles. He has already completed his first project for STORY, a pair of spots for Texas-based restaurant chain Dave & Buster’s via Dallas agency Slinghot. ... »
NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced award-winning LightWave® 9.3.1 is now available as a free 30-day trial for Mac OS X and both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows immediately... »
Smoke & Mirrors, the creatively-lead high- end post production house, has added to its bag of tricks with new staff appointments that strengthen its visual effects capabilities and post-production management teams. Joining the company is Nico Cotta, one of the UK’s most sought-after flame artists and VFX supervisors, together with producer James Niklasson who brings more than a decade of experience in supervising the post production on CG animation and visual effects in broadcast, music videos and commercials.... »
Click for a wink. Click again for a smile. Facial animation has never been simpler as DAZ 3D, a leading developer of professional quality 3D models and software, today announced the immediate availability of Mimic Pro for Carrara, a plug-in enabling seamless lip-synching, sound analysis and speech animation simulations directly within Carrara 6.2.... »
Zoic Studios is excited to welcome 3D Supervisor Paul Ghezzo to the company. Ghezzo is part of Zoic's award-winning Episodic Division and is currently supervising production on a variety of pilots, new shows and name brand programs for the Fall television season.... »
Emmy award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc.
today announced its partnership with Automatic Duck to bring the
editing process to the next level. Toon Boom Storyboard Pro exports
animatics in the AAF file format and Pro Import FCP takes them
straight into Final Cut Pro, with automated relink of video files and
unlimited audio tracks.
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NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the next generation of its award-winning TriCaster™ line of portable live production and virtual set systems is shipping.... »
Responding to Hollywood's growing demand for 3D production and post-production, Stereoscope has opened its doors to serve the creative community. Equipped with the new version of Quantel's Pablo 4K color grading system, which can handle real-time stereoscopic post-production, the studio has been designed from the ground up to provide a full range of stereo3D digital content services, from development through distribution.... »
Band Pro Film & Digital has opened Band Pro East, a new branch office dedicated to servicing the needs of production industry professionals in the Northeast, Southeast and eastern states. Located at 645 W. 27th St., Band Pro East is headquartered in the heart of New York's Chelsea district - the fast-rising area that is home to the city's rapidly expanding media, art and fashion industries. The new location will include a spacious showroom. ... »
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Final Effects Complete 5.0.1 for FxPlug (FEC 5 FxPlug) and Final Effects Complete 5.0.1 for AE (FEC 5 AE) are now available as free updates for FEC 5.0 customers. The 5.0.1 updates add seven new transitions as well as provide important improvements to the existing 108 FEC transitions.... »
