New version of the retopology software CozyBlanket!
CozyBlanket 2.0 has three levels: Retopology, Unwrapping and Baking. An app for the iPad.
What can iClone 8 from Reallusion do that the competition can’t?
Plask, Radical, DeepMotion, Pixcap and iClone 8 - these are the names of the mocap tools! Blender expert Russell Midfield pits the motion capture programmes against each other.
Get started with Phoenix thanks to this two-part guide!
Cory Holm, Team Lead at Chaos Group, publishes a detailed guide suitable for newcomers. How the Phoenix fluid simulation software works ..
USD for 3ds Max 0.3 released!
Autodesk is expanding its USD implementation for 3ds Max with new core functions. Will the Universal Scene Description become more user-friendly thanks to this public beta?
Vesper Chronicles | VFX Breakdown
Visual effects house MPC provides the visual power for the dystopian science fiction film in which bio-hacking ensures survival.
Draw the sky with Terragen Sky!
Planetside Software expands its software portfolio with Terragen Sky - allowing 360-degree HDRIs of the horizon to be pulled up. The sky is the limit?
Maxon presents two beta builds of ZBrush 2023!
At the ZBrush Summit 2022, Senior Creative Director Louie Tucci and ZBrush Trainer Ian Robinson demonstrated the features that are currently being developed, including: revised ZRemesher retopology, Redshift integration and more.
How did the Moon of Shame scene from Thor come about?
Method Studios do it in monochrome: visual effects on the moon - and with ridiculously low gravity. How did visual effects supervisor Pete Dionne & team manage that?
In this half-hour video, Mythbuster slash full-time geek Adam Savage and astronaut Cady Coleman meet the original Starship Enterprise.
CityEngine User Meeting 2022 as video stream!
What took place at this year's CEUM is now available as a five-part video series with a running time of around 100 minutes.
With the Omniverse Create 2022.3 Beta comes PhysX 5.1!
Nvidia releases the latest version of the real-time physics system - one of the technological pillars of Nvidia's Omniverse creative platform.
The material authoring tool Mixer 2022.1 is released!
Support for emissive and opacity maps, transparent and double-sided rendered materials - and other innovations are now available. But how will Mixer's development continue?
Gaea 1.3.2 simplifies terrain generation?
Software developer Quad Spinner releases a new version of the terrain tool - and with it new functions such as rock noise, object-to-heightfield and supersampling screenshots.
New version of the 3D clothing software Marvelous Designer released!
The company CLO Virtual Fashion releases Marvelous Designer 12 - and expands the scope with many convenient functions. A release note.
This script simplifies hard-surface modelling in Maya!
ModIt 3.0, a script for Autodesk Maya, automates many tasks. Cost: 40 US dollars and upwards.
Epic Games releases Unreal Engine 5.1!
Version 5.1 improves many of the features that Unreal Engine 5.0 established - including: Nanites and Lumen. A dedicated in-camera VFX editor appeals to visual effects artists.
Simulationssoftware finalFluid als Full Release!
Cebas Visual Technology lifts its sim tool finalFluid out of the beta phase. Fire, smoke, dust & co. are created in 3ds Max!
Video AI 3.0 from software developer Topaz Labs can now accommodate several AI models in one task at the same time! Plus AI-supported video stabilisation - and other improvements. A product announcement.
Valley of the Dead | VFX Breakdown
With this zombie film, VFX studio El Ranchito shows what the scary slash action location of Spain is capable of. Brains à la carte for the undead!
Filmmaker Jinko Gotoh as Programme Chair of FMX 2023!
As in 2022, the Film & Media Exchange 2023 will take place as a hybrid event - three days at Haus der Wirtschaft, one day online. The motto of the conference is: Evolving.
Omniverse Create 2022.3 released – Omniverse Create 2022.3.1 coming soon
A beta release in two parts - part two will follow in November. Relevant for VFX artists: Support for DLSS 3, MaterialX USD workflows. A release note.
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve now with customisable voices!
Artificial intelligence now makes it easier to isolate and equalise audio in DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.1 - a release note for DaVinci Resolve and Fusion.
How do I style my 3D character?
How to make hair beautiful - with Cinema 4D and Redshift? Creative all-rounder Joe Herman shows which tools are needed for grooming in C4D. An introductory tutorial.
Many new video tutorials for Autodesk Maya!
The YouTube channel Maya Learning Channel can help. This listicle bundles eight current tutorials - on Bitfrost, volumes and more.
Maxon releases Cinema 4D 2023.1!
The most exciting new features include: the new Pyro simulation tool, an improved Redshift workflow - but also support for USD workflows.
The Wild Wild Witcher
Grabbing two Bafta (British Academy Television and Craft) Awards in 2022,
the second season of "The Witcher” has tons and tons of eye candy. Winning in the categories Make-Up & Hair and Visual & Graphic Effects, this colossal fantasy saga is filled to the brim with magic effects – but who did put the magic on the screen?
Andrew Hess, art director from New York City, demonstrates how geometries can be raised and collapsed again with Cinema 4D. A video tutorial in 60 minutes.
Defining the speedometer of the future with motion graphics?
John Lepore, Principal Creative Director of Perception, explains what he learnt from the major Marvel production Black Panther - and how this relates to vehicle interiors.
How to simulate a realistic flamethrower?
From VFX software developer Sitni Sati comes a new video tutorial on the simulation software FumeFX - for users of 3ds Max.
Blender apps tailored to specialised areas?
The Blender Foundation proposes special applications - for the areas of product presentation, education and VFX production. The .blendx file format is intended to offer convenient functions.
Will this model soon generate faces?
A Chinese research team presents: IDE-3D - a model that can be used to create faces. Works on the basis of GAN.
Birds of Paradise | VFX Breakdown
Goodbye Kansas Studios provides the visual effects for the dance drama based on the debut novel Bright Burning Stars by former dancer A.K. Small. An Amazon Prime feature film.
How can the human gaze be calculated?
Researchers at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg are working on a method to better assess the position of a person's head.
3ds Max tool for cutting geometries!
John Martini publishes Slice and Dice - a tool with which models can be destroyed in a planned manner. Cost: 10 US dollars.
And here comes the new DP!
Hot off the press from the International Broadcast Convention (IBC): quality control, pipeline revolution and the future of video telephony. Read all about ACES (Academy Colour Encoding System) - and how the corresponding workflow works - in our two-part article.
Motion graphics expert EJ Hassenfratz shows what's behind the new Cloth & Rope Dynamics in C4D. A live recording from Siggraph 2022.
Win valuable prizes at the ZBrush Summit!
The online event will take place from 13 - 16 November. In the ZBrush Sculpt Off Challenge, artists will win prizes sponsored by Dell, Gnomon School, Wacom and others.
Unity’s Digital Human Package gets an update!
At the Unity 2022 industry event, Unity CEO John Riccitiello announces new features for the package, which can be used to create realistic human characters. The download is free of charge.
download 25 HDRI Maps and 6 HDRI Area Light Textures for free
Lightmap, the developer of the lighting design software Light Studio, is making two download packages available - for HDRI maps and area light textures. These simulate realistic studio shots.
How does Speed Sculpting work in ZBrush?
Justin Fields, one of the designers behind Star Trek Discovery and the Predator film Prey, shows how to build an alien character in ZBrush in no time at all.
Creating realistic skin with Blender – but how?
A 3D modeller from Buenos Aires shows how a procedural skin shader can be created in Blender. The associated node tree is also explained.
Obi-Wan Kenobi | VFX Breakdown
Jedi Knight alumnus Obi-Wan Kenobi got his own mini-series. Whether the Force was hybrid with VFX service provider - and what is an eopie?
The Continuum plugin package gets an update!
Continuum 23 from Boris FX comes with over 250 presets - and Particle Illusion has been significantly accelerated. Suitable for artists in broadcasting, motion graphics and compositing.
Two new Blender tutorials published on YouTube!
The All the Works channel has two new tutorial videos: on low-poly environments and portal scenes. The tutorials work with the Geometry Nodes from Blender 3.3.
The Image Creator can already be tested in selected countries and will soon be available for the Microsoft Edge web browser.
Adobe’s Character Animator now includes a Motion Library!
There are over 350 full-body mocap movements in the library - these have now been added with the release of Character Animator 23.0.
Turning cities into racing tracks with photogrammetry?
Photogrammetry tool Reality Capture, GoPro footage and drone footage: These are the three ingredients with which a developer has transformed an entire city into a racing track for the game Assetto Corsa. Start your engines!
How are 3D artists developing?
Victor Dimitrov, aka Weight of Thought, explains how to develop as a creative in the desired direction. Victor also explains how loops work in Cinema 4D.
Sony Pictures Entertainment akquiriert Pixomondo
The important VFX service provider Pixomondo is now part of Sony. Jonny Slow remains CEO of Pixomondo. Does this mean that Sony is significantly expanding its capacities in the field of virtual production and visual effects?
Create 4K lighting renders in Unreal Engine 5 with this app?
Computer artist Jamie Cardoso is working on a real-time application that is capable of 4K renderings - and is designed to work in a hardware-friendly way via the web browser.
Prey | VFX Breakdown
Who will win the Predator-Alien versus Comanche-Indian duel? MPC provides the visual effects for the fifth Predator film.
SynthEyes is released in version 22.10!
The latest version of the 3D Tracking and Match Moving software has been released! Highlights include a curve-based colour correction tool, improved roto masking - and many quality of life updates.
How to create materials faster in Houdini?
The lead game artist of mobile game developer Nordeus shows how 3D materials can be generated more efficiently with Houdini and Substance 3D Sampler.
Environment artist Alex Heskett makes his Instant Imposters add-on available, which can be used to convert high poly meshes into low poly impostors. This saves a lot of polygons!
Free kitbashing package for sci-fi projects released!
A free asset package for science fiction projects has been published as part of the Mission to Minerva tender. Over 90 customisable 3D models are included.
How does Voronoi Fracturing work in Cinema 4D?
Chris Schmidt, founder of Rocket Lasso, explains how destruction orgies can be planned in C4D - breakpoint by breakpoint. A 50-minute tutorial video.
Release of the beta of GeoTracker 2022.2.2!
How can tracking and power moving be made easier in After Effects? GeoTracker from KeenTools is one possible answer. Now with support for After Effects 17.0!
Version 22.10 of the Open 3D Engine has been released!
The new Terrain system ensures that O3DE is now also relevant for the implementation of large environments. Amazon's Software Development Manager explains how it works.
The Blender plug-in Scatter 5.3 has been released!
One of the most exciting new features is multi-surface scattering! The plug-in is compatible with Blender 3.3.
VESA presents Displayport 2.1
News from the Video Electronics Standards Association: The replacement of Displayport 2.0 should primarily improve image transmission with USB Type-C and USB4.
Free e-book on Unity published!
What are the most important toolsets in Unity - and how do they work? The 92-page reference book provides the answers.
Adobe announces the new After Effects!
The latest version of the compositing software will be presented at the Adobe Max industry event. One of the most exciting innovations for creative professionals is the Substance 3D Modeler. An overview.
The most important new features include: Animation of scene objects and camera movements. Another new feature is the ground projection for HDRI environment maps!
Rodeo FX explains the visual effects for the Halo series
VFX Supervisor Patrick David and VFX Producer Nancy Heller talk about the animals that inspired the concept design of the aliens - and what this has to do with organic stairs - in a video lasting over four minutes.
Colorfront presents new functions of its product line
Update: At IBC 2022, the developer of on-set dailies and transcoding systems presented its product line - and its functions. The focus was on innovations in the areas of connectivity and image processing.
Free, compact e-book provides information about Nanites
What are the advantages of Nanites in Unreal Engine 5 - and how do lecturers teach the geometry system to their students?
Now even more realistic 3D people with the new Anima?
AXYZ Design, a company specialising in architectural visualisation, has released the latest version of its crowd generation tool. Artificial intelligence should ensure noticeably more realistic motion sequences.
Firmware update for Panasonic’s GH6 supports SSD recording via USB!
Ver.2.2 has gone online. This fulfils one of the users' main requests: Recording via SSD with USB connection is supported.
How do you create eye-catching animations – with little effort?
Creative mind Victor Dimitrov, alias Weight of Thought, shows how simple animations can be created - with Cinema 4D and creative will.
MPC, The Mill and Mikros Animation are now part of Technicolor Creative Studios
Technicolor Creative Studios will be registered as an independent company - the associated studio brands will be bundled. A virtual production stage is to be built in California.
MPC releases its latest showreel!
Dragons, flying saucers, Elvis hip-swinging - and other things that whirl through the air. The VFX service provider's latest showreel features Monster Hunter, Jordan Peele horror, the King of Rock 'n' Roll - and more.
The online library is stocked with over 200 high-quality wood and clay materials! A Greyscalegorilla Plus membership is required to access the five material collections.
The ideal extra for Maya and Blender?
Software company Nevercenter releases Silo 2022.3, the latest version of the 3D polygon modeller. New features for primitives speed up modelling.
Jetzt Unreal Engine 5.1 Preview testen!
Developers access the latest update of the Unreal Engine - and take part in the bug hunt.
New plug-in for Unreal Engine & Blender released!
Transfer Blender source files to the Unreal Engine with Blend File Importer from programmer NuclearFriend. Purchase price: a slim 7.99 US dollars.
How to polish up your creative brand – with C4D and Redshift?
Joey Camacho, a creative with a penchant for visualising technical processes, demonstrates how Cinema 4D and Renderer Redshift can help clients take their portfolios to the next level. A workshop.
Anniversary offer: Rebelle painting software for only 10 US dollars!
Escape Motions celebrates its tenth anniversary. Creative tools Rebelle, Flame Painter, Amberlight and Inspirit are on offer for just ten US dollars each. With Rebelle, artists can create chic watercolour and acrylic paintings!
Simplify lighting in After Effects with this free plugin
The ProductionCrate asset library has released Crate's Godrays - an AE plugin that can be used to generate volumetric lighting effects.
Version 2.0 of the BeeHive reviewing tool is released
Glassbox Technologies releases the latest version of its real-time editing & reviewing software - tailored to the needs of virtual production.
Every Monday: Webinars on ZBrush!
Every Monday in October, Maxon will be hosting a part of the five-part webinar on ZBrush. The first is dedicated to pumpkin modelling.
The latest device in the Cinema Line product range is a 4K Super 35 camera - at a comparatively affordable purchase price. A product news item.
Blender returns to support the VFX Reference platform
Following criticism, the Blender Foundation is reversing its decision from the beginning of the year: Blender is now once again aligning itself with the platform that defines important standards for VFX pipelines.
Sandman | VFX Breakdown
Goosebumps are guaranteed with the slimy, creepy visual effects for the Netflix series based on Neil Gaiman's popular graphic novel.
With these plugins, Maya and Unreal Engine merge together!
Unreal Live Link 2.1 has been released! This makes it easier to work in Autodesk Maya and Epic's Unreal Engine at the same time.
How to transfer Houdini Curves to Unreal Engine 5?
In his twelve-minute video tutorial, technical artist Simon Verstraete shows how the Curves tool works in Houdini - and how to export it to UE 5.
Autodesk announces Flow cloud solution
Flow is aimed at creative professionals in the media and entertainment industry. The first Flow release will focus on asset management.
Road generator for Cinema 4D and Octane Renderer released
3D artist Daniel Mozbäuchel has created a tool that makes it easy to create roadways. Cost: 26 euros.
Epic Games and Autodesk move closer together
The strategic collaboration is intended to accelerate processes in the field of architecture - but also in the entertainment & media industry in the future. In addition: Free access to Twinmotion architecture software for Autodesk Revit customers is introduced.
Two student Oscars go to HFF film projects!
Students of the Munich University of Television and Film win Student Academy Awards. Which films from the next generation of filmmakers were able to impress?
The graphics tablet addresses the requirements of creative projects - whether modelling, animation or game development. A product announcement.
Is Motion Graphics Artist a crisis-proof profession?
Eric Say, founder of the agency Gameday Creative, talks about the importance of the motion graphics industry - and how artists manage look development with Cinema 4D and After Effects.
Moonknight | VFX Breakdown
Oscar Isaac in the face of the ancient Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Visual effects in series from London - and from Union VFX.
Create textures in Blender with Stable Diffusion?
A mobile app developer releases its Dream Textures add-on. Use text input to create variants of existing textures - which also fit together.
Create parametric tiles with the Max Array Modifier for 3ds Max!
The Technical Director of Scanline VFX is expanding his modifier, which can be used to create a wide variety of tile types - from zigzag patterns to herringbone looks.
How to recreate the title sequence from Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis film?
Motion graphics expert Bahnoor Barry shows at Siggraph how artists can recreate the eye-catching lead graphics from the Elvis Presley biopic. A tutorial with Cinema 4D R26 and Red Giant Tools.
Render Farm Management Software from Blender Studio released!
Version 3 of Flamenco is open source and free of charge, suitable for individuals and small teams. Available for Windows, Linux and Mac.
Autodesk Maya is released in version 2023.2
The focus of the latest version is: Polished workflow for animation and rigging - in addition to improvements for important plugins!
Rocky and stony asset collection published
The Lead Matte Painter from Weta Digital offers 11 high-quality rock assets in its 3D Rock Collection!
The Foundry's 3D texture software is approaching version 6. Flagship features include: enhanced compatibility with the VFX reference platform CY 2022 and an improved USD workflow.
GeForce RTX 40 series with Ada Lovelace architecture announced
The top model RTX 4090 has ray tracing superpower - and RTX-4080 comes in 12 and 16 GB variants. The new RTX-6000 is tailored to the needs of creative professionals.