Cycles 4D Release: Key Updates & Improvements in April 2019
Cycles 4D Release April 2019 In this build, the following changes and improvements have been made: Cycles core The 2.8 core of Cycles is implemented in this build Speed We have worked hard on improving the global speed of Cycles 4D, including a rebuilt node editor and updated real-time preview Node Editor Revised node interface […]
Digital Humans & Machine Learning: Revolutionizing Visual Effects
Over the past year and a half, advancements in digital human technology have made significant strides towards real-time applications. Driven by new machine learning techniques and increasingly powerful graphics cards, the creation of incredibly realistic digital humans is now within reach. This presentation delves into the creation process of these digital characters, their real-time functionality, […]
Titan RTX vs. Maya 2019 vs. Modo 13: Tech Review Roundup
Nvidia’s Titan RTX: A Deep Dive Last summer, Nvidia made a significant impact with the introduction of its new line of RTX Turing architecture-based cards, including the powerful Titan RTX. This new technology showcased real-time reflections, hinting at the future of visual effects. This is more than just hype. Recall the stunning short, Star Wars: […]
PSD to 3D: Convert Photoshop Drawings into Stunning 3D Animations
MONTREAL, Canada – May 20, 2019 – Today, e.d. films releases PSD to 3D – a new plugin that converts 2D drawings into 3D content. Artists with little to no 3D experience can now bypass the modeling phase, turning Photoshop sketches into moldable scenes and characters, ready for animation. “An illustrated look is hard to […]
Verge3D 2.12 for Blender: New Features, Puzzles & VR Enhancements!
We’re excited to announce the release of version 2.12 of Verge3D for Blender. This update features several reworked example applications, new puzzles, and implementations like supersample and multisample anti-aliasing. We’ve wrapped the versatile Tween.js library for creating dynamic animations, enabled WebGL 2.0, added Virtual Reality (VR) features, and updated the Verge3D WordPress plugin with new […]
5 Nuke Compositing Habits for Beginners: Master the Basics
5 Habits for Nuke Beginners to Master Compositing Nuke is an industry standard in both film and commercial environments and one of the strongest freelance tools you can add to your arsenal as either a 2D generalist or a compositor. The Foundry’s Nuke is a comprehensive compositing package. Its node-based workflow, 3D toolsets, robust channel […]
Top 3D Rendering Software: V-Ray, Corona, Arnold & More [2024]
V-Ray (CPU/GPU) V-Ray is a leading rendering software, widely used in Architectural Visualization and various other fields. It’s known for its ability to produce highly realistic images, with a strong emphasis on lighting. To enhance the realism, V-Ray offers several key features: Irradiance and Photon Map; Light Cache; Brute Force. Corona Renderer Mental-ray Mental-ray is […]
Quixel Bridge: Redesigned Browsing, New Integrations & More
Quixel Bridge introduces a completely redesigned browsing and previewing experience, along with a new streamlined approach to downloading and exporting content. Discover a fully revamped browsing and previewing experience, plus a revolutionary way to download and export your content. Featuring brand new integrations for Blender and Cinema 4D, and support for new export formats like […]
Google Play Awards 2019: Top Android Apps & Games Announced
Google, just before the I/O 2019 event, revealed the winners of the Play Awards, celebrating the best Android apps and games. The nominees in nine categories were announced at the end of last month, with the awards ceremony held in Mountain View, California. There are nine categories, each judged on overall quality, strong design, technical […]
Masterpiece Motion: VR Software Simplifies 3D Model Rigging with AI
SAN MATEO, CALIF. — MasterpieceVR today announced the release of Masterpiece Motion, the world’s first professional VR software designed to accelerate and simplify the rigging process of 3D models for gaming and animation. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, preparing 3D models for animation—rigging, skinning, and posing—can be incredibly time-consuming, complex, and […]