Pixologic has announced the upcoming release of ZBrush 4R3.This update includes new features and expands the features introduced in previous versions.
Enhancements Include:
ZBrush 4R3 is scheduled for release on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 It will be a free update for all registered users. Update instructions will be provided at time of release.
New Ki Pro v3.0 firmware is now available for download from the AJA website. Ki Pro v3.0 provides a unified firmware release for both the Ki Pro and Ki Pro Mini.
This is a major release with tons of significant and exciting new features, such as:
New for Ki Pro
New for both Ki Pro and Ki Pro Mini
Note: AJA recommends a Factory Reset under the CONFIG menu prior to updating firmware.
The Chaos Group team is pleased to announce an update to V-Ray 2.0 for Maya, offering new hair and fur capabilities, V-Ray RT GPU enhancements, and tighter Maya integration. The update is free for V-Ray 2.0 for Maya users.
New Hair and Fur Capabilities
A new VRayHairMtl shader to render hair and fur with unprecedented control, quality, and speed
Extra attributes to apply materials to Maya’s native hair
V-Ray RT GPU Enhancements
V-Ray RT GPU now supports texture-mapped rectangle and mesh lights, simple light portals, and the VRayBlendMtl
Additional Improvements
Optimized memory usage and multithreaded performance for dynamic geometry
Optimized Irradiance Map and Light Cache to reduce flickering when using time dependent option of the DMC sampler
New Flakes material
Improved support for Maya standard shading nodes
Installation and Deployment Improvements
New Mac OS GUI installer for VLRService and V-Ray for Maya
Installation options for Windows and Linux users include: executable installation or archive file for easier deployment
Autodesk has released Service Pack 2 for Maya 2012.
Download Maya 2012 Service Pack 2 Full Installer.
Maya 2012 Service Pack 2, what’s fixed readme notes below.
Pixologic has released an update to ZBrush 4R2 so you don’t have to wait until R5 to get some of these amazing new features. ZBrush 4R2b is pretty revolutionary and is well worth the free downloadable update.
But that’s not all! ZBrush4 R2b also includes exciting new features that are designed to push your artwork to ever greater heights! FiberMesh to create true 3D fibers, fur and hair which may be sculpted, painted, UV mapped and even exported to other applications.
For anyone who already has ZBrush 4R2 installed, an Updater is available now in the Pixologic Download Center. Please carefully read the instructions that are provided with the Updater.
Pixologic is releasing their ZBrush 4R2b update today. The update is simply a download patch from the Pixologic website that will get you some of the awesome hair and fur features that they have been touting. The download is being released at some point today so check here periodically.
The Matrox MC-100 firmware updater 1.1 is now available for you to download. This update utility is available for Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit) with Service Pack 1 and Windows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3.
It provides the following:
FxFactory 3 introduces hundreds of new effects and a brand new interface to let you browse our vast collection of visual effects for Final Cut Pro, Motion and After Effects.
What’s New
FxFactory Pro 3 introduces the “Playback Ready” transition and is a free update for existing users of FxFactory Pro 2. Compatible with Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Motion 3, 4 and 5, After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5.
Yanobox Moods is an immersive, innovative color-correction tool with a full-screen interface. Compatible with Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Motion 3, 4 and 5, After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5.
XEffects Tech Transitions are exclusively available for Final Cut Pro X.
Nattress Levels and Curves brings the power of curve-based color adjustments applied in film-log space. Compatible with Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Motion 3, 4 and 5, After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5.
Sprocket Slip: A popular transition style, made easy. Compatible with Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Motion 3, 4 and 5, After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5.
Film Leaders: Grungy title generator. Compatible with Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Motion 3, 4 and 5, After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5.
Grunge Effects: Superb overlays for any media. Compatible with Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Motion 3, 4 and 5, After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5.
Light Leaks: Overlay light effects over any media. Compatible with Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Motion 3, 4 and 5, After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5.
EasyLooks 2.6: Color grading that gives you complete control. Compatible with Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Motion 3, 4 and 5, After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5.
SUGARfx Light Pack 3.0: Fun and useful filters including Marquee, Paparazzi and Lens Flare. Compatible with Final Cut Pro 6, 7 and X, Motion 3, 4 and 5, After Effects CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5
An update to V-Ray 2.0 is now available!
Chaos Group is pleased to announce an update to V-Ray 2.0, delivering outstanding new features and improvements, including enhanced GPU functionality using V-RayRT and new Hair and Fur capabilities.
New Hair and Fur Capabilities
• Render hair and fur with unprecedented quality, control, and speed using the new VRayHairMtl shader and VRayHairInfoTex map.
• Seamlessly render hair created using Ephere’s Ornatrix plug-in with the new modifier – VRayOrnatrixMod.
V-Ray 2.0 Hair and Fur Shader Tutorial
by Dimitar Krastev-Jimmy, Chaos Group
Continue reading “V-Ray 2.0 Update with Hair & Fur Capabilities”…
The new update for CINEMA 4D R13.051 includes a wide array of improvements and fixes.
MAXON is always working to provide CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D users with the best possible products. The free update of Release 13.051, which is available immediately, is a continuation of these efforts. This update is recommended for all R13 users. A detailed list of updated features can be found here.
This update can be downloaded and installed directly via the Online Updater or you can download it at the MAXON web site.
Minimum requirements: CINEMA 4D R13.016 or higher must already be installed on your computer.
Pixologic is pleased to announce the upcoming release of ZBrush 4R3.
This update includes new features and expands the features introduced in previous versions.
This is an “over the shoulder” look at my work flow for texturing a complex object w/out using uv unwrap in 3ds Max 2012. This video is much longer than my others so feel free to skip thru the parts you already know.
Chaos Group announces V-Ray for Softimage, the newest addition to its suite of innovative rendering solutions.
New Ki Pro v3.0 firmware is now available for download from the AJA website. Ki Pro v3.0 provides a unified firmware release for both the Ki Pro and Ki Pro Mini.
3Dean shows you a technique for creating a realistic night time city using simple geometry and textures.
Pixologic is pleased to announce the upcoming release of ZBrush 4R3.
This update includes new features and expands the features introduced in previous versions.
Chaos Group announces V-Ray for Softimage, the newest addition to its suite of innovative rendering solutions.
Avid brings editing to the iPad. Avid’s award-winning technology is built into the Avid Studio iPad app, making it quick and easy to create, edit and share professional quality movies on the go.
Hiero from The Foundry is now in open Beta. What is HIERO? HIERO is designed to sit in the VFX pipeline, doing the initial conform, putting plates online and then sitting at the heart of the daily review process.
FxFactory 3 introduces hundreds of new effects and a brand new interface to let you browse our vast collection of visual effects for Final Cut Pro, Motion and After Effects.
Motion Media & renowned NUKE Trainer Steve Wright head to SEATTLE on Feb. 10th, 2012 to bring you this unique Friday class that will explore and demonstrate the key features of Nuke as compared to After Effects, and equip attending artists with a basic understanding of Nuke’s powerful workflow.
Motion Media & renowned NUKE Trainer Steve Wright bring you this unique Friday, Saturday and Sunday class that will explore and demonstrate the key features of Nuke and equip attending artists with a basic understanding of Nuke’s powerful workflow.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how Autodesk® Smoke® brings editing, color correction and motion graphics together in an all-in-one application. Smoke unifies visual effects and editing on the Mac so you can deliver professional quality results – quickly.
Register today for the CONTENT IN THE CLOUD Conference at CES, taking place on Wednesday January 11th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. You’ll get an insider’s tour of the many ways cloud computing is revolutionizing entertainment delivery, and come away with a deeper understanding of the impact of this technology on content distribution.
Motion Media is sponsoring the Los Angeles Post Production Group & would like to invite you to the December Event – Tonight!
Pixologic is pleased to announce the upcoming release of ZBrush 4R3.
This update includes new features and expands the features introduced in previous versions.
New Ki Pro v3.0 firmware is now available for download from the AJA website. Ki Pro v3.0 provides a unified firmware release for both the Ki Pro and Ki Pro Mini.
The Chaos Group team is pleased to announce an update to V-Ray 2.0 for Maya, offering new hair and fur capabilities, V-Ray RT GPU enhancements, and tighter Maya integration. The update is free for V-Ray 2.0 for Maya users.
Autodesk Maya 2012 Service Pack 2 includes several important fixes, refer to the readme for more information.
Pixologic has released an update to ZBrush 4R2 so you don’t have to wait until R5 to get some of these amazing new features. ZBrush 4R2b is pretty revolutionary and is well worth the free downloadable update.
