Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Autodesk Launches Entertainment Creation Suites Premium at Siggraph

Autodesk, Inc. introduced Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites Premium, offering a powerful set of tools for 3D modeling, digital sculpting, texture painting, animation, effects, rendering and compositing. The Premium Suites provide integration across applications for enhanced interoperability and efficiency, enabling artists to explore creative ideas with advanced modeling and animation technology.

“We created the Premium Suites to give artists the tools and freedom they need to tackle complex creative projects with greater ease and efficiency, enabling them to build more sophisticated CG production pipelines at a much lower cost than was previously possible”

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Zbrush 4.0 Unveiled at Siggraph 2010!

Pixologic unveils ZBrush Version 4.0 (for Win and Mac) at Siggraph 2010!

Booth #709 Los Angeles Convention Center
27th-29th July


Pixologic, Inc., makers of the award winning ZBrush is pleased to announce that it will be unveiling the latest software in the Pixologic line - ZBrush Version 4.0 (for Win and Mac) at Siggraph 2010 show Los Angeles Convention Center
27th-29th July 2010.

Pixologic also announced that following the 'sneak preview' at Siggraph 2010, ZBrush 4.0 will be available to the public for purchase and download on 8/9/10 (Monday 9th August 2010).

Those visiting the Siggraph exhibition floor will have the opportunity to pre- purchase a special edition package of ZBrush 4.0 at the Pixologic Booth!

ZBrush is the leading 2D/3D digital sculpting application for artists today and is used extensively in the film, game, toy and collectible industries as well as scientific illustration.

Pixologic will be hosting hourly demonstrations at Booth #709 where attendees, users and newcomers will see and explore the latest exciting ZBrush 4.0 features, presented live by industry renowned character modeling artists and supervisors- from Disney Animation Studios, Blur Studios, Naughty Dog and other top film and gaming studios.

Jimmy Golding, Marketing Director at Pixologic commented:

''This is the 10th anniversary year of ZBrush! We are looking forward to a very exciting show and the opportunity to reveal the latest features of ZB4 to our fans, community, newcomers and future talent.''

Pipeline fx Announces Qube! 6.0

PipelineFX, makers of Qube!™ - the leading render farm management software for digital media creation, announced today the availability of Qube! 6.0 with "Smart Farming" technology.

"Smart Farming" describes a system for render farm management that delivers the power of pipeline data through integrated charting and reporting, automates labor intensive render farm processes, and integrates with other digital media infrastructure packages. The concept was developed after an extensive product validation process with customers across digital media verticals in major markets around the world.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Win Free Tickets to the BLUR Party at Siggraph 2010

Motion Media is giving away two tickets to the BLUR party at Siggraph featuring the Crystal Method and more. 

Sign Up Here

Autodesk Maya 2011 Hotfix 3



Autodesk has released a third Hotfix for Maya 2011.

The download is a complete full installer.

You'll have to uninstall old version, for the new hot-fixed version

Read me and Download here.

List of Parties at Siggraph 2010

Siggraph Parties

Check out the list below for information on getting into some of the best parties at Siggraph 2010. We will update the list as information comes in, but if your having a party or know of a party that we don't have listed, let us know here.

Be sure to bookmark this page as it will be updated daily from now until Siggraph!

BLUR 2010 - The Ultimate Siggraph Party - SPONSORED BY MOTION MEDIA

Wednesday July 28th 9pm-2am
Music Box Theater
Invite/Wristbands Only - You can register for a chance to win a free ticket here.

It will be featuring a new dancing/performance act in between the DJ set and the Crystal Method gig.

Unofficial Siggraph CGI Beach Party
Sunday July 25th - noon to sunset
Venice Beach Pier (at the end of Washington St.)
Join us for the second annual LA Siggraph CGI Beach Party. The party officially starts at noon and is open to all CGI students and professionals who love sun and surf.
Click Here for more info and directions

Pipeline FX, Shotgun and Tweak Software Party
Tuesday July 27th 9pm-Midnight
Where: Seven Grande
Invite/Wristbands Only
More Info Here

ACM Siggraph Chapter Party
Monday July 26th, 8:30pm - 2am
At Club 740
In downtown LA.

The Foundry GeekFest
This event is FREE, but places are limited and fill fast, so don't miss out REGISTER NOW.
Follow the link for more info: http://beta.thefoundry.co.uk/articles/2010/07/06/68/the-foundry-geekfest-at-siggraph-2010/

SIGGRAPH Reception
Wednesday 8-10pm at the Westin Bonaventure Ballroom

Mingle with the movers and synergize with the shakers as the international computer graphics community gathers for its biggest social event of the year. Bring your business cards. SIGGRAPH 2010 provides food, beverages, and a legendary LA location: The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, which has starred in many feature films: “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century”, “This is Spinal Tap”, “In the Line of Fire”, “Nick of Time”, “True Lies”, “Midnight Madness”, “Hard to Kill”, and “Chuck”. In “Escape From LA” and “Epicenter”, it was destroyed by visual effects.

Animation Mentor Happy Hour
This event is only open to Animation Mentor Students and Alumni
  • When: 10 PM - 2 AM
  • Where: Boardners, Downtown Los Angeles
  • Website: http://www.boardners.com
  • RSVP: Email Grace@AnimationMentor.com by July 22nd to reserve your spot
  • Kick off Siggraph with Animation Mentor students and alumni for an 80's night. Must arrive before 10:30 PM. Drinks $8 - $10. Must be 21 or older to attend, tickets required at the door.
23rd Anniversary CG Show/SAKE Barrel Opening Party
6PM on Wednesday July, 28
JW Marriot, Salon C

Siggraph After Party - 3D Production
July 27, 2010 5-8pm
ESPN Zone at L.A. Live
19th Hole Bar
1011 S. Figueroa St, Ste. B101
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Join us on for an exclusive Siggraph after party. Isilon, Integrated Media Technologies (IMT), Atempo, and Southpaw present an evening of fun, food, and drinks with the creative minds behind some of today's hottest 3D Productions.

Guest speakers and topics will include:

  • Wayne Miller, President and Chief Creative Officer of Action 3D – How he shot live concerts like Dave Matthews, Phish, and JayZ in 3D
  • David Kenneth, Executive Producer of IE Effects – How his firm developed the 3D exhibit for the World Fair in China and the work they did on Michael Jackson's This Is It in 3D

Register for this event here.

NYU-SCPS CADA Alumni Networking Event
Wednesday July 28, 2010 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Hotel Figueroa Terrace & Pool 939 S. Figueroa Street
Open to all as a networking event.

Join CADA Alumni, Students, and Siggraph Friends for a few hours of socializing and networking.

RSVP cada.alumni@nyu.edu CADA Siggraph Booth #1131

 



Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Lagoa Multiphysics and Softimage ICE


Autodesk Softimage


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Thiago Costa



= Lagoa Multiphysics 1.0 via Softimage ICE


Check out the teaser video


http://vimeo.com/13457383