The Foundry Introduces MARI 1.4!

MARI 1.4 introduces Adobe® Photoshop® layered PSD import and export
functionality, OpenColorIO, triplanar projection and masked filters. Designed to
speed up workflows, standardise colour management, and be even easier to use and
more flexible than ever before, MARI 1.4 is an ideal tool for every artist in
your pipeline.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/the-foundry-introduces-mari-1-4/

3Dean: Sunlight System/Vray Sun animations in 3ds Max

3Dean shows you how to use the Sunlight System/Vray Sun to create architectural
sunrise/sunset animations in 3ds Max.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/3dean-sunlight-systemvray-sun-animations-in-3ds-max/

Totally Sweet Black Friday Deals

Check out Our upcoming Black Friday Deals on everything from Cinema 4D to Avid
Media Composer 6. Get unheard of low prices from us, and they're only good for
this weekend, through Monday night at midnight so don't wait till the last
minute.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/totally-sweet-black-friday-deals/

Name Your Price on Autodesk & The Foundry - One Day Only

Cyber Monday (Nov. 28, 2011) Motion Media is having a "Name Your Own Price"
campaign for Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Softimge & Motionbuilder as well as Nuke,
NukeX & Ocula from The Foundry. You don't want to miss this amazing opportunity
to get these tools at an unheard of low price.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/name-your-price-on-autodesk-the-foundry-one-day-only/

3Dean: Loopable Flag tutorial using Cloth in 3ds Max

3Dean shows you how to create a loopable cloth sim for a flag in 3ds Max.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/3dean-loopable-flag-tutorial-using-cloth-in-3ds-max/

Phoenix 2.0 Released!

Chaosgroup Phoenix FD 2.0 has been released! See the enhancements in particle
and GPU previews. Purchase Phoenix 2.0 full seats and upgrades at Motion Media

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/phoenix-2-0-released/

3Dean: Using Poly Tools to Create Details in Geometry in 3ds Max 2012

Using Poly Tools to Create Details in Geometry in 3ds Max 2012 by Motion Media.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/3dean-using-poly-tools-to-create-details-in-geometry-in-3ds-max-2012/

3Dean: Creating Stairs Using the Spacing Align Tool in 3ds Max 2012

Short tutorials on using the align spacing tool in 3ds Max 2012 to create some
stairs.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/3dean-creating-stairs-using-the-spacing-align-tool-in-3ds-max-2012/

Autodesk Amazingly Easy Upgrade Promotion

If your current Autodesk® software is version 2008 or older, making the move to
the latest release is easier than you think. Save up to 45%* when you move
before January 13, 2012.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/autodesk-amazingly-easy-upgrade-promotion/

NewTek Unveils LightWave™ 11

NewTek has announced  LightWave™ 11, a powerful new version of its Emmy®
Award-winning, professional 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software.

LightWave 11 fits into any studio pipeline seamlessly, offering support for
Autodesk Geometry Cache and FBX, including pixel-perfect camera matching with
Autodesk Maya cameras. It also supports the Unity game engine and Pixologic GoZ
ZBrush workflow, making it ideal for all production environments, including
smaller specialized studios and individual artists.

About LightWave 11

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/newtek-unveils-lightwave%e2%84%a2-11/

eyeon Software releases Fusion 6.3!

Fusion 6.3, based upon deep image compositing technology, offers copious new and
innovative advancements. Some of the newest features include: Volumetric
Lighting, advances in Color Science, Primatte 5, lens distortion tools, and AJA
Kona 3G playback support.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/eyeon-software-releases-fusion-6-3/

The Foundry Releases Ocula 3.0

The Foundry released Ocula 3.0 today, which is now faster to set up, easier to
use and capable of producing higher quality results than ever before. Current
Upgrade promotion going on, save up to 25% off. Call Motion Media at
310-450-4000 to get a quote.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/the-foundry-releases-ocula-3-0/

AICP Southwest 2011 Sponsor Reel

Check out this really cool piece that Element X Creative did for the AICP
(Association of Independent Commercial Producers).  They used Softimage, After
Effects, Syntheyes and more to create this beautifully done intro video. Check
it out below.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/aicp-southwest-2011-sponsor-reel/

Video: Action 3D Compositor in Smoke for Mac

Grant Kay and Autodesk have put together a nice series on the Action 3D
Compositor in Smoke for Mac and I've gathered all the videos here for you to
check out.  If you're thinking about getting in to Smoke for Mac or if you're a
current user, I'd highly recommend checking out this video series.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/video-action-3d-compositor-in-smoke-for-mac/

Updates to Trapcode Form & Lux

Red Giant has released some updates to Trapcode Lux and Trapcode Form that can
be downloaded from their site with the new Trapcode Suite Installer.

You may view the latest post at
http://blog.motionmedia.com/updates-to-trapcode-form-lux/