Trapcode Particular V2 Release
Trapcode's Particular V2 has released for sale at Red Giant Software. And with it, a little promo by Aharon and Peder.
You can check it out at Red Giant Software's site (www.redgiantsoftware.com)
Posted at 08:51AM Jul 09, 2009 by ko maruyama in PR News | Comments[0]
Own nVeil? Win a second copy!
Storek
Studio, the creators of nVeil, the visually stunning
new VFX plug in for Final Cut Pro users, announced today a new summer
promotion and contest for new customers; the nVeil UnVeiling
contest. To participate, customers who purchase a copy of nVeil by
July 25, 2009 will receive a second free copy upon submitting a
personally drawn vector graphic veil and a video clip of its use.
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Posted at 12:00AM Jul 09, 2009 by ko maruyama in Events | Comments[0]
Terry White / Adobe InDesign in LA
Everyone knows this guy....
Now, if you're in LA on July 17, you can see him in person....
Posted at 12:00AM Jul 09, 2009 by ko maruyama in Events | Comments[1]
Share your modo love: new Luxology pages
Luxology® LLC, developer of modern, artist-focused 3D software, has created a new asset sharing Web site that serves as a participatory content-sharing portal and learning resource. Users are now able to upload and download Presets of all kinds as well as exchange associated usage tips and techniques with other artists. Introduced concurrently with the recently released modo® 401 software, the custom-developed site provides modo artists with an easily accessible online resource for content re-utilization.
Posted at 10:00AM Jul 08, 2009 by ko maruyama in General | Comments[1]
Write that script! / Final Draft Version 8
Final Draft is a professional screenwriter's tool. Of course, you could rely on an old Royal typewriter and stacks of index cards if you want, but it's a lot easier to share if you're on the computer.
And, if you like index cards.... Final Draft has those too.
Posted at 12:00AM Jul 08, 2009 by ko maruyama in PR News | Comments[0]
Increase video performance for your Adobe CS4 aps
Professional videographers face continuous pressure to deliver high
quality work under tight deadlines. To ease that burden and enable
greater levels of creativity, NVIDIA today announced the availability
of GPU-accelerated plug-in solutions for Adobe Creative Suite 4 (CS4)
users, optimized to run on a wide range of NVIDIA®® Quadro®® graphics
solutions. NVIDIA is offering exclusive discounts of up to 50 percent
on plug-ins from Elemental Technologies, Boris FX, Red Giant Software
and proDAD when purchased at NVIDIA.com.
Posted at 04:12PM Jul 07, 2009 by ko maruyama in PR News | Comments[2]
C4D Kill the lights...
If you're familiar with CINEMA 4D's ability to export to Adobe After
Effects, you know that all of the camera and light data can be saved in
a single file - for use within a 3D composition in AE. However,
sometimes unnecessary light animation and 3D data makes that AEC file
heavy. Here's how to clean up your export file.
You're probably
aware by now that you can export any CINEMA 4D file as an AEC - - which
means that you can open it directly from within Adobe's After Effects,
capturing all of the 3D data that is attached to the cameras, lights,
and external compositing tags..... READ MORE
Posted at 12:32PM Jul 07, 2009 by ko maruyama in Tutorials | Comments[0]
Rent your GenArts plugins
Today, GenArts is excited to launch an innovative new Rental program for its Sapphire visual effects software to artists and editors using Adobe After Effects and Apple Final Cut Pro. Perfect for artists working project to project, the program gives customers access to Sapphire's entire package of over 200 industry-leading effects plug-ins at a monthly rate of only $169.
Posted at 08:56AM Jul 07, 2009 by ko maruyama in PR News | Comments[1]
Weta 'NUKE's the whole studio
Leading visual effects software developer, The Foundry
(www.thefoundry.co.uk), today announced that Weta Digital, New
Zealand's premier multi-award winning VFX studio, has purchased a site
licence of Nuke to enhance its in-house pipeline.
(After Effects users might know The Foundry for their KEYLIGHT plugin and Tinderbox plugins)
... everyone knows Keylight
Posted at 04:31PM Jul 06, 2009 by ko maruyama in PR News | Comments[0]
Zaxwerks releases 3D SERPENTINE v1.0.1
Zaxwerks has been busily working away and has released an improved version of 3D Serpentine! This version is free to 1.0.0 users and can be downloaded from the links below. Below is a list of the new features and fixes.
We have also posted a new page of example movies showing some of the fantastic things you can do with your 3D Serpentine software. The project files for all of these movies are included in the 1.0.1 download. Click here to go to the page.
Happy twisting!
-The Zaxwerks Team
Posted at 12:00AM Jul 06, 2009 by ko maruyama in PR News | Comments[1]
Big Machine Design Relies on MAXON CINEMA 4D
Killer work from Big Machine Design. This thing turned out great!
Those crazy hours paid totally paid off.....
Posted at 12:00AM Jul 06, 2009 by ko maruyama in General | Comments[0]
Content Paradise Updated
Content Paradise (www.contentparadise.com), a leading online marketplace for hobbyists, artists and graphics professionals to buy and sell digital content. Content Paradise will kick off the new marketplace on Friday, July 3 with a series of online specials for its members, featuring the most popular items from Smith Micro and content from the ever-expanding family of artists selling thousands of products.
Visitors to the new site will see a growing catalog of over 5,000 products, as well as software and plug-ins for hobbyists and creative professionals who work in animation and illustration. The online catalog offers 2D and 3D digital content, such as human characters, anatomy, clothing, creatures, furniture, cars, trees, scenes and accessories that work with popular applications, including Adobe Photoshop, Anime Studio, Manga Studio, Poser and 3D Studio Max.
The new site has an accelerated sign-up process for members and provides sellers direct control over setting up their products, selecting promotion levels, coordinating sales and creating banner ads. As part of the powerful set of product management tools, digital sellers have immediate access to their sales data in a dashboard summary, and can easily export sales reports to better manage their own businesses and maximize profits.
"Content Paradise helps us to reach a huge audience of interested buyers for our Shade, Poser and licensable music products," said Lynn Fredricks, President of Mirye Software. "The site's simple, streamlined interface lets us easily add content to our storefront that appeals to buyers in a flash, and Content Paradise's new sales tools make it easy to promote our content."
"We designed Content Paradise as a creative resource to bring together the latest digital art for artists everywhere," said Lin Petrucci, Senior Director of eCommerce for Smith Micro Software. "You don't have to be a professional designer to be successful here. We are finding legions of people who have creative content, and Content Paradise gives them the opportunity to monetize their work again and again."
Posted at 12:14AM Jul 03, 2009 by ko maruyama in Software | Comments[1]
Adobe MAX in Los Angeles!
The 2009 MAX Awards competition is now open! This MAX Awards are a global awards program that recognizes the best uses of Adobe software for creating engaging experiences. Submissions are being accepted now through July 31 2009.
This year Adobe will award winners in eight categories: Advertising & Branding, Education, Enterprise Productivity, Entertainment, Mobile, Public Sector, Social Networking, Social Responsibility. View the complete category descriptions and complete Awards information here: http://max.adobe.com/awards/
New this year, category winners will be chosen online via people?s choice voting. Online voting will open September 21st and close during MAX Los Angeles. The three finalists in each category will be invited to attend MAX North America in Los Angeles, where the category winners will be announced live. All finalists will receive complimentary admission to MAX.
All submissions must be received online at https://www.adobemaxsubmission.com/submission/ by 11:59 pm on July 31st.
Be sure to submit your project today! Good luck!
Posted at 12:00AM Jul 02, 2009 by ko maruyama in General | Comments[2]
Blackmagic Design Releases Linux SDK
All developers now have a full featured Software Developer Kit (SDK) that allows any software developer to build custom Linux solutions. With products such as Blackmagic Design's DeckLink SDI at only US$295, customers now have a true 10 bit SD and HD-SDI capture and playback solution with tri-sync/black burst reference, low SDI jitter and RS-422 deck control that's extremely affordable. When combined with low cost PC hardware, Linux developers now have everything they need to build high end broadcast solutions. Support includes the software driver and an SDK for developers, and can be downloaded now from the Blackmagic Design web site, free of charge. www.blackmagic-design.com
Posted at 12:00AM Jul 01, 2009 by ko maruyama in PR News | Comments[1]
BORIS 3D text on path for After Effects
Boris Continuum Complete 6.0.3 AE is now available as a free update for BCC 6 users. This update adds even more typographical treatment and animation to BCC 6 AE's already-formidable extruded text capabilities. New features include animated text on a path, animated tracking, leading, and baseline and sophisticated text jitter controls. In addition, the BCC 6.0.3 AE update includes a number of performance improvements.
Posted at 08:29PM Jun 30, 2009 by ko maruyama in PR News | Comments[0]
DigiEffects: Mark Christensen / Fluid look with After Effects
Mark Christiansen just did a great tutorial on how to simulate a liquid pour in FreeForm AE.
Please check it out at http://www.digieffects.com/tutorial/freeform/ffae-liquid.html
Posted at 12:00AM Jun 30, 2009 by ko maruyama in General | Comments[0]
Don't need the modcast to know modo401 is here
A note from Brad....
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Greetings!
Welcome to the biggest and most powerful release of modo® ever! If you are a modo user, get ready for a feature-packed upgrade that is going to boost your creative power from the moment you download modo 401. And if you do not have modo yet, it is time to take a look at what the worlds most modern 3D software can do for you.
Brad Peebler
President, Luxology LLC
http://www.luxology.com/modo/
Posted at 09:23PM Jun 29, 2009 by ko maruyama in General | Comments[0]
Flow 1.0
Flow was built to make life easier for creative pros. (Hey, its from GridIron.) But weve outdone ourselves with all the brand new stuff weve put in since Public Beta. Flow 1.0 is multi-user capable and integrated right into Adobe CS4. Lets see what it can do to streamline your life:
http://www.gridironsoftware.com/products/flow.html
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First, Flow gives you a total understanding of your project. In one simple interface, youll see all your files and versions, how theyre related, and where theyre locatedeven offline. Second, Flow syncs up the entire team. On any computer, everyone sees the project in its most current state, down to the last change. Finally, Flow is your built-in insurance policy. No more lost files, no more accidents, no more all-nighters. To learn more, just visit our website.
http://www.gridironsoftware.com/products/flow.html
David Blatner says, "I've seen the future in Flow." The future is finally here, and we couldn't have done it without your help. Get your copy of Flow now at a special discount; it's our way of saying thanks for being a GridIron customer.
Posted at 09:21PM Jun 29, 2009 by ko maruyama in General | Comments[0]
STASH 58: Biggest Stash yet
Stash 58 is officially the biggest Stash to date - delivering 2.5 hours of animation and VFX inspiration including the 24-minute, mutli-award winning short "Varmints" from Studio aka and director Marc Craste - plus 36 minutes of Behind the Scenes extras and eight tasty MP3 tracks from Friendly Fire Recordings.
Posted at 09:02PM Jun 29, 2009 by ko maruyama in General | Comments[0]
in Hollywood: The Freeway Series: Keep the Ball Rolling
Becky is producing a play at the Write Act Rep in Hollywood - - check it out...
The Freeway Series: Keep the Ball Rolling
From my friend Becky:
I'm producing a mainstage play at The Write Act Repertory in Hollywood and would LOVE for you to come see my show! It is called The Freeway Series: Keep the Ball Rolling and it's is a collection of six original One Act plays by local playwrights. In addition to producing the whole series, I am directing one of the plays: a dark comedy entitled Dead Angel. Overall, it's a 2hr show (plus a 15min intermission) filled with laughs, touching moments, great performances, and eloquent writing. There's also ample free parking!!! AND free beer, wine, and snacks!!!
Performances are every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm, starting today, June 25th (GAH!) going through August 1st. (However, no performances the weekend of 4th of July.)
Tickets: $20. Available at the door or with a reservation. Half-priced tickets will be available on Goldstar for all July performances.
Please note: Industry Compt tickets will be available to those who A) drop my name, B) present a business card to the house manager, and C) say that you are in production, casting, or anything related. However if you'd like to pay for your ticket in order to support local theatre, we will gladly oblige. 
Preview (halfprice: $10) TONIGHT, Thursday June 25th 8pm
Opening Night, Friday, June 26th 8pm, Reception following the show
Press/Industry Opening, Saturday, June 27th, 8pm, Reception following the show
All other performances:
July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, and August 1st.
To reserve tickets: 323-469-3113
Further info: http://www.writeactrep.org/
Posted at 02:53PM Jun 25, 2009 by ko maruyama in Events | Comments[3]
