PC users get the new GOOGLE renderer too
IDX Renditioner is now available for PC as well as for the Mac. The products work in the same way, and both operate as plug-ins to either the free or Pro versions of SketchUp from version 6.4 and newer.
Posted at 08:57PM Jun 18, 2008 by ko maruyama in General | Comments[1]
FREE STUFF: OLDIE/GOODIE
This is not for beginners. While it may be simple to use, it is also fairly easy to break parts of existing FFX data by using this tool. For that reason, I warn, apply with caution. This isn't an Adobe supported feature - but it works! And works well! One caveat is that there are two scripts (ONE=Mac, ONE=PC).check bottom of that page for the free download of the script that makes the Bridge Preview Animation.
creativemac.com
Posted at 08:42PM Jun 18, 2008 by ko maruyama in Free Stuff-n-Downloads | Comments[1]
Southern California Students!
J. Michael Brinkman Scholarship Fund
Application period has been extended through June 30. Scholarships, event registrations and more are being offered. Posters and flyers are available to post at your place of business - just contact the HPA Office at 213-614-0860 or email ekramer @ hpaonline.com. Complete information and application form available at www.hpaonline.com.
Posted at 07:59PM Jun 18, 2008 by ko maruyama in Events | Comments[1]
Hoodman: WristShot® Camcorder Support System
When I first heard about Hoodman's WristShot, this sounded like a solution to a old problem for me. The ability to film handheld, and not suffer from shaky cam.
[Read More]Posted at 03:55PM Jun 18, 2008 by Michael Smith in General | Comments[2]
SoftImage XSI & Develop Start Incubator
Softimage announced its new Incubator Program trial in partnership with Develop Magazine. The Softimage Incubator Program will give approved game developer applicants access to SOFTIMAGE®|XSI® 3D software at zero cost during the first year of start-up, with an easy transition to fixed quarterly payments for the remaining two years of the programs three year term. By removing the financial barriers of entry for game developers, this program allows start-up companies to preserve cash flow, and keep energies focused on the creative process. ENDS JULY 1, 2008
Posted at 12:00PM Jun 18, 2008 by ko maruyama in Software | Comments[1]
GROW! with Artbeats
The first time that I saw the "Grow!" series in an email notice, it looked like "GROWL" to me. I thought that it'd be a series of video with lions and tigers... nope.
More like Dandelions and Tiger Lillies.
It's super slow motion, timelapse footage of several different kinds of footage. Check out the stuff for yourself at ARTBEATS.COM.

Posted at 03:00AM Jun 18, 2008 by ko maruyama in Visual | Comments[1]