Radical’s AI-powered mocap platform fits Autodesk’s cloud strategy. Autodesk knows a good investment in technology when it sees it. And it sees it with New York-based Radical and its “born in the cloud,” AI-powered motion-capture solution. So much so, Autodesk is making an undisclosed financial investment in the company. The major attraction? Autodesk has made no secret … [Read more...] about Autodesk makes ‘Radical’ investment
Nvidia leaves a ‘paper’ trail
Company teams with academics to present a record number of research papers at SIGGRAPH 2022. Groundbreaking research has always been an important aspect of SIGGRAPH, as scientists and researchers present the latest industry advancements to conference-goers. The acceptance rate for presenting a technical paper at SIGGRAPH averages between 17%–27%, following a … [Read more...] about Nvidia leaves a ‘paper’ trail
Digital Domain is part of a big Hollywood Secret
The studio uses digital magic to create crowds and new Ministry HQ for The Secrets of Dumbledore. Professor Albus Dumbledore knows that the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave Muggle baker on … [Read more...] about Digital Domain is part of a big Hollywood Secret
DragonFly 3.0 takes off
Glassbox Technologies upgrades its virtual camera solution. Glassbox Technologies is taking the sting out of the complex process of virtual productions, releasing a major update to its cross-platform virtual camera software, Dragonfly, with new camera simulation functionality and features that further streamline the virtual production workflow process. DragonFly 3.0 … [Read more...] about DragonFly 3.0 takes off
Building better humans
Digital Domain’s Digital Humans Group introduces the latest developments in real-time autonomous digital humans. Zoey is not really who you think she is. That is, if you believe her to be an actual human. And why wouldn’t you? She looks real. She engages in natural conversation. She can even cop a bit of an attitude at times. Introduced at FMX 2022 recently, Zoey is the … [Read more...] about Building better humans
Romance enhanced
VFX make Bridgerton’s settings even more lavish. As COVID-19 kept people inside their homes, they were introduced to the rich trappings, non-stop gossip, romantic undercurrents, and competitive nature of high society during the UK’s Regency era at the early part of the 19th century when the streaming drama Bridgerton debuted. The series, which chronicled this upper class’s … [Read more...] about Romance enhanced
So, what’s the story with GPUs?
The cost and availability, as well as the state of the market. The invasion of Ukraine. Inflation. COVID. The price of gasoline and oil. The supply chain. Climate change. Those are some of the news topics driving today’s headlines domestically and abroad. While not as staggering, technology has had garnered a few headlines of late, particularly pertaining to GPUs. Why the … [Read more...] about So, what’s the story with GPUs?
More ‘Unreal’ holograms
Looking Glass Factory releases HoloPlay Plugin for Unreal Engine 5. Looking Glass Factory is enabling users of Epic’s Unreal Engine 5 to transport their content into the third dimension with the just-released Looking Glass HoloPlay Plugin for UE5. With this plug-in, UE5 users can craft photorealistic 3D holographic images and animations for use with any of Looking … [Read more...] about More ‘Unreal’ holograms
NAB opens top-of-the-line media production facility
Studio built with industry tech contributions. With the finishing touches now completed, NAB has opened its state-of-the-art media production facility at its Washington, DC, headquarters. The facility, which includes a studio and media hub, contains critical equipment and studio design services donated by leading content creation and management companies. The studio's … [Read more...] about NAB opens top-of-the-line media production facility
Rendering in the cloud now becomes easier
Conductor joins Google Cloud’s partner ecosystem. Conductor Technologies is no stranger to cloud rendering; its Conductor cloud-based platform has been providing visual effects and animation teams with secure services for several years. Now, as a result of a partnership with Google Cloud, Conductor is available on Google Cloud Marketplace, making it easier than ever to … [Read more...] about Rendering in the cloud now becomes easier