Three others are given expanded executive roles at the company. Infrastructure engineering company Bentley Systems has appointed Michael Campbell as chief product officer. In this role, he will lead the company’s product advancement group and will be responsible for defining their product strategy and for managing product development and advancing the firm’s … [Read more...] about Michael Campbell joins Bentley Systems as chief product officer
The latest buzz: The release of BeeHive 2.0
Glassbox Technologies upgrades its collaborative, virtual scene synching, editing, and reviewing solution. Virtual production software maker Glassbox Technologies has improved its collaborative, all-in-one, real-time management offering, BeeHive, to version 2.0. The upgrade includes new, enhanced, real-time version control, multi-level support in UE5, and other new … [Read more...] about The latest buzz: The release of BeeHive 2.0
Chaos releases V-Ray 6 for Cinema 4D
Company continues the staggered rollout of its updated renderer. To no one’s surprise, Chaos has released its V-Ray 6 for yet another content creation software package, this time it’s for Maxon’s Cinema 4D. V-Ray 6 brings much the same features to Cinema 4D as it has already to Autodesk’s Maya and 3ds Max. These include the ability to seamlessly add decals and … [Read more...] about Chaos releases V-Ray 6 for Cinema 4D
Digital Domain fills key roles
Hanno Basse joins as CTO, and Lala Gavgavian promoted to global president. Digital Domain ranks among the world’s top VFX studios, known for its cutting-edge work and technological advances that make the seemingly impossible, possible. The job of keeping the facility ahead of the technological curve will now fall to Hanno Basse, who has joined the studio as its first … [Read more...] about Digital Domain fills key roles
Digital Domain reverse-ages a well-known football star
Uses its proprietary software to shave decades off Joe Montana to promote the rebooted TV series Quantum Leap. Most of us, if given the chance, would like to look much younger than we are. We would smooth out wrinkles and erase age spots, and even restore our original hair in terms of color, texture, and volume. In real life, creams, chemicals, and procedures can … [Read more...] about Digital Domain reverse-ages a well-known football star
Clinton Jones (aka Pwnisher) winner of IBC Judges’ prize
His “Infinite Journeys” project was recognized for its contributions to the digital artist community. What does “infinite journeys” mean to you? That was the challenge posed to the 3D creative community by artist/director Clinton Jones, also known as Pwnisher. The YouTube contest challenged 3D artists to build their own custom scenes based on the phrase “infinite … [Read more...] about Clinton Jones (aka Pwnisher) winner of IBC Judges’ prize
Learn virtual production in a real-world film setting
Disguise along with ROE Visual launch the Virtual Production Accelerator Program. Virtual production is catching on throughout the industry, becoming the latest cutting-edge method of filmmaking. However, the process is different from what creatives are used to on a traditional set. It’s not as if filmmakers can step onto a virtual production set and rely on their prior … [Read more...] about Learn virtual production in a real-world film setting
Zero Density tracking system driven by AI gets IBC recognition
Traxis markerless system named IBC Best of Show in TV Tech category. Real-time graphics technology company Zero Density, which offers the Traxis talentS AI-powered markerless tracking system, caught the eye of industry experts at IBC recently and was named Best of Show in the TV Tech category for the tracker. The stereoscopic AI-driven offering makes work on virtual … [Read more...] about Zero Density tracking system driven by AI gets IBC recognition
Autodesk sets out on a cloud journey
Working on three industry clouds that will lead to a digital transformation in each segment Autodesk President and CEO Andrew Anagnost took the stage on the first day (September 28) of Autodesk University 2022 to a packed hall at the convention center in New Orleans, to rousing rendition of “When the Saints Go Marching In” by musicians and dancers/entertainers in Mardi … [Read more...] about Autodesk sets out on a cloud journey
Wacom releases Cintiq Pro 27 pen display
Users get a large screen with a small footprint, along with many ergonomic enhancements. Big things usually come in big packages, but not so with the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 pen display, which is lightweight and thin, and its 27-inch screen has a smaller footprint than its Cintiq Pro 24 sibling, with an edge-to-edge glass surface. Complementing its modern design are … [Read more...] about Wacom releases Cintiq Pro 27 pen display