TIFCA seeks participation from creators and developers for completing a survey about cross-platform under Project CORA. The International Future Computing Association (TIFCA) is trying to build a robust client-cloud ecosystem that will empower all the devices. TIFCA ‘s Project CORA is driving the next generation framework to run cross-platform content with … [Read more...] about The International Future Computing Association takes cross-platform initiative
Adobe brings new features and updates to Creative Cloud video and audio apps
In a virtual press conference held last week, Adobe showed new features for Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. Premiere Pro has new features like Scene Edit Detection (powered by Adobe Sensei), HDR for Broadcasters, Quick Export (in public Beta). Other performance improvements for Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition include: Improved multicam performance for … [Read more...] about Adobe brings new features and updates to Creative Cloud video and audio apps
A sneak peek at Pixar’s RenderMan 24
Pixar’s RenderMan 24 was announced at RenderMan Art & Science Fair 2020 that took place virtually last week. In a live webinar, Wayne Wooten, RenderMan Software Development Manager, Pixar Animation Studios, talked about new features of RenderMan 24. This release will have a new official integration plugin for Blender. Pixar’s new combined CPU and GPU rendering system, … [Read more...] about A sneak peek at Pixar’s RenderMan 24
NAB Show 2021 gets rescheduled for October 2021
NAB Show community has to wait till next Fall to attend the event in person. As we say, change is a constant for the NAB show. NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith announced yesterday that 2021 NAB Show has been rescheduled. Now 2021 NAB Show will take place in Las Vegas, NV, from October 9 to October 13, 2021. Earlier it was scheduled for April 11–14 2021. Due to the spread … [Read more...] about NAB Show 2021 gets rescheduled for October 2021
DeepFaceDrawing AI turns a sketch into realistic human face image
A technical paper submitted at Siggraph 2020 offers promising results. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the City University of Hong Kong have developed a deep learning-based solution for sketch-to-image translation. The team presented their technical paper (requires login) at Siggraph 2020 that concluded recently. They demonstrated a system that uses rough … [Read more...] about DeepFaceDrawing AI turns a sketch into realistic human face image
Chaos Czech releases Corona Renderer 6 for Cinema 4D
New Sky Model supports the sun being below the horizon for dawn/twilight; Corona Distance shader helps create “smart” materials. Chaos Czech has released Corona Renderer 6 for Cinema 4D. Some of the features include Sky Model, Distance Map, Adaptive Environment Sampler, and more. The latest release gives artists more control over their 3D environment, hence more realistic … [Read more...] about Chaos Czech releases Corona Renderer 6 for Cinema 4D
Pandemic distorts global GPU market results
Shipments surprise: Jon Peddie Research reports that PC GPU market shipments increased by 2.5% sequentially from last quarter. As part of its ongoing research on the PC graphics market, Jon Peddie Research (JPR) has released its Market Watch report for the second quarter of 2020. Before 2020, the PC market was showing signs of improvement and settling into a new normal. JPR’s … [Read more...] about Pandemic distorts global GPU market results
Blackbird makes the case for cloud-based video production
The partnership with Live X focuses on live workflows and the OEM model; both are at the heart of Blackbird. Generating and distributing content from home during the pandemic has been a challenge for the media and entertainment industry, especially monetizing the content. Blackbird claims its professional cloud video editing and publishing platform is the fastest and most … [Read more...] about Blackbird makes the case for cloud-based video production
What is your Siggraph 2020 program—Technical Papers
The 47th international conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques has kicked off virtually. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the decision to move Siggraph 2020 to a virtual conference format was taken in April 2020. The theme of the conference this year is ‘Think Beyond.’ And the theme has taken a new meaning as the conference has gone virtual with … [Read more...] about What is your Siggraph 2020 program—Technical Papers
Registration opens for virtual Adobe Max 2020 conference
Adobe has opened registration for its annual design conference, Adobe Max 2020. The conference will take place from October 20 to October 22. Unlike the past, this year the conference is happening virtually and free to all. Adobe is assuring 56 hours of creativity, technology, and learning. There will be 350+ sessions (live and on-demand) to choose from. The special guests … [Read more...] about Registration opens for virtual Adobe Max 2020 conference