Adobe Max 2020 goes digital and free for everyone. Due to COVID-19 spread worldwide, Adobe has decided to organize its annual Adobe Max conference on a digital platform from October 19 to October 21, 2020. This annual in-person event is usually paid, but this year the event will be open to anyone for free. The registration for Adobe Max 2020 will open later this … [Read more...] about Experience Max magic in digital form in 2020
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Adobe introduces Production and opens up collaboration
New feature in Premiere redefines Adobe video editing From the very beginning, Adobe Premiere has been a tool for single project work, which makes sense given its origins as a desktop product and its role in democratizing video editing for individuals. It has grown into its position as a professional tool for making movies, TV shows, advertising pieces, but users had to … [Read more...] about Adobe introduces Production and opens up collaboration
Jon Peddie Research releases 2020 CAD report: the stage is set for continued CAD industry growth
CAD market shipments increased 9% sequentially from 2018 to 2019. A new report from Jon Peddie Research (JPR) finds the CAD market stronger than ever, thanks to the engine of digitalization, which is changing the landscape of design and engineering. The market is anticipated to have a healthy growth rate of over2.4% over the forecast period 2018–2022. New synergies … [Read more...] about Jon Peddie Research releases 2020 CAD report: the stage is set for continued CAD industry growth
Adobe’s Character Animator wins an Emmy
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognizes Character Animator as a "pioneering system for live performance-based animation based on facial recognition." Adobe’s Character Animator takes mo-cap to the desktop. Animated characters can be driven by actors using just the computer's webcam and microphone. Using Adobe's Sensei AI, the software analyzes the … [Read more...] about Adobe’s Character Animator wins an Emmy
Maxon acquires Red Giant and expands its portfolio
Maxon is adding on technology and talent with the acquisition of Red Giant specialists in film effects and motion graphics. Right in the middle of wrapping presents, agonizing over what to feed people, and wishing work would just shut up for a minute, Maxon and Red Giant announced plans to “combine forces,” in a deal for stock and $70 million cash. Maxon’s … [Read more...] about Maxon acquires Red Giant and expands its portfolio
Adobe adds on VR 3D modeling; acquires Oculus Medium
Adobe has itself a modeler…like no other. Adobe’s 3D and Immersive (3D&I) group has announced the addition of Oculus Medium to an emerging portfolio that includes Dimension, Substance, and Aero, tools that complement Adobe’s flagship products Photoshop and After Effects. Facebook’s Oculus Medium was introduced to the world along with the Oculus controllers in 2016. It … [Read more...] about Adobe adds on VR 3D modeling; acquires Oculus Medium
Adobe redefines the creative experiences at Max 2019
At its annual design conference, Adobe announced enhancements to its Creative Cloud suite of applications. One of the big news is the announcement of Photoshop on the iPad. This application was first previewed at last year's Max event. The long-awaited application is available in Apple app store now. Adobe also released major updates to Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After … [Read more...] about Adobe redefines the creative experiences at Max 2019
Let the machine do it: Adobe leverages AI for reformatting
Adobe reframe for Premiere lets users automatically change the format of their videos. AI and machine learning help accelerate the process. At IBC 2019, Adobe’s motto was “get to the finish line faster”; so that includes plenty of new stuff Adobe has added to the workflow over the years and almost none of it is sexy. The point of this year’s pitch was that taking the … [Read more...] about Let the machine do it: Adobe leverages AI for reformatting
Drawing and painting app Adobe Fresco launched for the iPad
The latest addition to Creative Cloud works well with Adobe Photoshop, Capture, and Illustrator. Adobe has launched a new app, Adobe Fresco (announced as Project Gemini last year at Adobe Max) for artists, illustrators, animators, sketchers, and anyone who enjoys drawing and painting. Designed for Apple Pencil and touch devices, Adobe Fresco lets a user paint with brushes … [Read more...] about Drawing and painting app Adobe Fresco launched for the iPad
Adobe Substance at Siggraph, steady as she goes
Change is coming but not yet. Last year at Siggraph, Allegorithmic had their Substance days and wow’d a packed crowd of fans. Since then, Adobe has bought Allegorithmic, a long-time innovator in procedural textures. So far, Allegorithmic’s technology lives in a privileged space for Adobe’s creative tools. It’s still separate from most of Adobe’s content creation tools and sold … [Read more...] about Adobe Substance at Siggraph, steady as she goes