Brings Frame.io tools to CC users, updates Premiere Pro and After Effects. Adobe has added some extra kick to its video offerings by integrating Frame.io directly into After Effects and Premiere Pro, providing Creative Cloud users access to Frame.io’s review and collaboration tools. Adobe also updated both After Effects and Premiere Pro with new and enhanced … [Read more...] about Adobe amps up video workflow
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CG artistry move the plot along in Avengers: Age of Ultron
Fictional user interface designs enhance realism and visually explain technically sophisticated story elements. In the blockbuster movie Avengers: Age of Ultron (now in theaters) there are several crucial plot points not centered on dialog or action, but on the appearance of visual elements than can only be created by computer graphics. Two studios separated by thousands of … [Read more...] about CG artistry move the plot along in Avengers: Age of Ultron
Adobe commits to subscriptions, promises goodies
This year’s Adobe Max conference switched from technology previews and corporate overviews to a focus on what Adobe customers are creating. But there was still plenty of news. By Kathleen Maher Adobe changed up their annual Adobe Max conference this year and focused on their customers rather than on their technology. In the past, the conference has been presented by Apple … [Read more...] about Adobe commits to subscriptions, promises goodies
Adobe fills out its line, announces next-generation products
A new partnership with Maxon opens the door to mainstream creative use of 3D models. By Kathleen Maher Adobe had a whole lineup of new products and strategies to announce at NAB 2013 including the rollout of Adobe Anywhere. The company gave previews of new features coming in its next round of Creative Suite products, which may or may not be named CS 7. (Adobe is … [Read more...] about Adobe fills out its line, announces next-generation products
Maxon and Adobe promise new, improved 3D interoperability for After Effects
Adobe and Maxon have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on improved integration between Cinema 4D and Adobe After Effects. No actual products or updates have been announced. You know the drill — stay tuned. Perhaps nothing says as much about the inevitability of accessible 3D content tools than Adobe’s increasing support for 3D. As the company adds 3D support to … [Read more...] about Maxon and Adobe promise new, improved 3D interoperability for After Effects
LightWave update introduces modular rigging system
Other new features include soft body bullet dynamics, integration with After Effects, and improvements for modeling fiber. A new modular rigging system, improved bullet dynamics, and improved connections to other software highlight the newest update to LightWave, the 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software for artists and designers from the LightWave 3D division of … [Read more...] about LightWave update introduces modular rigging system
MAXON releases major CINEMA 4D update
New sculpting, layering, and broadcast integration top the list of 200+ new features. Maxon has released a major update to Cinema 4D, the popular 3D motion graphics, visual effects, painting, and rendering software product. Cinema 4D Release 14 includes a new sculpting system, camera matching, exchange plugins, and improved integration with Adobe After Effects. Maxon says … [Read more...] about MAXON releases major CINEMA 4D update
Promoting the big video toolbox at NAB
Everybody wants to be the preferred vendor of end-to-end tools for digital video production. Act of Valor proves affordable cinema tools can do the job. By Kathleen Maher At the National Association of Broadcasters convention (NAB) this year, there was a huge amount of excitement as the industry reacts to and adapts to industry shifts. The inflection points are flying … [Read more...] about Promoting the big video toolbox at NAB
New filter uses on-screen curves to deliver finer level of color video control
Curve-based color adjustment available for Final Cut Pro, Motion, and After Effects Levels and Curves is a new filter pack from Nattress Productions that allows users to color grade in film-log space using on-screen adjustable curves. The on-screen curve display helps editors fine-tune curve and/or level adjustments. The curve display can easily be turned off when footage … [Read more...] about New filter uses on-screen curves to deliver finer level of color video control