The media and entertainment (M&E) industry also got affected due to the worldwide pandemic. The demand for streaming content and games increased sharply but content creators and members of production teams were sheltering in place as per the Covid protocols. The pandemic hastened up the move to cloud-based workflows. The M&E industry is working towards creating a … [Read more...] about Autodesk is acquiring cloud-based LoUPE software from Tangent Labs
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Portrait Displays joins the On-Set Virtual Production initiative by SMPTE
Portrait Displays has announced that it will be supporting SMPTE, a global society of media professionals, technologists, and engineers working in the digital entertainment industry. Portrait Displays and other industry leaders like Canon, Samsung, Sony, Dolby, Lux Machina, Unity, Epic Games, etc. have formed an advisory group for SMPTE’s On-Set Virtual Production (OSVP) … [Read more...] about Portrait Displays joins the On-Set Virtual Production initiative by SMPTE
Prime Focus Technologies enhances its AI/ML offering for M&E enterprises
Its CLEAR Vision Cloud platform offers five M&E use cases for ready deployment. Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), creator of ERP software CLEAR for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry, has announced five AI/ML use cases for M&E enterprises: conformance, segmentation, localization, marketing, and content QC. These use cases are ready for … [Read more...] about Prime Focus Technologies enhances its AI/ML offering for M&E enterprises
Fabric Engine sees five years out
New Creation Platform allows both custom M&E tools and commercial software to work side-by-side. Media and Entertainment technology has followed the same evolutionary path as other industries, from in-house development to high-priced custom products to commodity software—except that M&E is still transitioning in the direction of commodity software. Fabric Engine … [Read more...] about Fabric Engine sees five years out
Autodesk has plenty to talk about away from the Siggraph show floor
New management is guiding the M&E into acting more like the rest of the company. A consistent topic of conversation on the Siggraph trade show floor was, “So, what do you think of Autodesk?” The open-ended question wasn’t about new products or big initiatives; it was about Autodesk not having a booth. “Poor leadership,” groused one vendor during a private interview. “Sign … [Read more...] about Autodesk has plenty to talk about away from the Siggraph show floor
Autodesk throws a party and skips the booth at Siggraph
The user group party celebrated CG heroes and new technology. Naiad fluid simulation was shown running in Maya. Autodesk disappointed the folks a bit this year at Siggraph. Instead of renting their typical large booth this year, Autodesk spent their money more directly on their customers—always a good idea. The company threw a big-bash user group meeting off site, which … [Read more...] about Autodesk throws a party and skips the booth at Siggraph
Commoditization is a mixed bag for M&E
The annual JPR Siggraph Press Luncheon bit into the benefits and problems of a rapidly changing industry. The media and entertainment industry (M&E) continues to be whipsawed by external economic forces and a relentless pace of innovation that commoditizes and democratizes every part of the production process. An investment of $10,000-$20,000 today gives an individual … [Read more...] about Commoditization is a mixed bag for M&E
Autodesk closes fiscal year with 12% fourth quarter revenue increase
AEC and manufacturing divisions both set single-quarter revenue records. AEC in North America is finally starting to rebound. Net income for the year was up 35%. Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) has reported a strong fourth quarter to close its fiscal year, although revenue is still below its pre-recession peak. The company says revenue from its new line of suites is stronger … [Read more...] about Autodesk closes fiscal year with 12% fourth quarter revenue increase