Graphics technology works on-premise or in-cloud. Amazon appears to be building a graphics stack for cloud computing services. Amazon Web Services has acquired Thinkbox Software, maker of several visualization and graphics management tools used for both media and engineering applications. Terms were not disclosed. Thinkbox offers most of its product line as both … [Read more...] about Amazon Web Services acquires Thinkbox Software
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Thinkbox updates Frost for meshing in 3ds Max
Enhancements to Frost particle/fluid simulation include support for V-Ray. Thinkbox Software has released an update to Frost MX, its plug-in tool for meshing particles and fluid simulations in Autodesk 3ds Max. Key features of this update include faster performance, integration with V-Ray, and workflow improvements. Thinkbox says the changes in Frost MX 2.0 will double … [Read more...] about Thinkbox updates Frost for meshing in 3ds Max
Sequoia update doubles speed
The stand-alone point cloud meshing software also now support Linux and several new data formats. Thinkbox Software has released an update to Sequoia, its standalone point cloud meshing software application. The company says internal improvements make the new version run at “nearly double” the speed of previous performance. Other improvements include native Linux support, new … [Read more...] about Sequoia update doubles speed
Lanmar Services turns old NASA buildings into geometry with 3D scanning
Thinkbox Sequoia now commercially available after lengthy beta cycle. Austin, Texas-based Lanmar Services has found new work saving clients time and money by using laser scanning to record and translate 3D structural data from existing buildings into functional, precise 2D CAD or 3D building information models (BIM). They use Sequoia, point cloud meshing software recently … [Read more...] about Lanmar Services turns old NASA buildings into geometry with 3D scanning
Thinkbox releases stand-alone version of Krakatoa particle renderer
Krakatoa creates either points or voxels for particle data for greater VFX utility. Python and C++ linking to other programs opens up new rendering options. This week Thinkbox Software releases Krakatoa SR, a stand-alone version of its high-volume CPU-based particle renderer. Krakatoa has become popular for high-energy special effects for large scenes involving flowing water, … [Read more...] about Thinkbox releases stand-alone version of Krakatoa particle renderer
Thinkbox extends Krakatoa to Maya
The high-volume CPU-based particle renderer has long been available for 3ds Max or stand-alone. There are version for both Windows and Linux. Thinkbox Software has released Krakatoa MY, a new version of its high-volume particle renderer, for Autodesk Maya running on Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. The new version shares the same rendering core as the … [Read more...] about Thinkbox extends Krakatoa to Maya
Thinkbox releases touch-based video editing app for Windows 8
Cinelab benefits from Thinkbox’s high-end experience, yet is simple enough for beginners. Thinkbox Software is ready for interest in the new Windows 8 tablets with Cinelab, a video-editing app designed for novice users. The app takes advantage of the new Windows UI to offer a simple touch interface. Users can rearrange clips by moving them around on screen, tap them to … [Read more...] about Thinkbox releases touch-based video editing app for Windows 8
Ember allows volumetric data editing inside 3ds Max
Ember can edit voxel grids, fields, and point clouds from the inside out. Thinkbox Software will preview a new kind of 3D editor for digital content next week at Siggraph. Ember is a volumetric data manipulation toolkit, capable of editing fluid motion elements such as flame or water, as well as other digital content created by fields, voxel grids, and point … [Read more...] about Ember allows volumetric data editing inside 3ds Max
Automated render farm power management saves studios money
Straightface Studios reduces idle time to less than 1%; Duber Studios saves 60% on power costs in a year with Deadline's Power Management feature. Render farms, those large banks of networked computers dedicated to image rendering, consume an awful lot of electricity. One vendor of render management software, Thinkbox Software, added a power management utility to its flagship … [Read more...] about Automated render farm power management saves studios money