 Epic Games, Inc. announces the launch of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides community access to the award-winning toolset like never before. This software release is available to anyone interested in using 3D game engine technology, including game developers, students, hobbyists, researchers, creators of 3D visualizations and simulations, and digital filmmakers.
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 Powered by NeuroSystem's procedural organic modeling technology P.O.M.E and advanced rendering technology P.U.R.E, SUBSTANCE exploits the process of evolution to create an artwork which continually changes according to a genetic evolutionary algorithm. Basically, the artist is able to control the development of a piece of work through some form of "selection", in a manner analogous to natural selection.
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 Next Limit has released a trial version of Maxwell Render 2.0.
Due to its very nature, Maxwell Render enables users to create accurate and extremely realistic images. Maxwell Render is a recognized standard in architectural visualization, product design, jewelry, film production, scientific research and other high-end rendering markets, and the leader in render quality.
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 Autodesk released new hotfix for Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
This package contains many solutions for issues, related to different functions: error reports, Camera Map, DirectX Shader material, InfoCenter, file formats, Material Editor, MAXScript and others.
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 AutoDesSys is pleased to announce the start of two beta-testings: Bonzai3d 2.0 and RenderZone plug-in for bonzai3d.
All b3d license holders are invited to beta test the new features.
AutoDesSys look forward to making these developments available to the 3D industry soon and having you be part of the process. Developers intend to compensate those who will make significant contributions to improving b3d 2.0 and/or the RZ plug-in, by offering such rewards as a free RenderZone plug-in. However, AutoDesSys want to clarify that simply downloading a beta version or registering as a beta tester will not automatically qualify one for a reward.
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 Autodesk, Inc., a leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, and Parallels, a worldwide leader in virtualization and automation software, announced that they have signed an agreement to make Parallels Desktop for Mac Autodesk's preferred Mac virtualization software.
Autodesk will now support use of AutoCAD software, AutoCAD LT software, Autodesk Inventor Professional software, Autodesk 3ds Max software, Autodesk 3ds Max Design software and the Autodesk Revit software platform for building information modeling (BIM) on Mac OS X via Parallels Desktop. Autodesk added official support for these products on the Mac via Boot Camp earlier this year.
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October 8, Cheetah3D 5.0, the 3D modelling, rendering and animation software for Apple Mac OS X released.
Version 5.0 adds a completely new node based material system, optimized render engine, new modelling tools, basic export and UI enhancement, pivot points support.
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 The Abvent Group, editor and publisher of Artlantis, announced today the launch of Artlantis Render 3 and Artlantis Studio 3.
Already recognized as the fastest, most powerful solution for photo-realistic 3D rendering and animation, Artlantis is strengthening its lead with an even faster, more accurate radiosity engine.
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 NVIDIA Corp. introduced its next generation CUDA GPU architecture, codenamed "Fermi”. An entirely new ground-up design, the "Fermi" architecture is the foundation for the world’s first computational graphics processing units (GPUs), delivering breakthroughs in both graphics and GPU computing.
"NVIDIA and the Fermi team have taken a giant step towards making GPUs attractive for a broader class of programs," said Dave Patterson, director Parallel Computing Research Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley and co-author of Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach. "I believe history will record Fermi as a significant milestone."
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 NVIDIA Corp. introduced NVIDIA Nexus, the industry’s first development environment for massively parallel computing that is integrated into Microsoft Visual Studio, the world’s most popular development environment for Windows-based solutions and Web applications and services.
“NVIDIA Nexus is going to improve programmer productivity immediately,” said Tarek El Dokor at Edge 3 Technologies. “An integrated GPU and CPU development solution is something Edge 3 has needed for a long time. The fact that it’s integrated into the Visual Studio development environment drastically reduces the learning curve.”
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 The ATI Stream Software Development Kit (SDK) is a complete development platform created by AMD to allow you to quickly and easily develop applications accelerated by ATI Stream technology. The SDK allows you to develop your applications in a high-level language, OpenCL (Open Computing Language).
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 A year after the official launch of Pdplayer in October 2008, we continue to improve the advanced sequence player to address the evolving needs of our customers. The new version 1.0.3.8 is now released with the following new features:
- support for RED R3D files
- support for a secondary monitor as an external output device (allows users to display just the content of the safe area and mask to a secondary monitor)
- ability to control the alpha (key) output of Decklink cards
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 Crosswalk is a utility to help transfer Softimage content in and out of 3ds Max and Maya pipelines using the latest dotXSI, COLLADA, and FBX standards.
The Crosswalk components in Softimage have now been packaged as a standalone setup, complete with an installer that can automatically detect existing installations of 3ds Max, Maya, Face Robot and Softimage, and install the appropriate plugins.
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 Google SketchUp is software that you can use to create 3D models of anything you like.
You can add details, textures and glass to your models, design with dimensional accuracy, and place your finished models in Google Earth, share them with others by posting them to the 3D Warehouse, or print hard copies. Google SketchUp (free) is a great way to discover if 3D modeling is right for you.
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 Autodesk Lustre 2010 software is a leading high-performance digital color grading solution for creative look development. Control color and light with artistic freedom to help establish narrative tone and create stylized looks.
Whether you work in film or television post,
Autodesk Lustre software gives you the creative tools you need to build a look that establishes your unique vision or sells your client’s ideas with compelling effect.
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