Evermotion released a new volume of their popular model series Archmodels vol. 101. This pack includes 99 highly detailed models of modern cosmetics designs. The pack includes besides all textures, shaders and materials which you need for the models and for rendering also three cover scenes included with all models, materials, lighting and scene setup. All scenes are for at least V-Ray 1.5 and Autodesk 3dsmax 2008.
With the new release of Nvidia PhysX 2.61 was updated also RayFire plugin from RayFire Studio to version 1.56 supporting new features included in the new PhysX version. The plugin allows the user to create complicated simulation using Nvidia PhysX for demolition, explosion and in any other occasion when you need something to destroy. It can save you hours of work and was used in the latest Cinema Blockbusters.
Today is an exciting day for graphics-tablet fans in general and Cintiq fans in particular. This interactive pen display from Wacom sets a new standard for everybody working in 3D design, animation, game development, industrial design and visual effects that is no longer willing to compromise when it comes to image quality, ergonomics and comfort. Wacom product has been engineered based on user feedback (from the Cintiq 21UX) to meet the needs of those in the media and entertainment industries that need HD support.
The movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes belongs for sure to one of the breakthrough movies in the world of VFX such as Avatar before. While James Cameron had the advantage of studio interiors where he shoot all the scene for Avatar and where the weather had no influence on the recording, the makers of RPA had it more harder. They actually took Camerons effects and used them in the open space. The sensors were attached directly on the actors and all cameras were hidden all around, but not to interact with any other camera. The main character of the chimp Ceasar acts the famous actor Andy Serkis.
This competition is created by Autodesk and CGArchitect.com, with support from BOXX and NVIDIA. Everyone, who wants to entry, has the opportunity to submit a scene or design created for a chance to have it selected as the 3ds Max Design “hero” image featured on an Autodesk 3ds Max Design software box cover and splash screen. Submissions must be created using the 2012 version of 3ds Max or 3ds Max Design software. Deadline for all submissions is 31st October 2011.
