This wee we announced that NVIDIA release new version of their PhysX plug-in for 3ds Max and now NVIDIA already updated also this PhysX plug-in for Maya. This version has support for PhysX 3.1 and also for APEX Clothing 1.1 and has also compatibility with other plug-ins that use PhysX directly (e.g. Thinking Particles). Release of 2.7 PhysX plug-in for Maya brings new unified exporter and improved PhysX shelf GUI. More details yoo will find, when you follow link at the end of article.
The Maxwell Render Suite software package provides a complete solution for those who want maximum image quality and full control of the Maxwell Render™ technology. The technology behind Maxwell Render™ enables users to create materials, set lights and cameras, and render 3D scenes, all in a stunningly realistic and intuitive way, resulting in images that are indistinguishable from photographs. In this new version you can find many new features and improvements e.g. new hair rendering, which is a new procedural primitive for rendering hair- compatible with the most popular hair systems (Shave & Haircut, Maya Hair, Max Hair, Ornatrix, and Cinema Hair).
Almost 2 month ago NVIDIA relaesed version 2.61 of PhysX plug-in for 3ds Max (2009 – 2012, 32- and 64-bit). And already now they announce release of new version 2.7. Plug-in now features two different simulation engines – PhysX SDK 2.8.4 and new PhysX SDK 3.1, with an option to switch between them seemlesly, without necessity to restart 3ds Max. This new release is compatibility with other plug-ins that use PhysX directly (e.g. Thinking Particles) and also fixed some bugs, which are described in link at the end of this article.
cebas Visual Technology Inc. announces the release of its latest Service Pack 6 for finalRender 3.5 and finalRender 3.5 SE as well as for the integrated and standalone finalToon. Service Pack 6 offers workflow enhancements as well as stability improvements. Distributed Network Rendering (DR) has been fine-tuned and enhanced. New service pack also brings some changes and bug fixes, e.g. adaptive QMC Global Illumination Engine is enhanced for a better performance with DR (Distributed Rendering) when rendering the same frame on multiple PCs. New service pack you can download when you follow link at the end of this article.
This new issue brings many interesting things again. All series continue with next tutorials. And cartoon animal is no exception. Borislav Kechashki uses both 3ds Max and ZBrush as he talks us through the creation of his stunning cartoon Scorpion. If you enjoyed the first chapter of our new Swordmaster series, so you can follow the latest instalment where Gavin Goulden will be talking us through the sculpting process. If you interested for Futuristic Vehicles tutorial series, in this issue you will see how to make resource collector and where Dhilip Somesh shows us how he used 3ds Max and Photoshop.
