We proudly announce a release of our new series of articles and interviews about the CG industry. This way we show you background of this industry with people and companies that are essential for it. Whole series start with an interview with the Executive Director of The DAVE School and renowned 3D Artist, Steve Warner. In this interview he uncovers what makes the biggest progress in the CG industry according to him or what we can expected in the future and many others interesting information. We would like to thank again Steve for his time on this interview and for more information about DAVE School visit their website: DAVE School
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.
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.