http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php CG Academy and Computer Graphics News en http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/rss/cga_rss.png http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php 144 26 news@cg-academy.net (Chris Thomas) Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:14:56 GMT http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarsConsiderExpandingToFiveVFXNomineesBy:ThomasJMclean

You know, sooner or later, VFX credits might be given a little more prominance as well. One day...... The visual effects branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to expand from three to five the number of nominees for the Best Visual Effects Oscar, Variety reports. .......]]> Oscars_Consider_Expanding_To_Five_VFX_Nominees_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarsConsiderExpandingToFiveVFXNomineesBy:ThomasJMclean Thu, 20 May 2010 18:11:55 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IronMan2RatchetsUpA$133MOpeningBy:ThomasJMclean

Hey, I worked on the Monaco sequence, on the shots where IM is pulled to the floor, gets up, and then starts reeling in Whiplash, before kneeing him in his super–powers. Have you seen the movie yet? If not, skip on, it’s pretty good. Marvel Studios kicked off the summer movie season in style, .......]]> Iron_Man_2_Ratchets_Up_A_$133M_Opening_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IronMan2RatchetsUpA$133MOpeningBy:ThomasJMclean Thu, 20 May 2010 17:20:13 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GeorgeSteinmetzPhotographer

Some great photography here. Taken whilst gliding across the landscape on his paraglider. Really great images, that must be pretty amazing fun to capture in the first place.. Click on, and feast your eyes.............]]> George_Steinmetz_Photographer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GeorgeSteinmetzPhotographer Thu, 20 May 2010 17:17:28 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#London2012OlympicsShortbyAMID London_2012_Olympics_Short_by_AMID http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#London2012OlympicsShortbyAMID Thu, 20 May 2010 17:14:36 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#The15thConferenceOnAnimationEffectsGamesAndInteractiveMediaCrossesBordersbyCGSociety

Sounds like there was a pretty good vibe going on. Also good to hear there is a boom due to stereo projection movies (3D to you and me). Gold ole 3D....... Early this morning FMX 2010, the 15th Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Interactive Media ended with a booming party. The bigges.......]]> The_15th_Conference_On_Animation,_Effects,_Games_And_Interactive_Media_Crosses_Borders_by_CGSociety http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#The15thConferenceOnAnimationEffectsGamesAndInteractiveMediaCrossesBordersbyCGSociety Wed, 19 May 2010 16:02:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NVIDIA3DVisionSurroundDelayedATIGloatsWithAnEyefinityDemoSiteByVladislavSavov

It’s not nVidia’s year is it? At least in terms of it’s gaming market. We really feel they took their eye of the ball in this regard. Too much effort trying to build the computational and simulation market, and not enough on making great visuals for gamers. Now, it seems their 3D display tech has be.......]]> NVIDIA_3D_Vision_Surround_Delayed,_ATI_Gloats_With_An_Eyefinity_Demo_Site_By_Vladislav_Savov http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NVIDIA3DVisionSurroundDelayedATIGloatsWithAnEyefinityDemoSiteByVladislavSavov Wed, 19 May 2010 15:42:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarsNewtCancelled!

Newts, so cute, so endangered. Ironic then that this forthcoming title from Pixar, will not be so forthcomming. In fact, it’s kind of cancelled. Bummer, I mean really. For anyone out there that has worked on a cancelled project, they’ll know just how depressing it can be. All those great designs, mo.......]]> Pixars_Newt_Cancelled! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarsNewtCancelled! Wed, 19 May 2010 15:31:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DespicableMeToCloseLosAngelesFilmFestivalBy:ThomasJMclean

We saw a trailer for Despicable Me a few days back. Really does look like good fun. This year has been pretty stellar so far in terms of 3D anim features (what with How To Train Your Dragon). Lets hope this release adds to the quality stack.... keep em comming ;) The Los Angeles Film Festival,.......]]> Despicable_Me_To_Close_Los_Angeles_Film_Festival_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DespicableMeToCloseLosAngelesFilmFestivalBy:ThomasJMclean Wed, 19 May 2010 14:40:28 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheMakingOfGearsOfWarbyMattMcCorkell The_Making_Of_Gears_Of_War_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheMakingOfGearsOfWarbyMattMcCorkell Wed, 19 May 2010 14:34:47 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ZackPetrocStudiosCreatingConceptsFor3DDesignsWithoutAPipelineInSightArtistProfilebyCindyMiller

Great artwork and sculpts. No need to say anymore really. Read on..... Zack Petroc talks about his studio, including the release of new training tools and how recent trends in design sculpts and preproduction have transformed what he does. Three years ago when Zack Petroc first launched his.......]]> Zack_Petroc_Studios_Creating_Concepts_For_3D_Designs_Without_A_Pipeline_In_Sight___Artist_Profile_by_Cindy_Miller http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ZackPetrocStudiosCreatingConceptsFor3DDesignsWithoutAPipelineInSightArtistProfilebyCindyMiller Wed, 12 May 2010 12:55:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ACDCVsIronMan2-ArchitecturalProjectionMappingOnRochesterCastlebyseeper ACDC_Vs_Iron_Man_2_-_Architectural_Projection_Mapping_On_Rochester_Castle_by_seeper http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ACDCVsIronMan2-ArchitecturalProjectionMappingOnRochesterCastlebyseeper Wed, 12 May 2010 12:49:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ConceptArtFromTronLegacy

Tron Legacy concept art. say now mowha... Hit the link to feast your eyes at Slashfilm............]]> Concept_Art_From_Tron_Legacy_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ConceptArtFromTronLegacy Tue, 11 May 2010 18:26:10 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HelpCelebrateRayBradburys90thBirthday!byAMIDl

With Frank Frazetta’s passing, it’s easy to feel a little down. But.. as we said, he may be gone, but will not be forgotten. One great of fiction is Ray Bradbury, who luckily enough is still with us, hale and hearty. Even better, he’s celebeating his 90th birday this year. Cartoon Brew is marking th.......]]> Help_Celebrate_Ray_Bradburys_90th_Birthday!_by_AMIDl http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HelpCelebrateRayBradburys90thBirthday!byAMIDl Tue, 11 May 2010 18:07:13 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Autodesk2010AnimationShowReelCallForSubmissionsShowOffYourTalentintheAutodesk2010AnimationShowReel

It’s that time of year once more. Siggraph looms large and Autdesk want to put on their glad rags (and why not!?). Autodesks canon is pretty large these days. So there’s a good chance you qualify to be on there. Question is, do you have anything worth trumpeting about? Looking to show off your.......]]> Autodesk_2010_Animation_Show_Reel_Call_For_Submissions_Show_Off_Your_Talent_in_the_Autodesk_2010_Animation_Show_Reel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Autodesk2010AnimationShowReelCallForSubmissionsShowOffYourTalentintheAutodesk2010AnimationShowReel Tue, 11 May 2010 18:05:20 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FrankFrazettaFantasyIllustratorDiesat82

A sad day indeed. Franks art was something I remember poring over as a youth. He had a lurid style. But one that really must have created the mould for many budding fantasy artist. If you have ever read Bisley’s Slain, then you are looking at a project that surely had some major thought ticklings fr.......]]> Frank_Frazetta_Fantasy_Illustrator,_Dies_at_82 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FrankFrazettaFantasyIllustratorDiesat82 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:36:57 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DPrinterCreatesIceSculptures--JustAddWaterBySeanHollister

And... just to show that 3D printing really is the zeitgeist right now. Here are some creatives at a Canadian uni, that have decided that ice (yes, ice) would be a “good“ cheap alternative material for 3D prints. As a test, they have created icy drinks containers. Now, I can see two scenarios unfold.......]]> 3D_Printer_Creates_Ice_Sculptures_--_Just_Add_Water_By_Sean_Hollister http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DPrinterCreatesIceSculptures--JustAddWaterBySeanHollister Tue, 11 May 2010 14:22:13 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Shapeways:FullColor3DPrintCallingallStudents!

3D printing is just science fiction, right? I mean, until 10 years back, if you said I could print something from 3D CG model to physical reality, in just a few minutes, I’d have said you were crazy. Anyway, it’s not crazy anymore, and this company, Shapeways, have a reather neato competition to hav.......]]> Shapeways:_Full_Color_3D_Print_Calling_all_Students! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Shapeways:FullColor3DPrintCallingallStudents! Tue, 11 May 2010 14:14:38 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewFeaturesForCryENGINE3byMattMcCorkell

Quite a lot of new features here, so best hit the link to read up on them all...... Frankfurt, Germany (April 22, 2010) – Today, Crytek is releasing version 3.1 of its CryENGINE 3 SDK. This is the first major upgrade to the award–winning all–in–one game development solution and includes many .......]]> New_Features_For_CryENGINE_3_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewFeaturesForCryENGINE3byMattMcCorkell Tue, 11 May 2010 14:05:48 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarReleasesTractor10byMattMcCorkell

Do you work in movie FX? Have you suffered at the bumbling hands of Alfred, Pixars long “loved“ rendering management system? Well, rejoice, for we now have a new kid on the block from Pixar. Tractor. So, be ready for even more corny (pun intended) named utilities in this software suite. What will t.......]]> Pixar_Releases_Tractor_10_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarReleasesTractor10byMattMcCorkell Mon, 10 May 2010 18:47:45 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheMultiplayerBungieGameREACHLatestTVSpotAndInterviewWithTheDesigners The_Multiplayer_Bungie_Game_REACH_Latest_TV_Spot_And_Interview_With_The_Designers http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheMultiplayerBungieGameREACHLatestTVSpotAndInterviewWithTheDesigners Mon, 10 May 2010 18:39:34 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IntelPlansToStuffMoreThan8CoresExtraSpeedInto2011ServerChipsByVladislavSavov

AMD have released super fat multi–core procs, and now its Intels turn. Who suffers here? We do, with these crazy super–computer level workstations that only cost a few K. It just pains me to render something in 10 minutes, that used to take literally hours. I mean, c’mon, where’s the fun in that. I .......]]> Intel_Plans_To_Stuff_More_Than_8_Cores,_Extra_Speed_Into_2011_Server_Chips_By_Vladislav_Savov http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IntelPlansToStuffMoreThan8CoresExtraSpeedInto2011ServerChipsByVladislavSavov Mon, 10 May 2010 18:38:07 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IntegratePaintingImageManipulationAndIllustrationCapabilitiesIntoYourAutoCADDesignWorkflow

Ah ha! Alias design products are now being integrated into the Autodesk design suite fold. Kind of like Cats and Dogs, living together. But weirder..... Take advantage of Alias® and SketchBook technology directly in AutoCAD® software. Autodesk® Alias® Sketch for AutoCAD® Technology Preview add.......]]> Integrate_Painting,_Image_Manipulation,_And_Illustration_Capabilities_Into_Your_AutoCAD_Design_Workflow http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IntegratePaintingImageManipulationAndIllustrationCapabilitiesIntoYourAutoCADDesignWorkflow Mon, 10 May 2010 18:28:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IntegratePaintingImageManipulationIllustrationintoyourAutoCADDesignWorkflow

Ah ha! Alias design products are now being integrated into the Autodesk design suite fold. Kind of like Cats and Dogs, living together. But weirder..... Take advantage of Alias® and SketchBook technology directly in AutoCAD® software. Autodesk® Alias® Sketch for AutoCAD® Technology Preview add.......]]> Integrate_Painting,_Image_Manipulation,_Illustration_into_your_AutoCAD_Design_Workflow http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IntegratePaintingImageManipulationIllustrationintoyourAutoCADDesignWorkflow Mon, 10 May 2010 18:28:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IronMan2BoomOrBust?

Iron Man 2. Would you beleive I worked on some of the shots in the Monaco sequence? Yep, it’s true. I have to say, the guys at Dneg have done a pretty amazing job on that sequence (and many reviewers agree). Anyway, a big up to the Dneg’ers out there. And oh yeah, ILM played their part also..... .......]]> Iron_Man_2_Boom_Or_Bust? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IronMan2BoomOrBust? Mon, 10 May 2010 18:21:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarAHumanStoryofComputerAnimation Pixar_A_Human_Story_of_Computer_Animation_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarAHumanStoryofComputerAnimation Mon, 10 May 2010 17:24:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PanasonicsAutofocusFixinDMC-GF1/GH1/G1FirmwareUpdatesNowLiveByTimStevens

Aunt Fran out of focus? Bay Bridge a little blurry? Statue of Liberty a bit soft? If you’re having these issues with images captured through your Panasonic DMC–GF1, GH1, or G1, your fix is ready. We’re not seeing any surprises compared to what was previously said to be included, but no surpri.......]]> Panasonics_Autofocus_Fixin_DMC-GF1_/_GH1_/_G1_Firmware_Updates_Now_Live_By_Tim_Stevens http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PanasonicsAutofocusFixinDMC-GF1/GH1/G1FirmwareUpdatesNowLiveByTimStevens Mon, 10 May 2010 15:03:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#StarWars:TheOldRepubliccombatanimationsanddesignphilosophy Star_Wars:_The_Old_Republic_combat_animations_and_design_philosophy_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#StarWars:TheOldRepubliccombatanimationsanddesignphilosophy Mon, 10 May 2010 11:22:25 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DWorldMagazineCelebrates10thAnniversarybyLeonardTeo

Ten years eh? I actuallly thought that 3D World had been around longer than that, back in the 90’s and all. Well, there you go, the mind plays tricks it seems..... Our friends over at 3D World Magazine are celebrating their 10th Anniversary. To commemorate this, they are releasing a special 13.......]]> 3D_World_Magazine_Celebrates_10th_Anniversary_by_Leonard_Teo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DWorldMagazineCelebrates10thAnniversarybyLeonardTeo Mon, 10 May 2010 11:15:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FragmentedCity-2010byTomFreitag Fragmented_City_-_2010__by_Tom_Freitag http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FragmentedCity-2010byTomFreitag Fri, 7 May 2010 16:01:34 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheHobbitNotDelayedOnTrackFor2012

Can’t wait to see this movie and yet at the same time, I am also kind of dreading it. Why? Well, I think that Pan’s Labrynth was pretty cool, but not amazing. Whilst (IMHO) Hell Boy 2 was just a mess (very creative and all that, but a mess). So, which way will The Hobbit swing? Fingers (and toes) cr.......]]> The_Hobbit_Not_Delayed_On_Track_For_2012_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheHobbitNotDelayedOnTrackFor2012 Fri, 7 May 2010 15:58:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#InsidePixar’sLeadershipwithEdCatmull

This really is a great video. It shows there’s so much more to running a successful creative venture than simply atristry alone. And the over–arching message from Mr Catmull is that free range chickens are more productive than battery hens (so to speak....) There were plenty of high profile pe.......]]> Inside_Pixar’s_Leadership_with_Ed_Catmull http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#InsidePixar’sLeadershipwithEdCatmull Fri, 7 May 2010 15:54:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#EBoysFixPixIPhoneGameisbasicallythegreatestthingevermade EBoys_FixPix_IPhone_Game__is_basically_the_greatest_thing_ever_made__ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#EBoysFixPixIPhoneGameisbasicallythegreatestthingevermade Fri, 7 May 2010 15:47:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Top10GamesWeCan’tWaitToGetOurHandsOnbyChuckBoston

There are some pretty juicey morsels in this list, that’s for sure...... Star Wars the Old Republic– With all new classes and an awesome battle system this is sure to entertain the masses. There are many different classes to choose from each with a varied combat style that are balanced against.......]]> Top_10_Games_We_Can’t_Wait_To_Get_Our_Hands_On__by_Chuck_Boston http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Top10GamesWeCan’tWaitToGetOurHandsOnbyChuckBoston Fri, 7 May 2010 15:29:43 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AcademyExhibitCoversCareerCreationsOfRayHarryhausenBy:ThomasJMclean

Looks pretty interesting. I wonder when the old ILM fx gods will hit the tribute trail? “The Fantastical Worlds of Ray Harryhausen,” a summer retrospective exhibition focusing on the careers of the visual effects pioneer, opens May 14 at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The .......]]> Academy_Exhibit_Covers_Career,_Creations_Of_Ray_Harryhausen_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AcademyExhibitCoversCareerCreationsOfRayHarryhausenBy:ThomasJMclean Fri, 7 May 2010 15:19:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#StarTrekOnline-ProsAndConsbyChrisWales Star_Trek_Online_-_Pros_And_Cons_by_Chris_Wales http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#StarTrekOnline-ProsAndConsbyChrisWales Fri, 7 May 2010 15:15:51 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DreamWorksAnnouncesDragonSequel1QResultsBy:ThomasJMclean

As the money rolls in, inevitably the sequal will roll out..... (think if it a bit like ying/yang) DreamWorks Animation announced it plans a sequel to How to Train Your Dragon in its quarterly results announcements. Financially, the studio reported a profits were down 65 percent in the firs.......]]> DreamWorks_Announces_Dragon_Sequel,_1Q_Results_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DreamWorksAnnouncesDragonSequel1QResultsBy:ThomasJMclean Fri, 7 May 2010 15:13:58 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Crysis2-TeaserTrailer-EAGames/Crytek-2010-FullHDbyPaulHerbert Crysis_2_-_Teaser_Trailer_-_EA_Games/Crytek_-_2010_-_Full_HD_by_Paul_Herbert http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Crysis2-TeaserTrailer-EAGames/Crytek-2010-FullHDbyPaulHerbert Fri, 7 May 2010 15:11:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WhyIHate3-DAndyoushouldtoo!

You know what we think about 3D, I mean 3D display tech? Well, some people call it a gimick. I’d say that’s just nonsense. We ALL see in 3D, it’s something we take for granted. So why should a movie NOT be also displayed in 3D too? Most people can hear, and sound is an important feature of movies to.......]]> Why_I_Hate_3-D_And_you_should_too! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WhyIHate3-DAndyoushouldtoo! Thu, 6 May 2010 16:01:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CustomJibJabClipCelebrates30YearsOfEmpireStrikesBackBy:ThomasJMclean

30 years! Cripes, was it really that long ago? In a galaxy far far away? It was just about 30 years ago that Darth Vader and the Empire routed the Rebels at Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back — and now JibJab is letting people put themselves in the movie. Thanks to a deal with Lucasfilm, the o.......]]> Custom_JibJab_Clip_Celebrates_30_Years_Of_Empire_Strikes_Back_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CustomJibJabClipCelebrates30YearsOfEmpireStrikesBackBy:ThomasJMclean Thu, 6 May 2010 15:47:37 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RobotsPaintChipsAndSoccerbyMattMcCorkell Robots,_Paint_Chips,_And_Soccer_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RobotsPaintChipsAndSoccerbyMattMcCorkell Thu, 6 May 2010 15:47:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Left4Dead:ThePassingReview|ArticlebyFernandoCaire

Not played this title, but it does appeal. One for late nights and holidays of the future maybe..... Valve has released the first DLC for Left 4 Dead 2, 560 Microsoft Xbox Live points but free to PC users, and It is easy to say that fans of the ongoing Zombie series are going to be split on th.......]]> Left_4_Dead:_The_Passing_Review_|_Article_by_Fernando_Caire http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Left4Dead:ThePassingReview|ArticlebyFernandoCaire Thu, 6 May 2010 15:44:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NikeMercurial Nike_Mercurial_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NikeMercurial Thu, 6 May 2010 14:59:39 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CokeQuest Coke_Quest_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CokeQuest Thu, 6 May 2010 14:58:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ScreenshotsEmergeOfSteamLinuxClientBeOSWondersIfItsNextByDarrenMurph

Poor poor, sad old OsX. Languishing with no real gaming support.... Eh what? Valve have now supported it with their Steam game delivery system? Ok, cool news, now what about Linux? I mean, OsX IS basically Linux (with a bit of Steve Jobs buffing applied of course). So, Lunux, huh!? There’s som.......]]> Screenshots_Emerge_Of_Steam_Linux_Client,_BeOS_Wonders_If_Its_Next_By_Darren_Murph http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ScreenshotsEmergeOfSteamLinuxClientBeOSWondersIfItsNextByDarrenMurph Wed, 5 May 2010 08:49:57 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskSantaMonicaLiveEvent-ThursdayMay6th

You read the title, so if you are in or near LA this Thursday evening, why not make an effort to attend? Motion Media, an reseller of CG Academy products is hosting the event. So, even better, see 3dsmax/Maya/XSI 2011 and maybe buy some top quality training material along the way ;) This Thurs.......]]> Autodesk_Santa_Monica_Live_Event__-_Thursday_May_6th http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskSantaMonicaLiveEvent-ThursdayMay6th Wed, 5 May 2010 00:12:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TimBurton’sAliceInWonderland:HowIllustratorsKeiAcederaAndBobbyChiuShapedTheCharacters’DesignsbyJérémieNoyer

Not bored with Alice in Wonderland insight articles and showcases? If not, then here is another for the pile...... When we think about Alice in Wonderland, it’s hard not to recall Walt Disney’s classic animated film. So, when making the live action sequel, the challenge for Tim Burton and his .......]]> Tim_Burton’s_Alice_In_Wonderland:_How_Illustrators_Kei_Acedera_And_Bobby_Chiu_Shaped_The_Characters’_Designs_by_Jérémie_Noyer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TimBurton’sAliceInWonderland:HowIllustratorsKeiAcederaAndBobbyChiuShapedTheCharacters’DesignsbyJérémieNoyer Wed, 5 May 2010 00:06:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskSantaMonicaLiveEvent–ThursdayMay6thbyLeonard

You read the title, so if you are in or near LA this Thursday evening, why not make an effort to attend? Motion Media, an reseller of CG Academy products is hosting the event. So, even better, see 3dsmax/Maya/XSI 2011 and maybe buy some top quality training material along the way ;) This Thurs.......]]> Autodesk_Santa_Monica_Live_Event_–_Thursday_May_6th_by_Leonard http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskSantaMonicaLiveEvent–ThursdayMay6thbyLeonard Wed, 5 May 2010 00:02:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#18iPhoneAppsFor3DArtists

Tech Radar has gathered together an ensemble of 3D related apps for the iPhone. Hoot hoot, once again, Christmas comes early :) We’ve gathered together a collection of free and paid–for apps that can help you to work smarter and faster. Even if you have resisted the allure of Apple’s iPhone.......]]> 18_iPhone_Apps__For_3D_Artists http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#18iPhoneAppsFor3DArtists Wed, 5 May 2010 00:01:25 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Korean(Asia)SIGGRAPHBeginsACallForEntries

Heading over to Siggraph Asia? Wan’t to get your animated short, or techy wizardy on show. Then check this out..... The Chair and panel of the SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 have announced that the Computer Animation Festival is open for submissions. The festival accepts submissions in the following ca.......]]> Korean_(Asia)_SIGGRAPH_Begins_A_Call_For_Entries http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Korean(Asia)SIGGRAPHBeginsACallForEntries Tue, 4 May 2010 23:55:43 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MeetMelineInnocenceandmysterydrivethestoryforFrenchfilmmakersinproductionofMeetMelineshort

CG Soc have a pretty good write up and interview with the creators of Meet Meline..... The story of ’Meet Meline’ came up very naturally. Amid the constant storm of game cinematics with alien predators and zombies, this short film stands out as a fresh change in style, composition, modeling an.......]]> Meet_Meline_Innocence_and_mystery_drive_the_story_for_French_film_makers_in_production_of_Meet_Meline_short http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MeetMelineInnocenceandmysterydrivethestoryforFrenchfilmmakersinproductionofMeetMelineshort Tue, 4 May 2010 18:08:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MPCPlayWarWithClashOfTheTitansPostedbycgnews

Way back in the mists of time, I worked at MPC. As it turned out, I also worked with Gary Brozenich (very nice guy), on a top secret project (well, it was secret back then....). So, what’s Gary been up to of late? Louis Leterrier has directed ‘Clash of the Titans,’ a remake of the 80’s classic.......]]> MPC_Play_War_With_Clash_Of_The_Titans_Posted_by_cgnews__ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MPCPlayWarWithClashOfTheTitansPostedbycgnews Tue, 4 May 2010 17:55:40 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheLordOfTheRings:RemasteredDeluxeEditionbyBenSimon

Way back when, there was an attempt made on the great peak of movie making, that is t’LOTR. In those days, CG was but a twinkling in the eye of some labs, and cutting edge VFX projects. So.... 2D it was. And, to be fair, the resulting movie really was not bad. However, the plan was to attempt the.......]]> The_Lord_Of_The_Rings:_Remastered_Deluxe_Edition_by_Ben_Simon http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheLordOfTheRings:RemasteredDeluxeEditionbyBenSimon Tue, 4 May 2010 17:46:12 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CE-OhNoHeDidnt!:NokiasAnssiVanjokiThinksCameraphonesAreAboutToMakeSLRsObsoleteByVladislavSavov

Hrm, I think Mr T would comment on this. Something about pitying the fool? From what we know of Anssi Vanjoki, he’s a great guy and one that isn’t afraid of admitting his company’s mistakes. Alas, now we can also add to that dossier the ignominious fact that the fella doesn’t seem to know how .......]]> CE-Oh_No_He_Didnt!:_Nokias_Anssi_Vanjoki_Thinks_Cameraphones_Are_About_To_Make_SLRs_Obsolete_By_Vladislav_Savov http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CE-OhNoHeDidnt!:NokiasAnssiVanjokiThinksCameraphonesAreAboutToMakeSLRsObsoleteByVladislavSavov Tue, 4 May 2010 17:22:53 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Giza3DbyCGarchitect

A few years ago, I worked on a BBC/Discovery special on the great pyramid at Giza. I was the modeller on that project, and despite what you may think, that was not an easy job. I modelled the pyramid in three separate stages of construction, with all the interior chambers, construction ramps, worke.......]]> Giza_3D_by_CGarchitect http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Giza3DbyCGarchitect Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:19:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DefenseAndGovernment3DVisualizationSimulationAndTrainingMarketToGrowQuicklybyCGarchitect

So, 3D skills will be in demand into the future? Heck, whats new. Learn 3D, be good at it, and you will have a job , my son.... “The 3D visualization, simulation, and training defense and government market is on the cusp of another disruption. 3D capable browsers, ubiquitous 3D on the desktop.......]]> Defense_And_Government_3D_Visualization,_Simulation,_And_Training_Market_To_Grow_Quickly__by_CGarchitect http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DefenseAndGovernment3DVisualizationSimulationAndTrainingMarketToGrowQuicklybyCGarchitect Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:15:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CanonBringsOutJackieChan-brandedRebelT2i/550DForChineseMarketByVladislavSavov

A Jackie Chan branded camera? Eh, I mean, C’mon, it’s got to be a Steven Seagal themed telephoto lens (with the abaility to kill, with a simple stare) or nothing! “Eye of Dragon“ must be Chinese for “better kit lens, fancier neck strap, a branded photo album, and a leather case.“ Because that’.......]]> Canon_Brings_Out_Jackie_Chan-branded_Rebel_T2i_/_550D_For_Chinese_Market_By_Vladislav_Savov http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CanonBringsOutJackieChan-brandedRebelT2i/550DForChineseMarketByVladislavSavov Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:13:10 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CGSAComputerGraphicsStudentAwards

Are you in college, are you a budding CG Wizard? Well, if so, have a looksie at this award? Welcome to Computer Graphics Student Awards! This event aims to provide you with an amazing opportunity to showcase your creative and technical skills to leading production companies, and get a chance t.......]]> CGSA_Computer_Graphics_Student_Awards http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CGSAComputerGraphicsStudentAwards Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:05:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarOpensStudioInVancouverPostedbyMattMcCorkell

Tax breaks, oh how sweet thoust be, unto a production budget that lies, at peril, crushed by the taxes of THE MAN...... Pixar has just added a studio in Vancouver contributing their part to the recent trend of studios adding creative divisions in Canada. Digital Domain already added a studio t.......]]> Pixar_Opens_Studio_In_Vancouver_Posted_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarOpensStudioInVancouverPostedbyMattMcCorkell Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:04:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SpielbergDreamWorksDiscoveryAnimateFutureEarthBy:ThomasJMclean

Sounds pretty interesting. It’ll be fun to see what exactly thi series will forsee for the future. It’s always hard to pick out what technologies will be in play 50 years in the future, let alone 100. Back in the 1940’s they thought we’d be living on the Moon and Mars by now. Whilst mobile video pho.......]]> Spielberg,_DreamWorks,_Discovery_Animate_Future_Earth_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SpielbergDreamWorksDiscoveryAnimateFutureEarthBy:ThomasJMclean Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:00:06 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DantesInfernotheDivineComedyretold

Can’t really say much more on this, click onwards dear readers..... Re–imagining a piece of Italian literature that is roughly 700 years old is what surfaced as an idea for creating Dante’s Inferno by Visceral Games. As a developer, this sounds like a great idea; an established story to build .......]]> Dantes_Inferno_the_Divine_Comedy,_retold http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DantesInfernotheDivineComedyretold Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:50:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NECs3DAll-in-onePCSetToPolarizeTheMarketThisYearByTimStevens

More 3D goodies (anyone out there tried one of these displays yet?) It seems that even the fully–integrated desktop is not immune to the wiles of 3D. NEC has demonstrated an all–in–one desktop PC that features a Blu–ray player and an LCD display that, when paired with some inexpensive polarize.......]]> NECs_3D_All-in-one_PC_Set_To_Polarize_The_Market_This_Year_By_Tim_Stevens http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NECs3DAll-in-onePCSetToPolarizeTheMarketThisYearByTimStevens Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:44:20 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheFutureofDigitalContentCreationwiththeGPUsponsoredbyNvidia

The latest Nvidia graphics cards, or as they are known these days, GPUs, are really not geared so totally to just producing images. Instead Nvidia (and ATi) have been working more towards what are basically parallel super–computing devices on a card. Not all tasks are suited to this kind of processi.......]]> The_Future_of_Digital_Content_Creation_with_the_GPU_sponsored_by_Nvidia http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheFutureofDigitalContentCreationwiththeGPUsponsoredbyNvidia Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:41:25 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GrrzzzzzrrttttShshshssshhhhawanderingminstrelI! Grrzzzzzrrtttt_Shshshssshhhh_a_wandering_minstrel_I! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GrrzzzzzrrttttShshshssshhhhawanderingminstrelI! Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:34:55 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SeagullsFlyAndTheAmazingCS5LaunchTrailerPostedbyMattMcCorkell _Seagulls_Fly_And_The_Amazing_CS5_Launch_Trailer_Posted_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SeagullsFlyAndTheAmazingCS5LaunchTrailerPostedbyMattMcCorkell Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:10:44 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewYorkCity3DinGoogleEarth New_York_City_3D_in_Google_Earth_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewYorkCity3DinGoogleEarth Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:15:59 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WhoisthewinnerKick-AssorHTTYD

Seems there is an Atlantic divide going on in terms of the performance of these two films. In the UK, Kick–Ass is deemed to be the box office king, whilst in the US, How To Train Your Dragon is apparently “the daddy“ in terms of receips. Apparently though, both films are great. So see either, or bot.......]]> Who_is_the_winner,_Kick-Ass_or_HTTYD_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WhoisthewinnerKick-AssorHTTYD Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:51:57 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MemoriesOfTheSongmusicvideo Memories_Of_The_Song_music_video http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MemoriesOfTheSongmusicvideo Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:56:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GaikingGiantMechaLadyBot Gaiking_Giant_Mecha_LadyBot http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GaikingGiantMechaLadyBot Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:06:09 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyLegendFloydNormanWrites(andTalks)AboutHisAnimatedLife

Want to hear how it was, back in the good old? What was it like to work at the Walt Disney Studio in the nineteen fifties, be in the apprenticeship program with the Nine Old Men, and maybe even attend story meetings with the Old Maestro himself? Disney animator, artist, storyman and Disney .......]]> Disney_Legend_Floyd_Norman_Writes_(and_Talks)_About_His_Animated_Life_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyLegendFloydNormanWrites(andTalks)AboutHisAnimatedLife Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3D-CoatPtexinexternalengineswithnoPtexsupport 3D-Coat_Ptex_in_external_engines_with_no_Ptex_support http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3D-CoatPtexinexternalengineswithnoPtexsupport Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:36:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3D-CoatBakingPtextexturesontoameshwithexistingUVs 3D-Coat_Baking_Ptex_textures_on_to_a_mesh_with_existing_UVs http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3D-CoatBakingPtextexturesontoameshwithexistingUVs Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:34:59 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3D-CoatmodelUVTexture 3D-Coat_model,_UV,_Texture http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3D-CoatmodelUVTexture Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:27:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NtelSaysLightPeakComingNextYearCanAndWillCoexistWithUSB30BySeanHollister

Lightpeak sounds great in principle, but, can you buy one right now? No. So, for now, the future is USB 3.0. However, Intel seem pretty bullish on getting us all to move over to LP, sooner, rather than later. Until LP hits the shelves, features on motherboards etc, USB has free reign..... How .......]]> Ntel_Says_Light_Peak_Coming_Next_Year,_Can_And_Will_Coexist_With_USB_30_By_Sean_Hollister http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NtelSaysLightPeakComingNextYearCanAndWillCoexistWithUSB30BySeanHollister Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:57:26 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyResearchUnveilsTechnologyCompetitionToFocusOnYouthEducationAtSIGGRAPH2010

Sounds pretty cool. If you can make it over there, why not give it a fertle? ACM SIGGRAPH has announced the launch of the Learning Challenge at SIGGRAPH 2010. This is an open competition sponsored by Disney Research with the goal of finding new and creative ways to use technology to make learn.......]]> Disney_Research_Unveils_Technology_Competition_To_Focus_On_Youth_Education_At_SIGGRAPH_2010 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyResearchUnveilsTechnologyCompetitionToFocusOnYouthEducationAtSIGGRAPH2010 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:46:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToBeMakeTransformers3ifyoureMichaelBay

Ah, we all know and love Michael Bay. Er, rewind that.... Ah, we all know Michael Bay, and, if you want to emulate his highly successful Holywood directorial style, read on! Michael Bay has the ultimate formula for summer blockbuster so far. Judging from Transformers 2 the next installment.......]]> How_To_Be_Make_Transformers_3_if_youre_Michael_Bay http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToBeMakeTransformers3ifyoureMichaelBay Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:41:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Eyjafjallajokulltime-lapse Eyjafjallajokull_time-lapse http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Eyjafjallajokulltime-lapse Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:49:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BobbyBringDragonToLifeForGiffPostedbycgnews

Hrm, this seems to be something of a meme. Only a few short months back there was an ad campaign in the UK that used foetuses of an Elephant, Dolphin and other beasties to suitably cute effect. Now in this case, it’s a Dragon. So OK, maybe theere is a fresh injection there, with a mythical creature .......]]> Bobby_Bring_Dragon_To_Life_For_Giff_Posted_by_cgnews_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BobbyBringDragonToLifeForGiffPostedbycgnews Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:19:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SHREKFOREVERAFTER18HighResImages

The Shrek franchise rumbles on, and by now, you’d think taking the kickey out of the Disney fairy tail universe would be getting tired, but NO! So, if you are still on the cart, why not hit the link and download some nice (HD) pics from the up’n’comming release. Walpapertastic no less.... Drea.......]]> SHREK_FOREVER_AFTER_18_High_Res_Images http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SHREKFOREVERAFTER18HighResImages Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:01:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MoreFromEyjafjallajokullthatIcelandicVolcanothing

Who would have thought that several hundred million tons of toxic ash and dust could have caused so much trouble eh? If there is one thing you can bet on to cause a ruckus (from time to time), then it would be a Volcano. Earth quakes can cause damage over a pretty wide area, but for only a short dur.......]]> More_From_Eyjafjallajokull_that_Icelandic_Volcano_thing http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MoreFromEyjafjallajokullthatIcelandicVolcanothing Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:40:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WarGamesShallWePlayAGame?ComputerForSaleCreditCardsAtDEFCON1

Hrm.... can’t say I have a place in my home for a peice of obsolete 1980’s super–computer. Still, for a museum, or hardware nut, there has to be some kind of pul, tol get this peice of cinematic history sharing their bed, er I mean garage.... Can it really talk? I don’t think so. But you could proba.......]]> WarGames_Shall_We_Play_A_Game?_Computer_For_Sale_Credit_Cards_At_DEFCON_1 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WarGamesShallWePlayAGame?ComputerForSaleCreditCardsAtDEFCON1 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:11:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#2010CGarchitectcomArchitectural3DAwards

I’ll leave the details to the CG Arch team, read on....... CGarchitect.com is hosting the 7th annual Architectural 3D Awards to be awarded at this year’s Mundos Digitales Conference in La Coruna, Spain. The Awards Competition is open to everyone in the Architectural Visualization industry to h.......]]> 2010_CGarchitectcom_Architectural_3D_Awards_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#2010CGarchitectcomArchitectural3DAwards Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:07:53 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#5thNVArtCompetitionHasOpenedatDigitalArtistsSubmitWorkInTheStyleOfSydMead

This competition has been open for a few days now. So, if you want it, better get you (levitation) skates on! For my fellow digital artists around the world, I have great news: We’ve partnered up with our friends at CGSociety for the fifth NVArt competition! The theme this year is Images of Fu.......]]> 5th_NVArt_Competition_Has_Opened_at_Digital_Artists__Submit_Work_In_The_Style_Of_Syd_Mead__ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#5thNVArtCompetitionHasOpenedatDigitalArtistsSubmitWorkInTheStyleOfSydMead Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:14:17 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewManfrotto504HDTripodFor5DmkIIAnd7DShootersatNAB2010 New_Manfrotto_504HD_Tripod_For_5DmkII_And_7D_Shooters_at_NAB_2010 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewManfrotto504HDTripodFor5DmkIIAnd7DShootersatNAB2010 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:36:43 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HouseSeasonFinaleshotentirelywithCanon5DmkII

So, digitial technology seems to be breaking down one more traditional pro/am barrier. Now, you too can stomp around in your jodhopurs and berret, barking instruction from your loud hailer, directing the next blockbuster (in your head at least...). Or, you can make smaller, indie drama’s and documen.......]]> House_Season_Finale__shot_entirely_with_Canon_5DmkII http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HouseSeasonFinaleshotentirelywithCanon5DmkII Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:33:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheOfficialV-RayAutomotiveDemoReel The_Official_V-Ray_Automotive_Demo_Reel_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheOfficialV-RayAutomotiveDemoReel Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:21:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DGalleryEyeCandyPostedbyMattMcCorkell

CG Channel is pimping iits 3D use gallery. And why not, there’s some pretty cool artwork in there. Take a looksie if your busy schedule allows.... Every week we come across great art in the 3D side of our gallery. Everything from evil biomechanical trees and one bad ass street batman to portr.......]]> 3D_Gallery_Eye_Candy_Posted_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DGalleryEyeCandyPostedbyMattMcCorkell Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:43:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewMitsubishi3DDLPsArriveFor2010IsThisTheMysteriousStreamTV?ByRichardLawler

I managed to get a viewing of one of these new fangled 3D TV thingies recently. It was a Sony model, using active shutter glasses. I have to say, I was not impressed. I’m not sure if the kit was faulty, or badly setup (or both), but the impression of depth was not so great, and it had a pretty bad f.......]]> New_Mitsubishi_3D_DLPs_Arrive_For_2010,_Is_This_The_Mysterious_StreamTV?_By_Richard_Lawler http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewMitsubishi3DDLPsArriveFor2010IsThisTheMysteriousStreamTV?ByRichardLawler Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:28:08 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GearsofWar3Trailer Gears_of_War_3_Trailer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GearsofWar3Trailer Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:26:53 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OCZsZ-DriveGetsSwappableNANDSticksLudicrousSpeedInSecondIncarnationBySeanHollister

Hrm, SSDs, we all love em. We all can’t afford them. Apparently OCZ’s Z drive was like an SSD on steriods, both in terms of performance AND unfortunately, price. I wonder if this new interation of the product will be more appealing the the (pro) masses.... While Fusion–io’s PCI–Express SSDs ga.......]]> OCZs_Z-Drive_Gets_Swappable_NAND_Sticks,_Ludicrous_Speed_In_Second_Incarnation_By_Sean_Hollister http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OCZsZ-DriveGetsSwappableNANDSticksLudicrousSpeedInSecondIncarnationBySeanHollister Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:28:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ARRIsALEXABustsOutNativeProResRecordingPlansForREDSmitingByChadMumm

RED, ARRI, CANON, take yer pick..... It’s taken three years, but one of the big boys may finally have an answer to the RED ONE camera –– the device that took the cinema world by storm in 2007 as the first affordable digital movie cam with a 35mm, full–frame sensor, 4k resolution, and rugged go.......]]> ARRIs_ALEXA_Busts_Out_Native_ProRes_Recording,_Plans_For_RED_Smiting_By_Chad_Mumm http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ARRIsALEXABustsOutNativeProResRecordingPlansForREDSmitingByChadMumm Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:22:45 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Saturn5Youreallywerethegreatestsight! Saturn_5_You_really_were_the_greatest_sight! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Saturn5Youreallywerethegreatestsight! Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:05:43 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Wacom’sCintiq21UXADigitalArtist’sWetDream

We still want’s one, and apparently, this guys has one (life just ain’t fair...) April 11, 2010 13 After years of waiting and $2,000 later.. I finally own a Cintiq ! Wow , this baby is huuuuge ! There’s really no space on my work table for it so I had to replace my [discontinued] 23.......]]> _Wacom’s_Cintiq_21UX___A_Digital_Artist’s_Wet_Dream http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Wacom’sCintiq21UXADigitalArtist’sWetDream Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:08:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LawAbidingEngineerUsingTeamFortress2Engine Law_Abiding_Engineer_Using_Team_Fortress_2_Engine http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LawAbidingEngineerUsingTeamFortress2Engine Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:59:11 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#KutscheSlidesIntoWonderlandbyBarbaraRobertson

Great artwork (2D), need we say anymore? Are artists born or trained? Read about Michael Kutsche for a few minutes and you’ll vote, ’born. “I started drawing when I was four,“ says the talented artist. “And I was always doodling around since then, off and on. When I was 14, I guess I got se.......]]> Kutsche_Slides_Into_Wonderland_by_Barbara_Robertson http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#KutscheSlidesIntoWonderlandbyBarbaraRobertson Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:45:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BehindTheTechOfAvatarDistict9AndAlicePostedbyMattMcCorkell

Are you a member of VES, the Visual Effects Society? If so, they have an event planned on the techniques developed and deployed in Avatar, Alice in Wonderland and District 9. Of course, this only applies if you happen to live close to LA, USA. Or rather, near Glendale to be precise.... VES is .......]]> Behind_The_Tech_Of_Avatar,_Distict_9,_And_Alice_Posted_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BehindTheTechOfAvatarDistict9AndAlicePostedbyMattMcCorkell Fri, 9 Apr 2010 14:41:28 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FantasticMrFoxbyBenSimon

Directing from afar. Sounds odd to me, but on this occasion seems to have worked....... Despite the aggravated proclamations of its animators and heavily dropped rumors that director Wes Anderson was hardly to be seen on the “set” of this stop–motion animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Fantast.......]]> Fantastic_Mr_Fox_by_Ben_Simon http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FantasticMrFoxbyBenSimon Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:31:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyPutsTronLegacySequelInMotion(exclusive)DueoutinDecember

A sequal, in the works, already? Hrm... sounds like Disney are pretty confident their TRON franchise is about to explode into pretty vigorous bloom it seems..... “Tron Legacy” isn’t due until December, but Disney already is putting a sequel on its monorail track. Edward Kitsis and Adam Horo.......]]> Disney_Puts_Tron_Legacy_Sequel_In_Motion_(exclusive)_Due_out_in_December http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyPutsTronLegacySequelInMotion(exclusive)DueoutinDecember Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:51:09 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskIntegratesCraftDirectorStudiointo3dsMaxandSoftimage2011

How cool is this, even more goodies for 3dsmax 2011. Looks like Autodesk really are living up to their word on pushing development of 3dsmax ahead. More and more though, it’s easy to see that 3dsmax is definately being tailored for video game use, whilst Maya is intended for movies and FX? Cra.......]]> Autodesk_Integrates_Craft_Director_Studio_into_3ds_Max_and_Softimage_2011_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskIntegratesCraftDirectorStudiointo3dsMaxandSoftimage2011 Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:04:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Pixel8-BitArmageddon Pixel_8-Bit_Armageddon http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Pixel8-BitArmageddon Thu, 8 Apr 2010 14:59:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PIXEL8-BitArmagdon

This one is wizzing around the internets. And why not, because its pretty 8–bit–homagetastic and cool to boot. So cool I nearly dropped my thing on a spring............]]> PIXEL_8-Bit_Armagdon http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PIXEL8-BitArmagdon Thu, 8 Apr 2010 14:59:26 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ScottevestDebutsiPadCompatibleClothingLineavailablenow!

For the man, woman, child, whatever who has everything. Why leave yourself open to attack whilst on the street. Yes, thats right, hide away your new shiny iPad in one of these oh so charming vest thingies..... If you’re the kind of person who has no problem walking into the Apple Store on Waln.......]]> Scottevest_Debuts_iPad_Compatible_Clothing_Line_available_now! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ScottevestDebutsiPadCompatibleClothingLineavailablenow! Thu, 8 Apr 2010 14:04:18 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#2DGalleryEyeCandy!atCGChannel

CG Channel is pimping their gallery of 2D artwork. Why not dip in, to see what our Photoshop and ZBrush (et al) brethren have been up too? Haven’t stopped by the gallery in a while? CG Channel has an incredible repository of images worth checking out. Below I’ve attached some of the more recen.......]]> 2D_Gallery_Eye_Candy!_at_CG_Channel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#2DGalleryEyeCandy!atCGChannel Thu, 8 Apr 2010 12:46:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IRIDASToIntroduceSpeedGradeDIAndFrameCyclerDI2010AtNABPostedbyNewsdesk

I think the headline says it all? But if not, read on below.... Munich, Germany, March 31, 2010 … IRIDAS an industry leader in Stereo 3D, color correction and production workflow technologies, today announced that SpeedGrade DI and FrameCycler DI 2010 will debut at the NAB show in Las Vegas, A.......]]> IRIDAS_To_Introduce_SpeedGrade_DI_And_FrameCycler_DI_2010_At_NAB_Posted_by_Newsdesk_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IRIDASToIntroduceSpeedGradeDIAndFrameCyclerDI2010AtNABPostedbyNewsdesk Thu, 8 Apr 2010 12:38:09 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MeetMelineTheMakingOf Meet_Meline_The_Making_Of http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MeetMelineTheMakingOf Thu, 8 Apr 2010 12:32:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MeetMeline Meet_Meline_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MeetMeline Thu, 8 Apr 2010 12:04:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CINTIQ21UXTabletyScreenyThing

Hrmmmm, me wants...... not sure I can stretch to the $2k asking price though. Anyone out there have a spare one we can have? The combination of a color LCD with industry–leading pen input capabilities allows photographers, designers, animators and other creative professionals to work naturally.......]]> CINTIQ_21UX_Tablety,_Screeny_Thing http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CINTIQ21UXTabletyScreenyThing Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:30:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LeicaM9Hands-on;OrTheTaoOfLeicaByChrisZiegler

Can’t say I’ve ever laid hands on one of these, and by the mention of the price, it looks like I never will...... For most amateur photographers, Leica’s legendary M System represents a virtually unobtainable holy grail, a line of cameras so unspeakably expensive, rare, and coveted that even h.......]]> Leica_M9_Hands-on;_Or,_The_Tao_Of_Leica_By_Chris_Ziegler http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LeicaM9Hands-on;OrTheTaoOfLeicaByChrisZiegler Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:29:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HenrySelickReturnsToDisneyByPeterDeBrug

CG is very very good as a medium in terms of animation, but it’s very good to see that the traditional methods are being brought back into play at Disney. First the Princess and the Frog, and now stop–motion is going to be a regular feature at Disney–Pixar in the near future. One thing that mad my h.......]]> Henry_Selick_Returns_To_Disney_By_Peter_DeBrug http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HenrySelickReturnsToDisneyByPeterDeBrug Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:12:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LucasfilmPlansAnimatedStarWarsSeriesByNellieAndreeva

Luke: Oh yeah, man, like I laughed my head off, when like dad, just you know, just lopped my hand off! Chewie: Gnargh hu grwaoh! Liea: Ha ha ha.... yeah, he really knew how to throw a party eh Luke? Luke: (chokes on Tattooine desert worm juice shot). Huh, he he he he, yeah, still brings tears to .......]]> Lucasfilm_Plans_Animated_Star_Wars_Series_By_Nellie_Andreeva http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LucasfilmPlansAnimatedStarWarsSeriesByNellieAndreeva Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:16:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#The5MiserableVFXJobsThatMakeMoviesPossible

Man, this article is soo, sooo bitter. It has to be said, there are indeed sucky jobs in the CG industry, and it does have it’s down sides (what industry does not?). However, it IS possible to get into VFX straight as an artist i.e. by showing artistry and skill. Look at CG Talk on any given day of .......]]> The_5_Miserable_VFX_Jobs_That_Make_Movies_Possible http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#The5MiserableVFXJobsThatMakeMoviesPossible Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:24:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ResearchersDevelopFastMethodsForMaking3DCityModels

Automated modelling of a cityscape. Sounds pretty neato, as long as it works as advertised..... There is a growing demand for three–dimensional city models, but creating these models is expensive and labour–intensive. Shi Pu and Sander Oude Elberink of the University of Twente, The Netherlands.......]]> Researchers_Develop_Fast_Methods_For_Making_3D_City_Models_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ResearchersDevelopFastMethodsForMaking3DCityModels Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:15:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TalentAgentsANewForceInTheVideoGameIndustry?

We have never really had good experiences with agents. Generally they treat you like a number, forget who you are, where you are working, and end up becoming a nasty interjector between you and a client. Maybe that’s just a bad agent, or agency of course. Or maybe agents make more sense when you are.......]]> Talent_Agents_A_New_Force_In_The_Video_Game_Industry? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TalentAgentsANewForceInTheVideoGameIndustry? Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:30:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PrimeSenseRevealedAsProjectNatalTechPartnerbyLeighAlexander

Wii must have a controller system, just like theirs..... PrimeSense, a 3D sensing and recognition technology company, says its tech is being used in Microsoft’s Project Natal gesture–controlled input system. “PrimeSense has delivered an important component to the technology, helping us deli.......]]> PrimeSense_Revealed_As_Project_Natal_Tech_Partner_by_Leigh_Alexander http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PrimeSenseRevealedAsProjectNatalTechPartnerbyLeighAlexander Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:05:18 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IPadReviewsthefirstverdictscomein

By now some of you will have an iPad, but for those who do not, the reviews are in. Why is this of import to us CG heads? We’ll, love it or loath it, the iPad is likely to become a major portal for our artwork, still and animated, over the comming years..... If the bulk of your computer use in.......]]> IPad_Reviews__the_first_verdicts_come_in http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IPadReviewsthefirstverdictscomein Tue, 6 Apr 2010 09:22:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#In-Depth:ReflectionsOnThePinballHallOfFamebyKrisGraft

Ah, dinga dinga, chung chung, doink.... or something like that, the sounds of the pnball machine. In some ways, they are a kind of steampunk version of what was to come. Electro–mechanical games machines, that populated games arcades in the years before the electronic kind were to take over. Still t.......]]> In-Depth:_Reflections_On_The_Pinball_Hall_Of_Fame_by_Kris_Graft http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#In-Depth:ReflectionsOnThePinballHallOfFamebyKrisGraft Mon, 5 Apr 2010 11:57:07 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NaturebyNumbersbyCristóbalVila Nature_by_Numbers_by_Cristóbal_Vila http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NaturebyNumbersbyCristóbalVila Thu, 1 Apr 2010 18:09:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WhyMentoringInTheVFXIndustryIsSoImportantbyLeonardTeo

Passing on the batton. it’s usually a very very long duration pass, but it is indeed very important.... It’s easy for today’s young filmmakers to forget that the art of the cinema goes back 132 years; television 83 years; and interactive media 23 years. Today’s students might think the latest .......]]> Why_Mentoring_In_The_VFX_Industry_Is_So_Important_by_Leonard_Teo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WhyMentoringInTheVFXIndustryIsSoImportantbyLeonardTeo Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:40:08 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ChrisEvansToSlingCaptainAmericasShieldBy:ThomasJMclean

Soon to be seen in Scott Pilgrim vs The World (a project close to our heart), Chris Evans has been given the daunting prospect of bringing one of the super heroes most iconic characters to life. Cap’n America no less..... Actor Chris Evans has signed on to play Captain America. Evans, who play.......]]> Chris_Evans_To_Sling_Captain_Americas_Shield_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ChrisEvansToSlingCaptainAmericasShieldBy:ThomasJMclean Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:33:44 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ChrisEvansToSlingCaptainAmerica’sShieldBy:ThomasJMclean

Soon to be seen in Scott Pilgrim vs The World (a project close to our heart), Chris Evans has been given the daunting prospect of bringing one of the super heroes most iconic characters to life. Cap’n America no less..... Actor Chris Evans has signed on to play Captain America. Evans, who play.......]]> Chris_Evans_To_Sling_Captain_America’s_Shield_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ChrisEvansToSlingCaptainAmerica’sShieldBy:ThomasJMclean Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:28:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskWebcasts:DragonAgeSuperBowlSpots…byLeonardTeo

Could be worth getting in on this. Origins has some pretty sweet art in it, as does it’s mini–sequel, Awakening..... BioWare’s Lead Animator Clove Roy and Lead Character Artist Shane Hawco discuss the challenges faced in creating digital actors for BioWare’s newest award–winning role–playing e.......]]> Autodesk_Webcasts:_Dragon_Age,_Super_Bowl_Spots…_by_Leonard_Teo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskWebcasts:DragonAgeSuperBowlSpots…byLeonardTeo Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:06:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskWebcasts:DragonAgeSuperBowlSpotsbyLeonardTeo

Could be worth getting in on this. Origins has some pretty sweet art in it, as does it’s mini–sequel, Awakening..... BioWare’s Lead Animator Clove Roy and Lead Character Artist Shane Hawco discuss the challenges faced in creating digital actors for BioWare’s newest award–winning role–playing e.......]]> Autodesk_Webcasts:_Dragon_Age,_Super_Bowl_Spots_by_Leonard_Teo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskWebcasts:DragonAgeSuperBowlSpotsbyLeonardTeo Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:06:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MagnaCartasKimTalksTugOfWarBetweenRealismExaggerationInArt

Even before his games launched outside of Korea, War of Genesis and Magna Carta artist Hyung–Tae Kim had already drawn a significant global fanbase thanks to his rich, distinctive style. His female characters are popular subjects for fan wallpapers, renowned for their beauty. And refreshingly,.......]]> Magna_Cartas_Kim_Talks_Tug_Of_War_Between_Realism,_Exaggeration_In_Art_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MagnaCartasKimTalksTugOfWarBetweenRealismExaggerationInArt Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:56:55 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ChrisEvansToSlingCaptainAmerica’sShieldBy:ThomasJMclean

Soon to be seen in Scott Pilgrim vs The World (a project close to our heart), Chris Evans has been given the daunting prospect of bringing one of the super heroes most iconic characters to life. Cap’n America no less..... Actor Chris Evans has signed on to play Captain America. Evans, who play.......]]> Chris_Evans_To_Sling_Captain_America’s_Shield_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ChrisEvansToSlingCaptainAmerica’sShieldBy:ThomasJMclean Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:38:44 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GlichintheGridTeaserTrailer .......]]> Glich_in_the_Grid_Teaser_Trailer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GlichintheGridTeaserTrailer Thu, 1 Apr 2010 14:35:37 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NVIDIAAnnouncesTheDatesForTheNextGPUTechnologyConferencebyCGSociety

Get your GPU goggles on, because there’s a techy graphics fest approaching...... NVIDIA has announced the next GPU Technology Conference (GTC) will take place on Sept. 20–23, 2010 in San Jose, California. Building on last year’s inaugural conference, GTC 2010 will feature an even broader and d.......]]> NVIDIA_Announces_The_Dates_For_The_Next_GPU_Technology_Conference_by_CGSociety http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NVIDIAAnnouncesTheDatesForTheNextGPUTechnologyConferencebyCGSociety Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:27:07 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#EngelbartsChordedKeyboardRebornAsStunningRedJellyfishBySeanHollister

The Chorded keyboard, kind of a neat idea, but maybe one for the future, when we all have larger brains to handle this kind of contraption...... In December 1968, Douglas C. Engelbart introduced the world to two brand–new computer peripherals of his own invention. The first was the computer mo.......]]> Engelbarts_Chorded_Keyboard_Reborn_As_Stunning_Red_Jellyfish_By_Sean_Hollister http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#EngelbartsChordedKeyboardRebornAsStunningRedJellyfishBySeanHollister Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:20:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SofiaVergaraJoinsSmurfs(exclusive)ByJayAFernandez

Me – oW! x 2 (who would have thought, in a Smurf movie?) “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara is picking up her share of film work, too. The Colombian bombshell has been cast in “The Smurfs,” the Raja Gosnell–directed adaptation of the ’80s cartoon series that Columbia Picture.......]]> Sofia_Vergara_Joins_Smurfs_(exclusive)_By_Jay_A_Fernandez http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SofiaVergaraJoinsSmurfs(exclusive)ByJayAFernandez Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:19:39 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SupermicroNewServersAchieve48ProcessorCoresIn1UbyCGarchitect

Me – oW! Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a leader in application–optimized, high–performance server solutions, today launched its first wave of servers optimized for the new 8– and 12–Core AMD Opteron™ 6100 Series processors (codenamed “Magny Cours“). This launch inc.......]]> Supermicro_New_Servers_Achieve_48_Processor_Cores_In_1U_by_CGarchitect http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SupermicroNewServersAchieve48ProcessorCoresIn1UbyCGarchitect Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:01:49 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MarianewtexturingtoolfromTheFoundry

It seems the Foundry (Nuke), has a new texturing product up their sleeve (it’s currently entering Beta).... Mari is a new product for the Foundry, developed by the R&D and texture departments at Weta Digital. Mari has been forged by Weta in the heat of the production of films such as Lord of T.......]]> Mari__a_new_texturing_tool_from_The_Foundry http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MarianewtexturingtoolfromTheFoundry Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:56:27 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LaraCroftAndTheGuardianOfLightPartOfNewDownloadableStrategy

Lara Croft, the original digital pneumatic pin–up, “lives“ on at Crytal Dynamics..... Crystal Dynamics’ Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light contains many firsts: It will be the first outing for the iconic adventurer that lacks the Tomb Raider moniker; it’s also the studio’s first console digi.......]]> Lara_Croft_And_The_Guardian_Of_Light_Part_Of_New_Downloadable_Strategy http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LaraCroftAndTheGuardianOfLightPartOfNewDownloadableStrategy Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:32:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WouldDewBelieveIt?Itsslightlyeeewwandalittlebitahhhh

Here are some pretty amazing photos of insects (apparently asleep), bejewelled with water droplets. Hrm... we think sleeping is a code word for cold stone dead. But we’ll give the photographer the benefit of the doubt. Still, pretty amazing images... Hit the link for more droplety magic........]]> Would_Dew_Believe_It?_Its_slightly_eeeww_and_a_little_bit_ahhhh http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WouldDewBelieveIt?Itsslightlyeeewwandalittlebitahhhh Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:11:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Unwrella:OptimalAutomaticUnwrappingByMaxUnderground

Unwrella claims to be an automatic UVing tool for 3dsmax and Maya. We have no idea how good it is, but if it lives up to it’s claims, it sounds like a god–send..... Unwrella is an exact unwrapping plug–in for Autodesk 3DSMAX and Autodesk Maya. It is a single click solution which allows you to .......]]> Unwrella:_Optimal_Automatic_Unwrapping_By_Max_Underground http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Unwrella:OptimalAutomaticUnwrappingByMaxUnderground Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:30:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToTrainYourDragonInterviewwithSabrinaRiegelSupervisorofSurfacing How_To_Train_Your_Dragon_Interview_with_Sabrina_Riegel,_Supervisor_of_Surfacing http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToTrainYourDragonInterviewwithSabrinaRiegelSupervisorofSurfacing Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:43:44 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowPixarCreatesGreatFilmsAndBalancesArtTechAndSuccessbyBenParr

Ok, so questions of who’s go the biggest bananas out of the way. Pixar certainly know their stuff. This article, at Mashable tunes us into an interview with Ed Catmull, who was discussing how Pixar balances art, tech and economics.... Here at The Economist Innovation Conference in Berkeley, Ca.......]]> How_Pixar_Creates_Great_Films_And_Balances_Art,_Tech_And_Success_by_Ben_Parr http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowPixarCreatesGreatFilmsAndBalancesArtTechAndSuccessbyBenParr Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:32:06 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#5WaysDreamWorksAnimationIsBetterThanPixarByJoshTyler

Ah, the age old questions. Which is better, apples or pears? Or, do you prefer beer or wine? Or maybe, what tastes better, sweet or salty? Or, who rules the roost in CG animation in 2010, Dreamworks or Pixar? Pixar launched the world of computer animation with Toy Story, but DreamWorks Animati.......]]> 5_Ways_DreamWorks_Animation_Is_Better_Than_Pixar_By_Josh_Tyler_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#5WaysDreamWorksAnimationIsBetterThanPixarByJoshTyler Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:28:48 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TromsoStudentsPutTogetherTheBestInteractiveDisplayWallWeveSeenYet(video)ByVladislavSavov

Ah, the old wave your arms around like a crazed kung fu master, type GUI, makes a return..... Take everything you thought you knew about multitouch and throw it out. Okay, keep the Minority Report stuff, but throw everything else out. What we’re looking at here is a 22 megapixel display, stit.......]]> Tromso_Students_Put_Together_The_Best_Interactive_Display_Wall_Weve_Seen_Yet_(video)_By_Vladislav_Savov http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TromsoStudentsPutTogetherTheBestInteractiveDisplayWallWeveSeenYet(video)ByVladislavSavov Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:10:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WelcomeToTheSkapeOfThingsToCome

This looks akin to video game tech. In this case though, put to use visualizing large city–scapes. Pretty sweet....... Skape enables you to view and download highly realistic 3D environments, for visual concepts and interaction with building information from unlimited vantage points. Inter.......]]> Welcome_To_The_Skape_Of_Things_To_Come_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WelcomeToTheSkapeOfThingsToCome Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:08:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Sonys3DGlassesRatedAt55AliceInWonderlandViewingsPerChargeByTimStevens

Active shutter or Polarised lenses. Which will be the standard in 3D TV and cinema? Well, again, anyone wishing to stake a bet is a foolish man/woman right now. Anyway, Sony are leaking out some info on their own tech, which bet on the Active Shutter pony. Looks like we’d better buy some more shares.......]]> Sonys_3D_Glasses_Rated_At_55_Alice_In_Wonderland_Viewings_Per_Charge_By_Tim_Stevens http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Sonys3DGlassesRatedAt55AliceInWonderlandViewingsPerChargeByTimStevens Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:49:28 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheWolfmanProductionFocus

As it says. Tap it, to unwrap it..... No one seems to know (or is willing to admit) where the politics came from but there they were, rearing an uglier head than the blood soaked makeup Rick Baker created. But as the fur flew from the hidden corners, the artists continued to do their best agai.......]]> The_Wolfman_Production_Focus_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheWolfmanProductionFocus Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:45:17 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DigitalStorytelling2010VisualEffects-IntoNewDimensions

So, will 2010 be the year in which 3D cinema took off? We don’t know, but will guess, probably not. Anyway, this seminar will discuss the new tech that is making waves in cinema and TV. So, if you are in the locale (Oslo, Norway), why not pop in, and get up to speed? Digital Storytelling 2010 .......]]> Digital_Storytelling_2010_Visual_Effects_-_Into_New_Dimensions_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DigitalStorytelling2010VisualEffects-IntoNewDimensions Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:32:37 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToTrainYourDragonTheatricalTrailer How_To_Train_Your_Dragon_Theatrical_Trailer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToTrainYourDragonTheatricalTrailer Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:28:38 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MicrosoftPlansProjectNatalWorldPremiereThisJunebyChrisRemo

How long has it taken Microsoft to come up with an alternative control system (i.e. a Wii–alike controller). Answer, a loooooong time. They will be show–casing it at E3 in LA in June. So, pop over (if you can) and see what the fuss is all about..... A year after it was first announced, Microso.......]]> Microsoft_Plans_Project_Natal_World_Premiere_This_June_by_Chris_Remo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MicrosoftPlansProjectNatalWorldPremiereThisJunebyChrisRemo Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:44:17 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AdobeCreativeSuite5SneakPeekbyLeonardTeo

CS5 is looming. We’ve found that in the past, some apps have received pretty major features from one version to the next. Whilst others have languished in pools of stagnating mini–featurettes (Namely Premiere Pro). Lets have a quick looksie at what is in store after the next ring of the bell..... .......]]> Adobe_Creative_Suite_5_Sneak_Peek__by_Leonard_Teo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AdobeCreativeSuite5SneakPeekbyLeonardTeo Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:16:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WarnerBrosToOpenGameStudioInMontrealPostedbyLeonardTeo

Ah ha! It seems the good old Canadian tax break has drawn in yet another studio to the land of the Moose & Maple. Well, interestingly in yesterdays UK budget, tax breaks have now been afforded to UK based games developers. Possibly this will even the playing field a little, moving forward...... <.......]]> Warner_Bros_To_Open_Game_Studio_In_Montreal_Posted_by_Leonard_Teo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WarnerBrosToOpenGameStudioInMontrealPostedbyLeonardTeo Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:13:03 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RetailerLeaksDetailsOnAMDsUpcoming12-coreChips

Hrm.. more luvurly cores (not the Irish folk/pop band, you know, processing cores...) to unleash on our renders. I can remember the days, when a PC was lucky if it was furnished with just the one core, two if you had a snazzy dual CPU mb. Now with one of these little fellas, you’ll have twleve (!) c.......]]> Retailer_Leaks_Details_On_AMDs_Upcoming_12-core_Chips_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RetailerLeaksDetailsOnAMDsUpcoming12-coreChips Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:35:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UpAndTheCoveWinHumaneSocietysGenesisAwardsByLeeMargulies

Hrm.... looks like UP, apart from being a pretty good movie (and a real tear–jerker to boot) is also putting forward some good morals on animal care..... Two weeks after winning Oscars, “Up“ and “The Cove“ received additional honors Saturday at the 24th annual Genesis Awards, which honor media.......]]> Up_And_The_Cove_Win_Humane_Societys_Genesis_Awards_By_Lee_Margulies http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UpAndTheCoveWinHumaneSocietysGenesisAwardsByLeeMargulies Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:17:03 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Googles1GbpsBroadbandOfferBringsOutTheCrazyInMunicipalOfficersAroundTheStates(video)ByVladislavSavov

1 Gigabit internet connections are few and far between. In the USA, Google is offering to setup a test network with those speeds in a single city, with the aim of tesing out new net technologies at those speeds. So... how do you get on that bandwagon? You ask Google nicely, and maybe do something re.......]]> Googles_1Gbps_Broadband_Offer_Brings_Out_The_Crazy_In_Municipal_Officers_Around_The_States_(video)_By_Vladislav_Savov http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Googles1GbpsBroadbandOfferBringsOutTheCrazyInMunicipalOfficersAroundTheStates(video)ByVladislavSavov Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:05:39 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FiveYearsOnMarsJedSchwartzProductions

Whilst 3dsmax, Maya and XSI rule the roost of most popular 3D packages. Houdini has eeked out a valuable niche for itself in FX heavy projects. JSP in the USA has used it to great effect on this project for Discovery and NBC. While audiences are used to seeing virtual characters and worlds bey.......]]> Five_Years_On_Mars_Jed_Schwartz_Productions http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FiveYearsOnMarsJedSchwartzProductions Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:30:11 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheVisualEffectsOfSurrogatesArticlebyIanFailes

Not actually seen this production on our radar. Apparently though it is pretty VFX heavy...... Now available on DVD, Jonathan Mostow’s Surrogates depicts a world where human beings have given over their lives to almost–perfect robotic replicas. Although more crime drama than action piece, the .......]]> The_Visual_Effects_Of_Surrogates_Article_by_Ian_Failes_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheVisualEffectsOfSurrogatesArticlebyIanFailes Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:29:45 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NVIDIAAnnouncedVersionRelease30OfTheCUDAToolkitbyCGSociety

You know, it’s only a few days now until nVidia release their new Fermi hardware to the market. And funnily enough, just before that point, they have bumped their CUDA Toolkit version..... NVIDIA has released the latest version of their CUDA Toolkit. New features for developers include: suppor.......]]> NVIDIA_Announced_Version_Release_30_Of_The_CUDA_Toolkit_by_CGSociety http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NVIDIAAnnouncedVersionRelease30OfTheCUDAToolkitbyCGSociety Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:26:17 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FearAndLoathingInFarmvillesocialgaminground-upfromGDC

Social gaming, I mean, where’s the attraction eh? Having to interact with people! Ergh....... [Former Civ IV project lead and Spore designer/programmer Soren Johnson gives an in–depth round–up of social gaming at GDC –– and the complex, often contentious response from developers.] GDC 2010 .......]]> Fear_And_Loathing_In_Farmville_social_gaming_round-up_from_GDC http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FearAndLoathingInFarmvillesocialgaminground-upfromGDC Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:24:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ShotgunAndTweakReleaseIntergratedProductionTrackingAndPlaybackToolsPostedbycgnews

Do you need to track your projects? Well, Shotgun has become a favourite at some studios (though apparently it’s pretty pricey). And now, it seems they have added integrated playback tools into the mix..... Shotgun Software and Tweak Software today released an integration package for seamless .......]]> Shotgun_And_Tweak_Release_Intergrated_Production_Tracking_And_Playback_Tools_Posted_by_cgnews__ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ShotgunAndTweakReleaseIntergratedProductionTrackingAndPlaybackToolsPostedbycgnews Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:18:07 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#QuantumFilmthreatenstoreplaceCMOSimagechips

Hrm... those sounds like fightin words to me... All we’ll say is, we don’t really want that much more physical resolution in our cameras these days. What would be of much more use would be super fast exposures. Because lets face it, we have all struggled at some point or another to take decent photo.......]]> Quantum_Film__threatens_to_replace_CMOS_image_chips http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#QuantumFilmthreatenstoreplaceCMOSimagechips Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:44:03 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FreelancingInTheFreeWorldmoretroublethanitsworth? Freelancing_In_The_Free_World_more_trouble_than_its_worth? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FreelancingInTheFreeWorldmoretroublethanitsworth? Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:52:51 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ShrekChometAndBessonSetToShineAtAnnecyBy:RaminZahed

Annecy Festival 2010 is on the horizon. Read on to see whats on the menu this year..... Screenings of Sylvain Chomet’s The Illusionist, a “work–in–progress” sneak peek at Luc Besson’s feature The Mechanics of the Heart and the European premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek Forever After are.......]]> Shrek,_Chomet_And_Besson_Set_To_Shine_At_Annecy_By:_Ramin_Zahed http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ShrekChometAndBessonSetToShineAtAnnecyBy:RaminZahed Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:14:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NVIDIAGeForceGTX480And470specsandpricingemerge

Here’s a little dribble of new info on the up and comming new Fermi based Geforce GPU range...... We’re only a week away from their grand unveiling, but already we’ve got word of the specs for NVIDIA’s high end GTX 480 and GTX 470 cards. Priced at $499, the 480 will offer 480 shader processors.......]]> NVIDIA_GeForce_GTX_480_And_470__specs_and_pricing_emerge http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NVIDIAGeForceGTX480And470specsandpricingemerge Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:18:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AnatomyOfAppleDesignbyTransparentHouse Anatomy_Of_Apple_Design_by_Transparent_House http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AnatomyOfAppleDesignbyTransparentHouse Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:34:18 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ThePrincessAndTheFrogbyBenSimon

The Princess And The Frog is hitting DVD and Bluray shelves in the not to distant future. Here is a review of said yarn, from Animated Views. We missed TPATF when it was on the big–screen, so we could be popping down to the store to grab a disc as soon as we can. It may not be CG, but it’s certainly.......]]> The_Princess_And_The_Frog_by_Ben_Simon http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ThePrincessAndTheFrogbyBenSimon Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:22:53 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ROKKANAnd2KGamesRelaunchForGamesWebsitePostedbycgnews

Seems 2K Games have given their web–precence a bit of a buff...... 2K Games reunited with digital creative agency, ROKKAN, to redesign and relaunch their official site – www.2kgames.com. The goal of the new site was to provide a seamless intersection of games, news and community. At the corner.......]]> ROKKAN_And_2K_Games_Relaunch_For_Games_Website_Posted_by_cgnews http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ROKKANAnd2KGamesRelaunchForGamesWebsitePostedbycgnews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:34:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SportRefiefrunningforcharity

This is completely non GC. But we make no appologies, as it’s for a VERY good cause. In the UK each year, many people undertake a sponsored run to raise money for Childrens charities world–wide. This year, a friend of ours, Ires Dalton is taking part in the Bristol run. So, if you are feeling genero.......]]> Sport_Refief_running_for_charity http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SportRefiefrunningforcharity Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:04:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DMustBeReal3DNotThatFake3DSaySkyTV

Interesting, it seems Sky TV, one of Europe’s largest TV providers, is putting their foot down in terms of what they consider to be “3D“. It seems 2D to 3D conversions simply will not be accepted by them. We have to agree, it’s the right stance...... Sky bans 2D to 3D conversions Thursda.......]]> 3D_Must_Be_Real_3D,_Not_That_Fake_3D_Say_Sky_TV http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DMustBeReal3DNotThatFake3DSaySkyTV Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:59:25 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ArionGPUPoweredRenderer

This renderer certainly looks interesting. It also works with pretty much every 3D app you can shake a sttick at. Hit the link, and watch the example video they have there. It seems to be a pretty cool tech. Oh, and btw, the image above looks a little crude, as this is an interative real–time previe.......]]> Arion_GPU_Powered_Renderer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ArionGPUPoweredRenderer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:22:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ShoWest2010:Disney•PixarsToyStory3Debuts!byEdwardDouglas

News in from ShoWest about Toy Story 3...... One of the big selling points for the 2010 ShoWest was the fact that Pixar Animation would be debuting a work–in–progress version of Lee Unkrich’s Toy Story 3 months before its release on June 18. This continues the strategy begun by Disney and P.......]]> ShoWest_2010:_Disney•Pixars_Toy_Story_3_Debuts!__by_Edward_Douglas http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ShoWest2010:Disney•PixarsToyStory3Debuts!byEdwardDouglas Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:46:48 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AUOs65-inch3DHDTVPanelBySeanHollister

I remember the days when a 24“ TV with mono sound was good enough for anyone. Those days though are long gone. Take this little fella for example.... While it might have been a pipe dream back in ’09, Taiwanese display manufacturer AU Optronics is firmly committed to blasting our eyeballs in .......]]> AUOs_65-inch_3D_HDTV_Panel_By_Sean_Hollister_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AUOs65-inch3DHDTVPanelBySeanHollister Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:09:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011UserInterfaceCustomization 3dsmax_2011_User_Interface_Customization http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011UserInterfaceCustomization Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:56:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SMEMemoriesinGreen

Those with a long memory may recall the design for a Schematic Material Editor (SME) that I (Chris Thomas) and Marsel Khadiyev of Ephere put together some years back. Our goal was to produce a workable SME that would push 3dsmax forward. We wanted to include features that others SME’s such as Maya’s.......]]> SME_Memories_in_Green http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SMEMemoriesinGreen Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:04:28 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011SlateSchematicMaterialEditor 3dsmax_2011_Slate_Schematic_Material_Editor http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011SlateSchematicMaterialEditor Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:54:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TealNOrangeThemoderncurseofcolourgrading

Ha yes... fashion, it’s something so ugly, that they have to change it every 15 minutes. And one such fashion has been the trend over the last ten years or so to grade movies in those lovely complementary colours of Teal and Orange. Colour grading CAN be used in an artistic manner, to add something .......]]> Teal_N_Orange_The_modern_curse_of_colour_grading http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TealNOrangeThemoderncurseofcolourgrading Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:49:10 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyWringsThePinkOutOfRapunzelbyLosAngelesTimes

What’s in a name? Well, a lot it seems. So much so that Disney is apparently re–naming Rapunzel to Tangled in a bid to bring in, you know, boys...... After the less–than–fairy–tale results for its most recent animated release, “The Princess and the Frog,“ executives at the Burbank studio belie.......]]> Disney_Wrings_The_Pink_Out_Of_Rapunzel_by_Los_Angeles_Times http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyWringsThePinkOutOfRapunzelbyLosAngelesTimes Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:34:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GameDevelopersConference2010DiaryPaulHellard

Want to catch up with the events over at this years GDC? Then read away, it’s certainly been a pretty interesting event this year. And boy, Sid Meir certainly looks a lot younger (than I had imagined him, by now, if you see what we mean...). This year’s GDC was a great show. The event brought .......]]> Game_Developers_Conference_2010_Diary_Paul_Hellard_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GameDevelopersConference2010DiaryPaulHellard Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:11:00 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GDC:OnliveCloudGamingbyCGChannel

This is pretty exciting we think. The prospect of having a games machines, on ANY screen at home, with an HDMI connection and access to a broadband connection. We will all have to see how, or if this pans out. But it certainly could be an industry changing technology. Read on...... Last GDC, t.......]]> GDC:_Onlive_Cloud_Gaming_by_CG_Channel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GDC:OnliveCloudGamingbyCGChannel Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:07:45 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IndieGamesSummitPeterRizkalla

Are you into the emerging indie games scene? If so, read on...... “Hi I’m Randy” is the first thing that we saw on the screen when entering room 135 in North Hall. Independent game designer and owner of indie game company Tiger Style Randy Smith opens with the Indie Gamemaker Rant! It actually.......]]> Indie_Games_Summit_Peter_Rizkalla_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IndieGamesSummitPeterRizkalla Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:01:20 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011NewSLATEMaterialEditor 3dsmax_2011__New_SLATE_Material_Editor http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011NewSLATEMaterialEditor Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:15:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011EntertainmentCreationSuite 3dsmax_2011_Entertainment_Creation_Suite http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011EntertainmentCreationSuite Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:16:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GDC:Uncharted2WinsBigAt10thAnnualGameDevelopersChoiceAwardsbyGamasutra

Not actually played Uncharted as yet. Probably because I do not own a Playstation OR X–Box (oh he shame.....) Naughty Dog’s critically–acclaimed Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was the big winner at the 10th annual Game Developers Choice Awards, presented at a ceremony this evening at UBM TechWeb G.......]]> GDC:_Uncharted_2_Wins_Big_At_10th_Annual_Game_Developers_Choice_Awards_by_Gamasutra http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GDC:Uncharted2WinsBigAt10thAnnualGameDevelopersChoiceAwardsbyGamasutra Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:02:27 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UndoneByHaleyMorrisByJerry Undone_By_Haley_Morris_By_Jerry http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UndoneByHaleyMorrisByJerry Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:39:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FFXIIIDirector-ProductionDroveContentDecisionsElementsWillReturnGDCReport

The Final Fantasy franchise rumbles on. Some still love it, whilst for others, the ardour is waining. If you have any interest though, read on for an interview with it’s current director, Motomu Toriyama.... At Game Developers Conference 2010 in San Francisco, Gamasutra had the chance to speak.......]]> FF_XIII_Director_-_Production_Drove_Content_Decisions,_Elements_Will_Return_GDC_Report http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FFXIIIDirector-ProductionDroveContentDecisionsElementsWillReturnGDCReport Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:40:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TronLegacyTrailer

Many who work in the CG industry today, will have been inspirted to do so by the work of Disney, way back in the eighties, with their seminal movie, TRON. Oddly of course, much of TRON was not actually CG, but instead hand animated, or produced via practical effects techniques. Still, it set a flame.......]]> Tron_Legacy__Trailer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TronLegacyTrailer Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:33:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#KikisDeliveryServiceDVDReviewatAnimatedViews

As it says on the tin. Click to read on A young witch goes away to train in the ways of magic, but learns even more important lessons about growing up. Thanks to her own admirable qualities, she finds a pathway to success. one were to try to categorize Hayao Miyazaki’s film’s, then I suppo.......]]> Kikis_Delivery_Service_DVD_Review_at_Animated_Views http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#KikisDeliveryServiceDVDReviewatAnimatedViews Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:08:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Unity30GameAuthoringsystemAnnouncedstorybyCGChannel

Hrm.. looks pretty cool.... New and Enhanced Features in Unity 3.0 Among a host of updates in this release are major updates to Unity’s rendering capabilities, its physics features and significant optimizations to its core systems to make targeting multiple platforms easier than ever for deve.......]]> Unity_30_Game_Authoring_system_Announced_story_by_CG_Channel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Unity30GameAuthoringsystemAnnouncedstorybyCGChannel Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:59:28 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Gfsdgdfgdcfgdrgdfg Gfsdgdfgdcfg_drgdfg http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Gfsdgdfgdcfgdrgdfg Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:55:53 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskAnnounceSoftimage2011PostedbyCGNews

And it looks like (nor surprises here), Softimage 2011 is due for a release bump in the near future also.... Autodesk, Inc. announced Autodesk Softimage 2011, a comprehensive 3D application featuring a unique, multithreaded GigaCore architecture and innovative tools: the Interactive Creative E.......]]> Autodesk_Announce_Softimage_2011_Posted_by_CG_News__ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskAnnounceSoftimage2011PostedbyCGNews Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:22:23 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Maya2011Particle

That Duncan Brinsmead has been at it again. In this case, at it, is producing some rather interesting tests using Maya 2011’s Fluids and general dynamics upgrades. Have a look, there seem to be some pretty nifty additions in there...... Maya2011 has now been announced. You can find the “what’s.......]]> Maya_2011_Particle_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Maya2011Particle Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:47:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AnInterviewWithJohnMuskerAndRonClementsByLukeBonanno

Have you seen The Princess And The Frog? If so, this may be of interest...... If you’re enough of a fan of Disney animation to know the names of the people who make it, then you’re already well aware of Ron Clements and John Musker. If not, you certainly know their work. The two men came to.......]]> An_Interview_With_John_Musker_And_Ron_Clements__By_Luke_Bonanno http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AnInterviewWithJohnMuskerAndRonClementsByLukeBonanno Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:34:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ILM-BackInTheDayHomeVideo ILM_-_Back_In_The_Day_Home_Video http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ILM-BackInTheDayHomeVideo Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:07:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#StarWarsBehindtheScenesSnaps

Fancy a little nostalgia? Maybe a little Star Wars nostalgia? Well, hit the link to see some pretty rare, behind the scenes Star Wars (A New Hope) pics. Happy times............]]> Star_Wars_Behind_the_Scenes_Snaps http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#StarWarsBehindtheScenesSnaps Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:04:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BeautifulGrimPostedbyMattMcCorkell

There is some great artwork over there. Check it out.. And please also, donate if you can.... Artists from around the video game and movie industries have come together under a common theme: Beautiful Grim. Organized by Mythic concept artist Mike “Daarken” Lim and Dreamworks Animator Leif Jef.......]]> Beautiful_Grim_Posted_by_Matt_McCorkell_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BeautifulGrimPostedbyMattMcCorkell Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:38:10 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ValveConfirmsMacVersionsOfSteamValveGamesbyChrisRemo

Rejoice (MacHeads) for Valve is bestowing upong you, some of its STEAM! Valve will release a version of its Steam digital distribution service for Mac next month, along with Mac–native versions of its own games, the company confirmed today after days of hints –– and owners of Valve games will .......]]> Valve_Confirms_Mac_Versions_Of_Steam,_Valve_Games_by_Chris_Remo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ValveConfirmsMacVersionsOfSteamValveGamesbyChrisRemo Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:26:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DonBluthToReceiveCartoonsOnTheBay’sLifetimeAchievementHonorBy:RaminZahed

Here’s a tenuous link. Video games, Dragons Lair, Don–Bluth? Well, Mr Bluth is to receive an awars. Yeah, go Don! The annual Italian animation festival Cartoons on the Bay has released its list of program tributes, Pulcinella Award nominees and panels for its upcoming edition. The 14th edition.......]]> Don_Bluth_To_Receive_Cartoons_On_The_Bay’s_Lifetime_Achievement_Honor_By:_Ramin_Zahed http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DonBluthToReceiveCartoonsOnTheBay’sLifetimeAchievementHonorBy:RaminZahed Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:33:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CartoonsOnTheBayLifetimeAchievementHonorAwardedtoDonBluth

Here’s a tenuous link. Video games, Dragons Lair, Don–Bluth? Well, Mr Bluth is to receive an awars. Yeah, go Don! The annual Italian animation festival Cartoons on the Bay has released its list of program tributes, Pulcinella Award nominees and panels for its upcoming edition. The 14th edition.......]]> Cartoons_On_The_Bay_Lifetime_Achievement_Honor_Awarded_to_Don_Bluth http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CartoonsOnTheBayLifetimeAchievementHonorAwardedtoDonBluth Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:33:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Tilty-ShiftyNewYork Tilty-Shifty_New_York_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Tilty-ShiftyNewYork Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:30:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DonBluthToReceiveCartoonsOnTheBay’sLifetimeAchievementHonorBy:RaminZahed

Here’s a tenuous link. Video games, Dragons Lair, Don–Bluth? Well, Mr Bluth is to receive an awars. Yeah, go Don! The annual Italian animation festival Cartoons on the Bay has released its list of program tributes, Pulcinella Award nominees and panels for its upcoming edition. The 14th edition.......]]> Don_Bluth_To_Receive_Cartoons_On_The_Bay’s_Lifetime_Achievement_Honor_By:_Ramin_Zahed http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DonBluthToReceiveCartoonsOnTheBay’sLifetimeAchievementHonorBy:RaminZahed Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:58:36 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AcerWorkingOnFramelessLaptopWithTouchscreenKeyboard?ByThomasRicker

In the future, we will all be able to levitate at will, and we will all own a bezell–less laptop, with a touch–screen keyboard. Thats what my dad always told me anyway..... Hrm... Well, looks like the levitation will have to wait a while. But the future lappy may be just around the corner... .......]]> Acer_Working_On_Frameless_Laptop_With_Touchscreen_Keyboard?_By_Thomas_Ricker_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AcerWorkingOnFramelessLaptopWithTouchscreenKeyboard?ByThomasRicker Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:45:28 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Maya2011ReleaseAnnounced

Maya 2011’s release is just around the corner (April). And it looks like Autodesk have been very busy on this release. We’ll take a looksie and give you some feedback on the new features. Promise..... For now, hit the link to read up on the major features on The Area.......]]> Maya_2011__Release_Announced http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Maya2011ReleaseAnnounced Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:56:10 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AlicesGrossGrowsToWhopping$116MillionBy:ThomasJMclean

Looks like Alice In Wonderland is raking it in for mr Burton (et al), and thats despite a rather nasty spat (initially) with some UK cinema outlets (ODEON!).... Alice in Wonderland blew away expectations with a smash opening weekend gross of $116 million. The stereoscopic 3–D Disney movie, .......]]> Alices_Gross_Grows_To_Whopping_$116_Million_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AlicesGrossGrowsToWhopping$116MillionBy:ThomasJMclean Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:05:21 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HardDriveEvolutionCouldHitMicrosoftXPUsersbyBBCNews

Here’s a pretty useful heads up from the BBC. Aparently, hard disks are going to shift over to a new formatting system in the near future. If you are using Windows Vista, 7, OsX, Linux and so on, no problem. However, older XP installs will have some issues.... Hard drives are about to undergo .......]]> Hard_Drive_Evolution_Could_Hit_Microsoft_XP_Users__by_BBC_News http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HardDriveEvolutionCouldHitMicrosoftXPUsersbyBBCNews Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:01:38 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ValveConfirmsPortal2ForHoliday2010byKrisGraft

Hooray! The little engine that could (Portal) is to return to our small screens. We’re so glad you survived! After more than a year of ongoing rumors and more recent teasing from Valve Software, the Half–Life studio confirmed that Portal 2, the sequel to 2007’s revered puzzle–shooter, is comin.......]]> Valve_Confirms_Portal_2_For_Holiday_2010_by_Kris_Graft http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ValveConfirmsPortal2ForHoliday2010byKrisGraft Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:35:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FirstLook:WiseOwlsFillAFantasticWorldInGuardians

It looks like Zack (Slice em, Dice em) Snider has a new project on the go..... The sultan of splat is scaling it back. Zack Snyder, who hasn’t seen an on–screen bone he didn’t want to crack or a neck he didn’t want to slice, takes a break from the brutality to direct his first animated feat.......]]> First_Look:_Wise_Owls_Fill_A_Fantastic_World_In_Guardians_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FirstLook:WiseOwlsFillAFantasticWorldInGuardians Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:25:34 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MontrealInternationalGamesSummitSpeakingOpportunities

The tin, you know, eet say it all. The Montreal International Games Summit is happening again this year on November 8th–9th in downtown Montreal (Canada). They’ve just put up the call for speakers, so if you fancy yourself speaking at the conference, head on over to the website and send in the.......]]> Montreal_International_Games_Summit_Speaking_Opportunities http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MontrealInternationalGamesSummitSpeakingOpportunities Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:25:25 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarHonorsUpLogoramaInAnimatedCategoriesBy:ThomasJMclean

Logorama, which we featured a few days back, has gone on to win the best animated short at this years Oscars. Nothing to do with us, we are quite sure of that...... The surprises were short when it came to the animation–related categories at the 82nd annual Academy Awards. Up won the best a.......]]> Oscar_Honors_Up,_Logorama_In_Animated_Categories_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarHonorsUpLogoramaInAnimatedCategoriesBy:ThomasJMclean Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:08:28 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AndThenThereWasSalsa And_Then_There_Was_Salsa_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AndThenThereWasSalsa Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:04:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#StylobyGorillaz Stylo_by_Gorillaz http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#StylobyGorillaz Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:57:09 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Oscars2010andthewinnersare

Not much to say here. Looks like the Academy was pretty balanced in its awards this year, with something for everyone. Avatar did win in some cats, but not for best picture. Anyway, you cam draw your own conclusions. Hit the link to see who got what...........]]> Oscars_2010_and_the_winners_are http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Oscars2010andthewinnersare Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:08:13 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CanonCapturesYourCoffeeina70-200mmtelephotolens

Canon have been handing out (to press) novelty coffee mugs. Now, they look great, and are hyper convicing. One word of caution, if you have one.... Check twice before you start pouring in hot water eh? Because if it’s the real thing, man, that’s a lot of money down the drain..... OK, not reall.......]]> Canon_Captures_Your_Coffee__in_a_70-200mm_telephoto_lens http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CanonCapturesYourCoffeeina70-200mmtelephotolens Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:28:20 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ActivisionCutsInfinityWardsHeadOff?PostedbyMattMcCorkell

Fernanglings are afoot at Activision...... News has been flooding the kotaku and other gaming sites since the disappearance of studio heads, Vince Zampella and Jason West. Activision has not made any official announcements. But they did just make this nifty press release: The company inte.......]]> Activision_Cuts_Infinity_Wards_Head_Off?_Posted_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ActivisionCutsInfinityWardsHeadOff?PostedbyMattMcCorkell Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:27:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#100YearsOfSpecialFX 100_Years_Of_Special_FX_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#100YearsOfSpecialFX Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:08:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CGWillEatItselforsomethinglikethat

Anyone out there remember the UK band called Pop Will Eat Itself? Well, it seems that same sentiment could be at play here in CG land. Someone has posted a review of Avatar (a mostly CG movie). The odd thing? The review is also by a CG character. Still, if anyone could have sympathy with the actors .......]]> CG_Will_Eat_Itself_or_something_like_that http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CGWillEatItselforsomethinglikethat Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:57:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheHistoryOf3DStudioByDaveBakerNeilBlevinsPabloHadisandScottKirvan

Ah, I can remember opening that large carboard box, reading the manual and tutorials from end to end, and finally being able to model and animate pretty complex scenes (for the time). Make no mistakes, 3D Studio was an industry changing product. At the time producing 3D graphics required SGI worksta.......]]> The_History_Of_3D_Studio_By_Dave_Baker,_Neil_Blevins,_Pablo_Hadis_and_Scott_Kirvan http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheHistoryOf3DStudioByDaveBakerNeilBlevinsPabloHadisandScottKirvan Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:38:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DragonAgeProducer:ExpansionStrategyDrivenByFansbyChrisRemo

Did you play Dragon Age: Origins? If not, pop out now and grab yourself a copy, its great. Anyway, that aside, it seems Bioware have an expansion for it to be released in the very near future. Eeeep! Later this month, BioWare will release Dragon Age: Origins –– Awakening, a full–scale expansio.......]]> Dragon_Age_Producer:_Expansion_Strategy_Driven_By_Fans_by_Chris_Remo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DragonAgeProducer:ExpansionStrategyDrivenByFansbyChrisRemo Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:33:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CityEngine20093InReviewBySergioRosa

Sergio Rosa has a review of the current release of CityEngine. In short, it’s a procedural city generator that can export it’s results to 3dsmax, Maya and aother platforms. Could be a great tool for arch–vis or games studios? In December 2008, I had the chance to review CityEngine, a procedura.......]]> CityEngine_20093_In_Review_By_Sergio_Rosa http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CityEngine20093InReviewBySergioRosa Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:43:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LaraCroftReturnsWithoutTombRaiderNamebyEricCaoili

Lara Croft, unfeasibly large curves and all, lives on it seems (at Crystal Dynamics). Crystal Dynamics announced Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, a new downloadable game from the Tomb Raidseries that cuts out the Tomb Raider name from its title for the first time in the franchise’s 13–yea.......]]> Lara_Croft_Returns_Without_Tomb_Raider_Name_by_Eric_Caoili http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LaraCroftReturnsWithoutTombRaiderNamebyEricCaoili Thu, 4 Mar 2010 17:11:10 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IntermediateAnimation1:FloppysSurprisehasbeenreleased

Now for some news of our own... Those of you who have been following our Animation series will be glad to know that the third title in that series, Intermediate Animation 1: Floppy’s Surprise is being released today. By now the series will have grounded in you in the fundamentals of pure animatio.......]]> Intermediate_Animation_1:_Floppys_Surprise_has_been_released http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IntermediateAnimation1:FloppysSurprisehasbeenreleased Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:40:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AliceInWonderlandByToddMcCarthy

Variety’s reviewer (Mr McCarthy) does not seem to think a great deal of the recently released Alice In Wonderland.... Our own view is, if youu fancy it, go and see it. Movies are VERY subjective beasts.... “You’ve lost your muchness,“ Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter remarks to his newly shrunken tee.......]]> Alice_In_Wonderland_By_Todd_McCarthy http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AliceInWonderlandByToddMcCarthy Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:26:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LumaPicturesPercyJacksonRound-TableBy:MercedesMilligan

An number of involved fellows discuss what went on (FX) on Percy Jackson: Lightning Theif..... Vincent Cirelli (vfx supervisor), John Cassella (senior fx TD), Richard Sutherland (CG supervisor), Raphael Pimentel (animation supervisor) and Steve Griffith (vfx producer) give us their insights on.......]]> Luma_Pictures_Percy_Jackson_Round-Table_By:_Mercedes_Milligan http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LumaPicturesPercyJacksonRound-TableBy:MercedesMilligan Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:15:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GoingFreeBoostsTurbinesDDORevenues500PercentbyLeighAlexander

Looks like the micro–payment model of game revenue is working for Turbine, at least on their “free“ to play D&D Online: Eberron Unlimited..... Going free–to–play is paying off for Turbine, which says its Dungeons and Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited has gained over one million new players sin.......]]> Going_Free_Boosts_Turbines_DDO_Revenues_500_Percent_by_Leigh_Alexander http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GoingFreeBoostsTurbinesDDORevenues500PercentbyLeighAlexander Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:02:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WacomHasIntroducedTheCintiq21UXTheRedesignedInteractivePenDisplayCGSociety

Hmmmmm, we’d love to have one of these. Still, they are pretty pricey still...... The Wacom Cintiq 21UX has doubled the pen performance in pressure curve and opacity control. The 21UX is capable of capturing the slightest nuance of pen pressure against the LCD surface, as well as offering 2048.......]]> Wacom_Has_Introduced_The_Cintiq_21UX,_The_Redesigned_Interactive_Pen_Display_CGSociety_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WacomHasIntroducedTheCintiq21UXTheRedesignedInteractivePenDisplayCGSociety Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:02:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VESAwardsHonorAvatarUpBy:ThomasJMclean

The VES awards have come and gone. Who were the winners after this years spin of the wheel? Avatar was the big winner at the eighth annual Visual Effects Society Awards, taking home six honors. Disney–Pixar’s Up was the top honoree for animated features, taking three awards. The VES Awards .......]]> VES_Awards_Honor_Avatar,_Up_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VESAwardsHonorAvatarUpBy:ThomasJMclean Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:14:27 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HayesDavidsonSkyLine(London);AnInteractiveSystemThatAllowsYouToCreateTestAndExploreLondonSkylinesCGSociety

Hayes Davidson (London) have put together a technology for visualising London’s skyline, past, present and future...... For those of us who know what the skyline of London looks like, Hayes Davidson has released an online tool that you can experiment with the skyline of that fair city. With.......]]> Hayes_Davidson_SkyLine_(London);_An_Interactive_System_That_Allows_You_To_Create,_Test_And_Explore_London_Skylines_CGSociety_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HayesDavidsonSkyLine(London);AnInteractiveSystemThatAllowsYouToCreateTestAndExploreLondonSkylinesCGSociety Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:11:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BestOfIndieGames:PlayingWithJustOneButtonbyLeighAlexander

Indie games... ah, it’s good to see that people can still make small scale, inovative titles, and make some money from it. Reminds me more of the 80s and 90’s in game production, where smaller studios could still compete. Anyway, enough retro waffle. If you are interested in current inie games, read.......]]> Best_Of_Indie_Games:_Playing_With_Just_One_Button_by_Leigh_Alexander http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BestOfIndieGames:PlayingWithJustOneButtonbyLeighAlexander Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:04:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Logorama:TheFrenchShortThatRewroteTheRulesBy:RaminZahed . Of all the five shorts nominated in the Best Animated Shorts category, the 17–minute–long Logorama is perhaps the most enigmatic. A fascinating homage to American crime movies with a subtle commentary on c.......]]> Logorama:_The_French_Short_That_Rewrote_The_Rules_By:_Ramin_Zahed http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Logorama:TheFrenchShortThatRewroteTheRulesBy:RaminZahed Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:37:20 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Bioshock2ProductionFocusfromCGSocietysVaults

Here’s a production focus on the animation production techniques and tech used on Bioshock2.... The name Bioshock is now synonymous with outstanding in–game visuals, innovative gameplay aspects and more story twists than a ballet dancer’s under shorts. The first Bioshock was released less t.......]]> Bioshock2_Production_Focus_from_CG_Societys_Vaults http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Bioshock2ProductionFocusfromCGSocietysVaults Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:18:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Spotlights-UserProfile-DarkHoffmanByCGTalk

An interesting look at Vue here, via fx artist Dark Hoffman (currently at MPC London) Please meet Dark Hoffman, a Vue artist currently working for MPC London. Dark started in the VFX industry when he was only 17, and learned all the secrets of floor effects (rain, wind, fire...), props and min.......]]> Spotlights_-_User_Profile_-_Dark_Hoffman_By_CG_Talk http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Spotlights-UserProfile-DarkHoffmanByCGTalk Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:40:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#InsideKrakatoaAndMAXScriptbyBorislavPetrov

Borislav Petrov has an update on his blog. The subject is mainly about up and comming new features in Krakatoa. When I started this blog, I promised insight into Krakatoa, MAXScript, Life, The Universe and Everything. Well, there is no better time for that than this year. 4 days ago I turned .......]]> Inside_Krakatoa_And_MAXScript_by_Borislav_Petrov http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#InsideKrakatoaAndMAXScriptbyBorislavPetrov Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:51:09 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheNextBigCameronFlick?byCGChannel

Just what does J Cameron have planned next. First up, a holiday we’d guess. But then....... While a lot of rumors have been flying around about the future of Pandora, one film that Cameron had been planning seemed to fall by the wayside. MTV news recently cited a John Landau interview which p.......]]> The_Next_Big_Cameron_Flick?_by_CG_Channel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheNextBigCameronFlick?byCGChannel Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:22:39 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GadgetTrakRetrieves95PercentOfStolenLaptopsPutsRoboCopToShame(video)ByVladislavSavov

Picture it, your on the go, delivering some CG to a client at a remote location. You are sitting in a cafe, waiting for a train. Then poof, you turn your back for a moment and when you look back, your beloved lappy has gone... ! Want your stolen gear back? Don’t call some gung–ho superhero who.......]]> GadgetTrak_Retrieves_95_Percent_Of_Stolen_Laptops,_Puts_RoboCop_To_Shame_(video)_By_Vladislav_Savov_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GadgetTrakRetrieves95PercentOfStolenLaptopsPutsRoboCopToShame(video)ByVladislavSavov Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:22:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UpKellsSimpsonsRackUpAwardsBy:ThomasJMclean

Awards awards. Why wants them anyway (.........) It was a big weekend for awards, especially on the other side of the pond, where the Oscar–nominated films Up and Secret of Kells and TV perennial The Simpsons racked up animation honors. At the BAFTA awards in London, Disney–Pixar’s Up won b.......]]> Up,_Kells,_Simpsons_Rack_Up_Awards_By:_Thomas_J_Mclean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UpKellsSimpsonsRackUpAwardsBy:ThomasJMclean Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:56:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LongtimeIndustryExecutiveMarkBeaumontPassesAwaybyChrisRemo

It looks like one video gamings old gard has left the building..... Mark Beaumont, a 28–year veteran of video game publishing who most recently served as COO of Capcom North America and Europe, passed away today. The news first began circulating among industry figures’ Twitter posts, and MC.......]]> Longtime_Industry_Executive_Mark_Beaumont_Passes_Away_by_Chris_Remo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LongtimeIndustryExecutiveMarkBeaumontPassesAwaybyChrisRemo Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:54:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SVIStereo3DRendererFor3dsmaxByMaxUnderground

Looks like an interesting tid–bit here for 3dsmax..... Animations, Visualizations and Models in Autodesk® 3ds Max® – brought to life in the third dimension and displayed in stereo. The SVI Stereo 3D Renderer for Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2.2 delivers an affordable edge. Prepare three–dimensional c.......]]> SVI_Stereo_3D_Renderer_For_3dsmax_By_Max_Underground http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SVIStereo3DRendererFor3dsmaxByMaxUnderground Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:50:26 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmaxExcaliburCaddiestechdemovideo 3dsmax_Excalibur_Caddies_tech_demo_video http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmaxExcaliburCaddiestechdemovideo Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:05:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LeechPlugDisconnectsWhenYourGadgetIsChargedDoesMaEarthAFavorByEngadget

We all these days (well pretty much) have rechargable devices that go on to drain power, even when the device is fully charged. We’ll, these guys have come up with a solution :) The TrickleStar line of products does a good job of killing vampire power drain already, but all of those still requ.......]]> Leech_Plug_Disconnects_When_Your_Gadget_Is_Charged,_Does_Ma_Earth_A_Favor_By_Engadget http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LeechPlugDisconnectsWhenYourGadgetIsChargedDoesMaEarthAFavorByEngadget Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:35:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Gorillaz-PlasticBeachTeasingnPleasing(alittle)

Freakier than a starfsh, dressed as Elvis, playing harmonica out side of your local metro station. Well, almost as weird anyway... The Gorillaz are back, and they are pimping their wares, or at least teasers towards their new video/album. Hit the link for some rather intruiging vids, Gorillaz style........]]> Gorillaz_-_Plastic_Beach_TeasingnPleasing_(a_little) http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Gorillaz-PlasticBeachTeasingnPleasing(alittle) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:03:03 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DigitalStorytelling2010byCGarchitect

Sweden, birthplace if IKEA, becons you to come forth and take part in a festival. The subject? Virtual sets and that........ “Digital Storytelling: Into New Dimensions” will be the fifth annual seminar on the creative use of technology in film and television, focusing on visual effects and dig.......]]> Digital_Storytelling_2010_by_CGarchitect http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DigitalStorytelling2010byCGarchitect Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:50:38 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SonyConfirmsPlansForConsumer-friendly3DCamerasByTimStevens

It looks like this whole 3D (depth) revolution is destined for consumer level cameras too. Now... isn’t this all a little ahead of itself? I mean, right now, about 0.000000000001% of the world population have a 3D capable display. And they want to pin peoples buying decisions on this feature? Hrm..........]]> Sony_Confirms_Plans_For_Consumer-friendly_3D_Cameras_By_Tim_Stevens http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SonyConfirmsPlansForConsumer-friendly3DCamerasByTimStevens Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:55:47 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LumaPicturesBringsMedusaAndPoseidonFxToLifePostedbyMattMcCorkell

If you can survice the overly gushing manner in which this article(infomercial) is written, you CAN get to see some interesting stills of the final effects. With Clash of the Titans on it’s way to the cinema soon, isn’t it weird how we will get two Medusa effects within months of each other. FX are .......]]> Luma_Pictures_Brings_Medusa_And_Poseidon_Fx_To_Life_Posted_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LumaPicturesBringsMedusaAndPoseidonFxToLifePostedbyMattMcCorkell Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:58:08 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheManBehindTheFirstTomByJerry

In interesting insight here to early animation. The original Tom and Gerry was a mule (Jerry) and it’s master (Tom), created using stop–motion techniques. Read on for a picture on a lost world (pun intended). Long before Hanna Barbera’s Oscar–winning cat and mouse, a decade before Van Beuren’s.......]]> The_Man_Behind_The_First_Tom__By_Jerry http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheManBehindTheFirstTomByJerry Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:39:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BangAndOlufsens55-inchBeoVision7CollectsAReviewMuchLoveCollectsAReviewandMuchLove

B&O have popped a rather juicey LED flat panel onto the market. You like? 55.5 inches of 1080p goodness would draw attention in any case, but when they’re supplemented with local dimming of an LED–backlit display, 6ms response time, a stonking 4,000:1 static contrast ratio, and an integrated .......]]> Bang_And_Olufsens_55-inch_BeoVision_7_Collects_A_Review,_Much_Love_Collects_A_Review_and_Much_Love http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BangAndOlufsens55-inchBeoVision7CollectsAReviewMuchLoveCollectsAReviewandMuchLove Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Windows7sEuropeanBrowserBallotScreenRevealedRollingOutNextWeekbyEngadget

Way back in the mists of time, not everyone on planet earth used Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) as their browser of choice. Then Microsoft discovered the WWW, and decided to make it much easier for everyone to get online and surf away, by offering a free browser for everyone to use. Then that sa.......]]> Windows_7s_European_Browser_Ballot_Screen_Revealed,_Rolling_Out_Next_Week_by_Engadget http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Windows7sEuropeanBrowserBallotScreenRevealedRollingOutNextWeekbyEngadget Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:53:26 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GTX480LeakedPerfomanceViewsHotbuggyandfartooslow?

I’d take this story with a pinch of salt. Rumours are just that. However, semiaccurate.com (you have to love that name..) has just posted something of a bombshell for followers of Nvidia tech. That new Fermi (next gen GeForce) cards have been seen in the hands of some tech reviewers, and that those .......]]> GTX480_Leaked_Perfomance_Views_Hot,_buggy_and_far_too_slow? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GTX480LeakedPerfomanceViewsHotbuggyandfartooslow? Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:53:51 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheImaginariumOfDoctorParnassusCGSociety::ProductionFocus

Well, who wudda thought it eh? Terry Gilliam it seems..... Terry Gilliam’s imagination is leaking again, in a display of imagery from his brain to your eyes. From landscapes of giant high heels to airborne jellyfish, he takes the viewer on a journey that is nothing less than a spectacle of inv.......]]> The_Imaginarium_Of_Doctor_Parnassus_CGSociety_::_Production_Focus http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheImaginariumOfDoctorParnassusCGSociety::ProductionFocus Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:09:18 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#13thAnnualInteractiveAchievementAwardsresultsroundupbyGamasutra

It looks like Uncharted made off with a little hoard of awards. Well done guys (and gals, of course) Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was the big winners at the 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards held at DICE 2010 in Las Vegas this evening, coming away with ten awards, includin.......]]> 13th_Annual_Interactive_Achievement_Awards_results_round_up_by_Gamasutra http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#13thAnnualInteractiveAchievementAwardsresultsroundupbyGamasutra Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:01:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Analysis:HauntingGroundAndTheArtOfEmpathyatGamasutra

Please, lay on the sofa there. Yes that’s right, kick off your shoes if you wish, and relax. Now, tell me, when exactly did you start hearing these noises? [Writer Andrew Vanden Bossche looks at the design of Capcom’s horror title Haunting Ground to find how it creates fear through empathy wit.......]]> Analysis:_Haunting_Ground_And_The_Art_Of_Empathy_at_Gamasutra http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Analysis:HauntingGroundAndTheArtOfEmpathyatGamasutra Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:21:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Study:OnlineDrivingGamesBizTo$649BillionIn2013

So, it looks like plain old playing with yourself (!) is just not cutting the mustard these days. Online is where its at, at least according to this report..... Global game industry revenues will reach $64.9 billion by the end of 2013 thanks to the explosion of digital revenue streams, says a .......]]> Study:_Online_Driving_Games_Biz_To_$649_Billion_In_2013__ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Study:OnlineDrivingGamesBizTo$649BillionIn2013 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:13:27 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SamuraibyRealtimeUK Samurai_by_RealtimeUK http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SamuraibyRealtimeUK Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RobPowersAppointedDirectorOfEntertainmentAndMediaDevelopmentAtNewTek

Ding Ding, looks like there’s a shuffle going on over at New Tek (owners/producers of Lightwave 3D) NewTek has announced that Rob Powers has joined the company as Director of Entertainment and Media Development. Rob will serve as a liaison between studios, 3D artists and NewTek, sharing the b.......]]> Rob_Powers_Appointed_Director_Of_Entertainment_And_Media_Development_At_NewTek http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RobPowersAppointedDirectorOfEntertainmentAndMediaDevelopmentAtNewTek Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:54:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MITsFlyfirepaintsimagesintheskyusingmicrohelicoptersisapparentlytopsecret

Large plasma or LCD displays not good enough for you? Whats that? You want to display your swanky gfx on a large skyborne display that spans a mile or so? Well, look no further..... Micro helicopters,the kind that fit in the palm of your hand (and sometimes spread holiday cheer) are huge fun .......]]> MITs_Flyfire_paints_images_in_the_sky_using_micro_helicopters__is_apparently_top_secret http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MITsFlyfirepaintsimagesintheskyusingmicrohelicoptersisapparentlytopsecret Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:41:17 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AtlonasVGAToHDMIAdapterDitchesTheBrickDoes1080pOnUSBPOWER

Doing some CG on the go? Then this may be of use? Laptops or desktops stuck with only VGA output often need a little help to get their content onto an HDTV, and Atlona is there for them. It’s introducing another in a storied line of HDMI adapters, this one taking VGA input and turning it to HD.......]]> Atlonas_VGA_To_HDMI_Adapter__Ditches_The_Brick,_Does_1080p_On_USB_POWER http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AtlonasVGAToHDMIAdapterDitchesTheBrickDoes1080pOnUSBPOWER Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:07:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CharaterDesignHotorRot?

Here’s a viewpoint from 2D land about the rise, and fall of the character designer in modern cartoon production. John K, seems to be of the opinion that too many designs today are about “unique visual style“ to the detriment of actual real characters, that work in an on–going narative. I’ve seen thi.......]]> Charater_Design_Hot_or_Rot? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CharaterDesignHotorRot? Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:57:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#USB30SpeedHikeDiscoveredbyNEC

NEC (Japan) have worked out a new tweak to the incumbent USB 3.0 technology that may allow it to operate up to 3x as fast as the base technology. What does this mean for us? Well, USB 3.0 offers 4.8GB/sec data transfer. So, NEC’s new tech will stretch that up to 16GB/sec. Pretty crazy eh? The .......]]> USB_30_Speed_Hike_Discovered_by_NEC http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#USB30SpeedHikeDiscoveredbyNEC Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:04:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Massive40ForAI-drivenCharacterSoftwareIncludesEnhancedAgentFieldsTerrainNodesAndSupportsV-RayRenderingbyCGSNews

Massive development marches on.... Massive Software has released Massive 4.0. The latest release includes support for popular V–Ray rendering, new terrain nodes, enhanced brain nodes and agent fields, and many more features and improvements. Massive allows artists to create and direct anyt.......]]> Massive_40_For_AI-driven_Character_Software_Includes_Enhanced_Agent_Fields,_Terrain_Nodes_And_Supports_V-Ray_Rendering_by_CGS_News http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Massive40ForAI-drivenCharacterSoftwareIncludesEnhancedAgentFieldsTerrainNodesAndSupportsV-RayRenderingbyCGSNews Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:50:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheToonThatChangedMyLife!By:RaminZahed

Industry luminaries have been posed the question... “what animation has twizzled your fernidling“. The responses ranged far and wide..... To celebrate our 200th issue, we asked some of our favorite animation heavyweights to tell us about the movie/TV show or characters that made them realize t.......]]> The_Toon_That_Changed_My_Life!_By:_Ramin_Zahed http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheToonThatChangedMyLife!By:RaminZahed Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:48:51 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LadyAndTheReaperDirectorTalksAboutAcclaimedShortAndOscarsBy:RaminZahed

Looks like 3dsmax is getting in on the animated short Oscars this year.... fingers crossed..... One of the Oscar frontrunners in the Best Animated Shorts category is Javier Recio Gracia’s clever, fast–moving and hilarious toon The Lady and the Reaper, which also took home the Goya Award (the Span.......]]> Lady_And_The_Reaper_Director_Talks_About_Acclaimed_Short_And_Oscars_By:_Ramin_Zahed http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LadyAndTheReaperDirectorTalksAboutAcclaimedShortAndOscarsBy:RaminZahed Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:43:27 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheMakingOfAvatarandhowAutodeskplayedapivotalrole

It’s not really too surprising to learn that Autodesk had a major part to play in brining Avatar to our screens. After all, they own pretty much all the 3D software that we use in our daily endevours here in CG land. Here’s how they chipped in.... From start to finish, software from Autodesk, .......]]> The_Making_Of_Avatar_and_how_Autodesk_played_a_pivotal_role http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheMakingOfAvatarandhowAutodeskplayedapivotalrole Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:16:00 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ExcaliburFeatureVideosno3 Excalibur_Feature_Videos_no3 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ExcaliburFeatureVideosno3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:09:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ExcaliburFeatureVideosno2 Excalibur_Feature_Videos_no2 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ExcaliburFeatureVideosno2 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:08:03 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskShareExcaliburFruitWithUsandtheytastesweet Autodesk_Share_Excalibur_Fruit_With_Us_and_they_taste_sweet http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskShareExcaliburFruitWithUsandtheytastesweet Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:05:47 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToSellADragonbyDorothyPomerantz

Making a product is not enough, you then need to get customers interested enough in it, to actually part with their hard earned. It seems something new each time is a good plan for selling your product, what other strategies are of use? Read on...... LOS ANGELES –– DreamWorks Pictures spun off.......]]> How_To_Sell_A_Dragon_by_Dorothy_Pomerantz http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToSellADragonbyDorothyPomerantz Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:49:57 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BOXXPerformanceForBudgetConsciousProsbyCGarchitect

CG Architect have a review of the new lower end worksation from BOXX..... You asked for a solution that was compact, but powerful, a professional workstation priced to fit any budget, but still a genuine BOXX. We listen to our customers and with Bantam, we heard you loud and clear. Powered by.......]]> BOXX_Performance_For_Budget_Conscious_Pros_by_CGarchitect http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BOXXPerformanceForBudgetConsciousProsbyCGarchitect Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:48:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MeindbenderCGSociety-ProductionFocus

You may recall that we featured some animations from Meinbener. They have a pretty unique visual style and animation flair, so, whats new? Well, CG society have a production focus on them. In this case focussing on their use of Maxwell Render. Read on..... Michael Bengtsson runs the Meindbende.......]]> Meindbender_CGSociety_-_Production_Focus http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MeindbenderCGSociety-ProductionFocus Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:21:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Prout:AvoidCrunchMakeDemonstratingFunPartOfPre-ProductionbyLeighAlexander

Video games, pre production, crunch, sleeping under desks, wife and children no longer know your name. Discuss.... If a game enters production before its concepts are fun, developers are setting themselves up for crunch, says Spark Unlimited co–founder and Certain Affinity art director Dave Pr.......]]> _Prout:_Avoid_Crunch,_Make_Demonstrating_Fun_Part_Of_Pre-Production__by_Leigh_Alexander http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Prout:AvoidCrunchMakeDemonstratingFunPartOfPre-ProductionbyLeighAlexander Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:40:47 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Animex2010CGSocietyEventCoverage

CG Society have a review of the on–goings at this springs Animex festival.... Britain’s breeziest 3D festival is a little show with big ambitions. CGSociety reviews the highlights of this year’s show. Tuesday, 16 February 2010 To the first–time visitor, arriving at the Animex Intern.......]]> Animex_2010_CGSociety_Event_Coverage http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Animex2010CGSocietyEventCoverage Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:24:45 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#E-StoreUpgrademakeslifealittleeasier

This is just a small update to make your CGA E–Store browsing experience a little simpler. After our global E–Store re–vamp some time back, it became evident that the basic design was not a perfect fit for our product. In short, you had to burrow down for each topic, to actually get to the details o.......]]> E-Store_Upgrade_makes_life_a_little_easier http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#E-StoreUpgrademakeslifealittleeasier Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:53:08 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneysRapunzelIsNowTangledbyMattGoldberg

Rupunzel by any other name, would still be a story about a chronic hair–dresser shortage, or sumin..... Disney Animation Studios is getting a bit clever with the title for the next film as Producer Roy Conli has announced [via Facebook] that their 2010 film will no longer be called Rapunzel an.......]]> Disneys_Rapunzel_Is_Now_Tangled_by_Matt_Goldberg http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneysRapunzelIsNowTangledbyMattGoldberg Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:34:23 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewSettingsForMMOsaRespite?

Something I have always though held potential, was the MMOG (Massively Multi–Player Online Games). The idea of working on your own, or with a team in a persistent online–game has always appealed. However, I have to say, the reality has never really lived up to the potential, at least for me. Too man.......]]> New_Settings_For_MMOs__a_Respite_? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewSettingsForMMOsaRespite? Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:49:21 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NearReal-TimeEncodinginthemixforfuturePremiereProreleases Near_Real-Time_Encoding_in_the_mix_for_future_Premiere_Pro_releases http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NearReal-TimeEncodinginthemixforfuturePremiereProreleases Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:49:31 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ThisWeekInVideoGameCriticism:TheDigitalElephantNeverForgets-byBenAbraham

Gamasutra have rounded together some recent comments and musings on all things video game. Quite a lot of bones to pick over, why not have a nibble? We’re partnering with game criticism site Critical Distance to present some of the week’s most inspiring writing about the art and design of vide.......]]> This_Week_In_Video_Game_Criticism:_The_Digital_Elephant_Never_Forgets_-_by_Ben_Abraham http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ThisWeekInVideoGameCriticism:TheDigitalElephantNeverForgets-byBenAbraham Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:10:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Feb2010UnrealDevelopmentKitReleasedpostedbyLeonardTeo

As it says on the tin... A new version of UDK has just been released with new features and tools. If you haven’t already tried it out, UDK is the Unreal Development Kit, the same game engine used to power many triple–A games for consoles and PC. The non–commercial license is free of charge an.......]]> Feb_2010_Unreal_Development_Kit_Released_posted_by_Leonard_Teo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Feb2010UnrealDevelopmentKitReleasedpostedbyLeonardTeo Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:02:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewTrailerPreviewsToyStory3PlotCharactersbyThomasJMcIean

Micheal Keaton as Ken?! man, he completely dropped off the earth after his stint on the Batman franchise. Good see him back, and of course the rest of the Toy Story clan. If you are going to watch the trailer, be aware, it does give away most of the movie and plot (as is usual these days sadly...). .......]]> New_Trailer_Previews_Toy_Story_3_Plot,_Characters_by_Thomas_J_McIean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewTrailerPreviewsToyStory3PlotCharactersbyThomasJMcIean Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:02:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OlympiansWolfmanOutToStealBoxOfficeHeartsbyThomasJMcIean

So who’s in the running right now in terms of box office hearts’n’minds? The youth–oriented fantasy film Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and Universal’s remake of its classic horror franchise in The Wolfman have stepped up as prime suitors for a dual Valentine’s Day–Presid.......]]> Olympians,_Wolfman_Out_To_Steal_Box_Office_Hearts_by_Thomas_J_McIean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OlympiansWolfmanOutToStealBoxOfficeHeartsbyThomasJMcIean Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:26:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Tiny1TBSSDsFor2012?ThankstooKeioUniversityandToshiba

It looks like the Japanese have a big jump up in capacity in store for us with SSDs. Hooray! Japan’s Keio University claims to have developed, in conjunction with Toshiba, the technology to shrink the size of SSDs by a spectacular 90 percent while also cutting energy consumption by 70 percent........]]> Tiny_1TB_SSDs_For_2012?_Thanks_too_Keio_University_and_Toshiba http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Tiny1TBSSDsFor2012?ThankstooKeioUniversityandToshiba Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:01:06 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Dell27-inchUltraSharpU2711IPSMonitornowonsale

Dell have just released a new top of the range monitor in the US. We have to say, man this screen looks good (at least on paper). With a vid res of 2560x1440 though, your going to pay a premium. Still, we wants it (or rather 2!) If you’re the type who spends hours each day at the computer (and.......]]> Dell_27-inch_UltraSharp_U2711_IPS_Monitor_now_on_sale http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Dell27-inchUltraSharpU2711IPSMonitornowonsale Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:05:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HairFarmReleasedSubstance-TheIdentity

Hair today, gone tomorrow (at least thats the way it was here, for some of the crew at CGA).... Radiance have released Hair Farm, their new hair plugin for 3dsmax designed for creating realistic hair. The final release brings several improvements over the beta version, including stability upda.......]]> Hair_Farm_Released_Substance_-_The_Identity http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HairFarmReleasedSubstance-TheIdentity Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:58:12 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HairFarmReleasedfor3dsmax

Hair today, gone tomorrow (at least thats the way it was here, for some of the crew at CGA).... Radiance have released Hair Farm, their new hair plugin for 3dsmax designed for creating realistic hair. The final release brings several improvements over the beta version, including stability upda.......]]> Hair_Farm_Released_for_3dsmax http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HairFarmReleasedfor3dsmax Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:58:12 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewLuxologyLightingIllumKitbyCGSociety

If your a Luxology user or dabbler, then you’ll probably be delighted with this new kit...... Luxology has introduced a new Studio Lighting & Illumination Kit (SLIK) created by Yazan Malkosh. The SLIK is an extensive collection of presets, scenes, items, materials and video tutorials to hel.......]]> New_Luxology_Lighting_Illum_Kit_by_CGSociety http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NewLuxologyLightingIllumKitbyCGSociety Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:56:06 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskMasters2009nomineesannounced

This years Autodesk Masters nominees have been announced........ Introducing Autodesk® Masters Awards, 2009 Over the past few months we’ve asked you, as a member of the 3D Community, to nominate talented artists for Autodesk Maya® Master, 3ds Max® Master, and Softimage® awards for 2009. Al.......]]> Autodesk_Masters_2009_nominees_announced http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskMasters2009nomineesannounced Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:36:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ViconsBinitaMocapCamerapostedbyMattMcCorkell

Mocap is something of a black art, with a heavy blend of tech and art. Getting the two to gel, can be hard. Anyway, here is a new peice of equipment which will hopefully take away some of the pain on the tech side of the equation. Just leaving you to buff away at the art side of things (hopefully..........]]> Vicons_Binita_Mocap_Camera_posted_by_Matt_McCorkell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ViconsBinitaMocapCamerapostedbyMattMcCorkell Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:25:32 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Zookeeper12GoodiesGaloreTheZoobroughtonline

Ephere have backed up recent developments with their wide ranging 3dsmax plugin, by creating a free repository of assets for their customers to use and also, if they wish, contribute too. These guys really seem to be doing some great work. Introducing The Zoo, Zookeeper 1.2, and more We hav.......]]> Zookeeper_12_Goodies_Galore_The_Zoo_brought_online http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Zookeeper12GoodiesGaloreTheZoobroughtonline Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:57:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ItsABird!ItsAPlane!ItsChrisNolan!HellMentorSuperman30

Looks like ole Supe is receiving a little spit and polish. Once buffed, and tweaked, he’ll be as good as new. Oh, and Chris Nolan has been asked to consult on exactly where those weaks need to be applied..... EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros is trying to ready its DC Comics stalwart Superman to soar aga.......]]> _Its_A_Bird!_Its_A_Plane!_Its_Chris_Nolan!__Hell_Mentor_Superman_30 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ItsABird!ItsAPlane!ItsChrisNolan!HellMentorSuperman30 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:00:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VFXTalkChallengeAnnounceReturnOfVFXChallengeSeriespostedbycgnews VFX_Talk_Challenge_Announce_Return_Of_VFXChallenge_Series_posted_by_cg_news http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VFXTalkChallengeAnnounceReturnOfVFXChallengeSeriespostedbycgnews Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:03:12 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DOpenerNewChometImagesSetForCartoonMoviebyThomasJMcIean

Around the world in 50 years, sounds good to me. The next Cartoon Movie will feature new work from such animators as Triplets of Belleville director Sylvain Chomet and Waltz with Bashir’s Ari Folman. The festival, set for March 3–5 in Lyon, France, will kick off with the stereoscopic 3D fil.......]]> 3D_Opener,_New_Chomet_Images_Set_For_Cartoon_Movie_by_Thomas_J_McIean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DOpenerNewChometImagesSetForCartoonMoviebyThomasJMcIean Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:36:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Real-timeFluidSimulationishere! Real-time_Fluid_Simulation_is_here! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Real-timeFluidSimulationishere! Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:17:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TinyPlanetsahoy Tiny_Planets_ahoy http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TinyPlanetsahoy Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:13:47 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LifestylesOfAnimationExecutivesbyAmid Lifestyles_Of_Animation_Executives_by_Amid http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LifestylesOfAnimationExecutivesbyAmid Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:26:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TrailerForCGZombieADHitsTheWebbyMattCurrie Trailer_For_CG_Zombie_AD_Hits_The_Web_by_Matt_Currie http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TrailerForCGZombieADHitsTheWebbyMattCurrie Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:47:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OpenLetterToJamesCameronbyLeeStranahan

Dear St Cameron. Here our prayers. Please come down from the mountain (cash) and save the lost tribe (CG Fx Crew) from our torment! To James Cameron, I’m addressing this letter to you because you and your films have been such an inspiration to so many who either watch or work in the movies........]]> Open_Letter_To_James_Cameron_by_Lee_Stranahan http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OpenLetterToJamesCameronbyLeeStranahan Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:56:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DantesInferno-Visceral60FPSbyGamasutra Dantes_Inferno_-_Visceral_60_FPS_by_Gamasutra http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DantesInferno-Visceral60FPSbyGamasutra Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:30:00 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#37thAnnualAnnieAwardsUpTakesTopPrizes 37th_Annual_Annie_Awards_Up_Takes_Top_Prizes http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#37thAnnualAnnieAwardsUpTakesTopPrizes Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:42:38 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ESPNNASCARIsAnyonesRaceWithZoicbycgnews ESPN_NASCAR_Is_Anyones_Race_With_Zoic_by_cgnews http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ESPNNASCARIsAnyonesRaceWithZoicbycgnews Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:29:06 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AnimaxFreshCookieJarWinPixiesbyThomasMcIean

And what are Pixies pray tell? The Pixies, which are presented in Platinum and Gold levels, are presented by the American Pixel Academy, which formed in 2008. Winners are judged by industry professionals.. Ah, thought for a second there that Frank Black (et al) were now handing out motion gra.......]]> Animax,_Fresh,_Cookie_Jar_Win_Pixies_by_Thomas_McIean http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AnimaxFreshCookieJarWinPixiesbyThomasMcIean Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:46:03 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LondonHeartOfTheEmpireingloriousFriese-Green-O-Colour! London,_Heart_Of_The_Empire_in_glorious_Friese-Green-O-Colour! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LondonHeartOfTheEmpireingloriousFriese-Green-O-Colour! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:49:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UVPHactoryCreated3DSteroscopicMusicVideobycgnews

I’ll have to my Green and Red 3D glasses out for this one....... UVPHACTORY has designed and directed a brand new, 3D stereoscopic music video, “Drown in the Now.” This video comes on the heels of the worldwide success of Icelandic singer–songwriter Björk’s pioneering, multi–award winning “Wan.......]]> UVPHactory_Created_3D_Steroscopic_Music_Video_by_cgnews http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UVPHactoryCreated3DSteroscopicMusicVideobycgnews Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:48:03 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisplaxMulti-TouchTechnologyAnOverviewbyFuturelabs

Touchy feely tech.... Looks like the next decade is going to be all about getting touchy–feely with a whole host of new tech...... DISPLAX™ Multitouch Technology turns any non–conductive material into an interactive multitouch surface. Based on projected capacitive technology, DISPLAX™ Multito.......]]> Displax_Multi-Touch_Technology_An_Overview_by_Futurelabs http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisplaxMulti-TouchTechnologyAnOverviewbyFuturelabs Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:39:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisplaxMulti-TouchTechnologyfromDisplax

Touchy feely tech.... Looks like the next decade is going to be all about getting touchy–feely with a whole host of new tech...... DISPLAX™ Multitouch Technology turns any non–conductive material into an interactive multitouch surface. Based on projected capacitive technology, DISPLAX™ Multito.......]]> Displax_Multi-Touch_Technology_from_Displax http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisplaxMulti-TouchTechnologyfromDisplax Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:39:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CameronDisappointedAtOscarsAnimationCharactersNotNominated

Ah, it seems Avatar’s producer is not too happy that the animated characters were not given any recognition in the current Oscar run..... An article from today’s Hollywood Reporter says that Avatar producer Jon Landau labeled the Oscars “a disappointment” after none of the film’s animated char.......]]> Cameron_Disappointed_At_Oscars_Animation_Characters_Not_Nominated http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CameronDisappointedAtOscarsAnimationCharactersNotNominated Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:33:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ModernDataStorageSuperbigbutalsosuperfragile?

io9 have a pretty interesting article on just how fragile our modern data storage technologies are..... if modern civilization collapsed, could the survivors hope to rebuild using our massive stores of data? Unless we can come up with something way more permanent to put them on in the near future.......]]> Modern_Data_Storage_Super_big,_but_also_super_fragile? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ModernDataStorageSuperbigbutalsosuperfragile? Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:20:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarHopefulsbyRahminZahed

Animation magazine have some quotes from the traditional animators (i.e. non–CG), that have been nominated for this years Oscars..... It’s been a busy morning for the animation and vfx race nominees. We were lucky enough to get some first–hand reactions from a few of them: Here is a round–up o.......]]> Oscar_Hopefuls_by_Rahmin_Zahed http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarHopefulsbyRahminZahed Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:12:43 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IsHardTheNewGood?byLeighAlexander

I have to say, if you want to see hard, go back to the 1980’s and play some of the games of the day. Some were not just hard, but on occasion, plain outright impossible and mind numbingly frustrating. These days, games are certainly often looooonger (Wii Zelda!), and maybe this makes people think, o.......]]> Is_Hard_The_New_Good?_by_Leigh_Alexander http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IsHardTheNewGood?byLeighAlexander Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:39:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ZoicBringsAdrenalineToArmyOfTwobycgnews

Zoic Studios recently produced some pretty nimble CG for up’n’comming shooter, Army Of Two.. US and Canadian based Zoic Studios recently produced some incredible animation for an adrenaline infused spot for EA’s third–person shooter Army of Two. The commercial shows two soldiers making a break.......]]> Zoic_Brings_Adrenaline_To_Army_Of_Two_by_cgnews http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ZoicBringsAdrenalineToArmyOfTwobycgnews Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:06:36 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MultiSyncPA241W-BKProfessionalLCDMonitor

NEC have released a new professional level 24“ flat panel. Maybe the time for an upgrade is at hand? Tackle even your most demanding color–critical projects with the 24“ NEC MultiSync PA241W, a widescreen LCD display ideal for graphics/photography applications. This model, which touts a dynami.......]]> MultiSync_PA241W-BK_Professional_LCD_Monitor http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MultiSyncPA241W-BKProfessionalLCDMonitor Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:02:47 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LuxRenderWithSU2LUXbyAllanBrito

LuxRender allows you to get your Sketchup creations, into lovingly rendered 3D. And all for nothing (free is always good....) One of the most used tools to create rough studies and models for architectural visualization is SketchUp, because of the easy to use and speed in which we can create 3.......]]> LuxRender_With_SU2LUX_by_Allan_Brito http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LuxRenderWithSU2LUXbyAllanBrito Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:34:18 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FUELTVCommissionsRoyaleForHaynesSignatureIdentbycgnews

This ident brought together a conceptual artist, with a CG team, the result is a very interesting mixure of 2D line art and 3D in a hight concept peice. Check it out, it’s very odd (but good...) FUEL TV commissioned motion design and production studio Royale to collaborate with commercial and .......]]> FUEL_TV_Commissions_Royale_For_Haynes_Signature_Ident_by_cgnews http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#FUELTVCommissionsRoyaleForHaynesSignatureIdentbycgnews Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:27:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WhereTheWildThingsAreProductionFocusbyCGSociety

A number of facilities came together on this project to produce a pretty outstanding mix of CG and puppetry.... Maurice Sendak’s 1963 book, ’Where the Wild Things Are’ is a modern classic of children’s literature. It tells the story of Max, a boy whose wild behavior has him sent to bed without.......]]> Where_The_Wild_Things_Are_Production_Focus_by_CGSociety http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WhereTheWildThingsAreProductionFocusbyCGSociety Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:23:58 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarsUpLeadswhilstSecretofKellsSurprises

There were a few surprises at the final 2010 Oscar nominations, don’t you think? It was a morning of expectations and surprises for animation at the Academy Awards nominations this morning, with front–runner Up earning a nomination for both Best Picture and Best Animated Feature. In the lat.......]]> Oscars_Up_Leads,_whilst_Secret_of_Kells_Surprises http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarsUpLeadswhilstSecretofKellsSurprises Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:01:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheOscarsnominationsareout!

No explanation needed here. Just hit the link to read this years nominations!!.......]]> The_Oscars_nominations_are_out! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheOscarsnominationsareout! Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:11:51 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MassEffect2sSurprisingGenreExperimentAnalysisbyChrisRemo

It seems this game may be a template for future games. As I played the first few hours of Mass Effect 2, I found myself constantly surprised –– not by the early twist which allows for a clean break between the plot of Mass Effect and its sequel, but by how much of the game had been heavily red.......]]> Mass_Effect_2s_Surprising_Genre_Experiment_Analysis_by_Chris_Remo http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MassEffect2sSurprisingGenreExperimentAnalysisbyChrisRemo Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:08:49 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GoogleSketchupBlogTakeAVirtualTourOfTheOlympicsIn3D

The 3D buildings of the next Winter Olympics have been released by the Sketchup team..... The countdown to the 2010 Winter Olympics has begun, and the Google Boulder office has been busy modeling the Olympic venues in Vancouver, BC using Google SketchUp. Last month, we introduced photo–real.......]]> Google_Sketchup_Blog_Take_A_Virtual_Tour_Of_The_Olympics_In_3D http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GoogleSketchupBlogTakeAVirtualTourOfTheOlympicsIn3D Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:31:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VisioglobeWeWanttoBring3DtotheMasses!

Ah, GPS for your car, or walking, whatever, its great. And now, this French tech company has a new tech map set for us to drool over.... In October 2009, French start–up Visioglobe raised €1.2 million from a pool of investors to provide 3D mapping to automotive and mobile devices (read story h.......]]> Visioglobe_We_Want_to_Bring_3D_to_the_Masses! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VisioglobeWeWanttoBring3DtotheMasses! Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:22:13 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VirtusphereLocomotionPlatform

Ever wanted to run around like a giant hamster? Or rather, ever wanted to run around, playing a VR game, without impaling yourself on a nearby spike, or smashing into a wall? Well, Virtual Sphere could be just your ticket!! How it works: Virtusphere consists of a 10–foot hollow sphere, which i.......]]> Virtusphere_Locomotion_Platform http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VirtusphereLocomotionPlatform Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:07:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WarnerBrosHarryPotterFinale Warner_Bros_Harry_Potter_Finale http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WarnerBrosHarryPotterFinale Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:08:40 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WetaLovelyBones Weta_Lovely_Bones http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#WetaLovelyBones Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:01:36 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AramakiTalksHaloLegend Aramaki__Talks_Halo_Legend http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AramakiTalksHaloLegend Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:43:53 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheNextBigStepsInGameSoundDesignByDamianKastbauer The_Next_Big_Steps_In_Game_Sound_Design_By_Damian_Kastbauer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheNextBigStepsInGameSoundDesignByDamianKastbauer Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:21:08 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BugsBunnyAtTheSymphonyDebutsinmid-2010 Bugs_Bunny_At_The_Symphony_Debuts_in_mid-2010 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BugsBunnyAtTheSymphonyDebutsinmid-2010 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:41:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RealtimeComingtoaProductionWorkflowNearYou

At last it’s party time. We’re fast moving into the age of realtime, and those of us working with video, graphics and CGI are finally being invited to the party. Over the last year we’ve seen the web move increasingly towards a realtime medium, with the growth of live and mobile streaming vide.......]]> Realtime_Coming_to_a_Production_Workflow_Near_You http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RealtimeComingtoaProductionWorkflowNearYou Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:49:43 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LucusReportedlyPlanningCGAnimatedMusical

Lucas is working on a new animated film (writing, but not directing) and is also wraping up on a live action feature about the first black airmen in the USA airforce, who fought with distinction during WWII. Star Wars creator George Lucas is reportedly working on a CG–animated feature film tha.......]]> Lucus_Reportedly_Planning_CG_Animated_Musical http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#LucusReportedlyPlanningCGAnimatedMusical Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:42:20 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DaVinciCodeFansofferedtourofRosslynChapel

If your a fan, this is one for you. Groundbreaking new pictures will offer Da Vinci Code enthusiasts across the world the chance to take a virtual walk through Rosslyn Chapel. The ancient church gained notoriety as the setting for Dan Brown’s bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code and is rumou.......]]> Da_Vinci_Code_Fans_offered_tour_of_Rosslyn_Chapel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DaVinciCodeFansofferedtourofRosslynChapel Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:06:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PrimeFocusSoftwareReleasesDeadline40RenderQueueManagementSoftware

Prime Focus, has announced the release of their new software. Prime Focus Software has announced the release of Deadline 4.0, the company’s administration and rendering toolkit for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX–based render farms. This new version includes improved Mac OSX support, enhanced scalabil.......]]> Prime_Focus_Software_Releases_Deadline_40_Render_Queue_Management_Software http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PrimeFocusSoftwareReleasesDeadline40RenderQueueManagementSoftware Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:27:06 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmaxExcaliburWebinarSecretsrevealed!!

CG Academy (or rather Chris Thomas) “attended“ Autodesks Excalibur webinar last night (GMT). What insights were revealed? Really the webinar did not really reveal any deep secrets that Autodesk have been hiding away. In fact Autodesk had to be on their guard and clearly stated that what they were sh.......]]> 3dsmax_Excalibur_Webinar__Secrets_revealed!! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmaxExcaliburWebinarSecretsrevealed!! Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:56:37 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IsItTimeToStartPre-SellingGames?byGamasutra

What do you think, is pre–selling the answer? We take the view here at CG Academy that selling something, before it actually is ready for sale is very shaky ground. Anything can happen during production, and there are more than a few DVDs that did not make it to market here (for various reasons). No.......]]> Is_It_Time_To_Start_Pre-Selling_Games?_by_Gamasutra http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IsItTimeToStartPre-SellingGames?byGamasutra Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:55:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AppleIPadisannounced

Stevie J (as he is known to friends) has finally let the cat out of the bag, or in this case, what looks to be an iPod on steriods (see, we told you!). We will not waffle away here on the details. Engadget is doing that (live, right now). So hit the link and read on!.......]]> Apple_IPad_is_announced http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AppleIPadisannounced Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:45:34 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AvatarisKingoftheWorld!

Looks like Cameron has finally given himself a drubbing in the box office. He must have ploted long and hard (12 years to be exact) to make sure he really gave his own movie Titanic a thorough whooping at the box office. I guess this means he’s going to have to plot for a good 18 to 24 years to bett.......]]> Avatar_is_King_of_the_World! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AvatarisKingoftheWorld! Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:41:58 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UpRecievesyetanotheraward

And.... John Lassiter got a standing ovation for his contribution to cinema. Pixar can do no wrong it seems. The Disney–Pixar film Up added another notch to its awards belt by taking home the Producers Guild of America award for best animated feature. Up beat out 9, Coraline, Fantast.......]]> Up_Recieves_yet_another_award http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#UpRecievesyetanotheraward Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:19:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DellMini10Review-byJoannaStern

Looking for a nice little machine for some on the road CG noodling? Maybe the new Dell mini might not be the ideal candidate, but, who knows, for a little manual or training DVD viewing? Michael Dell may not be a fan of netbooks, but you wouldn’t know that from the newest Mini 10. Joining the .......]]> Dell_Mini_10_Review_-__by_Joanna_Stern http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DellMini10Review-byJoannaStern Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:12:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CutRunMakeTheFinalsForCoke

Things do go better with Coke Cola. Another great new spot for Coke edited by Cut + Run for Wieden + Kennedy and director Daniel Kleinman; with visual effects created by Moving Picture Company. The commercial, titled ‘Finals’, opens with a young man lying asleep at his bedroom desk, exhaust.......]]> Cut___Run_Make_The_Finals_For_Coke http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CutRunMakeTheFinalsForCoke Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:25:27 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CutAndRunMakeTheFinalsForCoke

Things do go better with Coke Cola (or so they say). They also say it’s good for removing stains from cutlery. But you know, any acidic drink will do that (go give OJ a try if you don’t beleive us...). Anway, back to the point, which is.... this company (see below) have produced a rather nifty adver.......]]> Cut_And_Run_Make_The_Finals_For_Coke http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CutAndRunMakeTheFinalsForCoke Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:25:27 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IChickenSoupIShaverOrITablet?Appleannouncementapproaches!

Yep, just of 24 hours now until his Steveness gets on the stage, in his black sweater (he really should wash that thing....) and weaves his usual magic spell. On this occasions we (along with many others) do not know what is afoot. Is it the iCabbage, or iUmbrella? Our bet is on.... iPad * Creat.......]]> IChicken_Soup,_IShaver_Or_ITablet?_Apple_announcement_approaches! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IChickenSoupIShaverOrITablet?Appleannouncementapproaches! Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:14:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PrimeFocusCreatesHowEarthMadeUs

This new BBC (HD) series, shows how the Earth’s elements have shaped human history, Prime Focus delivered the FX for it. Prime Focus has completed over 90 VFX shots for the BBC’s new 5 x 60m HD series “How Earth Made Us.” The program explores how geology, geography and climate have influenced .......]]> Prime_Focus_Creates_How_Earth_Made_Us http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PrimeFocusCreatesHowEarthMadeUs Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:14:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarAreMovingIntoLiveActionMoviesWilltheirmidastouchtransfer?

Pixar’s camera crew have apparently been spotted in the wild in Richmond (London) UK. So, work is already underway on John Carter of Mars, Pixar’s first foray into live action movie making. Of course, they have Disney to hold their hand, so they are not totally in the wild. All the same, will.......]]> Pixar_Are_Moving_Into_Live_Action_Movies_Will_their_midas_touch_transfer? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PixarAreMovingIntoLiveActionMoviesWilltheirmidastouchtransfer? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:50:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ElectronicArtsTiburonStudioAnnounceRebootofitsClassicNBAJam

Looks like the pixel polishing rag is going to be wielded at EA. Longtime designer Mark Turmell has joined Electronic Arts’ Tiburon studio as chief creative officer just as EA announces a reboot of the classic sports game he created, NBA Jam. “I couldn’t be more excited to have this all kin.......]]> Electronic_Arts_Tiburon_Studio_Announce_Reboot_of_its_Classic_NBA_Jam http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ElectronicArtsTiburonStudioAnnounceRebootofitsClassicNBAJam Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:11:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheGamesMarketHadahardtimein2009

It seems the recession took a big toll on the video games market in 2009. The_Games_Market_Had_a_hard_time_in_2009 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheGamesMarketHadahardtimein2009 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:05:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TorchwoodhaslitaflameintheheartofAmericans

It looks like the Americans are into the quintisentialy British Torchwood too. The Fox network is developing an American take on the British sci–fi hit series Torchwood, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series, which spun off BBC’s popular Doctor Who franchise — the title Torchwood .......]]> Torchwood_has_lit_a_flame_in_the_heart_of_Americans http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TorchwoodhaslitaflameintheheartofAmericans Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:30:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VESNomineesAnnouncedfortheir8thAnnualAwards

Looks like VES have announced who is up (potentially) for a gong (or two) this year. “The Visual Effects Society is proud to present these nominations as the most outstanding work in the field this year,” said Jeffrey A. Okun, Chair of the Visual Effects Society. “It’s important to keep in min.......]]> VES_Nominees_Announced_for_their_8th_Annual_Awards http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#VESNomineesAnnouncedfortheir8thAnnualAwards Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:21:26 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ArchitectForHire!orbusconductorpainterwhatever!

It seems the economy has hit very hard in the USA, with a big drop in building work loosing a lot of budding architects their jobs. As a result, some are having to turn to less niche persuits to make ends meet whilst the dip persists. A troubled economy and the implosion of the real estate mar.......]]> Architect_For_Hire!_or_bus_conductor,_painter,_whatever! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ArchitectForHire!orbusconductorpainterwhatever! Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:33:55 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MantaniaDigitalOrganicsplantspluginreleasesoon Mantania_Digital_Organics_plants_plugin_release_soon http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MantaniaDigitalOrganicsplantspluginreleasesoon Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:25:25 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BeautyAndTheBeast3DReleasedatedelayed

It looks like some time next year this Disney classic (remixed into psuedo 3D) will be released. Initially scheduled to hit cinemas this February was Disney’s 3D re–release of Beauty and the Beast. As the months went on and we heard nothing new, and there was definitely no trailer released or .......]]> Beauty_And_The_Beast_3D_Release_date_delayed http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BeautyAndTheBeast3DReleasedatedelayed Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:39:10 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ClashOfTitansIn3Ddecisioncomingsoon

It seems Avatar’s success is indeed acting as a rudder for the whole film industry right now. At least in regards to the apoption of 3D as the new “thing“ in Hollywoodland....... Warner Bros. will decide in the next 10 days whether to release Louis Leterrier’s remake of action fantasy “Clash .......]]> Clash_Of_Titans_In_3D_decision_coming_soon http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ClashOfTitansIn3Ddecisioncomingsoon Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:51:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DPrinter-DimensionUPrintItsaBestSeller

It’s only taken a year for this printer to be a best seller. I have to say, I’ve always wanted one of these. Better start scraping the pennies together I guess. Now, where did I put that Utah teapot piggy bank of mine...... Like the Dimension uPrint personal 3D printer, the uPrint Plus has a s.......]]> 3D_Printer_-_Dimension_UPrint_Its_a_Best_Seller http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DPrinter-DimensionUPrintItsaBestSeller Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:47:26 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#2009-CGRetrospective

This is a look at the best of 2009 from CG Society’s point of view....... The community has now given their view on the year and the burgeoning technologies. Other suggestions were products, mergers, movies, games, shorts and even influential people. If they pulled enough votes, they made it o.......]]> 2009_-_CG_Retrospective_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#2009-CGRetrospective Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:26:06 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MarkStephenPierce-DesignerInterview-byLeighAlexander

It seems that small studios, are benefiting from the iPhone platform, as they can self publish (in effect)........ The explosion of the iPhone platform has done more than offer new avenues of opportunity to small studios –– it’s also paved the way for an arcade renaissance. Not since the coin–.......]]> Mark_Stephen_Pierce_-_Designer_Interview_-_by_Leigh_Alexander http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MarkStephenPierce-DesignerInterview-byLeighAlexander Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:35:08 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SquareEnixDrummingupMoney

Money for nothing, and your kicks for free.....The cost of borrowing is so low, Square Enix are making the most of it apparently......... Square Enix is putting ¥35 billion ($385.11 million) in convertible bonds –– which can be converted into shares before maturity –– up for sale, aiming to ra.......]]> Square_Enix_Drumming_up_Money http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SquareEnixDrummingupMoney Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:30:20 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AvatarsDesignersSpeak

Do you want an in–depth discussion on the design of Avatar, it’s creatures, machinery and creatures? Look no further......... You may think you’ve been living inside Pandora, James Cameron’s imaginary world, for a while after seeing Avatar. But just think what it’s like for the designers and c.......]]> Avatars_Designers_Speak_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AvatarsDesignersSpeak Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:20:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyHireslegendaryproducerSeanBailey

Ding ding, looks like Disney is making a change in their producer line–up.... The Walt Disney Studios has hired Tron: Legacy producer Sean Bailey as its new president of film production. Bailey will oversee all aspects of live–action development, film production and physical production for .......]]> Disney_Hires_legendary_producer_Sean_Bailey http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DisneyHireslegendaryproducerSeanBailey Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:13:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Zookeeper11announcedbyEphere

Ephere have announced a new update to their 3dsmax plugin Zookeeper. 1.1 is out the door it seems, with promises of rapid development to follow..... In this first update of the year I wish to update you on our progress with Zookeeper. The first point release is out! Zookeeper 1.1 fixes a nu.......]]> Zookeeper_11_announced_by_Ephere http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Zookeeper11announcedbyEphere Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:04:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheThirdshotbreakdown The_Third__shot_breakdown http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheThirdshotbreakdown Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:11:36 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GameDevelopersChoice10thAnnualAwards

GD Choice aware nominee names are out.......... Organizers have revealed the nominees for the tenth annual Game Developers Choice Awards, the leading peer–based video game industry awards. Nominations this year are led by Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, with seven nominations. The.......]]> Game_Developers_Choice_10th_Annual_Awards http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#GameDevelopersChoice10thAnnualAwards Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:20:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#B-MovieCGSocietyCallengeXXV

CG Society have a new challenge out there..... Since the dawn of movies there was always a creepier, scarier, and unintentionally funnier cousin to the big budget blockbusters... the B–Grade Movie. Cinema screens around the world flickered with startling images of wolfmen, zombies, nuclear–.......]]> B-Movie_CG_Society_Callenge_XXV http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#B-MovieCGSocietyCallengeXXV Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:15:48 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HappyFeet2byKyleBuchanan

It seems that Brad Pitt and Matt Dillon, will be joining the voice over team on Happy Feet 2 (in glorious 3D no less!)...... Matt Damon and Brad Pitt haven’t made a movie together since Ocean’s Thirteen, but Movieline hears that the two actors have both been cast in an upcoming film directed b.......]]> Happy_Feet_2_by_Kyle_Buchanan http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HappyFeet2byKyleBuchanan Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:11:48 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ArionfromRandomControl

Do you want to see the light? RandomControl have announced their new product called Arion. It’s a hybrid–accelerated and physically–based light simulator using CPU+GPU+LAN computation. RandomControl Arion inherits all the latest expertise in light simulation and makes it run on steroids, th.......]]> Arion_from_Random_Control http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ArionfromRandomControl Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:29:09 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ApplePieisonitsway

Will it be a tablet, a re–vamped iPhone, or some kind of glowing paint spattered disco jump suite (with in–built iGroove of course). Well, Apple being Apple, it’s hard to tell. We only know they have confirmed an event for the 27th of Jan. The theme is painty splatters and creativity it seems. So, w.......]]> Apple_Pie_is_on_its_way http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ApplePieisonitsway Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:33:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Excalibur(XBR)WebinarregisteronTheArea

Autodesk are hosting a Webinar on their Excalibur (read future tech 3dsmax) project. Pop over to The Area right now and register for it..... Join Autodesk Product Management and Development for a special webcast where we’ll unveil our plans for Project Excalibur (XBR). XBR is a restructuring o.......]]> Excalibur_(XBR)_Webinar_register_on_The_Area http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Excalibur(XBR)WebinarregisteronTheArea Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:25:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#InternetExplorerISEvil!accordingtoFranceANDGermanyanyway

We all know and love/hate IE. Now it seems entire European nations have come down off the wall, and are stating their undying fear and loathing of ole IE too...... France has echoed calls by the German government for web users to find an alternative to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) to pro.......]]> Internet_Explorer_IS_Evil!_according_to_France_AND_Germany_anyway http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#InternetExplorerISEvil!accordingtoFranceANDGermanyanyway Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:22:31 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RockstarGamesOvertimeScandalornot?Gamasutrahasthelowdown Rockstar_Games_Overtime_Scandal_or_not?_Gamasutra_has_the_lowdown http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RockstarGamesOvertimeScandalornot?Gamasutrahasthelowdown Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:21:40 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CameronAndJacksondiscussmoviemakingmagic

News Week magazine have a pretty intersting article on the new digitial movie making landscape. In it Peter Jackson and James Cameron (a couple of director types we think...) talk about the use of mo–cap, 3D tech, the merrits of storyline, crappy CGI (and good CGI) and so on.... James Cameron .......]]> Cameron_And_Jackson_discuss_movie_making_magic http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CameronAndJacksondiscussmoviemakingmagic Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:13:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CloudyWithTheChanceOfMeatballsIsadefinatewinner

Meatballs, hmmm, yummy. Mind you, a lot also depends on the sauce within they are surved. It seems though, that its chart sucess is not at question. It was raining all sorts of food down on the DVD charts this week, with Sony’s animated film at the top of the heap. According to The Hollywood R.......]]> Cloudy_With_The_Chance_Of_Meatballs_Is_a_definate_winner http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CloudyWithTheChanceOfMeatballsIsadefinatewinner Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:59:47 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MachinariumProductionFocus

From a blank canvas, they decided to make a full–length adventure game...... Jakub Dvorský started Amanita Design in 2003 when he finished Academy of Arts in Prague with a free online flash game called ’Samorost’ as his thesis project. In 2005 animator Vaclav Blin joined the studio and ’Samoro.......]]> Machinarium_Production_Focus http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MachinariumProductionFocus Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:53:48 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OctaneRenderGPUbasedrenderer

You’ll be able to render in minutes, rather than hours, it seems. The Octane renderer, is a stand–alone system, that can import geo via the OBJ format, or from a RenderMan .rib file. So, right now it sounds like is not a “turn key“ solution, or anywhere near it. Still, might be worth a look for larg.......]]> Octane_Render_GPU_based_renderer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OctaneRenderGPUbasedrenderer Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:14:40 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SpiralOnandonandonandon

Just look at these images, yes, thats right, keep looking, keep looking, keep looking, and now go and order lots and lots of CGA DVDs.... ;) Hit the link for more spiraly madness images..........]]> Spiral_On_and_on,_and_on,_and_on http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SpiralOnandonandonandon Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:18:06 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Avatar-PerfectioninBlueAProductionFocus-ByCGSociety

It seems putting on the glasses took the realism of the CG to another level...... James Cameron may be the King of this world but he is the God of Pandora, a paradise planet of suburb transcendental beauty. And the artists of Weta Digital are Cameron’s angels. Of the 162 minutes of film, 117 m.......]]> Avatar_-_Perfection_in_Blue_A_Production_Focus_-_By_CGSociety http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Avatar-PerfectioninBlueAProductionFocus-ByCGSociety Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:11:18 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Siggraph2010approacheth!

Siggraph 2010 is only six and a half months off. That may sound like a lot of time, but presenting at Siggy is not to be taken lightly, it takes a lot of prep. So, get your submissions underway very soon, and in for review. Don’t leave it too late! Hit the link to jump over to the Siggraph 2010 s.......]]> Siggraph_2010_approacheth! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Siggraph2010approacheth! Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:08:13 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Beatles-YellowSubmarineMovieremakeonthecards

The fab four are coming in 3D it would seems. Robert Zemeckis has plans for a 3D remake, using the original Beatles recordings, a tribute band for the singing (due to estate issues with Beatles band members) and actors for the Beatles voices elsewhere....... It’s “all together now“ for the cas.......]]> Beatles_-_Yellow_Submarine_Movie_remake_on_the_cards http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Beatles-YellowSubmarineMovieremakeonthecards Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:17:53 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ModelMakingAtItsBestphysicalmodellingthatis

I think a lot of CG peeps out there will have probably started out as physical modelling buffs whilst children. You know, match–stick models of boats, or plastic models of WWII aircraft or what not. Young C Park (a denist) has taken this kind of model to the (near) ultimate level. By modelling 1/16t.......]]> Model_Making_At_Its_Best_physical_modelling_that_is http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ModelMakingAtItsBestphysicalmodellingthatis Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:48:57 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Scriptspothasbeenupdated

It seems like Scriptspot has been undergoinf a lick of paint...... Welcome everyone to a modestly upgraded ScriptSpot. While all the same data is exposed and much of UI is similarly structured, it’s different (and IMHO better) in several ways that I’ve wanted for the past couple years. Here ar.......]]> Scriptspot_has_been_updated http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Scriptspothasbeenupdated Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:31:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsMax2010AndStabilityisthisthebestortheworserelease? 3ds_Max_2010_And_Stability_is_this_the_best_or_the_worse_release?_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsMax2010AndStabilityisthisthebestortheworserelease? Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:01:27 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ConfusionAtHypershotSeemstheyhavelosttheirlicencetosell

It’s a bit confusing as to who owns what. If you own/use Bunkspeed, read on...... Here’s an intriguing situation developing in the rendering and visualisation world. Bunkspeed broke into the rendering world in a storm, providing an easy to use tool that provided instant feedback on your work a.......]]> Confusion_At_Hypershot_Seems_they_have_lost_their_licence_to_sell http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ConfusionAtHypershotSeemstheyhavelosttheirlicencetosell Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:50:36 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#JamesMaysLegoHouseForFree!thefloralshirtisextra

After all that hard work, go on, somebody buy it. It could be the biggest bargain on the property market: a two–storey house that’s being given away for nothing. The only drawback is that this des res is made entirely out of Lego – and you’ll have to find somewhere to put it. Top Gear pr.......]]> James_Mays_Lego_House_For_Free!_the_floral_shirt_is_extra http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#JamesMaysLegoHouseForFree!thefloralshirtisextra Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:46:43 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HaveYouHeardAboutAboutSuperSpeedUSB?

USB motherboards and devices are starting to hit the shelves. It seems at CES 2010 they were a big hit with the punters and tech journalists alike.... If there was one question I heard more frequently at the Consumer Electronics Show than this one—aside from the obligatory “Will you please get.......]]> Have_You_Heard_About_About_SuperSpeed_USB?_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HaveYouHeardAboutAboutSuperSpeedUSB? Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:02:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AcademyAwards-BestAnimatedFilmsitslookinggoodforUpandtheFantasticMrFox

It’s hotting up at the Oscars Figuring out which film will win the Academy Award for best animated feature is usually the easiest part of filling out a ballot for your Oscar pool. Go down the list of nominees — often only three, because so few make the cut — and find the one produced by Pixar........]]> Academy_Awards_-_Best_Animated_Films_its_looking_good_for_Up_and_the_Fantastic_Mr_Fox http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AcademyAwards-BestAnimatedFilmsitslookinggoodforUpandtheFantasticMrFox Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:46:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TenYearsOfNETdidMicrosoftdeliver?

Yes, the Noughties was not the easiest decade for Microsoft by a long mile. The Register has an interesting look at some of the new technologies that ole Ms popped out during that period. The main tech was .NET, which was envisioned as a competitor for SUN’s cross platform JAVA. If you look hard eno.......]]> Ten_Years_Of_NET_did_Microsoft_deliver? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TenYearsOfNETdidMicrosoftdeliver? Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:12:44 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BrickyardVFXPassthePixi

Pass the Pixi to the left hand side, Oh well!!! Artist owned and operated, bi–coastal effects boutique Brickyard VFX recently completed compositing, color grading, and CG work on a new spot for Sprint’s webOS Palm Pixi – a smartphone that falls squarely into the ‘for fun’ camp. Titled “Pass th.......]]> Brickyard_VFX_Pass_the_Pixi http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BrickyardVFXPassthePixi Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:08:59 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DreamworksandSamsung3DTVAlliance

3D TV consumers, will get exclusive stream of 3D trailers. In the latest of a series of moves by major Hollywood companies to promote 3D in the home, Samsung, Technicolor and DreamWorks Animation have announced a strategic alliance to speed consumer adoption of 3D televisions and Blu–ray playe.......]]> Dreamworks_and_Samsung_3D_TV_Alliance http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#DreamworksandSamsung3DTVAlliance Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:09:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BlueSkyTakingonthechallenge

It seems Blue Sky Studios is having fun, taking on the big names such as Pixar and Dreamworks.... Slumbering in a drab–looking office building here, Blue Sky Studios, the animated–movie division of 20th Century Fox, has long been dismissed as much of a threat. Nobody could catch DreamWorks and.......]]> Blue_Sky_Taking_on_the_challenge http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#BlueSkyTakingonthechallenge Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:04:44 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Avatarthemoneyjustkeepsrollinin

James Cameron could be king of the box office once more..... With the movie ruling the weekend for the fourth week in a row, many are starting to wonder if Avatar will have the strength to be able to overcome Titanic’s box office record and become the highest grossing movie of all time. Newswe.......]]> Avatar_the_money_just_keeps_rollin_in http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Avatarthemoneyjustkeepsrollinin Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:04:00 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheAcademyOfMotionPicturesScientificandTechnicalAwards

These are the names of the well deserved winners. Technical Achievement Awards * To Mark Wolforth and Tony Sedivy for their contributions to the development of the Truelight real–time 3D look–up table hardware system. Through the use of color management software and hardware, t.......]]> The_Academy_Of_Motion_Pictures_Scientific_and_Technical_Awards http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheAcademyOfMotionPicturesScientificandTechnicalAwards Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:25:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DVirtualFarmersMarketChangingthewayweshoponline

Consumers will be able to interact with the market, without leaving their homes. The first ever interactive 3D Virtual Farmers Market (VFM) has been launched by UK entrepreneur Marcus Carter of Carter Food House, and introduces an innovative new concept in online shopping, combining a 3D world.......]]> 3D_Virtual_Farmers_Market_Changing_the_way_we_shop_online http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3DVirtualFarmersMarketChangingthewayweshoponline Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:14:38 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NukeWebinarbySteveWright

Well it seems like The Foundry are keen to get their little baby out into the hands of all us CG peeps (and production houses of course...). A decent inducement for watching this webinar is that you can also win a years free license (with support) for Nuke. Hmmmmm nice...... You’ve heard about.......]]> Nuke_Webinar_by_Steve_Wright http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NukeWebinarbySteveWright Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:12:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TobeyMaguireToLeaveSpider-ManFilms

This news sent in by Mark Bailey (thanks). And so it seems the vulture in this case is not a villain in the movie, and is instead circling above what appears to be a near dead franchise. Well, its not quite so dire as that, but still... It certainly does look like its “ding ding“ and time for a cha.......]]> Tobey_Maguire_To_Leave_Spider-Man_Films_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TobeyMaguireToLeaveSpider-ManFilms Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:31:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AreYouReadyForTheGPURevolution?Part1_byRenderStream

The hardware revolution could be just around the corner. This blog looks at how parallel computing using GPU hardware could revolutionise rendering speed for us all. You probably have heard a lot about GPU acceleration in recent months. In this article we’ll take a look at what exactly we can .......]]> Are_You_Ready_For_The_GPU_Revolution?_Part_1___by_RenderStream http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AreYouReadyForTheGPURevolution?Part1_byRenderStream Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:16:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Alchemy(Beta)AnOpenDrawingProject

Why not find new ways to sketch on your computer? Alchemy is an open drawing project aimed at exploring how we can sketch, draw, and create on computers in new ways. Alchemy isn’t software for creating finished artwork, but rather a sketching environment that focuses on the absolute initial st.......]]> Alchemy_(_Beta_)_An_Open_Drawing_Project http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Alchemy(Beta)AnOpenDrawingProject Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:30:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheThirdFloor-StreamlineDigitalPrevisualizationbyCGSociety

Yes we know, its not one of those, “hey, look at this cool software, what does it do“, and rather one of those “hey were having a chat, and we really love this product, and we’re certainly not being told to say so“ kind of deals. But all the same, the product being showcased here may actually be of .......]]> The_Third_Floor_-_Streamline_Digital_Previsualization_by_CGSociety http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheThirdFloor-StreamlineDigitalPrevisualizationbyCGSociety Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:20:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheThirdbyAlexRoman The_Third__by_Alex_Roman http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheThirdbyAlexRoman Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:11:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Spiderman4sTheVulturetobeplayedbyJohnMalkovich

Spiderman fans it seems are all frothing (hot AND cold) over the prospect of John Malkovich playing The Vulture (villain) in the delayed Spiderman 4 movie. It’s not so much an issue with Malkovitch, who is generally regarded as an excellent choice for a super villain. The issue is rather to do with .......]]> Spiderman_4s_The_Vulture_to_be_played_by_John_Malkovich http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Spiderman4sTheVulturetobeplayedbyJohnMalkovich Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:37:40 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MayaEntertainmentCreationSuite2010ReviewatCGChannel

Autodesk took the surprising move of forcing a bundle of software on users this year, with their new “Maya Creation Suite“. It’s not really surprising really, considering that these days Autodesk owns so many products. Sooner or later it was bound to try and create some kind of synergy between it’s.......]]> Maya_Entertainment_Creation_Suite_2010_Review_at_CG_Channel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MayaEntertainmentCreationSuite2010ReviewatCGChannel Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:09:37 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HPZ600WorkstationReviewatCGChannel

CG Channel have a pretty decent review of the new HP GFX workstation. As ever, you get a professional level of equipment, but at something of a premium. For medium or larger sized shops though, certainly worth a read to see how it all stacks up..... Well, it’s that time again—time for your fav.......]]> HP_Z600_Workstation_Review_at_CG_Channel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HPZ600WorkstationReviewatCGChannel Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:35:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Rhinobycgnews

The Russians are making a Beeline for Rhino. Rhino Creative Director Natasha Saenko crafted a unique cast of animated animals from scratch in stylized CG for the largest Russian telecommunications company Beeline. The prominent company sought out Rhino to develop a completely original concept,.......]]> Rhino__by_cgnews http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Rhinobycgnews Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:21:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SMNYShowSomethingsYouCantRewindbycgnews

Mmmm, well after that mine’s a pint of H2o! The horrifying repercussions of drinking and driving bluntly tumble from the screen in an emotive film for the New Mexico Department of Transportation written and directed by Smoke & Mirrors New York’s Sean Broughton. Click the link to read mo.......]]> SMNY_Show_Somethings_You_Cant_Rewind_by_cgnews http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#SMNYShowSomethingsYouCantRewindbycgnews Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:56:28 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TriggerHappyashortfilmbyJavierLopez-Duprey Trigger_Happy_a_short_film_by_Javier_Lopez-Duprey http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TriggerHappyashortfilmbyJavierLopez-Duprey Fri, 8 Jan 2010 17:59:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CorelIntroducesUpdatesToPainter11byCGSociety

It would seem that a new release of Corel Painter is upon us. V11 to be precise. It also seems to be a free upgrade (via Download) to existing customers... Corel has introduced an update to Corel Painter 11 that will be available as a free download to current Painter 11 customers. Available im.......]]> Corel_Introduces_Updates_To_Painter_11_by_CGSociety http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CorelIntroducesUpdatesToPainter11byCGSociety Fri, 8 Jan 2010 17:53:12 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NvidaTeaseswithitsFermiGF100byMattPeckham

Nvidia will be giving us a first peak at a production Fermi product as Las Vegas next week it seems...... The first GeForce GPU based on Nvidia’s next–gen Fermi architecture will make a showing at CES 2010 in Vegas next week, according to an update on Nvidia’s Facebook page. Click the l.......]]> Nvida_Teases_with_its_Fermi_GF100_by_Matt_Peckham http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NvidaTeaseswithitsFermiGF100byMattPeckham Fri, 8 Jan 2010 17:49:21 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Transformers-RevengeoftheFallenProductionFocus

CG Society are looking back, all misty eye’d and all on the year that was 2009. CG style of course. In this article, they took a look at the CG spectacle that was Transformers 2 – Revenge of the Fallen. The guys and gals at Digital Domain opened up to us for a extremely well received article i.......]]> Transformers_-_Revenge_of_the_Fallen_Production_Focus http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Transformers-RevengeoftheFallenProductionFocus Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:53:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NavteqTouts3DLaserTechnologybyStephenShankland

This all sounds very high–tech. But if we can get to where we’re going quicker.... Whoppeeeeeeeeeee!!! Navteq has begun collecting data to construct detailed 3D models and maps of the United States, the digital–mapping specialist said Wednesday. The Nokia subsidiary has begun outfitting its.......]]> Navteq_Touts_3D_Laser_Technology_by_Stephen_Shankland http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NavteqTouts3DLaserTechnologybyStephenShankland Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:31:40 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AugmentedRealityVsVirtualRealitybyErikSchonfeld

I’m thinking that maybe I could get my reality augmented, even when I am using my virtual reality headset to do some Amazon shopping. What are you into, Augmenting or Virtualizing? Remember when virtual reality was all the rage? It had a good run, especially during the 1990s, and perhaps culmi.......]]> Augmented_Reality_Vs_Virtual_Reality_by_Erik_Schonfeld http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AugmentedRealityVsVirtualRealitybyErikSchonfeld Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:11:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarVFXShortlisthasbeenannounced

It looks like the shortlist of seven movies has been announced for this years Oscars. They are (in alphabetical order...) Avatar District 9 Harry Potter and the Half–Blood Prince Star Trek 
Terminator Salvation Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 
2012 .......]]> Oscar_VFX_Shortlist_has_been_announced http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OscarVFXShortlisthasbeenannounced Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:30:51 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NvidiaCollaboratesWithWetaonthevisualeffectsforAvatar

It seems that Avatar, made Weta think a little differently on the issue od rendering....... Avatar, the breakthrough stereoscopic 3D feature film from James Cameron and Twentieth Century Fox opened on December 18, 2009 with a record breaking opening weekend of over $77 million for any 3D movie.......]]> Nvidia_Collaborates_With_Weta_on_the_visual_effects_for_Avatar http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NvidiaCollaboratesWithWetaonthevisualeffectsforAvatar Thu, 7 Jan 2010 12:44:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OpensourceVFXresourcesite

Philippe Leprince has started a new website to act as a resource for Opensource VFX projects. I mean, the name pretty much says it all eh? OpenSourceVFX.org has only 3 goals : * Present the best open–source projects. o We will only showcase the most interesting, useful, b.......]]> Opensource_VFX_resource_site http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#OpensourceVFXresourcesite Wed, 6 Jan 2010 15:08:57 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CanonEOS-1DMarkIVUnboxingatEngadget

Engadget have a near little article on the new Canon EOS–1D Mark IV, which includes an un–boxing and also some images using the cameras new super high ISO (light sensitivity) settings..... John took a series of photos going from ISO 1600 all the way up to a mind–blowing ISO 65535 102400 and th.......]]> Canon_EOS-1D_Mark_IV_Unboxing_at_Engadget http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CanonEOS-1DMarkIVUnboxingatEngadget Wed, 6 Jan 2010 14:42:25 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RabbitAndTeamOneTakeLexusforaSpin

Rabbit by name, Rabbit by nature, but Team One are never satisfied...... Rabbit is a Production Company based in New York and Brussels with a ´new school´ethos that consistently adapts to the ever changing landscape of motion picture production. “Throughout literature, folklore and pop culture.......]]> Rabbit_And_Team_One_Take_Lexus_for_a_Spin http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#RabbitAndTeamOneTakeLexusforaSpin Wed, 6 Jan 2010 14:28:43 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ChrisStoskiStarTreksupervisingMattePainter

He’s worked on many successful films, but thinks Ster Trek was one of his greatest challenges....... Back in 1998, Chris graduated from Washington State University with two degrees in Architecture. He’d already been planning on moving to California to work in the film industry. “I wanted to fi.......]]> Chris_Stoski_Star_Trek_supervising_Matte_Painter http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ChrisStoskiStarTreksupervisingMattePainter Wed, 6 Jan 2010 14:25:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Scriptspotisbeingupgraded

It seems that Scriptspot is undergoing an upgrade at the momment... We wonder what it will bring.... Just wanted to post a note here to make sure everyone has seen the “read only“ block on the left. ScriptSpot is nearing the end of a major upgrade. Everything is going well but this site needed.......]]> Scriptspot_is_being_upgraded http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Scriptspotisbeingupgraded Wed, 6 Jan 2010 14:15:32 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HDRI-TheFutureathdrlabscom

hdrlabs.com has a pretty interesting article on possible developments HDRI for the onezies (or whatever this decade is going to be called.....) Dolby is likely to build an HDR display that will blow everyone away. Nowadays every display company has at least one flagship model with Local Dimmin.......]]> HDRI_-_The_Future_at_hdrlabscom http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HDRI-TheFutureathdrlabscom Wed, 6 Jan 2010 12:42:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Avatarthegamechanger

Animation World Network have a pretty in–depth article on the performance capture systems that were developed for Avatar. The key was to take some of the work pioneered by Peter Jackson and Weta, where the directory could see (via a monitor) virtual performances live on set, allowing them to more f.......]]> Avatar_the_game_changer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Avatarthegamechanger Wed, 6 Jan 2010 12:41:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ToyStory2Blu-rayTrailerByCGTalk

Would’nt mind that t–shirt myself...... The online trailer for the release of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 on high definition Blu–ray Disc, happening March 23, 2010, is now on YouTube. Check it out below. Pre–order info is here. Click the link to read more over at The Pixar Blog.................]]> Toy_Story_2_Blu-ray_Trailer_By_CGTalk http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ToyStory2Blu-rayTrailerByCGTalk Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:11:50 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Real-timeFluidSimulationusingDirectComputeandaGPU Real-time_Fluid_Simulation_using_Direct_Compute_and_a_GPU http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Real-timeFluidSimulationusingDirectComputeandaGPU Tue, 5 Jan 2010 16:57:57 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CreatureBoxFullofMonstersSpacemenandStorytellingPostedbyTheArea

A lot of comic reading in the 80’s, made them what they are to–day. Like most kids born in the 70’s I was raised on a healthy diet of 80’s cartoons, comic books and video games. For all the strangeness back then it was an awesome time to grow up. I often think back to how I felt digging throug.......]]> CreatureBox_Full_of_Monsters,_Spacemen_and_Storytelling_Posted_by_The_Area http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#CreatureBoxFullofMonstersSpacemenandStorytellingPostedbyTheArea Tue, 5 Jan 2010 15:31:49 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IcyDaysAndNightsatBostoncom

Look out the window. If you are in the Northern hemisphere, then right now it’s probably very very cold outside. But as we all know, the cold can also bring great beauty. Hit the link to see a selection of pretty amazing ice themed images at Boston.com.......]]> Icy_Days_And_Nights_at_Bostoncom http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#IcyDaysAndNightsatBostoncom Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:52:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MechWarrior-LivingLegendsInsaneModforCrysis

Joystiq.com has brought to light a pretty insane “mod“ for the Crysis game engine. In fact it’s pretty much a completely new game based on the Battletech universe. Check out the article, including an example video of the WIP development..... What’s the best way to improve upon a suit th.......]]> Mech_Warrior_-_Living_Legends_Insane_Mod_for_Crysis http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#MechWarrior-LivingLegendsInsaneModforCrysis Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:46:47 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheRuinsOfDetroitbyYvesMarchandandRomainMeffre

Detroit has been a victim of the shifting economics of the modern industrialised and ever mobile world it seems. Nothing is ever fixed, and this book of photographs really brings this home. There are some great images, and there are touches here of a post apocalypical world. The photographers can wa.......]]> The_Ruins_Of_Detroit_by_Yves_Marchand_and_Romain_Meffre http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheRuinsOfDetroitbyYvesMarchandandRomainMeffre Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:37:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ArtVenturaThesecretsout

It seems Ventura was Ace for Cheong Hoe Yi, aka fireantz...... First and foremost , I do not know how to emphasize my idol more than I already have. If it weren’t for Jim Carrey, I would not have been a CG artist. Ace Ventura is my favourite character among all of the movies he has a.......]]> Art_Ventura_The_secrets_out http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ArtVenturaThesecretsout Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:34:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Simlab3dsmaxSolidworksPluginfor3dsmax2009and2010

Simlab have released a new plugin for 3dsmax 2009 and 2010, that allows the import of Solidworks models.... The new plugin adds the ability to import native Solidworks parts and assemblies (*.sldprt, *.sldasm) up to the latest version SolidWorks 2010. From the new Plugin menu that will appe.......]]> Simlab_3dsmax_Solidworks_Plugin_for_3dsmax_2009_and_2010 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Simlab3dsmaxSolidworksPluginfor3dsmax2009and2010 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:40:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TimHodge-AnimationArtistTheHodgesarefindingtimesveryhard

It seems the American healthcare system is letting someone down once more. The son of Tim Hodge, an artist with many credits behind his name, was involved in a car accident, which has left him in a coma. The hodges health insurance covered them for a while, but it has now run out. This has left the .......]]> Tim_Hodge_-_Animation_Artist_The_Hodges_are_finding_times_very_hard http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TimHodge-AnimationArtistTheHodgesarefindingtimesveryhard Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:41:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Avatarisfastestgrossingmovieinhistory

It looks like Mr Cameron and co have been raking it in! Avatar has become the fastest movie ever to achieve $1bn (£625.6m) in ticket sales around the world. Distributors 20th Century Fox say it has earned more than $350m (£217m) in the US and more than $670m (£415m) in the rest of the world.......]]> Avatar_is_fastest_grossing_movie_in_history http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Avatarisfastestgrossingmovieinhistory Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:03:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Apple3DViewpointTrackingSystemNewsonMacRoumorscom

It seems that Apple has its beady eye on a future 3D display technology.... Apple’s patent applications always provide an interesting peek into what Apple researchers have been working on. In one of the more interesting patent applications we’ve discovered, Apple appears to be researching 3D d.......]]> Apple_3D_Viewpoint_Tracking_System_News_on_MacRoumorscom http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Apple3DViewpointTrackingSystemNewsonMacRoumorscom Mon, 4 Jan 2010 12:59:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheTVShowbySugimotoKousukeandManabeTakayuki The_TV_Show_by_Sugimoto_Kousuke_and_Manabe_Takayuki http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheTVShowbySugimotoKousukeandManabeTakayuki Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:13:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheHiddenStoryOfThe3DEnginebythepeoplewhowritethem

The Guardian’s site has an interesting article on 3D game engine coders..... If you peer out over the painstakingly rendered Venetian skyline in Assassin’s Creed II, or watch a car being convincingly torn to pieces during a high speed crash in Forza Motorsport 3 one thing is abundantly clear. .......]]> The_Hidden_Story_Of_The_3D_Engine_by_the_people_who_write_them http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#TheHiddenStoryOfThe3DEnginebythepeoplewhowritethem Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:16:44 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PhysXPlug-inFor3dsMaxv201nowavailable!

Nvidia have announced (via their forum) a new plugin release for their PhysX system, for 3dsmax..... Just in time for the new year, I’m pleased to announce the availability of the next version of the PhysX plug–in for 3ds Max. This new plug–in has been rewritten from the ground up. A few hi.......]]> PhysX_Plug-in_For_3ds_Max_v201_now_available! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#PhysXPlug-inFor3dsMaxv201nowavailable! Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:14:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NutellaJarsfullofLooneyness

You must be nuts if you have’nt tasted Nutella? This one is for out US cousins..... Heads up, Jarheads! Here’s the scoop from our roving reporter Dave Filipi, direct from a supermarket in Philadelphia. Nutella, the bread spread made from a “combination of roasted hazelnuts, skim milk and a hin.......]]> Nutella_Jars_full_of_Looneyness http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#NutellaJarsfullofLooneyness Sun, 3 Jan 2010 16:12:44 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AstroBoyGreatleapshavebeenmadewithnewsoftware

Autodesk Maya enabled a very high level of animation quality..... The newly released animated film “Astro Boy” brings the iconic Japanese manga character to movie theaters. Filmmaker Imagi International Holdings Limited (HKEx: 585) created “Astro Boy” with Autodesk Maya software from Autodesk,.......]]> Astro_Boy_Great_leaps_have_been_made_with_new_software_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AstroBoyGreatleapshavebeenmadewithnewsoftware Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:37:36 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AvatarchangesthewayVFXmoviesaremadebyTheArea

This will give games a whole new feel. With its revolutionary virtual production techniques, Avatar has broken the wall between director and viewer, allowing us to experience a whole new visceral and immersive kind of stereoscopic cinema. According to James Cameron and his colleagues, Avatar i.......]]> Avatar_changes_the_way_VFX_movies_are_made_by_The_Area http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AvatarchangesthewayVFXmoviesaremadebyTheArea Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:33:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Framestore2009News

Take a quick look at last years commercials from Framestore The run up to Christmas is going by at a cracking pace – you can see below a selection of our commercials and our film division’s work over the past 2 months. Click the link to read more ...................]]> Framestore_2009_News http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#Framestore2009News Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:14:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskMuchmoresuperior

Want a Ferrari? Go on make one. At least this team did at their University using 3dsmax Elegance, seduction, class, and personality—the Ferrari brand epitomizes Italy and its unique style that’s admired throughout the world. In Maranello, Italy, the hometown of Ferrari, people also identify th.......]]> Autodesk_Much_more_superior http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#AutodeskMuchmoresuperior Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:12:17 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ThePrincessAndTheFrogs-SupervisingAnimatorMarkHennPart1-byJeremieNoyer

Seems like Henn likes the ladies?. Back during Walt’s time, it was Marc Davis’ specialty. Among the Nine Old Men, he was the one that was regularly chosen to animate Disney’s “leading ladies” such as Cinderella, Alice, Tinker Bell or else Briar Rose/Princess Aurora.... Hit the link to r.......]]> The_Princess_And_The_Frogs_-_Supervising_Animator_Mark_Henn_Part_1_-__by_Jeremie_Noyer http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ThePrincessAndTheFrogs-SupervisingAnimatorMarkHennPart1-byJeremieNoyer Sat, 2 Jan 2010 12:47:34 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011ObjectPaintTool 3dsmax_2011__Object_Paint_Tool http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#3dsmax2011ObjectPaintTool Fri, 1 Jan 2010 23:45:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToTrainYourDragonInterviewwithShaggyHornsbySupervisingAnimator How_To_Train_Your_Dragon_Interview_with_Shaggy_Hornsby,_Supervising_Animator http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#HowToTrainYourDragonInterviewwithShaggyHornsbySupervisingAnimator Fri, 1 Jan 2010 18:47:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ApplesAperture3Hitstheshelves

If your into photography, then you may have dabbled with, or even own Aperture. If you have/do, then you may be interested in v3 of this app, which has just been released. What are the hot new features? Well, we’ll that decision to you... Just hit the link below for the full list of new features, or.......]]> Apples_Aperture_3__Hits_the_shelves http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2010#ApplesAperture3Hitstheshelves Fri, 1 Jan 2010 16:04:18 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MerryChristmas2009fromCGAcademy

Well, another year has passed us by, I hope it has been as good as possible for you and your loved ones. We won’t go into to much detail here on the details of the year itself, we’ll hold that back for a few days. After all the New Year approaches. All we’ll say is, take some time to enjoy the holid.......]]> Merry_Christmas_2009_from_CG_Academy http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MerryChristmas2009fromCGAcademy Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:54:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#HoHoHoOurBestOfTheYear!byBenSimonatAnimatedViews

Animated Views is taking a look at the best animation of 2009...... After the excitement of the site’s revamp in the past couple of months, we’re about to take a break for a week or so here at Animated Views, and before we go, it’s that time of year again when we look back over the last year t.......]]> Ho_Ho_Ho_Our_Best_Of_The_Year!_by_Ben_Simon_at_Animated_Views http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#HoHoHoOurBestOfTheYear!byBenSimonatAnimatedViews Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:47:39 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Veruskacanyouseeher?

Do you recal our story “Can You See Me? Look Harder...“, well, Veruska here was the original inspiration behind that concept it seems. Check out the images, they are once again, very intruiging. Be warned though, in this case the artist has... A. Tried to become invisible via body paint. B. Don.......]]> Veruska_can_you_see_her? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Veruskacanyouseeher? Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:38:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AvatarConceptArtcreatedbyPattonusingZBrush2

Here are some of the original Avatar concept art pieces..... I started working on Avatar 3 years ago and was working with Zbrush 2 ( that means no subtools!!) I had to work on a fairly slow laptop so that I could work directly with Jim Cameron on the mocap stage. I was really green as a 3D art.......]]> Avatar_Concept_Art_created_by_Patton,_using_ZBrush_2 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AvatarConceptArtcreatedbyPattonusingZBrush2 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:30:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TimesSquareSnowballFightItsaWhiteOut!

Tis the season to be jolly. Tis also the season to be receiving a nice ball of cold snow right in your chops. Come on though, who does not like a snowball fight eh? And the great thing is, unlike most other fights. There are no loosers.... Click the link to see more great images from this fastive.......]]> Times_Square_Snowball_Fight_Its_a_White_Out! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TimesSquareSnowballFightItsaWhiteOut! Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:37:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AlmabyRodrigoBlaasPixarAnimator Alma_by_Rodrigo_Blaas,_Pixar_Animator http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AlmabyRodrigoBlaasPixarAnimator Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:21:26 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#A-HAAPodcastBreadcrumbs

If you want to hear some “cartoony“ music, this could be just the podcast for you....... Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my pal Skip Heller to record five segments of “Breadcrumbs“ for the upcoming A–HAA Podcast. “Breadcrumbs“ will introduce you to great cartoony music of al.......]]> A-HAA_Podcast_Breadcrumbs http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#A-HAAPodcastBreadcrumbs Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:54:07 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#LastMinuteStockingFillersbyJerryatCartoonBrew

Here are a few books for you to mull over in the feastive season maybe? Have a friend who likes animation, why not make a gift of one? Publisher Doug Ranney and author Rick Goldschmidt have decided to reprint their invaluable out–of–print book, The Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass. It has a new .......]]> Last_Minute_Stocking_Fillers_by_Jerry_at_Cartoon_Brew http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#LastMinuteStockingFillersbyJerryatCartoonBrew Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:25:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MerryXmasEveryone!AnAdByJib-Jab

Merry Xmas Everyone! Er... unless you are a buscuit of course (not likely we know..). Hit the vid above for some Chrimbo fun!! .......]]> Merry_Xmas_Everyone!_An_Ad_By_Jib-Jab http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MerryXmasEveryone!AnAdByJib-Jab Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:30:06 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#VideoGameNostalgia

Ah, nostalgia eh.... It’s not what it used to be.... Anyway, it seems IGN have a little series of articles on gaming through the decades. No doubt inspired by the recent BBC season of technology nostalgia, covering the 70’s 80’s and 90’s. Iif you were there, you have probably forgoten half of it by .......]]> Video_Game_Nostalgia http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#VideoGameNostalgia Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:18:07 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#SkapeCGModelofLondon ist... According to the Digital Urban blog, this three–dimensional model of London will be released in Jan/Feb 2010 via a company called Skape. A video fly–through of Victo.......]]> Skape_CG_Model_of_London_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#SkapeCGModelofLondon Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:41:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#DreamworksAnimationFrightDiner-byDacey

Looks like Dreamworks have another roast on the spit. All we can say is “be carefull what diner you choose“.... DreamWorks Animation has set Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris to write “Gil’s All Fright Diner,“ an adaptation of the A. Lee Martinez novel that has Barry Sonnenfeld attached to direct. Dreamworks_Animation_Fright_Diner_-_by_Dacey http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#DreamworksAnimationFrightDiner-byDacey Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:14:34 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ArnoldStang-1019-2009byJerryatCartoonBrew

He was Top Cat, and will be missed..... One of my favorite actors and character animation voices, Arnold Stang, has passed away at age 91. In animation, Stang will live forever as the voice of Hanna–Barbera’s Top Cat (1961). Stang was also unforgettable as wise–guy Herman Mouse (aka “Uncle Hoi.......]]> Arnold_Stang_-_1019_-_2009_by_Jerry_at_Cartoon_Brew http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ArnoldStang-1019-2009byJerryatCartoonBrew Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:09:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#NvidiasFermiExplainedbyTechradar

Fermi does seem to be shaping up to a decent step up in graphics performance. But of course nVidia is really staking its claim here on general computation. And that puts them in direct competition with Intel and of course AMD. Chris Ford of Techradar has an insight for you.... Hardware comes a.......]]> Nvidias_Fermi_Explained_by_Techradar http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#NvidiasFermiExplainedbyTechradar Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:34:45 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ClientsFromHellitsalltoofamiliar Clients_From_Hell_its_all_too_familiar http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ClientsFromHellitsalltoofamiliar Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:45:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MassEffect2Trailerisonline! Mass_Effect_2_Trailer_is_online! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MassEffect2Trailerisonline! Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:13:08 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#KarigurashinoNoArrietyTheBorrowers-Manganesed

This film has been planned for a few years, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi is making his directional debut here....... The official website for Studio Ghibli’s next project, an adaptation of Mary Norton’s The Borrowers (Yukashita no Kobito–tachi) novel, has launched on Thursday. Studio co–founder Ha.......]]> Karigurashino_No_Arriety_The_Borrowers_-_Manganesed http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#KarigurashinoNoArrietyTheBorrowers-Manganesed Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:03:21 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#SmoothRebrandedAndRelaunchedAsAssemblyStudios-ByCGarchitect

After ten years, its all change at Smooth (or rather Assembly Studios) After 10 years of working with great clients and creating award winning work we are proud to announce that Smoothe has rebranded and relaunched as multi–disciplinary design agency – Assembly Studios Click here to r.......]]> Smooth_Rebranded_And_Relaunched_As_Assembly_Studios_-_By_CGarchitect http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#SmoothRebrandedAndRelaunchedAsAssemblyStudios-ByCGarchitect Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:55:37 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AvatarAverygoodweekend

It may have been the bad weather, but ’Avatar’ did not brake the record set by ’I Am Legend’..... LOS ANGELES – Audiences are trekking to see James Cameron’s science–fiction saga “Avatar,“ which has opened as the weekend’s No. 1 film with $73 million domestically. Click here to read more ............]]> Avatar_A_very_good_weekend http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AvatarAverygoodweekend Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:43:19 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FXBreakdownsGaloreatAETutsPlus

AE TutsPlus have a pretty sweet page, that includes numerous breakdownds of FX projects..... Are you ready to get pumped up? I could literally watch VFX Breakdowns all day and night... which probably explains my lack of sleep this past week. Well, I’m willing to suffer for your enjoyment... th.......]]> FX_Breakdowns_Galore_at__AE_TutsPlus http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FXBreakdownsGaloreatAETutsPlus Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:36:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AliceInWonderlandTrailerIsUp Alice_In_Wonderland_Trailer_Is_Up http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AliceInWonderlandTrailerIsUp Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:25:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GigapixelPanoramaofHarlemNewYork

This is a pretty cool panoramic photograph of Harlem. It seems to all the rage at the moment, with various teams attempting to produce tha largest megapixel count out there. This is a mere paltry 13 gigpixel.. Still, its still a pretty amazing image eh? Next we at CGA want to see the ability of b.......]]> Gigapixel_Panorama_of_Harlem,_New_York http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GigapixelPanoramaofHarlemNewYork Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:29:03 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#OrdanceSurveyWanttogobeyondsimplevisualisation

Worth taking a closer look at maybe? Thanks to CG Architect for digging this one up..... ARMCHAIR explorers who soar over 3D cityscapes on their computer may be used to the idea of maps with an extra dimension. But they are now getting accurate enough to offer much more than a preview of your .......]]> Ordance_Survey_Want_to_go_beyond_simple_visualisation http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#OrdanceSurveyWanttogobeyondsimplevisualisation Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:08:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ZerebraleDichotomieOnhowdecisionsaremade Zerebrale_Dichotomie_On_how_decisions_are_made http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ZerebraleDichotomieOnhowdecisionsaremade Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:51:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BackburnerRenderManagerAvailableforOsX(atlast) Backburner_Render_Manager_Available_for_OsX_(at_last) http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BackburnerRenderManagerAvailableforOsX(atlast) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:08:55 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Expose8CallforEntriesfromBallisticPublishing

Got a favourite artist? Yourself maybe!? The EXPOSÉ 8 Call for Entries are now open, and we want to see more art than has ever been seen. To get there, we’re calling on the community to get involved in letting us know which artists they want to see, and the art that has inspired them this year.......]]> Expose_8_Call_for_Entries_from_Ballistic_Publishing http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Expose8CallforEntriesfromBallisticPublishing Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:43:25 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TheMissingLynxProductionfocus-byPabloHadis

What do you think is important, good story or millions of polygons? Co. Director Manuel Sicilia, thinks good story..... It’s the story that matters. It can make or break a film. We’ve heard it a thousand times. Still, in many cases these phrases don’t translate into concrete results, especiall.......]]> The_Missing_Lynx_Production_focus_-_by_Pablo_Hadis http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TheMissingLynxProductionfocus-byPabloHadis Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:47:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TheArtOfPrincessAndTheFrog-byJeffKurttiInterviewoveronAnimatedViews

This much anticipated book is worth the wait...... Whether you’re a Disney oriented book reader or a DVD/Blu–ray buff, you can’t have missed Jeff Kurtti. A renowned Disney historian, he’s the author of more than 20 books, notably on Disney Animation and Imagineering, that have become reference.......]]> The_Art_Of_Princess_And_The_Frog_-_by_Jeff_Kurtti_Interview_over_on_Animated_Views http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TheArtOfPrincessAndTheFrog-byJeffKurttiInterviewoveronAnimatedViews Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:46:29 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JamesCameronProfile-Part3byTrevorHoggatFlickeringMyth

Cameron’s twelve years away from the big screen has come to an end........ “I started thinking about the film in two stages,” explained James Cameron on how he approached writing, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), the sequel to his science fiction classic. “In the first stage the future sends.......]]> James_Cameron_Profile_-_Part_3_by_Trevor_Hogg_at_Flickering_Myth http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JamesCameronProfile-Part3byTrevorHoggatFlickeringMyth Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:39:11 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AvatarBoxOfficeMillions

Looks like everyone went to see Avatar last weekend. We’ll be making a visit tommorrow at the IMAX London...... Looks like Avatar is well on its way to an eye–popping opening weekend, banking an estimated $27 million at the box–office on Friday, according to Hollywood.com Box Office. (This inc.......]]> Avatar_Box_Office_Millions http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AvatarBoxOfficeMillions Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:37:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AssassinsCreed2FacialAnination-InterviewbyScottLowe

The team at Image Metrics talk about what it took to bring the characters to life.... US, December 8, 2009 – In the world of Assassin’s Creed II, players are granted tremendous freedom with the ability to scale any building, jump from any peak, and engage in hundreds of side quests and missio.......]]> Assassins_Creed_2_Facial_Anination_-_Interview_by_Scott_Lowe http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AssassinsCreed2FacialAnination-InterviewbyScottLowe Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:32:35 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MoreExcaliburTidbitsfromKenPimintel

Due to the recent leak of images from an Autodesk conference, Ken Pimentel (Autodesks 3dsmax head honcho) has decided to come forth with some clear info on what Excalibur has in store for us 3dsmax users. It’s good to see Autodesk “comming out“ on this, after all, it should stop a lot of rumour mong.......]]> More_Excalibur_Tidbits_from_Ken_Pimintel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MoreExcaliburTidbitsfromKenPimintel Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:02:18 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#RobinHoodislookingprettygood Robin_Hood_is_looking_pretty_good http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#RobinHoodislookingprettygood Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:41:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#EddyHardison-CreativeArtistInterviewbyJean-EricHenaultatCGChannel

This up and coming creative artist has a promising career...... CG Channel was based on the principle of seeking out and exposing talented digital artists all over the world. We believe it is important to feature high–profile, already established artists but perhaps even more to to find out ne.......]]> Eddy_Hardison_-_Creative_Artist_Interview_by_Jean-Eric_Henault_at_CG_Channel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#EddyHardison-CreativeArtistInterviewbyJean-EricHenaultatCGChannel Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:10:48 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Autodesk2010GamesReelcallforSubmissions

Go on show off your talent, with this free shop window! Submit your recent video game cinematics, trailers, in–game sequences, and animations created using any or a combination of the following Autodesk software: Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk® HumanIK®, Autodesk® Kynapse®, Autodesk® Maya®, Auto.......]]> Autodesk_2010_Games_Reel_call_for_Submissions http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Autodesk2010GamesReelcallforSubmissions Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:57:38 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Avatar-OpensReportbyRottenTomatoes

It looks like Avatar has had a pretty massive opening. Both in terms of theatre screenings and also in terms of reviews and bots on seats.... Thursday Afternoon Update (5:01 p.m. PT): As of 4:30 p.m. PT, MovieTickets.com is reporting 429 sold–out showings of Avatar. The ticketing site is also .......]]> Avatar_-_Opens_Report_by_Rotten_Tomatoes http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Avatar-OpensReportbyRottenTomatoes Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:00:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Ironman2Trailerhasbeenreleased Ironman_2_Trailer_has_been_released http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Ironman2Trailerhasbeenreleased Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:07:55 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FractureVoronoiScriptonScriptSpot

This is actually pretty old news, to be honest..... But every now and again we think its worth pointing out a cool script or plugin out there. In this case its a FREE scripted plugin for 3dsmax, that will fracture any mesh into chunks, whilst preserving the original objects volume. Great stuff, .......]]> Fracture_Voronoi_Script_on_Script_Spot http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FractureVoronoiScriptonScriptSpot Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:41:54 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#RoyEDisneyhaspassedawaynewsonCartoonBrew

Sad news indeed..... The Walt Disney Company announced today that Roy Disney has passed away. Click here for LA Times obit. Roy did his father and uncle proud. He was a true champion for the legacy of Disney animation — and he will be sorely missed. Click here to read more ...................]]> Roy_E_Disney_has_passed_away_news_on_Cartoon_Brew http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#RoyEDisneyhaspassedawaynewsonCartoonBrew Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:08:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#RunHampsterRuniPhonegame

It seems that the traditional 2D animation skills are finding a home on the mobile gaming platforms out there (er.... iPhone to you and me....) No one knows where hand drawn animation is headed – but one outlet seems to be thriving: mobile video games. Here’s another for the list of intriguing ne.......]]> Run_Hampster_Run_iPhone_game http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#RunHampsterRuniPhonegame Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:05:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#LiveUSTREAMEventwithFreeRealmsanimatorFloydBishop

CG Society has news of an event taking place today...... Today at 4pm PST December 18, Free Realms Senior Artist and Character Animator Floyd Bishop will be presenting a live demonstration on the animation process for video games on the Sony Online USTREAM channel. The event goes live at 4p.......]]> Live_USTREAM_Event__with_Free_Realms_animator_Floyd_Bishop_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#LiveUSTREAMEventwithFreeRealmsanimatorFloydBishop Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:51:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AugmentedRealitySoftware3DMapsCamerphones

CG Architect has an article on augmented reality....... Augmented reality software promises to let us see the world as the Terminator saw it: overlaid with digital information. Given that most of us aren’t cyborg assassins from the future, we’re more likely to use the technology to see restaur.......]]> Augmented_Reality_Software_3D_Maps,_Camerphones_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AugmentedRealitySoftware3DMapsCamerphones Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:47:37 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TimMillerofBlurStudiosInterviewbyCGChannel

Most dream, some do, but only a few dream and do..... Every once and there, I happen to meet great artists, some of them have accomplished a lot on their own, working for the top film directors in the world, won strings of awards and seem to be treated like god–like creatures by the industry. .......]]> Tim_Miller_of_Blur_Studios_Interview_by_CG_Channel http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TimMillerofBlurStudiosInterviewbyCGChannel Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:44:42 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JackDanielsLabelStoryoveratCGSociety

From Arnold Boston and Brand New School, great stories have been created. The artists and producers from US directing collective Brand New School have been working hard and are showing their latest project work, a cross–media campaign for Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. Click here see .......]]> Jack_Daniels_Label_Story_over_at_CG_Society http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JackDanielsLabelStoryoveratCGSociety Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:32:05 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Thunderbird3EmailandNewgroupClientReview-byRyanPaulatArstechnica

Great improvements have been made on this new version it seems...... Mozilla Messaging announced on Tuesday the official release of Thunderbird 3, a major update of the popular open source mail client. The new version brings great improvements, including an impressive new search system and sup.......]]> Thunderbird_3_Email_and_Newgroup_Client_Review_-_by_Ryan_Paul_at_Arstechnica http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Thunderbird3EmailandNewgroupClientReview-byRyanPaulatArstechnica Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:38:13 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Simpsons20yearsoldbyDaceyatCNN

To go or not to go? For many fans –– particularly hard–core followers in the mold of the show’s sneering Comic Book Guy –– the glory days are long past. Some refuse to watch anymore; others admit they still find it funny, but they’re disappointed the show didn’t bow out at the top of its game........]]> Simpsons_20_years_old__by_Dacey_at_CNN http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Simpsons20yearsoldbyDaceyatCNN Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:37:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Free3dsmaxCharacterRigsfromPENProductions

Paul Neale, of PEN Productions has just announced the release of two free character rigs for animation tests and study.... PEN Productions Inc. is proud to announce the release of Walter and Oliver, production proven character animation rigs that uses the RAIC (Referenced, Autonomous, Intellig.......]]> Free_3dsmax_Character_Rigs_from_PEN_Productions http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Free3dsmaxCharacterRigsfromPENProductions Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:08:53 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Terragen21ReleasedPlanetsideisalsoreducingtheprice

Maxunderground has news of an update for Terragen. For one month only prices will be reduced apparently..... New features in Planetside’s 3D landscape creation and rendering software include: adaptive ray tracing pass for higher quality rendering of populations, reduced render time and multith.......]]> Terragen_21_Released_Planetside_is_also_reducing_the_price http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Terragen21ReleasedPlanetsideisalsoreducingtheprice Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:38 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BenDaviesFromTheNeighbourhoodInterviewbyCGarchitect

In only three years The Neighbourhood as tripled it’s workforce. The Neighbourhood was founded by myself and 3 friends in July 2006. We’d met at different stages working together over the last 4–8 years at a number of illustration and animation companies, including directorial roles at Hayes D.......]]> Ben_Davies_From_The_Neighbourhood_Interview_by_CGarchitect http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BenDaviesFromTheNeighbourhoodInterviewbyCGarchitect Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:06:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ToyStoryAndToyStory2OnBlu-ray!byDacey

At last, Toy Story I and II comming out soon on Bluray (and about time too.....) It seems both Pixar animated films will be coming to high–definition in March! In an early retailer announcement, it has been revealed that Disney/Buena Vista is working on ’Toy Story’ and ’Toy Story 2’ for a Blu–.......]]> Toy_Story_And_Toy_Story_2_On_Blu-ray!_by_Dacey http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ToyStoryAndToyStory2OnBlu-ray!byDacey Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:18:22 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ProceduralCityCreatorCityEngine20093

This software will make large urban 3d modelling a lot easier. The CityEngine 2009.3 comes with important new features such as advanced roof types and global texture mapping to make the creation of large urban 3D models even easier. In addition, the CityEngine 2009.3 provides significant impro.......]]> Procedural_City_Creator__CityEngine_20093 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ProceduralCityCreatorCityEngine20093 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:40:57 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#KenPimentelElaboratesOnDesignPhilosophyForExcaliburThemistparts(slightly) Ken_Pimentel_Elaborates_On_Design_Philosophy_For_Excalibur_The_mist_parts_(slightly) http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#KenPimentelElaboratesOnDesignPhilosophyForExcaliburThemistparts(slightly) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:20:10 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GoHDRHDRvidesforhomeentertainment

Will compression technology make it’s way into our homes? goHDR has access to the world’s first true High Dynamic Range (HDR) video camera as well as the world’s largest HDR display. The encoding/decoding software being developed by goHDR, has the potential to be the enabling technology whic.......]]> GoHDR_HDR_vides_for_home_entertainment http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GoHDRHDRvidesforhomeentertainment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:35:31 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#PrincessAndTheFrogPanelbyGalleryNucleus

On Saturday 19th December, Gallery Nucleus is hosting this event.... Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra California will be hosting a The Princess and The Frog event on Saturday December 19th. There will be a panel discussion, an art demonstration, a Q–and–A session, as well as a book signing. Speaker.......]]> Princess_And_The_Frog_Panel_by_Gallery_Nucleus http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#PrincessAndTheFrogPanelbyGalleryNucleus Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:28:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#CanYouSeeMe?LookHarder

These images are great, though it has to be said, it is not a new idea to be fair. Veruschka actually produced similar images (and in the nude!!) some years back. Still their fun, and the closest thing to invisibility we’ll probably see in our lifetimes, eh?.......]]> Can_You_See_Me?_Look_Harder http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#CanYouSeeMe?LookHarder Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:25:45 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AwardSeasonGoldenGlobeNominees-byJerry

It’s been a great year for animated features. Within the last few days, many of the Hollywood award associations and motion picture critics have selected their best–of picks for 2009. It’s been an incredible year for animated features and that’s being reflected in their selections. The most am.......]]> Award_Season_Golden_Globe_Nominees_-_by_Jerry http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AwardSeasonGoldenGlobeNominees-byJerry Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:11:11 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FBIMakeAnArrestoverWolverineMoveLeak

The FBI has announced the capture of an individual connected with the leak of 20th Century Fox’s “X–Men Origins: Wolverine.“ Gilberto Sanchez was arrested at his Bronx, New York home this morning and is expected to go before a magistrate judge later today on charges of violating federal copyri.......]]> FBI_Make_An_Arrest_over_Wolverine_Move_Leak http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FBIMakeAnArrestoverWolverineMoveLeak Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:28:24 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#HayoaMiyazaki-30YearsInFilm-makingAlookbackbyRazGreenberg

Miyazaki has done all the emotions in his 30 years of film–making..... 2009 saw the American release of Ponyo, the tenth feature film of Hayao Miyazaki, and this month also marks the 30th anniversary of the Japanese animation grand–master’s debut film, Lupin III: The Castle Of Cagliostro. Thou.......]]> Hayoa_Miyazaki_-_30_Years_In_Film-making_A_look_back_by_Raz_Greenberg http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#HayoaMiyazaki-30YearsInFilm-makingAlookbackbyRazGreenberg Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:22:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Siggraph2009Asiaready-byPaulHellard

Opens today Wednesday 16th December..... Just flown in for the 2009 SIGGRAPH Asia here in Yokohama. I experienced white–glove rush–hour Tokyo train crush on my way in this morning. What a spectacle! Click here to read more ....... .......]]> Siggraph_2009_Asia_ready_-_by_Paul_Hellard http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Siggraph2009Asiaready-byPaulHellard Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:27:32 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Jan-OveRust-VisualizationArtistInterviewbyCGarchitect

A late starter, and finds himself very lucky to be working in this industry..... My name is Jan–Ove Rust, born in 1969 in Norway. I’m married and have two daughters, 10 and 14 years old. I started learning 3D little over 4 years ago, and have been freelancing for the last two years. I used to .......]]> Jan-Ove_Rust__-__Visualization_Artist_Interview_by_CGarchitect http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Jan-OveRust-VisualizationArtistInterviewbyCGarchitect Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:47:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MeindbenderAnimationStudioGreatCGandAnimationfromSweden

Meindbender are a Swedish animation house that use Maya and Maxwell renderer to produce some pretty amazing work. At first site mcuh of their work appears to be claymation, but no, its all CG. Check out the video above. Great work, great animation and a great style..... You can find more of their.......]]> Meindbender_Animation_Studio_Great_CG_and_Animation_from_Sweden http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MeindbenderAnimationStudioGreatCGandAnimationfromSweden Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:41:40 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#InkandWater=InkyMushroomWonders

Again, the wonders that some water, and some carefully applied ink can produce..... Hit the link to see more Inky wonders of photography........]]> Ink_and_Water_=_Inky_Mushroom_Wonders http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#InkandWater=InkyMushroomWonders Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:35:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MicrophotographyimagesatWirdmagazine

Not much of an explanation needed here. Hit the link to view some pretty amazing photographs of tiny, tiny critters.............]]> Microphotography_images_at_Wird_magazine http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#MicrophotographyimagesatWirdmagazine Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:07:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#PeterWesternsRogerRabbitProductionPhotosOnFacebook

Why not hop onto facebook and take a look. Some great photographs here, and maybe digitised quite recently, as they do not seem to have aged as much as you might expect..... This is animator Peter Western’s desk during the production of Who Framed Roger Rabbit at Richard Williams studio in Lon.......]]> Peter_Westerns_Roger_Rabbit_Production_Photos_On_Facebook http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#PeterWesternsRogerRabbitProductionPhotosOnFacebook Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:57:18 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BoxClever? Box_Clever? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BoxClever? Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:17:39 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JamesCameronProfilePart2of3byTrevorHogg

James Cameron looks back to the future. With upcoming sci–fi epic Avatar set to end twelve years of cinema exile for James Cameron, Trevor Hogg profiles the career of the influential Hollywood film maker in the second of a three part feature... Click here to read more .........................]]> James_Cameron_Profile_Part_2_of_3_by_Trevor_Hogg http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JamesCameronProfilePart2of3byTrevorHogg Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:33:20 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FlightControliPhonegamewinsGDAA

Yes, down under’s “ Flight Control “ has landed an award! The winners of the annual GDAA Industry awards were announced on Monday night at the GDAA Industry Awards dinner, held at Melbourne’s Crown Towers as part of Game Connect Asia Pacific 2009. Click to read more....................]]> Flight_Control_iPhone_game_wins_GDAA http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FlightControliPhonegamewinsGDAA Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:48:17 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Oscar-APreviewbyEdwardDouglas

It was a surprise when the Academy decided to allow ten films into the Best Picture race........ Anyone who has written about awards season for more than a few years has eventually come to the realization that it’s not usually a wise idea to don your prediction cap too early in the season. Whi.......]]> Oscar_-_A_Preview__by_Edward_Douglas http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Oscar-APreviewbyEdwardDouglas Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:44:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TheHDRIHandbookReview-byPabloHadis

It seems this handbook on High Dynamic Range Imagery has a lot to offer.... HDRI has become a familiar term for most CG artists. If you are reading this, chances are you are already using HDR images in your work and have probably seen your share of related tutorials on the net. So after learni.......]]> The_HDRI_Handbook_Review_-_by_Pablo_Hadis http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#TheHDRIHandbookReview-byPabloHadis Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:36:40 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Avatar5revealtheirsecrets

It seems Avatar, required a lot of technical miracles to make it to the big screen...... James Cameron’s Avatar required many technical miracles, including next–gen 3–D cameras and motion–capture, but it also needed years of sketching and brainstorming from a platoon of concept–artists and de.......]]> Avatar_5_reveal_their_secrets http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Avatar5revealtheirsecrets Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:34:32 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FramestoreInvestsinNUKEsitelicence

Framestore has invested for the furture it seems..... The Foundry, a leading developer of visual effects software whose products have been used to make movies including District 9, Terminator Salvation and Transformers is pleased to announce that Framestore, the largest visual effects and comp.......]]> Framestore_Invests_in_NUKE_site_licence http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#FramestoreInvestsinNUKEsitelicence Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:48:12 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AllegorithmicVirtuostoadoptSubstancetechnology

This software will make life easier for artists. Allegorithmic today announced that Virtuos, a leading provider of digital entertainment offshore production services, will join leading Asian developers NCSoft, The9, T3 Entertainment and Gravity as the latest company to adopt Allegorithmic’s Su.......]]> Allegorithmic_Virtuos_to_adopt_Substance_technology http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AllegorithmicVirtuostoadoptSubstancetechnology Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:13:49 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GrummanF-14TomcatCreatedin3dsmax-byStefanBiermann

Come fly with me, come fly away..... This project is the largest I’ve ever attempted. It’s been in development for around six months now, with me working constantly on it for a couple of hours each day. It was supposed to be the leading project for my portfolio, and I wanted to create somethin.......]]> Grumman_F-14_Tomcat_Created_in_3dsmax_-_by_Stefan_Biermann http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GrummanF-14TomcatCreatedin3dsmax-byStefanBiermann Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:31:45 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GnarleyTubesbyClarkLittle

Clark Little is a comercial photographer. You can see some of his rather beautifull images here of breaking waves. The title to this story is somewhat misleading, because these tubes are anything but gnarley............]]> Gnarley_Tubes_by_Clark_Little http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GnarleyTubesbyClarkLittle Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:08:21 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#WaltDisneysfirsthouseforsale

What! Walt’s first house is up for sale? Talk about your “D–23″ – here’s the real thing! The house Walt Disney lived in when he first arrived in LA is up for sale. It’s Uncle Robert’s place on Kingswell, two blocks from the building off Vermont where he made the early Alice Comedies. Walt_Disneys_first_house_for_sale http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#WaltDisneysfirsthouseforsale Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:51:25 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#NewMoonProductionfocus-byCGSociety

Looks like an howling (ouch.....) success. As the New Moon rises, so do the stars at Tippett Studio. Charged with creating the Quileute Wolf Pack for the Twilight sequel, some of the industries leading character artists sunk their teeth into just under 60 shots ranging from three to twelve sec.......]]> New_Moon_Production_focus_-_by_CGSociety http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#NewMoonProductionfocus-byCGSociety Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:02:52 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ZORRO-ZORROandmoreZORRO-byBenSimon

A treat for all Disney fans of live action, and in memory of Richard Todd. We’ve just a small update today to point you in the direction of our two latest reviews, for the return of the original man in black, Zorro – or more precisely Guy Williams in Walt Disney’s simply excellent 1950s televi.......]]> ZORRO_-_ZORRO_and_more_ZORRO_-_by_Ben_Simon http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ZORRO-ZORROandmoreZORRO-byBenSimon Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:05:56 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#UKInvestingInGamesIndustry£10milliontobeexact

This news just in from Gamasutra.... UK government agencies will invest £10 million ($16.3 million)in the region’s game developers, and establish learning centers in Scotland and Manchester. Dundee’s Abertay University’s center will work with a new facility at MediaCity UK to help companies un.......]]> UK_Investing_In_Games_Industry_£10_million_to_be_exact http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#UKInvestingInGamesIndustry£10milliontobeexact Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:36:14 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#E-onSoftwarereleasesVue8PLEandtrialversions

Why not give it a go it’s free December 09, 2009. Beaverton, Oregon: e–on software, maker of the leading Digital Nature solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the Personal Learning Editions (PLE) of Vue 8 xStream and Vue 8 Infinite, its solutions for CG professionals. E–on .......]]> E-on_Software_releases_Vue_8_PLE_and_trial_versions http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#E-onSoftwarereleasesVue8PLEandtrialversions Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:45:30 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#InstantLightTarkovskyPolaroids

The great Soviet film–maker Andrei Tarkovsky always carried a Polaroid camera with him. His son, Andrei A Tarkovsky, explains the background to some of the pictures... Hit the link to view more...........]]> Instant_Light_Tarkovsky_Polaroids http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#InstantLightTarkovskyPolaroids Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:27:38 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ExcaliburIsThrustIntoTheLightnoModredinsight(luckily)

It seems that some photographs of an Autodesk presentation have been leaked via a Japanese CG website (see link). Now, we cannot verify how accurate these images are. They just show a typical hotel presentation suite with some slides being shown. However... apparently Autodesk has been prompted by t.......]]> Excalibur_Is_Thrust_Into_The_Light_no_Modred_in_sight_(luckily) http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ExcaliburIsThrustIntoTheLightnoModredinsight(luckily) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:37:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#InterviewWithNeilBlevinsoncgadvertisingcom

Ex Blur Studios script ninja, Neil Blevins has a pretty interesting interview on cgadvertising..... Well, I’ve been obsessed with making artwork since I was about 3 years old. I grew up in Montreal, Canada, but now live in San Francisco, where I’m a Technical Director for Pixar Animation Studi.......]]> Interview_With_Neil_Blevins_on_cgadvertisingcom http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#InterviewWithNeilBlevinsoncgadvertisingcom Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:30:12 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JackBlackCryptozoology?

Jack Black produces his first animated film. Jack Black, whose last foray into animation was the hit “Kung Fu Panda,“ is the centerpiece of an untitled animated film pitch that Illumination Entertainment, Chris Meledandri’s Universal–based family film unit, is acquiring preemptively. Cl.......]]> Jack_Black_Cryptozoology? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JackBlackCryptozoology? Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:41:00 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Fantasy-GoneWildInterviewwithChristianLorenzHenault-byEricHenault

Perhaps Christian would like to visit one of his Fantasy Worlds, when he travels? Swiss citizen living in the US for the past 10 years, Christian still doesn’t have the right to vote. When asked of his political views in the recent US elections, he said that he did manage to vote several times.......]]> Fantasy_-_Gone_Wild_Interview_with_Christian_Lorenz_Henault_-_by_Eric_Henault http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#Fantasy-GoneWildInterviewwithChristianLorenzHenault-byEricHenault Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:36:55 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#HappyFeet2DirectorGeorgeMiller

It seems that all three may be back for this sequel. Elijah Wood and Robin Williams are in negotiations to reprise their roles as lead voices in “Happy Feet 2,“ Warner Bros.’ sequel to Village Roadshow’s 2006 Oscar–winning animated hit. George Miller is back in the director’s chair. Cli.......]]> Happy_Feet_2_Director_George_Miller http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#HappyFeet2DirectorGeorgeMiller Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:14:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#InkyPsychedelia

Click on the link to check out these images. They are great... It’s amazing what you can do with just some water, and coloured inks (plus some sneaky camera trickery of course). These almost look like CG tests, the kind of think someone might do whilst playing with a fluid system and a decent ray–tr.......]]> Inky_Psychedelia_ http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#InkyPsychedelia Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:11:16 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ExcaliburRipplesfromthepast Excalibur_Ripples_from_the_past http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ExcaliburRipplesfromthepast Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:06:02 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BulletTimeLiterally Bullet_Time_Literally http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BulletTimeLiterally Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:29:58 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GoogleChromeBrowserBetaforLinuxandMac!!

Are you a Chrome nut? Desperate to also be able to use it on your Linux or Apple Os X box? Rejoice for Google has dropped an early Christmas season gift.... Hit the link to download your little nugget of chrome............]]> Google_Chrome_Browser_Beta_for_Linux_and_Mac!! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GoogleChromeBrowserBetaforLinuxandMac!! Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:00:07 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AJAMESCAMERONPROFILEPart1of3byTrevorhogg

After nearly twelve years James Cameron makes a comeback with “ AVATAR“. With upcoming sci–fi epic Avatar set to end twelve years of cinema exile for James Cameron, Trevor Hogg profiles the career of the influential Hollywood filmmaker in the first of a three part feature... Click the l.......]]> A_JAMES_CAMERON_PROFILE_Part_1_of_3_by_Trevor_hogg, http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AJAMESCAMERONPROFILEPart1of3byTrevorhogg Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:05:41 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GameDeveloperMagazineAnnounces2009FrontLineAwardFinalists

Game Developer magazine’s mission for over fifteen years has been to provide game developers with information, news, and articles that pertain directly to them. The Front Line Awards are an official way of recognizing one specific aspect of the industry: the tools that developers need to do their.......]]> Game_Developer_Magazine__Announces_2009_Front_Line_Award_Finalists http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#GameDeveloperMagazineAnnounces2009FrontLineAwardFinalists Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:51:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#SoulburnScriptsUpdatedbyNeilBlevins Soulburn_Scripts_Updated_by_Neil_Blevins http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#SoulburnScriptsUpdatedbyNeilBlevins Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:26:47 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#PANICATTACKPanickovertheshorthaslandeda$1millionfish!!

Well well.... It seems that Panic Attack as worked in terms of being a “calling card“ for Federico Alvarez. It seems that Mandate Pictures has offered him a one million dolar directors fee, plus a total budget of thirty million to expand his short, into a fully fledged feature. Hrmmmm, its as eas.......]]> PANIC_ATTACK_Panick_over,_the_short_has_landed_a_$1_million_fish!! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#PANICATTACKPanickovertheshorthaslandeda$1millionfish!! Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:31:04 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ProceduralChannelhostedonVIMEO Procedural_Channel_hosted_on_VIMEO http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#ProceduralChannelhostedonVIMEO Tue, 8 Dec 2009 13:15:12 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#WelcomeToTheWorldOfGPUComputingSiggraphAsiaSession-16thDecember

Nvidia is hosting a pretty extensive session on programming its new GPU computing platform, CUDA..... GPU computing has gathered tremendous interest as a solution that is able to handle complex computational problems and massive data sets in real time. At the core of GPU computing, the C–based.......]]> Welcome_To_The_World_Of_GPU_Computing_Siggraph_Asia_Session_-_16th_December http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#WelcomeToTheWorldOfGPUComputingSiggraphAsiaSession-16thDecember Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:54:15 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#RippingUpMyBMerbyYuvalKolton Ripping_Up_My_BMer_by_Yuval_Kolton http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#RippingUpMyBMerbyYuvalKolton Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:01:26 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AvatarIsCostliestFilmItsEverMadeorsoFoxsays

Hundreds of millions of dollars is a lot to spend on a film featuring a bunch of blue aliens –– but that’s exactly what Fox Features has done with new 3D sci–fi “Avatar,“ which the movie studio says is the most expensive production it has ever made. In an interview with CNN just before the mov.......]]> Avatar_Is_Costliest_Film_Its_Ever_Made_or_so_Fox_says http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AvatarIsCostliestFilmItsEverMadeorsoFoxsays Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:49:07 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#WolfireGamesNewSkinningTechniqueVolumetricheatdiffusionskinning

Wolfire Games have come up with a pretty neat approach to automagically skin weights on an arbitrary poly mesh..... I found that the easiest way to think about this was in terms of heat. We can treat each bone as a heating filament, and then diffuse the heat through the voxel model. Diffusion .......]]> Wolfire_Games_New_Skinning_Technique_Volumetric_heat_diffusion_skinning http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#WolfireGamesNewSkinningTechniqueVolumetricheatdiffusionskinning Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:21:17 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BritishGeologicalSurveyPhotographicLibrayOnlineandfree!!

The British Geological Survey has put its collection of photographs online. They can be used for free, for non commercial use. We’d also say, they make pretty excellent reference material for budding CG artists out there. The images range from the technical, through fossils, to a rather nice catalog.......]]> British_Geological_Survey_Photographic_Libray_Online_and_free!! http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#BritishGeologicalSurveyPhotographicLibrayOnlineandfree!! Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:52:33 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AutodeskMasters2009Nominees

It’s that time again it seems. Autodesk have made public the nominations for Autodesk Masters, 2009.... Autodesk recognizes exceptional people through its Masters program. They are from all walks of life—digital artists, designers, visual storytellers, and scientists. They produce work that re.......]]> Autodesk_Masters_2009_Nominees http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#AutodeskMasters2009Nominees Mon, 7 Dec 2009 13:32:01 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JeffBridgesAdmitsIronManMovieHadNoScript

It seems the production of Ironman was pretty much free flowing and improv based. Organised chaos anyone? They had no script, man. They had an outline. We would show up for big scenes every day and we wouldn’t know what we were going to say. We would have to go into our trailer and work on thi.......]]> Jeff_Bridges_Admits_Iron_Man_Movie_Had_No_Script http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#JeffBridgesAdmitsIronManMovieHadNoScript Mon, 7 Dec 2009 13:21:46 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#DragonAgeOriginsIsoriginalinanun-originalmanner?

An interesting BLOG article on how following a formula can free you up to explore ideas elswhere in a creative project..... Alright let’s just say it Dragon Age is pretty damn unimaginative. One would have assumed part of the reason Bioware made a new fantasy IP was because they wanted to get .......]]> Dragon_Age_Origins_Is_original_in_an_un-original_manner? http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#DragonAgeOriginsIsoriginalinanun-originalmanner? Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:15:39 +0000 http://www.cg-academy.net/pages/news/news.php?Result=2009#3dsmaxOfTheFuture!!TheAUexperienceandExcalibur