Foundry has announced the release of Katana 8.0, Mari 7.1, and the open beta for Nuke 16.0, delivering powerful new features aimed at enhancing workflows for VFX professionals. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new: Katana 8.0: A Game-Changer for USD Workflows Katana 8.0 introduces comprehensive USD roundtripping, allowing seamless integration between Katana and USD-based systems….
Nuke 16 Features Multishot compositing workflow, Roto Performance Improvements, updated Blink Scripts editor new raytraced reflection and refraction option in ScanlineRender2 Faster Quick export and much more Multi shot Compositing Nuke 16.0 introduces a Multi-Shot Compositing Workflow, making it possible to work on multiple shots simultaneously in a single Nuke script. With new tools like…
OpenAI is gearing up to revolutionize video creation with Sora, an AI model capable of generating 1-minute videos from text, text+image, or text+video prompts. The announcement was made by Chad Nelson during the C21Media Keynote in London, where he revealed that the technology would be available “very, very soon.” Sora’s capabilities, as showcased, are groundbreaking….
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the shortlist for the Best Visual Effects category at the Oscars 2024, featuring an impressive lineup of 17 films pushing the boundaries of cinematic visuals. Among the frontrunners are “Gladiator 2”, bringing ancient Rome to life with stunning realism; “Dune: Part 2”, expanding its breathtaking…
Universal Scene Description (USD) is a powerful framework for the interchange of 3D computer graphics data. Originally developed by Pixar, USD was designed to handle complex, heavy scenes seamlessly across multiple digital content creation (DCC) tools. A .usd file is more than just a container for geometry (like .usdc files). It encapsulates a wide range…
Autodesk has announced the open-source release of its USD plugin for 3ds Max, now available on GitHub. This move integrates support for OpenUSD within 3ds Max as part of Autodesk’s AOUSD initiative, aimed at fostering advanced and collaborative workflows across digital content creation (DCC) tools. What is USD? Universal Scene Description (USD) is a framework…
A crypto-mining malware attack has been identified in certain versions of the Ultralytics ComfyUI pip package, potentially affecting users on Mac and Linux. The compromised versions, v8.3.41 and v8.3.42, have been found to download and execute a malicious binary on these systems, while Windows users remain unaffected. What Happened? The malware downloads a binary file…
Recently Ben Houston, posted a story in his blog about how he co-created the Deadline render manager in the early 2000s. His story, as told on his blog, is a fascinating blend of innovation, simplicity, and the sheer will to make things work. It all began with an email from Jason Cobill, an old friend…
Maxon has officially launched Cinema 4D 2025.1, winter release, the latest iteration of its popular 3D software, featuring significant enhancements to its Boolean modeling system and simulation toolsets. The update introduces a revamped Boolean modeling workflow, designed to boost the speed and stability of operations while enabling the creation of more intricate Boolean hierarchies. These…
Action FX has unveiled a new FREE Asteroids Stock Footage Pack, designed to comp space and sci-fi scenes with ease. This collection of 20 high-quality CG asteroid assets offers a range of creative possibilities, making it a must-have for visual effects artists. The pack includes three types of clips: Asteroid fields moving towards or away…
