Cascadeur, the AI-powered animation tool, has released its latest update, Cascadeur 2024.3, bringing an array of exciting features aimed at enhancing animation realism and control. This update is poised to become a game-changer for animators and developers alike. What’s New in Cascadeur 2024.3? 🌀 Ragdoll Physics: Your characters can now literally bump into stuff—and it…
Fxguide, in collaboration with NVIDIA, has launched a groundbreaking resource titled Generative AI in Media and Entertainment: A New Creative Era. Authored by Mike Seymour, the guide explores the profound impact of generative AI on the media and entertainment industries, offering actionable insights, ethical considerations, and a forward-looking roadmap. The guide includes expert contributions from…
Nikki have just dropped something game-changing for animators: Cascadeur Mobile, a mobile version of their powerful AI-powered animation software, now available for iOS devices—yes, specifically for iPhones and iPads. With Cascadeur Mobile, you can now create animations anywhere, anytime, using an impressive set of character animation tools designed for on-the-go creativity. To get started, simply…
VFX producers juggle a lot—bid packs, turnover dates, constantly shifting schedules, temp deliveries, full awards, partial awards… and that’s before you even consider crew availability across multiple departments. It’s chaos. But now, instead of frantically plugging numbers into spreadsheets and praying you didn’t miss a formula, you can visually map out all those moving parts…
Belgium-based 3D animation software company Swoove Studios has secured $7.5 million in a seed funding round led by prominent European angel investors. This recent boost brings the company’s total funding to $11 million since its founding in 2020, positioning Swoove Studios for significant expansion across Europe and into the US market. Swoove Studios, known for…
Wonder Dynamics, an Autodesk company, has announced the beta launch of its latest feature, Wonder Animation, part of the innovative Wonder Studio platform. This groundbreaking feature utilizes cutting-edge AI video-to-3D scene technology, empowering artists to film scenes with any camera, anywhere, and transform those sequences into animated scenes populated with CG characters in immersive 3D…
Lionsgate, the Hollywood powerhouse, has officially entered uncharted territory by teaming up with Runway ML in a groundbreaking partnership. The deal focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to create and train a new, bespoke AI model built around Lionsgate’s extensive proprietary catalog. Designed to empower filmmakers, directors, and creative professionals, The move stands as a bold…
A Blender artist named Alexandr SubSensus recently shared a stunning 3D animation on Reddit, only to be hit with accusations that it was AI-generated. The piece, crafted entirely by hand using Blender, Cinema 4D, and Octane Render, featured dreamy visuals and a smooth, subtle slow-motion—elements that many associate with AI creations. The result? Viewers were…
