Unity Technologies has officially launched Unity 6, the latest iteration of its popular game engine, following the previous Unity 2023 LTS. The new release marks a significant upgrade in the platform’s capabilities, aiming to deliver a superior development experience through enhanced performance, stability, and creative tools. Unity 6 introduces a suite of improvements designed to…
Adobe has officially released Photoshop 26.0, introducing a range of new AI-driven tools designed to streamline creative workflows. Central to this update are two major generative AI features, which have now moved out of beta: Firefly-based Generative AI and the Generative Background tool. The Generate Background feature automatically detects and replaces image backgrounds, with users…
Adobe has introduced significant improvements to its typography toolset in the latest After Effects 25.0 update, enhancing text control for users. One of the most notable features allows users to control text styling on a per-character basis using Expressions, offering unprecedented precision in customizing individual characters, in addition to entire text layers. Along with these…
This AOV selector will show you all the layers a Exr read node, and allow you to select the pass you need and create merge node automatically. Move the layers you want to process from the ‘Available Layers’ to the ‘Selected Layers’ list. This is a multi-select UI, so you can choose as many layers…
India is emerging as a global powerhouse in the anime world, with the second-largest fan base globally. Experts predict that the country will contribute a staggering 60% to the worldwide surge in anime interest over the next few years. The government is doubling down on this momentum by establishing the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE)…
The Hollywood Professional Association- HPA Awards Committee has revealed the nominees for the creative categories of the 2024 HPA Awards, honoring outstanding contributions to entertainment content. ILM Receives Seven Nominations Across Three Category. Dune 2 aind Inside out 2 leads in Feature films Nominations. Celebrating its 19th year, the HPA Awards continue to recognize excellence…
Epic Games just announced they’re launching a new digital content marketplace called Fab, set to go live in mid-October 2024. Fab is bringing together their existing platforms—Unreal Engine Marketplace, Sketchfab, ArtStation Marketplace, and Quixel—into one big space where creators can buy, sell, and share assets across different industries. It’ll support multiple engines, including Unreal Engine,…
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR). This center, modeled after institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), will serve as the central hub for the country’s animation ecosystem. The…
DreamWorks Animation’s OpenVDB format has been a game-changer for storing voxel data, thanks to its tree-like structure that allows for sparse volumes. It’s been used to create stunning visuals for both games and virtual productions. But there’s always been one big challenge: massive asset sizes and expensive volume rendering. Enter ZibraVDB, the latest innovation from…
Adobe just revealed an exciting glimpse of its new Firefly AI video mode, set to hit Premiere Pro in beta later this year. In a recent blog post, the company mentioned that they’ve been working closely “with the video editing community” to refine the model, incorporating feedback from users to push its capabilities further. Since…
