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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Zbrush 3.2 + GoZ + Decination Master Mac

zbrush 3.2 released today with the GoZ functionality, as well as the Decimation Master and 3d Print exporter plugins.

http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/sh...ad.php?t=072584

Alvin & the Chipmunks Sequel Trailer

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/41569

That was really cute...
Congrats to the animation team behind this.

RayFire Tool 1.45 released

RayFire Tool 1.45 Plugin for 3ds MAX 9 , 2008, 2009 and 2010 released.



Shoot, explode, destroy, demolish, ruin, break down, wreak havoc, blow up,
burst, detonate and do other similar things You have always dreamed of to do in Max...

Go to RayFire Tool website.

RayFire Tool production samples.

Feature list:
  • NVidia PhysX Rigid Body support via RayFire user interface. Only 32 bit 3ds Max version. This means that You still can use RayFire with PhysX engine support on 64 bit PC, but only with 32 bit 3ds Max.
  • NVidia PhysX Force Influence Allows You to affect on objects in sumulation by forces, spacewarps and mouse cursor. Animatable Time Scale property allows You to create Bullet Time effect in a seconds. Glue allows you to glue objects together and break connections between objects during simulation.
  • Interactive Demolition System.for NVidia PhysX engine. Creates dynamic simulation and demolishes objects accordingly to their material and collision strength. Each fragment can demolish further with proper amount of collision strength.
  • Reactor Rigid Body support via RayFire user interface.
  • Fragmentation. Allows you to fragment geometry objects.
  • Explosion. Allows you to realistically explode objects.
  • Reactor Hit, Displace, and Holes Impact deformations for shooting.
  • Various effects for shooting, such as Impact flash, Muzzle Flash, Particle Debris, Geometry Debris, Fragmented Debris from Holes, Smoke, Sparks, Blood, Decals, Bullets and any Custom objects which you can define by yourself.
  • Instant Action. Allows you to shoot and explode without gun. Manually defining all impact spots on impact object scrubbing through the timeline and clicking where u want a hit to happen.
  • Automatic update system.
New features in version 1.45:
  • Glue.
  • Deformable\pointached objects support.
  • Simulation by dragging timeslider.
New features in action:

1. Glue. Allows you to glue objects together.


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1. Deformable\Pointcached objects support.


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Production samples:

1. 2012 Theatrical Trailer. Uncharted Territory used RayFire Tool for prefragmentation for 2012 movie.


Watch on Apple.com


2. Star Wars: The Old Republic. Blur Studio used RayFire for this AWESOME cinematic trailer.


Watch on Gametrailers.com


3. Prototype - Opening Cinematic Teaser. Another trailer from Blur Studio.


Watch on Gametrailers.com


4. Life After People project. I used RayFire myself for Chrysler building demolition.


Download - 5MB


RayFire Tool 1.45 price is $285.

Official RayFire Tool thread on CGTalk.com

Go to RayFire Tool website.

Imagine FX job - Bath



Deputy Editor - Imagine FX - Bath

ImagineFX, the Bath-based fantasy and sci-fi digital art magazine, is looking for a talented deputy editor to help manage the team and ensure its continued success.

Check out the full details for the position here: http://jobsearch.futurenet.com/jobs...sults&JobID=824

July offer: Craft MotionFilterCam 50% OFF!

Our special offer for the month of July is the Craft MotionFilterCam with the noteworthy discount of 50% off! That brings the price down to $75 or 56 euros. This offer is valid until the 31st of July 2009.


Craft MotionFilterCam: http://www.craftanimations.com/inde...BFE925D9E5E0578

WWW: http://www.craftanimations.com
Forum: http://forum.craftanimations.com

View all of our camera tools in this video presentation by out CTO, Luigi Tramontana:
http://www.craftanimations.com/file...as/cameras.html (might be slow to load, please be patient)