DAZ 3D Unveils DAZ Studio 3D Bridge for Photoshop, Plug-in for Seamless 3D Content Transfer

Scott Gentry | 01/29- 08:30 AM

DAZ Productions Inc., a leading developer of professional-quality 3D software and models, announced today the beta version of its DAZ Studio� 3D Bridge for Photoshop� plug-in. Compatible with Photoshop 7, CS, CS2 and CS3, this new plug-in allows DAZ Studio users to automatically apply 3D imagery and artwork to any Photoshop project. The limited-time public beta version of the DAZ Studio 3D Bridge for Photoshop is now available for free download at http://www.daz3d.com/3dbridge.

To help users build their 3D Photoshop library, DAZ is additionally offering a free 3D Bridge Starter Bundle, valued at over $230. The 3D Bridge Starter Bundle contains DAZ�s best-selling Aiko 3 Base with several textures, hairstyles and poses; a Millennium dragon, cat and dog; a futuristic car, and the ever popular EmotiGuy.

�With a community of over 500,000 members, DAZ�s goal is to continually bring 3D to the masses, and this product allows artists of all levels to incorporate 3D into their everyday workflow,� said Dan Farr, president of DAZ 3D. �To support increased demand by Photoshop users for 3D applications, DAZ is proud to offer this exciting new plug-in.�

Flip4Mac Image Server Component for Final Cut Pro Now Available

Scott Gentry | 01/04- 02:25 PM

Telestream, the provider of award-winning Flip4Mac� digital media tools for the Mac, today announced availability of the newest addition to its growing line of professional MXF components. The Image Server Component for Final Cut Pro provides IMX (MPEG-2) file compatibility, and direct file transfer between 360 Systems’ MAXX servers, and Apple’s Final Cut Pro editing systems.

“We are pleased to expand Flip4Mac support into Final Cut Pro for the new generation of 360 Systems’ MAXX servers,” said Barbara DeHart, VP of Flip4Mac Products. “Final Cut users can now pull content directly from their Image Server into Final Cut Pro, edit it and move it back to the server for playout, enabling a faster file-based workflow for IMX content.”

Digieffects Acquires Walker Effects Plugins

Scott Gentry | 01/03- 07:54 PM

Digieffects, a developer of popular software plugins for Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Autodesk Combustion today announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire the Walker Effects plugins from WalkerFX.

The Walker Effects plugins have long been a prized toolset for professional visual effects and motion graphics artists. Included in the collection are 18 effects for Adobe After Effects offering unparalleled channel operations, time-saving workflow techniques, effective render optimizations, and the greatest compositing flexibility. “The acquisition of the Walker Effects intellectual property represents another chapter in our growth. We’re excited to have this opportunity to update and continue offering the plugins to the video community,” said Robert Sharp, President at Digieffects. Walker Effects has a MSRP of $149 and is immediately available from Digieffects and its resellers.

LaCie Expands Mobile Capacity to 320GB

Scott Gentry | 01/03- 07:48 PM

LaCie announced today increased capacity to 320GB for its Rugged All-Terrain Hard Disk, design by Neil Poulton and the 2.5-inch Little Disk, design by Sam Hecht. Ideal for data backup and easy data transfers between computers, the 2.5-inch Little Disk is available in either USB 2.0 or USB 2.0 and FireWire 400, while the rugged is available in USB 2.0 and a USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and FireWire800 version for speedier data transfers.

Simple plug and play allows these drives to interact smoothly with any laptop or desktop computer�s USB or FireWire port to add increased mobile storage for all-types of digital media including music, photographs and documents. Without the need for an additional AC adaptor, the Rugged and the 2.5-inch Little Disk now offer the largest capacities available for any single-disk portable drive. “People have a tendency nowadays to travel more and need extra space to store and share their data. Just a few years ago, maximum capacity for a standard 2.5-inch mobile hard drive was just 80GB,” said Nolwenn Rozen, LaCie Mobile Product Manager. “Today LaCie is capable of reaching capacity four times greater than what was once available. By increasing the capacity of our most popular products, LaCie continues to be on the forefront in providing the latest technologies and capacities to our customers.”

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New Red Camera On Track For NAB

Scott Gentry | 01/02- 05:16 PM

While it’s very early to be certain, it looks as though Red will bring another new HD camera to start lusting, er, saving for.  You can expect prototypes of the new pocketable or “pocket professional camera” as Jim Jannard CEO calls it.  So it’s not supposed to be a competitor to Red One.  That’s all we know at this point.  More soon…

New Camera Bags From Petrol

Scott Gentry | 01/02- 02:37 PM

The Foundry Releases Furnace 4 Plug-ins

Scott Gentry | 01/02- 01:08 PM

Leading visual effects software developer The Foundry is delighted to announce the release of its Furnace 4 plug-ins for eyeon Software’s Fusion. The recently released toolset is brand new to Fusion artists, giving them access to a host of advanced image processing tools designed to enhance workflow and boost productivity in digital visual effects post production.

Thousands of leading digital artists worldwide already take advantage of Furnace to ease the routine processes involved with the creation of digital visual effects. With The Foundry’s Furnace 4 for Fusion now shipping, Fusion artists will, for the first time, be able to gain access to a broad range of The Foundry’s sophisticated motion estimation technology.

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Apple Sub Notebook Pics

Scott Gentry | 01/02- 08:04 AM

Is this the rumored Apple sub-notebook?  Will this new notebook, which is likely due this month at MacWorld SF, be able to handle video?  Even if it does handle video (firewire, fast hard drive, etc), will pros want to use it on a small screen. 

I have a MacBook and a 17” MacBook Pro and I don’t really like editing on the 13” MacBook.  The screen is just too small for me.  Yes, it works great on a plane, but I’d still rather lug around the 17” to have the screen real estate.  However, you’ll likely find me stepping up to the Apple store to snag one of these babies as soon as it’s available.  Why?  Um, er, for the business side of my business, not necessarily the video editing side.  Yeah, that’s my story…

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Patriots / Giants Game, First Simulcast Across Netowrks Since 1967

Scott Gentry | 01/01- 06:24 PM

If you were lucky enough to catch a very exciting game this weekend, you were also able to catch a piece of history in the making.  No, I’m not talking about the Patriots going 16/0 (particularly since I am a Giants fan!), I’m referring instead to the simulcast across networks with CBS and NBC, and the NFL Network carrying the game in HD.

The last time that happened, it was Super Bowl number one in 1967!  In case you’ve been paying attention, NFL carriage has been a thing of criticism with reference to Time Warner and Comcast specifically.  Well, to this football fan, this game was a thing of beauty…except the final score that is. 

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