It might be a fledgling project, but Foundry’s OpenAssetIO project holds great promise. Obviously, the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) believes so, too, accepting it as a hosted project—the first to enter the Foundation in the sandbox stage, the earliest entry point into the Foundation for a nascent offering. As a result, ASWF will nurture the project by providing a … Read more
When it comes to developing new technology or bettering mainstays, Foundry is always working to improve solutions for the industry. At SIGGRAPH 2022, the company will host a series of events focusing on the use of Nuke in virtual productions, education, look development and lighting, and USD. On Monday, August 8, Foundry’s Dan Ring, Dan Caffrey, and Niall Redmond, along … Read more
Titanic will be remastered using Pixelworks’ TrueCut Motion platform. (Source: Lightstorm Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, and 20th Century Fox) In December 2021, Pixelworks, known for its motion grading tools, launched the TrueCut Motion imaging solution, offering filmmakers a set of advanced tools packaged within the end-to-end platform that allows them to control how motion is visualized in their films. Now, … Read more
The global event on computer graphics is shaping up nicely with yet another impressive lineup that is expected to expand
Riot Games teams up with AWS on a new playbook to make the studio a major contender in the electronic sports arena. The studio also opens remote broadcast center.
Esports is legit and growing in popularity. Schools have formed esports teams. Colleges are offering courses, and at least one even a degree, in esports. And why not? Competing is fun, and it is big business. Riot Games has recognized the draw of esports for quite some time, and recently teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to transform how … Read more
China’s semiconductor investment is entering a third stage with a focus on technological innovation and expanded production.
(Source: ViewSonic) ViewSonic has thrown a new curveball to the gaming community, unveiling a new OMNI gaming monitor, the VX2418C, featuring a 24-inch curved screen and native 1080p resolution, and priced for those on a budget. The OMNI VX2418C’s 165-Hz refresh rate and 1-ms response time are welcome features for gamers, particularly those engaged in esports. It has a … Read more
Version 6, a major new upgrade to Chaos’ V-Ray for 3ds Max, gives artists a host of new tools, including one for quickly distributing 3D objects in a scene, one for generating detailed 3D surfaces, another for creating custom skies, and more.
Inclusive representation is front and center
(Source: Siemens AG) Siemens AG is looking at the future and has realized that to make digital transformations faster and easier for everyone, partnerships are needed. “No company can do this alone,” says Peter Koerte, Siemens chief technology and strategy officer. With that in mind, Siemens made two major announcements yesterday. The first is a new open digital business platform … Read more
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during the volumetric video capture shoot. (Source: Evercoast) What better way to communicate with an important group on an important matter than by speaking in a language common to all? That is the tack Ukraine’s beleaguered President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took very recently in his speech to investors and corporate leaders. He delivered his speech in English and … Read more
