A new modular rigging system, improved bullet dynamics, and improved connections to other software highlight the newest update to LightWave. LightWave 11.5 introduces the Genoma character rigging system, a new modular instant-rigging system used to quickly rig a simple biped or quadruped for animation in Modeler without the need for specialized rigging tools.
Dell goes private in a transaction valued at approximately $24.4 billion. The Board acting on the recommendation of a special committee of independent directors unanimously approved a merger agreement under which Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners will acquire Dell and take the company private. Microsoft which was rumored to be in on the deal provided a $2 billion loan. … Read more
Mechdyne is a company that represents a major brain trust for visualization technologies. The company plays a critical role in pushing visualization technology as it adds the connective pieces to enable people to build customized systems with available technology. This week Mechdyne announced the Connection Portal.
Moscone West is hosting Macworld/ iWorld this week through February 2nd. The conference will offer over 60 tech talks, live music performances, film festivals, art showcases and product demonstrations. Ashton Kutcher and Josh Gad are set to take the stage this morning to talk about their experiences playing Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in the upcoming film, JOBS.
It was a short little work trip. No real heavy lifting would be needed on the road, but a Windows device for ongoing projects would be nice, so I thought I’d take along the Windows 8 Surface RT device we’ve been sharing in the office. Slim, lightweight, long battery life, just the thing for four days on the road. Except… … Read more
Maybe a 12-step program is called for It was a short little work trip. No real heavy lifting would be needed on the road, but a Windows device for ongoing projects would be nice, so I thought I’d take along the Windows 8 Surface RT device we’ve been sharing in the office. Slim, lightweight, long battery life, just the thing … Read more
In 1998 Steve Jobs was asked, how can you compete in the PC business? What’s your strategy? He smiled and said, “Wait for the next big thing.” Hardly seems like much of a plan, and it is exactly what RIM and Nokia didn’t do, and look at them. Sometimes companies try to create the next big thing like Intel did … Read more
PTC is reporting sharply higher net income on essentially flat revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, as compared with a year ago.Revenue for the quarter ending December 29, 2012 was $319.7 million, up 0.4% compared to a year earlier. Net income was $35.8 million, up 61% from a year earlier. Read more on PTC’s financials on GraphicSpeak.
AMD posted fourth-quarter revenue of $1.16 billion, compared to $1.69 billion in the year-ago quarter. Analysts had expected $1.149 billion in revenue for the December quarter and $1.108 billion in revenue for the current quarter. AMD had a net loss of $473 million compared to a net loss of $177 million in the same quarter the year before.Shares of AMD … Read more
A new behind the scenes video from Industrial Light and Magic describes how the visual effects team built a CG version of actor Mark Ruffalo that maintained his unique look while transforming him onscreen into The Hulk for Marvel’s The Avengers. Read more on the Hulk and ILM on GraphicSpeak.
Nvidia is extending an open invitation to a party this Saturday, January 19 at its Santa Clara headquarters. The party is for the Grand Finals for Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Rivalries. “It is going to be an afternoon of amazing match-ups, food, drinks and fun,” says Nvidia’s Brian Del Rizzo, a senior PR manager. To attend this … Read more
