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Third incarnation of ThinkingParticles for 3ds Max now available!14.03.2008 Makers of finalRender, German developer cebas Computer, announced the release of ThinkingParticles 3.0 for 3ds Max. Third version of this famous rule-based particle system for Max comes with enhanced user interface, Memory Node ("...that allows the storage of any kind of data with an adjustable amount of storage depth per variable"), new and enhanced Dynamic Nodes, Vertex To Particle node creating particles on vertex positions, additions to the Geometry Instancing functionality, new Debug Option, AGEIA PhysX support, enhanced ShapeCollision engine, TD-Tool (allowing Technical Directors to setup complex particle systems exposing only the parameters needed for animators), and other new features. To see what the system is capable of, watch the following video examples: Live Free or Die Hard, Six Flags, ESPN spot, Call of Duty 3. ThinkingParticles 3.0 is compatible with 3ds Max 6 through 2008 including 64-bit versions, and costs $1695 US. TP 2.5 owners can upgrade for $595 US. [source]www.cebas.com |
   
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Guillermo del Toro to direct 'The Hobbit'29.04.2008  Variety reported that director Guillermo del Toro has signed on to direct two prequels to the 'Lord of the Rings' saga - 'The Hobbit', and its as of yet unnamed sequel taking place in the 60-year period between 'The Hobbit' and 'The Fellowship of the Ring' events. Guillermo del Toro will move to New Zealand for the next four years to direct both films, with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh acting as exec producers (and, probably, script writers.) Jackson’s WETA facilities will deliver visual effects and post-production services. [source]www.variety.com 
Avid unveiled PostDeko for Editors
Avid Technology, Inc. shipped PostDeko for Editors, a new AVX2 plug-in that delivers a full Deko motion graphics creation environment within Avid Media Composer, NewsCutter and Symphony applications for Microsoft Windows XP or Vista. [more]
Bokeh: Make your subjects pop!
Alien Skin Software, a long-time maker of popular image editing plug-ins, released Bokeh - a Photoshop-compatible lens simulator plug-in. [more] 
M-Audio upgrades its Torq DJ software
M-Audio released an upgrade to its Torq DJ software for Mac OS X and Windows. [more]
The Foundry: Autodesk revokes development license!
A long-time visual effects software developer The Foundry announced that effective immediately, the company is significantly reducing prices on plug-ins for Autodesk advanced systems, as it is no longer part of the Autodesk Authorised Developer Network programme and can no longer guarantee continued development or support. [more]
Matrox PowerDesk - for Macs
Matrox Graphics Inc. announced the availability of PowerDesk for Mac, a new desktop management software for Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXMs) used with Mac OS systems. [more] 
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