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The Foundry has announced Nuke 7.0 packed with a wide range of new features and substantial improvements and based on feedback from NUKE’s wide user base.
Speed improvements and optimised performance are at the core of the package, with NUKE 7.0 introducing RAM cache, a feature long desired by the community that offers real-time playback of work. Also debuting in this release are a variety of GPU accelerated nodes for the enhanced NUKEX package, including MotionBlur, Kronos, Denoise, VectorGenerator, Convolve and ZDefocus. This fundamental change promises that users will be able to utilise the power of their GPUs to speed up interactive image processing times.
MAXON announced the immediate availability of CINEMA 4D Release 14, the next generation of its industry-leading 3D motion graphics, visual effects, painting, and rendering software application. R14 includes a new, fully integrated sculpting system, camera matching functionality, exchange plugins to two key applications, namely The Foundry NUKE and Adobe Photoshop Extended and integration with After Effects as well. Features will benefit Motion graphics/VFX artists and visualization designers.
Latest issue of 3D Artist magazine is already released. Issue 45 of 3D Artist contains two fantastic tutorials, In first one you can learn how to concept and build a unique battleship in ZBrush, and then take your skills to the next level using MARI with guide to texturing a stunning stealth plane (you’ll even find the model for free on the disc). MARI is used extensively in the industry to speed up texturing workflow for film and TV, so maybe these tricks should help you, if your dream is to work on the next blockbuster.