e-on software announced the immediate availability of Vue 10.5 xStream and Infinite, a new version of their award winning solutions for the creation, animation and rendering of natural 3D environments. Vue xStream and as well Vue Infinite can be easily integrated into any production pipeline due the cutting edge features  contained inside.  Vue Infinite operates as a standalone application while Vue xStream works seamlessly inside 3ds Max, Maya, Softimage, LightWave and Cinema4D. Both offer a high-end 3D scenery solution for SFX studios, animators, illustrators, architects, matte painters and CG professionals.

Beauty Box Video skin retouching plugin gives your actor or model an incredible makeover in post-production by incorporating state-of-the-art face detection and smoothing algorithms. This video plugin automatically identifies the skin tones and remove imperfections, while leaving important facial details sharp. Editors and artists no longer have to manually create masks or retouch frame by frame. Whether it is used for a feature film, music video or a corporate talking head, Beauty Box Video is a powerful tool for any production that requires people to look their best.

Adobe Systems Incorporated announced the immediate availability of Adobe® Creative Cloud™, a radical new way of providing tools and services for creatives. A subscription-based offering, Adobe Creative Cloud is a hub for making, sharing and delivering creative work and it is centered around a powerful release of Adobe Creative Suite® 6 software, packed with innovation across its industry-defining design, Web, video and digital imaging tools. The CS6 product line includes new releases of Photoshop®, InDesign®, Illustrator®, Dreamweaver®, Adobe Premiere® Pro, After Effects®, Flash® Professional and other products.

Luxology released first service pack for 3d modeling software modo. This SP is focused on fixing bugs but it brings also some improvements and some enhancements. Probably the most significant change is that modo 601 ads support for 3Dconnexion input devices. modo 601 now also offers certified support for the full range of 3Dconnexion’s 3D mice. 3Dconnexion input devices are already compatible with 3ds Max, Maya, Blender and Cinema 4D, as well as Photoshop and a range of CAD packages.