Find the Next Frontier of Computer Graphics at SIGGRAPH 2021 Prepare for what the industry’s future holds during the 48th annual conference CHICAGO—The SIGGRAPH conference is regularly at the forefront of what’s next in computer graphics and interactive techniques, and SIGGRAPH 2021 is no different. Virtual conference live events run 9–13 August, with content available[…..] […]
Tencent, Newzoo white paper highlights new business models, career opportunities Esports is taking off across Southeast Asia, leading to the emergence of innovative business models and new career opportunities in the region, according to a white paper co-developed by Tencent, the world leading internet company, and Newzoo, the leading provider of games and esports data[…..] […]
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) this week completed its $1.175 billion acquisition of AT&T’s anime company, Crunchyroll, through Funimation Global Group. Funimation, Sony’s existing anime streaming platform, is a joint venture between SPE and Aniplex Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan). Original reports that Sony was close to acquiring Crunchyroll first arrived in October[…..] […]
cineSync Play is coming to ftrack Studio in 2021—a new integrated desktop application for frame sequence playback. Ftrack has announced that it’s launching cineSync Play later this year, a new integrated desktop media player for local review of high-res frame sequences, video, and more, coming to ftrack Studio in 2021. With cineSync Play, creatives using[…..] […]
The Substance brand gives Adobe considerably more reach. The Substance 3D add-on enables the use of Substance 3D materials directly in Blender. Catering to all industries-Game, VFX, or Design the Substance 3D add-on for Blender delivers a seamless experience with optimized features for enhanced productivity. You can access the Substance 3D tab in the 3D[…..] […]
this December with its very first Hybrid edition Plans are underway to have a blend of in-person and virtual participants at the 14th ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia Tokyo, Japan, 11 August – SIGGRAPH Asia 2021’s in-person event in Tokyo, Japan is confirmed and will take[…..] […]
Animation studio, salamandra.uk, are hanging on the edge of their seats as CEO, Christine MacKay, is shortlisted for the Creative Industries Entrepreneur of the Year. Nominated by the renowned Supper Club, Christine has been selected from just under 5000 exemplary entrepreneurs in the Regional Finals of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards which recognises Christine as[…..] […]
400 People Laid Off Tangent Animation, a studio in Toronto and Winnipeg, announced on Aug 5 that they were shutting down production on all projects. The unexpected news shocked the industry and the staff there were working on multiple feature film projects for Netflix at the time. Established in 2014, Tangent had previously produced Netflix’s[…..] […]
All available to play starting Tuesday, August 3. August’s PlayStation Plus lineup challenges you to test your mettle against dangerous demons, the combative undead, aggressive fauna and racket-wielding pros. Enjoy the fantasy warfare of Hunter’s Arena: Legends, teamwork hijinks in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville and hit the court in Tennis World Tour 2[…..] […]
Though brimming with stakes, Netflix’s final movie installment of Guillermo del Toro’s Tales of Arcadia rationalizes rather than justifies its conclusion. The end is in sight for our favorite trolls, aliens and wizards. That’s right, almost five years (and 53 episodes) after Guillermo del Toro and his talented team introduced us to the Tales of[…..] […]
