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Reallusion Releases Fully Rigged Character Bases for Free Download

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reallusion, a trailblazer in simplifying character creation processes and breaking down animation barriers for 2D & 3D artists, is excited to announce the release of its highly praised Character Creator (CC) character bases, now accessible for free download. Recognized for their well-balanced and fully rigged topology, these animatable character bases facilitate effortless customization for a wide range of scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reallusion, a trailblazer in simplifying character creation processes and breaking down animation barriers for 2D & 3D artists, is excited to announce the release of its highly praised Character Creator (CC) character bases, now accessible for free download .
  • Recognized for their well-balanced and fully rigged topology, these animatable character bases facilitate effortless customization for a wide range of scenarios.
  • To familiarize more individuals to the benefits of CC bases, Reallusion is generously offering five sets of CC characters for free.
  • For those eager to delve into an enhanced character creation experience, Reallusion warmly invites users to download Character Creator for free.

Maxon Release Offers Apple M3 Optimization, Streamlined Workflows and More

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists, and creators of all types, today announced updates to several products included in the Maxon One subscription.

Key Points: 
  • This month's release brings substantial performance enhancements for systems running on Apple's M3 family of chips by leveraging Apple's support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing in Redshift.
  • Artists will benefit from outstanding performance thanks to the next generation GPU of the M3 family of chips, resulting in lightning-fast renders and better interactivity.
  • This release includes support for the next-generation GPU that represents the biggest leap forward in graphics architecture ever for Apple silicon.
  • This release offers artists improved connections with essential tools that streamline workflows and enhance file format compatibility to simplify access to your digital assets.

Maxon One: Critical Enhancements for ZBrush in November Release

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, today announced comprehensive updates to several products included in the Maxon One subscription offering, including improvements for ZBrush, Cineware and a batch of new Capsules. The industry standard for digital painting and sculpting, ZBrush, is better than ever - with improvements to the Anchors Brush that was introduced in July, giving users new ways to manipulate meshes. Additional enhancements offer more control when using the Knife Brush and make it easier to repeat changes on a mesh. Cineware offers an improved import of Cinema 4D files into Unreal Engine and extends support for Redshift materials.

Key Points: 
  • The latest updates to Maxon One include improvements for ZBrush, Cineware and the largest Capsules drop to date.
  • Additional enhancements offer more control when using the Knife Brush and make it easier to repeat changes on a mesh.
  • ZBrush 2024 comes with a number of improvements that make the industry standard for digital sculpting even better.
  • ZBrush 2024 comes with a number of improvements that make the industry standard for digital sculpting even better.

Reallusion Unveils ZBrush Face Tools, letting Character Artists Turn Concept into Animation

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reallusion remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing interoperability within its character production ecosystem and third-party platforms. This dedication extends beyond mere interoperability, striving to establish inventive ways to bridge products and enhance the overall user experience. In pursuit of this vision, Reallusion is proud to unveil a revolutionary pipeline tool called Face Tools, facilitating seamless integration between Character Creator (CC) and ZBrush. This solution marks a significant leap forward in interlinking these two powerful tools and underscores Reallusion's dedication to pushing the boundaries of creative possibilities.

Key Points: 
  • In pursuit of this vision, Reallusion is proud to unveil a revolutionary pipeline tool called Face Tools , facilitating seamless integration between Character Creator (CC) and ZBrush .
  • Embracing an artist-centric design philosophy, Face Tools is a liberation of ZBrush artists from their technical limitations.
  • The power trio of Character Creator, ZBrush, and Face Tools opens new creative avenues beyond existing possibilities by crossing the traditional divide between artistic and technical disciplines.
  • Subtool Support: Experience the convenience of breaking down your character into ZBrush subtools, benefitting from identical model structures that effortlessly facilitate character transfers between ZBrush and Character Creator.

Tenth Anniversary ZBrush Summit and Live ZBrush Sculpt-Off Returns to Hollywood

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, is excited to share more details for its highly anticipated annual ZBrush Summit. Taking place from September 28th to October 1st, 2023, this 10th anniversary event will showcase the latest developments in digital sculpting and feature an array of fun but challenging activities for attendees, on location in Hollywood or online from anywhere in the world. More details and registration information.

Key Points: 
  • The highlight of ZBrush Summit is the world's most prestigious digital sculpting competition, the Live ZBrush Sculpt-Off, which invites creators from all over the world to go head-to-head and showcase their artistic skills.
  • The winner will be crowned the Live ZBrush Sculpt-Off Champion and have their entry immortalized in bronze.
  • The Live ZBrush Sculpt-Off continues to be an exhilarating and inspiring competition for artists from around the globe.
  • For more information and to register for the ZBrush Summit, please visit www.zbrush summit.com .

Maxon Collaborates with Adobe to Unveil Limited-Time Bundle

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon is excited to announce a uniquely priced bundle that brings together the power of Maxon One and Adobe Substance 3D. This limited-time offer is poised to redefine the creative landscape by providing artists, designers, and 3D enthusiasts with an unparalleled toolkit to create, visualize and transform their digital visions into reality.

Key Points: 
  • BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon is excited to announce a uniquely priced bundle that brings together the power of Maxon One and Adobe Substance 3D.
  • This collaboration empowers users to seamlessly integrate advanced 3D capabilities into their workflows while exploring new dimensions of artistic expression.
  • Maxon and Adobe have long been synonymous with innovation and creative empowerment.
  • The duo has consistently collaborated to elevate the capabilities of industry-standard creative software, offering a dynamic synergy that fuels limitless creativity.

Maxon Fulfills Technological Wishes in Creation of VR Short 'Ajax All Powerful'

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, today announced that Cinema 4D and ZBrush were used in the production of animated virtual reality short, Ajax All Powerful. Written and directed by award-winning VR filmmaker Ethan Shaftel and co-produced by easyAction, VeeR and Detona Cultura, the film removes the barrier of the fourth wall to provide viewers with a uniquely immersive perspective in which they experience the events and emotions more acutely through the viewpoint of a protagonist.

Key Points: 
  • The great thing about using Cinema 4D in VR production is that you can use it in several different ways and with Maxon it is such a straightforward process to export files into VR.
  • Launched August 20th, 2023 on the Meta Store , the animated comedy follows double-crossing genie Ajax, who, in a dark twist, collects souls in exchange for granting wishes.
  • Maxon is committed to providing the artistic community with necessary tools that are primed for working in this rapidly developing medium."
  • "I'm hoping that some of the techniques I'm playing with can transcend a single project and apply to other VR narratives and become part of the grammar of VR storytelling.

Maxon Returns to IBC 2023 With a Standout Roster of Creatives

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional 3D software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting the latest updates to the Maxon One product line at the 2023 IBC Show in Amsterdam from September 15th - 18th (booth 7.A27).

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  • "The Maxon team is excited to return to IBC and delighted to be joined by a fantastic selection of creative pros in Amsterdam," says David McGavran, Maxon CEO.
  • Visitors are also invited to use Maxon's exclusive code "IBC5151" to register for IBC for free.
  • Presenters at Maxon's IBC 2023 Booth:
    Andy Needham is a UK-based motion designer with nearly 20 years of experience.
  • Head to the Maxon IBC event page to find more details on each presentation and the full schedule.

Visual Effects Visionaries: Maxon Announces SIGGRAPH 2023 Speaker Lineup

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, has today announced their highly anticipated speaker line-up for SIGGRAPH 2023 (booth 637). Taking place in Los Angeles from August 6-10th, this annual conference is renowned for bringing together the brightest creatives in the industry.

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  • BAD HOMBURG, Germany, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon , developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, has today announced their highly anticipated speaker line-up for SIGGRAPH 2023 (booth 637).
  • "Our incredible lineup for SIGGRAPH 2023 promises to provide aspiring animators, and even seasoned professionals, with an invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business," says David McGavran, Maxon CEO.
  • Speakers on the Maxon booth will include:
    Alex Parker is a motion graphics designer with Disney's Parks, Experiences and Products team.
  • Chad Perkins is an award-winning filmmaker and author, and a visual effects and motion graphics artist.

Maxon Boosts Creative Freedom of Maxon One Users with New Features and Performance Enhancements

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, today announced significant updates to several products included in the company's Maxon One subscription offering: Redshift now allows for easier randomization thanks to the new Jitter Node, introduces a new MatCap Shader Node for creating stylized materials, makes better use of multiple CPU cores and adds support for Maya 2024 on Mac systems. Trapcode power users benefit from substantially expanded creative possibilities thanks to new child inheritance options that allow the type, size and opacity values of child particles to be driven by the attributes of their parent particle. Three new gradient interpolation models enable motion graphics artists to explore different styles and leave a lasting impact on their audience. Additionally, a new Bounce Ground Plane makes it easier than ever for VFX and motion graphics artists to set up an infinite bounce surface with height and rotation controls. The latest update to Forger introduces a well-rounded set of new tools for modeling circular details, drawing pipe-like sweeps or turning profiles using a lathe and adds a complete lighting toolset that now includes Area and IES lights. And the latest Capsules drop continues to add value for subscribers of Maxon One and Cinema 4D, with a selection of realistic Redshift glass materials and another pack of high-quality Laubwerk plant assets.

Key Points: 
  • The new Jitter Node lets you automatically apply color variation across a large number of objects with the same material applied.
  • Great for creating foliage, rocks, a mason jar full of gumballs or a crate of delicious avocados of varying degrees of ripeness.
  • In addition, Maxon unveils the second pack of Laubwerk plants, featuring 51 high-quality plant models perfect for architectural visualization, visual effects shots and illustration.
  • All of these plant assets are available to susbcribers with a Cinema 4D or Maxon One subscription.