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Developers Can Create 3D Environments & Worlds in Seconds in Unity Through Blockade Labs

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Architecture, Weather, AI, Education, API, 3D, Digital, Rec Room, Oculus Quest, Developer, Lighting, Steve Mason (musician), HDRI, Skybox, Partnership, Medical device

DENVER, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockade Labs, an award-winning ML and AI innovator focused on developing smart environments and world creation solutions, has officially announced the integration of its Skybox AI into the Unity Asset Store as a Unity Verified Solutions Partner. Now Unity developers can, with just a simple input of user-guide text, harness the power of Skybox AI to create immersive 3D worlds and environments at scale. Skybox AI creators can rapidly prototype, iterate, and integrate stunning HDRI lighting, skyboxes, and 3D world meshes into diverse projects spanning gaming, entertainment, architecture, content creation, education, and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Now Unity developers can, with just a simple input of user-guide text, harness the power of Skybox AI to create immersive 3D worlds and environments at scale.
  • Unity developers will join a notable legion of Skybox AI creators including Rec Room for Fractura, Pillow, Inc. on their Pillow title for the Meta Quest, and Nvidia.
  • "Our mission is to empower creators to transform their imaginations into digital realities through immersive design," said Marguerite deCourcell, CEO and co-founder of Blockade Labs.
  • "Our partnership with Unity allows us to offer a simple solution with limitless possibilities as these environments can now be seamlessly integrated into Unity projects."

Filter Forge Promo Offer this Fall: Free Upgrades to Filter Forge 13 when Buying Version 12

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Monday, September 11, 2023
Microsoft Windows, HDRI, MacOS, Wood, Filter Forge, Affinity Photo, PBR, Filter, Adobe Photoshop, Software, Online shopping, Typesetting, Polaroid

TALLINN, Estonia, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An opportunity to get a free upgrade to Filter Forge 13 is now available for everyone who buys a license for the latest release version 12 will be available till the final commercial release of Filter Forge 13, planned for the end of 2023. The offer is available on the Filter Forge website at https://www.filterforge.com/buy/

Key Points: 
  • Filter Forge O2 released an update to the beta version of its flagship software, Filter Forge – powerful graphics software with photo effects, seamless textures, and an editor to create custom ones – and started to offer free upgrades to the upcoming Filter Forge 13 with any purchase of the current version 12.
  • TALLINN, Estonia, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An opportunity to get a free upgrade to Filter Forge 13 is now available for everyone who buys a license for the latest release version 12 will be available till the final commercial release of Filter Forge 13, planned for the end of 2023.
  • The offer is available on the Filter Forge website at https://www.filterforge.com/buy/
    Upgrades from the previous Filter Forge version to Filter Forge 12 are available at a discount, and also come with a a free upgrade to the upcoming version 13.
  • There are three key features that make Filter Forge stand out among similar tools:
    Over 6600 ready-to-use photo effects that make Filter Forge instantly useful for any graphic artist.

Depix Tech Unveils AI Magic: Text to HDRI Revolution in 3D Design

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Creativity, 3D, HDRI, Blender, Artificial intelligence, Autodesk, Furosemide, HDR, Software, Video game, 3D printing, Television, SolidWorks, Catia

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Depix Technologies, Inc, a pioneering force in artificial intelligence, unveils its groundbreaking AI-driven software that dramatically changes the landscape of 3D rendering.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Depix Technologies, Inc, a pioneering force in artificial intelligence, unveils its groundbreaking AI-driven software that dramatically changes the landscape of 3D rendering.
  • Depix Tech: Turn text into HDRI visuals!
  • AI reshapes 3D design.
  • "This software revolutionizes the way professionals across industries like automotive design, video game development, product design, and film production can create and utilize 3D rendering," said Philip Lunn CEO Depix.

CGI.Backgrounds Brings Premium HDRi Environments to NVIDIA Omniverse

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
NVIDIA, 3D, Omniverse, Environment, Light, Nvidia Omniverse, Universal Scene Description, Collection, HDRI, USD, Surveying, Video game

DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGI.Backgrounds, a leader in high-quality HDRi Environment maps, is bringing premium HDRi Environments to NVIDIA Omniverse, a computing platform for building and developing powerful Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD)-based applications and workflows to unlock large-scale 3D world-building and scene composition.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGI.Backgrounds, a leader in high-quality HDRi Environment maps, is bringing premium HDRi Environments to NVIDIA Omniverse , a computing platform for building and developing powerful Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) -based applications and workflows to unlock large-scale 3D world-building and scene composition.
  • NVIDIA offers various foundation applications on the Omniverse platform , including USD Composer and USD Presenter.
  • To augment USD Composer's extensible real-time rendering capabilities, CGI.Backgrounds will bring its exclusive RAY.HDR environments into the Omniverse foundation application.
  • "CGI.Backgrounds' RAY.HDR Environments provide a simple and efficient way to get great, accurate results," said Joshua Bapst, art director at NVIDIA.

NVIDIA Releases Major Omniverse Upgrade With Generative AI and OpenUSD

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Cloud, Car, Nvidia Omniverse, Universal Scene Description, DLSS, Volvo, 3D, Ada Lovelace, Magic Leap, USD, HTC, Continental, Harry Houdini, HDRI, Animation, NVIDIA, Adobe, Knowledge, IOS 11, AI, Gesture, API, Robotics, XR, Khronos, Environment, Mark (designation), RTX, GPU, Update, Cryptocurrency, Video game, Mobile phone, Medical device, Caesium, Omniverse, Cadence, USDZ

Cesium, Convai, Move AI, SideFX Houdini and Wonder Dynamics are now connected to Omniverse via OpenUSD.

Key Points: 
  • Cesium, Convai, Move AI, SideFX Houdini and Wonder Dynamics are now connected to Omniverse via OpenUSD.
  • New developer templates and resources — New application and experience templates provide developers getting started with OpenUSD and Omniverse a major headstart with minimal coding.
  • Expanding their collaboration across Adobe Substance 3D, generative AI and OpenUSD initiatives, Adobe and NVIDIA announced plans to make Adobe Firefly — Adobe’s family of creative generative AI models — available as APIs in Omniverse, enabling developers and creators to enhance their design processes.
  • Learn more about NVIDIA Omniverse and watch NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s SIGGRAPH keynote address on demand.

Virtual Production Aids in Cutting 1.92 Million Tons of CO2 Emissions

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Moon, Backplate and wing, CO2, Advertising, LED, Travel, HDRI, History, Television, Video game, Coal

As CGI.Backgrounds' report shows, the reduced need for travel, physical sets, generators, and shipping results in major climate benefits. While producing a typical feature film or television episode can release 2,800 tons of CO2 (enough for 11 round trips to the moon), virtual production reduces these emissions by as much as 95%--while also cutting costs and time.

Key Points: 
  • Over the company's nearly two-decade history, its virtual production technologies and partnerships have saved an estimated 1.92 million tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to the annual energy use of 250,940 American homes, the report shares.
  • Virtual production and associated innovations including LED walls have become a game-changing technology for television studios, production companies, and advertisers.
  • While producing a typical feature film or television episode can release 2,800 tons of CO2 (enough for 11 round trips to the moon), virtual production reduces these emissions by as much as 95%--while also cutting costs and time.
  • The full report, and more information about virtual production, are available on CGI.Backgrounds' website.

BenQ Brings Latest Innovative Technology for Gamers to CES 2023

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
BenQ, Mouse, Lumen (unit), Motion, CES, Consumer Electronics Show, Esports, Fatigue, HDRI, REC, OLED, HDR, ANSI, ZOWIE, HLG, GP500, Television

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BenQ America Corp will unveil its new gaming and entertainment technology at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 5-8, 2022. As a global leader in display technology, BenQ will showcase its latest gaming monitors, gaming and home theater projectors, esports mice, and more.

Key Points: 
  • COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BenQ America Corp will unveil its new gaming and entertainment technology at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 5-8, 2022.
  • As a global leader in display technology, BenQ will showcase its latest gaming monitors, gaming and home theater projectors, esports mice, and more.
  • BenQ will also showcase the 240Hz EX270M and EX270QM and the 4K EX3210U with 144Hz refresh rates and BenQ's exclusive HDRi technology.
  • "We're thrilled to be attending CES once again, and we look forward to debuting our most immersive gaming and home theater technology yet."

V-Ray 6 for Revit Now Connects with Enscape

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Cloud, Sphere, Weather, Metal, Photorealism, Glass, Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Thin film, Engineering, SketchUp, Library, Sunlight, V-Ray, Chaos, HDRI, Commerce, Ceramic, Rhinoceros, Autodesk Revit, Architecture, Central library, Video game console, Paint, Typesetting, Cosmos

With a new link to Enscape , architects and specialists can finally collaborate on photorealistic visualizations at any part of their process — without losing design intent.

Key Points: 
  • With a new link to Enscape , architects and specialists can finally collaborate on photorealistic visualizations at any part of their process — without losing design intent.
  • “When we announced the Chaos Bridge, the first thing we heard was, ‘When can we get this for Revit?
  • The new V-RayDecal capability quickly projects textures onto multiple surfaces and materials, all while working as a native Revit family.
  • Improved Revit Material Conversions – Native Revit Generic materials now render more accurately.

CGI.Backgrounds Receives Epic MegaGrant, Launches CGI.B Connect App in Closed Beta

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Student, 3D, HDRI, Connect, Unreal Engine, Mobile phone, 3D printing, Monument Valley

DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGI.Backgrounds has launched the CGI.B connect app in a closed Beta. The app, which is supported by an Epic MegaGrant, enables 3D designers to integrate 8,000+ premium HDRI maps and skies into Unreal Engine, simplifying the process of creating immersive 3D environments.

Key Points: 
  • The new app enables 3D designers to link premium HDRI environments, maps, and skies with Unreal Engine
    DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGI.Backgrounds has launched the CGI.B connect app in a closed Beta.
  • Using the CGI.B Connect app as a bridge, designers can easily integrate CGI.Backgrounds' HDRI maps, skies, and other content directly into Unreal Engine.
  • Designers can apply for access to the CGI.B Connect closed beta by contacting [email protected] The app will launch in an open Beta in 2023.
  • CGI.Backgrounds' library is available to search and download via the CGI.Backgrounds website and the CGI.B Connect app.

The Greyscalegorilla Blowout Year End Sale is Coming Dec. 6th - Mark Your Calendar Today

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As holiday sales inundate screens and digital mailboxes, Greyscalegorilla is gearing up for its blowout Year End Sale, taking place in just two weeks on Tuesday, December 6th. Both new and returning Greyscalegorilla Plus Individual and Teams customers will have a chance to join or re-up their subscription for 25% off retail price. The sale runs from 10:00 AM CST on Tuesday, December 6th to 10:00 AM CST on Wednesday, December 7th, and can be accessed easily at the Greyscalegorilla website (https://greyscalegorilla.com/).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --As holiday sales inundate screens and digital mailboxes, Greyscalegorilla is gearing up for its blowout Year End Sale , taking place in just two weeks on Tuesday, December 6th.
  • Both new and returning Greyscalegorilla Plus Individual and Teams customers will have a chance to join or re-up their subscription for 25% off retail price.
  • The sale runs from 10:00 AM CST on Tuesday, December 6th to 10:00 AM CST on Wednesday, December 7th, and can be accessed easily at the Greyscalegorilla website ( https://greyscalegorilla.com/ ).
  • Learn more about the Greyscalegorilla Year End Sale here: https://youtu.be/cO4peHNcqyw
    For just 24 hours, the community will have a chance to lock in an annual Greyscalegorilla Plus subscription for just $299 (usually $399).