A texture-liciously huge update over at Open Game Art…
“We’ve unpacked all of the texture archives and made [the 4,000 texture files] individually browse-able by category.”
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Obsession
Animatechnica’s new Sims 3 machinima, Obsession…
Google sells SketchUp, uncertain future
Google has confirmed that it has sold Google SketchUp as part of streamlining its operations. It’s gone to a very odd-sounding buyer…
“Trimble, a California company specializing in making business or government workers more productive”
It’s also worrying that there’s no mention of SketchUp, or its associated 3D Warehouse, remaining free in future.
3D-Live iClone video show – new edition
The new edition of Reallusion’s 3D-Live online video show is out now, and covers the launch of the new 3DXchange 5 Pro…
Power Tools Vol. 5 for CTA
Power Tools Vol. 5, coming soon for CrazyTalk Animator. The theme appears to be “Everyday Life”. Ah… I have to sign off now… the Maid is bringing me my tea, on her motorbike… 
Godaizer
Godaizer, a new 19-minute indie animation from Singapore…
Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose
Nice use of CrazyTalk to promote a new book, although the choice of fonts might have been better…
“Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose: Growing Up on Mount Rushmore” is a new picture book that tells the story of Lincoln Borglum, the boy who helped build the Mt. Rushmore monument.
New 3Dfoin monster
Videogame developer 3Dfoin has released a new monster, to go alongside his two recent iClone Creature Packs. As you may know, if you have any of his previous monsters, the quality is excellent…
Warlord’s new 3DXchange 5 tutorial
Warlord’s new 16 minute video tutorial on converting DAZ characters for iClone using the new 3DXchange 5 Pro…
In-consolable
Lovely concept art for the forthcoming Halo 4 console game… such a pity there’s no Windows version…
Get that spooky far-away feeling…
Big lead-in time, on this new Halloween movie competition at IndyTheater…
New 3DXchange 5 Pro video tutorial
Reallusion has posted yet another 3DXchange 5 Pro video tutorial…
This one shows how to get the free bonus Templar Knight character (it comes with 3DXchange 5) into 3DXchange with external BVH motions, and then how to output a proper iClone character with a motion Perform menu.
If you’re trying this on less helmet-y characters then keep in mind that the facial animation capabilities don’t arrive until we get the $499 “Pipeline” version of 3DXchange 5, due in June.
Win iClone 5 – Digital Artist mag
The UK magazine Digital Artist has a Facebook draw to win a copy of iClone 5. To enter into the draw you have to “Like” the magazine, then give your name and email address.
3D Art Direct magazine – new issue
3D Art Direct magazine has a new issue available now. It’s free online, and is heavy on the DAZ/Poser sci-fi and fantasy creatives. There’s also an interview with the veteran DAZ/Poser character designer Sixus 1.
Armies of the Fallen concept trailer
New concept trailer for a one-man Star Wars fan-film, Armies of the Fallen…
Future primitives
Using iClone’s primitive shapes to design a few sci-fi skyscrapers? Get an inspiring future-vibe from the winners of the Evolo skyscraper competition….
DAZ to iClone
Warlord’s real-world demo of a DAZ character conversion, using the new 3DXchange 5 Pro…
“DAZ characters converted quickly with 3DXchange 5 DAZ template and a few bone selection changes. The conversion was quick, considering the character has a different leg structure with an extra shin.”
iClone upgrades to 5.2 – new patch, new 64-bit version
iClone can now run in 64-bit with the new v5.2 upgrade, released 19th April.
Among other things, this new update also adds easy integration with the new 3DXChange 5…
Added: Allow edit character in 3DXchange5 by clicking “Edit in 3DXchange”.
Added: Allow add motion to 3DXchange5 by right mouse click “Collect Clip” track.
