Bunkspeed at SIGGRAPH 2008 showcased its latest renderer for image modelers, HyperShot 1.5. The renderer features an improved real-time raytracing engine, better real time handling of materials on objects that don't have texture coordinates and a cached material library that instantly displays materials.
Bunkspeed CGI made simple. Is it really easy? Bunkspeed at SIGGRAPH 2008 showcased its latest renderer for image modelers, HyperShot 1.5. The renderer features an improved real-time raytracing engine, better real time handling of materials on objects that don't have texture coordinates and a cached material library that instantly displays materials.
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One thing about the notebook workstation market that tends to stand out every time Intel or AMD releases a new CPU is the seemingly lack of innovation. Manufacturers talk about graphics chipsets and processing power, but usually that is the gist of the innovation. Sure there may be other new features, but these usually don't change the game. At SIGGRAPH 2008, Lenovo introduced what can arguably be described as the most innovative workstation-class notebook computer of the year, if not the last several years.
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In the first of my two part series, I looked at how to take a CAAD drawing from an older version of Autocad, and import it into Cinema 4D Architectural edition (C4DA), and I had mentioned that it was "The Long Way" to work. In this article, I'm going to show how C4DA works with Graphisoft's ArchiCAD 11 to make creating your architectural visualization faster than lightning.
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My father has been an architectural designer here in Toronto for longer than I have been alive. What he does is design extensions, renovations and full house plans for customers to take to a contractor to have built. One downside to what he does is that with the drawings that are produced, you really only have a 2D wireframe version of what your house is going to look like when the job is finished. It's really not a great way to show a customer what their "dream home" is going to look like.
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The Lenovo D10 is the big brother to the ThinkStation S10, and as such sports dual Intel XEON CPUs for a combined four processor cores, 12MB L2 cache and a 1333MHz front side bus. Housed in a tower configuration, the D10 system is wider than the S10, and can accommodate more internal drive space, with support for five 3.5-inch hard drives as opposed to three for the S10, two PCIe x4 slots, two PCI X slots, and a single PCI slot.
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This essay just provides personal perspective on using PowerPoint 2007 as presentation tool and share the proven methods and techniques I've developed after the throughout year of facilitating PowerPoint 2007 presentations.
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Apple's 2.8Ghz dual Intel Xeon Quad-Core (8-cores total!) Mac Pro is one of Apple's fastest computers yet. With the capability to run with 32GB RAM, an excellent graphics card (or two), and terabytes of storage, no job is too big for this beast to handle.
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Adobe Systems Acrobat 9 Pro Extended
Adobe Systems' Acrobat 9 Pro Extended is the company's flagship Acrobat document, and the company has added several new tools to enhance the user experience as well as some enhancements to existing tools. Within the scope of this first look, we'll cover some of the new tools introduced with this version.
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Poser Pro: Animation with Character
Poser has been around for a long time. Through the years, the software has been used to produce many different types of character animations. From simple illustration poses to broadcast animation, Poser continues to be a great, cost-effective solution for animators and non-animators to design character elements quickly and easily. The robust new software shows that Smith Micro is dedicated to continuing this newly acquired product line.
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Systemax Endeavor Workstation
Systemax is a manufacturer of solid PCs and notebook computers that can be purchased largely online and via mail order at Systemaxpc.com. When I first heard that the company was going to introduce a creative workstation, I really panned the idea, because, one, the market for creative workstations is really small when compared to its main notebook and desktop PC business, and two, so many companies have entered and exited the market.
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SketchUp into modo
SketchUp is a very simple 3D design application which is quickly gaining popularity. Purchased by Google and offered in two different flavors (one free, one pro), the allure of the software has most notably been it's ability to interact with Google Earth. Now, Luxology hopes to offer users more reasons to become interested in SketchUp by offering a plugin which reads .SKP files in modo.
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Castle Crashers is now available for Xbox Live Arcade. The characters in this game are hand drawn with a unique illustrated style. Available for download at 1200 Microsoft points (or 15$ USD). You can play with 3 friends locally or over Xbox Live,...
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Seems like a huge flaw to me! If you are one someone who has a Passcode protected phone BEWARE! Your private phone information isn't protected. CLICK HERE to watch the video and find out more. YOU ARE AT RISK.
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Stash 48 is on its way.... Stash?s 4th anniversary issue is due to arrive in September... From crooning broken hearts to butt-kicking Chinese monkeys, Stash 48 is a 75-minute adventure in constant inspiration. Here's a preview....
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In Photoshop CS3 Portrait Retouching Techniques, Lynda.com instructor and professional photographer Chris Orwig teaches the entire process of retouching a portrait, from start to finish.
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When I think of Belkin, I think of accessories that make my life easier. Belkin has a wide range of products ranging from cables, to networking cards, battery back-up, portable laptop accessories, and of course a huge variety of accessories for your MP3 devices. With a strong product name, I had hoped for a stronger signal.
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If you own a Mac computer then you may not be aware of this but you can easily take your photos and put together an amazingly professional quality slideshow, complete with music and special effects, and all you need is an inexpensive program to do it. Boinx Software's Fotomagico. Its as easy as making a batch of cookies and takes about as long, even if its your first time using the program.
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There are tons of little tricks that you might not be aware of. With all of the new people clamoring for the iPhone, and all of the new aps that will help you take advantage of the functions of the iPhone's abilities, these tips feed you little tricks that might help you out.
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Castle Crashers is now available for Xbox Live Arcade. The characters in this game are hand drawn with a unique illustrated style. Available for download at 1200 Microsoft points (or 15$ USD). You can play with 3 friends locally or over Xbox Live,...
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Stash 48 is on its way.... Stash?s 4th anniversary issue is due to arrive in September... From crooning broken hearts to butt-kicking Chinese monkeys, Stash 48 is a 75-minute adventure in constant inspiration. Here's a preview....
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In Photoshop CS3 Portrait Retouching Techniques, Lynda.com instructor and professional photographer Chris Orwig teaches the entire process of retouching a portrait, from start to finish.
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When I think of Belkin, I think of accessories that make my life easier. Belkin has a wide range of products ranging from cables, to networking cards, battery back-up, portable laptop accessories, and of course a huge variety of accessories for your MP3 devices. With a strong product name, I had hoped for a stronger signal.
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If you own a Mac computer then you may not be aware of this but you can easily take your photos and put together an amazingly professional quality slideshow, complete with music and special effects, and all you need is an inexpensive program to do it. Boinx Software's Fotomagico. Its as easy as making a batch of cookies and takes about as long, even if its your first time using the program.
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There are tons of little tricks that you might not be aware of. With all of the new people clamoring for the iPhone, and all of the new aps that will help you take advantage of the functions of the iPhone's abilities, these tips feed you little tricks that might help you out.
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