One more acquisition from Autodesk; this time is Realviz, creators of software like Stitcher, ImageModeler or Matchmover.

REALVIZ’s technology bridges 2D and 3D, linking the virtual and real worlds. 3D models can be created from simple 2D images, and virtual environments can be built from conventional photographs.

Autodesk intends to develop and sell REALVIZ’s Stitcher Unlimited, Stitcher Express, ImageModeler and Movimento software as standalone products. Matchmover, Retimer and VTour will no longer be available as standalone products; core technology from these REALVIZ products will be integrated into future versions of Autodesk’s existing products, enabling customers to bring the real world into design environments.

The following REALVIZ offerings have been discontinued: Stitcher Pro, Stitcher Unlimited DS, StoryViz, and hardware and software product bundles. Education versions of ImageModeler and Stitcher continue to be available. Student versions of ImageModeler and Stitcher are no longer available.

Via: CGSociety

Exposé 6 is now available for pre-order. Pre-order customers will receive a free 15 minute video tutorial by Linda Bergkvist showing some of the detailing of the cover art “Red Robin”.

Exposé 6 contains 334 inspiring images prepared by 257 artists from 43 countries.

Via: CGTalk

Check this making of from spanish artist Alejandro Ruano, where he explains the steps taken to create his “dungeon” image. Click the image to read it.

Submitted by: Ashish Rastogi

This week 2 new DVD’s are released, were artist Dave Dorman shares his techniques for creating a commercial illustration, from pencilling all the way through to painting the final piece.

Once again, I’m moving to a new home, only 3 months after the last change…well, anyway, this is th reason for the lack of updates for this long, I’ll get back as soon as possible and continue posting news.

Thanks for your understanding, I just want everybody to know that I’ve not discontinued this website!

See you soon,

Pablo.

Bobby Chiu is an independent artist from Toronto, Canada. He started his career at the age of 17 designing officially licensed toys for companies such as Disney and Pixar. Today, he runs Imaginism Studios and has clients in the movie industry, publishing and web media. He also teaches digital arts and has written many tutorials and articles on the subject.

Read the interview on IT’s ART by clicking the image.

New plugin for Maya to automate the always tedious task of uv mapping. There is a free version available for download, altough it has not all the features of the PRO version. Click the image to read the full list of features for both versions! You’ll also find the download link there.

Via: CGIndia

In this tutorial, George Patsouras shows how he painted a Master Copy of Gerome Jean Leon’s “Black Bashi-Bazouk”. As an artist, he feels like he can learn a lot by doing studies of the works of Old Masters, especially in terms of color.

Submitted by: Ashish Rastogi

Side Effects Software has just announced the Houdini for Mac beta program.

Houdini for Mac is being released, initially, as a closed beta and Side Effects is looking for a group of dedicated Mac artists to provide rigorous real-world testing. If you are interested in testing Houdini for Mac, there is a short questionnaire to fill out here.

This small Tutorial by John Shannon will show a method to create grass, using Adobe® Photoshop 5.5.[/lang_en[