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Peregrine Labs announced a significant update to its fur, hair and feather creation and animation plugin for Maya. New features include: full support for Maya's Viewport 2.0, optimized use of multi-core processors to improve feedback while working on larger grooms, tighter integration with Maya's UI via the new Yeti Graph Panel, refactored dynamics solver, updated brush dynamics, new sculpting tools, etc. (more...)

Side Effects Software has posted a teaser that discloses some of the features that will be brought by v15 of their flagship 3D application. (more...)

Poland-based artist Krzysztof Hrycak has posted a new video showing his experiments on creating tendrils using RealFlow, along with Max, V-Ray and Nuke. Watch the video on Vimeo.

Germany-based Laubwerk announced the release of their sixth collection of realistic 3D trees. The new package contains temperate deciduous tree species planted in parks, gardens or streets - many with floral display. 10 tree species are included, each comes in 36 variations (3 variants, 3 ages and 4 seasonal aspects) for a total of 360 models per Kit. (more...)

Vicon announced the launch of its new Mocap camera platform, which offers continuous monitoring of its performance with a host of new sensors, giving the user visual feedback through the on-board camera display, in the software and on Vicon’s new tablet application, Control. This gives users the opportunity to make adjustments on the fly, ensuring a ‘right first time’ approach. (more...)

Luxion has made available a new video showing more in detail some of the features of the upcoming version of its interactive rendering and animation software. Watch the video on YouTube.

Shawn Olson has updated his parametric spacing tool that allows to distribute props and models along splines. New features include: (more...)

New features in the latest version of Render Legion's Corona Renderer include: (more...)

Paris-based Gobelins, one of the best animation schools in the world, is launching a new 2-year "Animation and Filmmaking" program in English. The program teaches advanced techniques in character design, character animation, directing and storytelling. A master's degree is granted, prospective students are required to have a Bachelor in animation degree or three years professional experience in the animation industry. More on Gobelins' website.

London-based Peanut studio has posted a 3D tracking test of panoramic video shot with a Ricoh Theta M15, along with conclusions of the experiment. Watch it on Vimeo.