Modo News

Blur's Brian Whitmire has posted online his latest reel. Watch it on Vimeo.

Autodesk has released a new version of its 3D viewer with various improvements. More on Autodesk's Area.

Eloi Andaluz has released Grid Master 1.0 for 3DS Max, which is a ThinkingParticles tool that allows the user to create lines that follow a grid. You can watch the introduction video, as well as download the preset from Eloi's website, andvfx.com.

PuppetTools is a script for After Effects that enhances the software's Puppet Tool animation functionality, adding IK and other improvements. More on AEScripts.

CGPack has released a collection of shape profiles for use with the Sweep modifier. More on CGPack.

Remote is a new service by Autodesk that allows to drive Autodesk software installed on your primary computer from a remote PC or Ipad. According to the company, it encodes data faster than traditional remote desktop connection software to provide a better experience and it's compatible with non-Autodesk software as well. The service is available to customers on subscription or pay-as-you-go contract. Watch a video on YouTube and find out more on Autodesk, Autodesk Exchange and Autodesk Digital Prototyping blog. (Note: at this time the Ipad app is compatible only with Autodesk Inventor)

Maxwell beta tester Mihai Iliuta gives a preview of the features in the upcoming version of Next Limit's renderer. Watch it on Vimeo.

VFX Soldier comments on the unsustainability of the film subsidies bubble and its latest chapter in New Zealand. More on the VFX Soldier's blog.