Swedish studio Mindbender has posted a couple of spots it produced together with Fido. Watch them on Vimeo: video 1, video 2

The Mill has released a breakdown video for the fully CGI bear featured in the commercial Third Wheel created using their own proprietary muscle and skin simulation techniques. Watch it on Vimeo.

Jakub Goda has released a new reel of illustration and VFX work. Watch it on Vimeo.

Vimeo has announced it has acquired Livestream, the professional video streaming service.  Also announced is Vimeo Live, a new 1080p live streaming service available immediately. In the short term Livestream continues as a separate brand and service, but it is expected the features will be fully integrated into the Vimeo Live platform once the acquisition completes.  You can read the announcement on Livestream's blog and find out more about Vimeo Live, including price plans, from its website.

WTools3D has released an updated to LWCAD for 3DS Max and Cinema 4D, its cross platform version of the popular suite of architectural modelling tools originally released for Lightwave 3D. The new version adds 3 new UVW mapping tools that enable users to quickly apply and randomise mapping, and 5 tools for cutting or slicing geometry  Find out more and see a video of the new UVW tools in action on WTools3D's website.

Kai-Hua Lan has released a new reel of work as a lead animator and creature lead for several high-profile films including Life of PI , The Revenant, Warcraft, and Kong Skull Island completed while at Rhythm and Hues and ILM.  Watch it on Vimeo.

Mr. X has released a breakdown video for their work on series 4 episode 19 of Vikings. Watch it on Vimeo.

Render Legion has announced a release candidate of Corona 1.7 for 3DS Max is now available to test for current license owners. Major new features include: (more...)