Computer Graphics World articles from June 2005

Computer Graphics World archives from June 2005

When hemispheres collide.(editor's note)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... Those who visit the Emerging Technologies gallery at SIGGRAPH next month may notice a novel twist. Each exhibit on display will put a creative spin on the technology to explain the innovation and its potential significance. Why blend the...

Alienware unveils MJ-12 7550a system.(WORKSTATION)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... During the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB; www.nabshow.com) show in Las Vegas recently, Alienware introduced its latest professional computing system, the Alienware MJ-12 7550a. Designed for digital content creation and other...

Avid previews 64-bit Softimage XSI.(3D ANIMATION)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Softimage and its parent company, Avid Technology, previewed a native 64-bit version of Softimage XSI during WinHEC, Microsoft's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference, held in Seattle. WinHEC attendees were among the first to witness a...

Apple unleashes Tiger.(OPERATING SYSTEM)
June 1, 2005... Apple Computer, in special events held at Apple retail stores and authorized resellers, began selling its latest operating system, Mac OS X Version 10.4. Called Tiger, Version 10.4 boasts more than 200 new features, including enhanced...

Adobe debuts Video Collection 2.5 Professional.(VIDEO)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Adobe Systems has unveiled Adobe Video Collection 2.5 Professional, a software bundle that now includes the latest version of its Photoshop digital image editing and creation software. Photoshop CS2 joins Premiere Pro 1.5, After Effects 6.5,...

Merger mania: Adobe and Macromedia extend an industry consolidation trend.(viewpoint: VIDEO)
June 1, 2005... Just last month, Avid's pending acquisition of Pinnacle Systems seemed sure to be the video industry story of the year. It's a major shake-up that smartly positions Avid to broaden its customer base and remain the dominant video-editing...

Dark and stormy knight: ILM creates new tools to craft a galaxy far, far away.(Film: PART ONE OF TWO-PART SPECIAL FEATURE)(Industrial Light and Magic)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... For the millions of Star Wars fans around this world, a ticket to Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith buys one last ride to a much-loved galaxy far, far away. It's the final flight in a journey begun nearly 30 years ago when George Lucas...

Call of the wild: answering an inner voice, a digital artist embarks on a filmmaking odyssey.(Animation)
June 1, 2005... When you live in the Alaskan wilderness, every day is a test of survival, both physical and mental, and it was within this unforgiving environment that digital artist Timothy Albee challenged his willpower and creative skills. During a...

Swimming with the sharks: HD-to-IMAX technology gets viewers up close and personal with the denizens of the deep.(Video)
June 1, 2005... The ability to surround audiences with larger-than-life 3D sharks might sound like a recipe for an underwater horror movie, but frightening viewers a la Jaws was not the intent of the filmmakers when producing Sharks 3D: A Close Encounter with...

SIGGRAPH 2005 Art Gallery.(Portfolio)
June 1, 2005... Digital artists are marking time at this year's SIGGRAPH Art Gallery. Called Threading Time, the exhibit will showcase works that map or trace new narrative threads--figurative and abstract, linear and non-linear, moving and still--that examine...

Editors' NAB2005 picks.(Snapshot)(National Association of Broadcasters)
June 1, 2005... The editorial staff of Computer Graphics World was among the nearly 105,000 electronic media professionals in attendance at the 2005 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB; www.nabshow.com, www.nab.org) show in Las Vegas, where a number of...

Poser 6.0: the latest version offers valuable tools at an affordable price.(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... Curious Labs continues to refine and expand its Poser application with the latest edition. Version 6.0 adds a wealth of new features, including improved rendering and lighting. Poser is a software program dedicated to the design of human...

Vue 5 Infinite: the latest edition improves natural scenery generation.(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... I enjoy tools that aid me in creating incredible vistas and unexplored worlds. Having used the majority of programs that offer the opportunity to create breathtaking environments, I recently had the chance to test-drive Vue 5 Infinite. Vue 5,...

Breaking the mold: a digital artist rewrites the rules of CGI filmmaking.(back drop)(Computer Graphics Interface)
June 1, 2005... Q Why do CG films, particularly those made in the US, look so similar? A Most 3D CGI productions focus on what can be done quickly and without crashing the render-farm. This means a propensity for clearly defined edges and simplifications...