Second part of our article on Autodesk software news, presented during the NAB 2016(for “National Association of Broadcasters”) of Las Vegas. Let’s get to the heart of the matter with 2 software used by content creators: Flame, 3ds Max. Bonus: let’s also look at the level ofAdobe, who took advantage of the NAB to present the novelties ofAfter Effects CC 2016. On the program, many improvements from all points of view! Find the 1st part of the article here.
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Flame 2017
Autodesk announced the 2017 version of Flame : a software with high-end tools created for 3D compositing, assembly, calibration and finishing visual effects. Flame 2017 has support for hardware components, new look development tools … the 2017 version also offers a workflou optimization in Flame Desktop. At the level of 3d visual effects, we can: create compositions with the GMask plotter spline-based, Stingray technology as part of Matchbox camera effects. Regarding the editing workflow, conformation will be connected, new cameras and formats will be supported, real groups and Batch FX timeline will simplify workflows and multi-layered timelines with conforming will be accelerated.
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3ds Max 2017
The novelties of 3ds Max 2017 concern different areas: 3D rendering, 3D animation, modeling, texturing, rendering, UI, workflow and production pipeline. Focused on creativity and efficiency, the new 3ds Max focused on various improvements such as a new look or improved rendering. We can discover a nnew user interface, ART (Autodesk Raytracer Renderer) a rendering engine fast physical basis, allowing the creation of photorealistic images and videos. The asset library provides quick access to model libraries; just search for the assets and drag them into a scene. The additional updates concern the rapid shape of hard surfaces, theUV mapping, improved object tools and animation productivity, a scene converter to switch between renderers or engines in real time, and tighter pipeline integration through improved Python / .NET toolset.
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After Effects CC 2016
On the occasion of the NAB, Adobe publisher also spoke ofAfter Effects CC 2016 and its new features. This version ofAfter Effects is indeed focused on improving the core elements of the app that users touch every day. On the program, the video and audio playback are improved: the preview of audio architecture offers real-time playback of cached images with synchronized audio. The new architecture shares its foundation with other Adobe video applications for a more cohesive experience in Creative Cloud. More reliable and faster, interface interactions are accelerated. The new software version includes GPU acceleration effects, including for Lumetri Color and Gaussian Blur effects. The exporter MAXON Cinema 4D is improved: export 3D animated text and shape layers to Cinema 4D and customize the exported elements. Importing image sequences is faster, searches in library content are faster. Finally, Adobe Character Animator includes a new visual marking panel for a rigging faster, as well as a movement behavior which allows your character to respond to directional mouse or touch input.
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This dossier on Autodesk software news is finished !
