I announce this Blog Open!
Well it’s been a busy summer. From a ‘Visual Technology’aspect the
Olympics were staggering. I’m still amazed at how smoothly and accurate the
athletes were filmed, not to mention the funky stereoHD cameras being used
(it’s not often you see the cameras themselves on the screen).
As technologies have been continuing to advance and promise cool new
applications, the global economic situation seems to be taking its toll upon
the Interactive Media Industry with many companies closing their doors for
good… Let’s just remember that as one door closes, another further ado I announce this blog ‘open’ and offer you a few ‘virtual’ headlines that caught my eye one opens.
So let me start this blog taking a look at and reflecting upon where we
are today. By understanding past events and watching trends we’re more likely
to be prepared for those ahead. So with no recently.
Enjoy.
REALTIME GRAPHICS
Realtime Global Illumination - 25th Aug
Lighting is cool – everyone knows that. Take something ordinary and light it up to make it sparkle! The same goes for CG – Even a basic model can become beautiful when it’s lit/rendered well, but the more accurate lighting systems used the longer render time takes. Global Illumination bounces light around a scene to produce High Quality renders – but you’ve usually got to wait a day or so before you can see the results… Or do we? Check out this new method for GI.
Lighting is cool – everyone knows that. Take something ordinary and light it up to make it sparkle! The same goes for CG – Even a basic model can become beautiful when it’s lit/rendered well, but the more accurate lighting systems used the longer render time takes. Global Illumination bounces light around a scene to produce High Quality renders – but you’ve usually got to wait a day or so before you can see the results… Or do we? Check out this new method for GI.
Unreal 3 on a Tablet - Aug 29th
Computers keep getting smaller and more powerful and the same goes for Games Engines… Here’s Unity 3 running on a Tablet! It wasn’t long ago that you needed a High End PC to run this and tablet were good for propping upon the freezer door on hot summers day. ;-)
The key thing here is that this tablet is simply based Upon Nvidia’s Tegra 3, bringing high end 3d graphics ‘general’ hand held PC’s - ‘should make for some interesting new games when matched with a Tablets free roaming ability…
Computers keep getting smaller and more powerful and the same goes for Games Engines… Here’s Unity 3 running on a Tablet! It wasn’t long ago that you needed a High End PC to run this and tablet were good for propping upon the freezer door on hot summers day. ;-)
The key thing here is that this tablet is simply based Upon Nvidia’s Tegra 3, bringing high end 3d graphics ‘general’ hand held PC’s - ‘should make for some interesting new games when matched with a Tablets free roaming ability…
HARDWARE 'SUPER-SIZED'
4k TV for sale - Aug 31st
How are you doing with that brand new HD TV? Prices are dropping every day, but wait a minute, just as displays have changed from Cathode Ray to LCD/LED/OLED and we’ve grown accustomed to larger/thinner displays there’s a new kid on the block. Whilst there’s been talk of resolutions to supersede HD for years, Sony’s first 4K [4x full 1080p HD) TV has gone on sale. Of course, you might need a new home 1st to get the 84” monster through the door… [curiously rumours are flying about the PS4 supporting 4k too… let’s remember how the PS3 was an early adopter of ‘regular HD’]
How are you doing with that brand new HD TV? Prices are dropping every day, but wait a minute, just as displays have changed from Cathode Ray to LCD/LED/OLED and we’ve grown accustomed to larger/thinner displays there’s a new kid on the block. Whilst there’s been talk of resolutions to supersede HD for years, Sony’s first 4K [4x full 1080p HD) TV has gone on sale. Of course, you might need a new home 1st to get the 84” monster through the door… [curiously rumours are flying about the PS4 supporting 4k too… let’s remember how the PS3 was an early adopter of ‘regular HD’]
8K TV approved 24th Aug
Did you rush out and bye Sony’s new 4K TV? You probably wouldn’t like to hear that the 8K standard was approved by the UN only a week before…
Did you rush out and bye Sony’s new 4K TV? You probably wouldn’t like to hear that the 8K standard was approved by the UN only a week before…
ECONOMIC REALITY
Psygnosis Studio Closed - 22nd Aug
‘Times are hard’ – No more proof is needed than Sony shutting down ‘Psygnosis’[Developers of the playstation classic ‘Wipeout’]. Being one of the UK’s oldest video game studios it just goes to show that you’re only as good as your last game…
‘Times are hard’ – No more proof is needed than Sony shutting down ‘Psygnosis’[Developers of the playstation classic ‘Wipeout’]. Being one of the UK’s oldest video game studios it just goes to show that you’re only as good as your last game…
Autodesk Lays off 7% of Entire Staff - 23rd Aug
Following on the heels of Psygnosis being closed Autodesk [The largest creator of 3d creation software in ‘the universe’] also announce Laying off 7% of its entire staff. What influence will this have upon our tools and their development I wonder?
Following on the heels of Psygnosis being closed Autodesk [The largest creator of 3d creation software in ‘the universe’] also announce Laying off 7% of its entire staff. What influence will this have upon our tools and their development I wonder?
‘Fuel VFX’ into Administrationon avengers/promethius – Aug 28th
After completing FX work on hits such as Prometheus, Mission Impossible and The Avengers, Fuel VFX have closed their doors… 100 talented staff from the Film Industry follow those Games Developers above.
After completing FX work on hits such as Prometheus, Mission Impossible and The Avengers, Fuel VFX have closed their doors… 100 talented staff from the Film Industry follow those Games Developers above.
WHEN GOLIATH'S CLASH
Apple Vs Samsung - 25th Aug
So is the unending legal battle over? Who copied who? Who got caught? Who Cares? Well obviously Samsung is a little concerned, now that a US court order it to pay Apple $1bn… (ouch!)
So is the unending legal battle over? Who copied who? Who got caught? Who Cares? Well obviously Samsung is a little concerned, now that a US court order it to pay Apple $1bn… (ouch!)
Hubba Hubba Hubba – Who do you believe. After the US ruling in favour of Apple, a Japanese Judge has ruled in favour of Samsung. Hmmm… Law is a funny thing. ;-)
Ah, I remember the old days when it used to be Intel Vs AMD, or AliasWavefront Vs Discreet… Hmm, Whenever you look back there are always Big Companies battling it out, but what happens to the tech behind the battles. How will the winners shape our futures… One of the New Battles will be for Virtual Maps. We often forget how powerful and precious maps have been and now with integrated 3d Models with Augmented reality we’re really seeing the Industry Goliaths fighting to plant thier Virtual Flags!
CUTTING EDGE GRAPHICS
Knitting time - May 12th
Although a little time ago this tech’ to render knitted garments caught my eye. On the face of it a ‘knitted pattern’ simulator may not seem that exciting, but think of all the woollen materials in our world and how flat life would be without them. Anyway, ignoring that - it’s some great tech’ imo.
Although a little time ago this tech’ to render knitted garments caught my eye. On the face of it a ‘knitted pattern’ simulator may not seem that exciting, but think of all the woollen materials in our world and how flat life would be without them. Anyway, ignoring that - it’s some great tech’ imo.
Realistic Hair – Aug 23rd
To complement the Knitting post, ‘Ornatrix’ have released new videos showing their Hair simulation software in action. Creating ‘organic’motion (hair/wool/fur/etc) has always been a struggle for the CG artist – it’s great to see these barriers being knocked down so that imaginations can finally be realised on screen!
To complement the Knitting post, ‘Ornatrix’ have released new videos showing their Hair simulation software in action. Creating ‘organic’motion (hair/wool/fur/etc) has always been a struggle for the CG artist – it’s great to see these barriers being knocked down so that imaginations can finally be realised on screen!
That's it for now... Keep checking back for shorter
but more regular posts. :-)
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