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Thursday, 12 April 2012 00:00
Trimble's Acquisition of Google's SketchUp 3D Modeling Platform
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 26, 2012—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SketchUp®, one of the most popular 3D modeling tools in the world, from Google (NASDAQ: GOOG). The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2012, subject to customary closing conditions and expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. While financial terms are not being disclosed the transaction is not expected to be material to 2012 earnings per share.
Friday, 30 March 2012 15:56
Flex Your Competitive Muscle!
Whether high-profile studio, freelancer or hobby artist, the world-renowned animago contest - now in its 16th year - draws entries from around the world. Regardless if your entry was created by a team of artists for a commercial project or if you're a lone 3D warrior, animago is looking forward to receiving your submission! Entry deadline is June 30, 2012.
Friday, 30 March 2012 15:46
MAXON Social Media
In addition to over 92 MAXON Quicktip videos, youtube.com offers hundreds of 3D animations created and uploaded by CINEMA 4D users worldwide. More than 22,000 users have already subscribed to the MAXON YouTube channel!
Friday, 30 March 2012 15:10
Storytime - Maxon
MAXON's user stories section is one of the most popular sections at the MAXON web site. From digestion to Germany after mankind, computer games, architectural visualization and motion graphics
Monday, 12 March 2012 21:40
Phoenix FD for Maya Beta program
Chaos Group cordially invites you to join the Phoenix FD for Maya Beta program. Phoenix FD for Maya is the newest addition to our portfolio, which will enable our V-Ray for Maya users to simulate smoke, fire, liquids, splashes and foam with great efficiency and speed.
Monday, 12 March 2012 21:01
New V-Ray for Rhino tutorials and materials available
Join the Beta Team and submit your feedback for improving V-Ray 1.5 for Rhino.
The official release is coming soon, so be sure to sign up today! Visit our Beta program page to register.
The official release is coming soon, so be sure to sign up today! Visit our Beta program page to register.
Monday, 12 March 2012 18:46
MAXON SIDEGRADE SPECIAL
Through April 30, 2012 you can save cash money when expanding your 3D toolset or by switching to CINEMA 4D R13.
Owners of 3D software* such as Autodesk Maya or 3ds Max, Luxology's modo or NewTek's LightWave 3D who want to expand their palette of 3D applications can save 30%.
Accomplished and aspiring 3D painters can also bolster their toolset for a great price. Owners of eligible software* can also take advantage of a 30% discount on BodyPaint 3D!
Owners of 3D software* such as Autodesk Maya or 3ds Max, Luxology's modo or NewTek's LightWave 3D who want to expand their palette of 3D applications can save 30%.
Accomplished and aspiring 3D painters can also bolster their toolset for a great price. Owners of eligible software* can also take advantage of a 30% discount on BodyPaint 3D!
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 16:37
Introducing Maxwell for Google SketchUp
Among rendering die-hards, the name “Maxwell” has long been synonymous with jaw-dropping realism. Maxwell Render’s makers have offered a SketchUp-to-Maxwell solution for a few years, but it required modelers to have access to Maxwell Render Suite—the full, standalone version. For SketchUppers on a budget (or who only need to make the occasional rendering), this wasn’t an ideal arrangement.
