Build 1.50.17 (26 Dec 2007)
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Bug fixes:
(*) Fixed potential divide-by-zero problems with glossy hilights because of the “Soften” BRDF parameter;
3D
?cmiVFX: Houdini L-Systems Essentials
Upon general request,this is the first video ever released about this immense and yet not well-known field of computer graphics. L-systems are a very useful language for describing fractal looking objects and branching structures. It’s mainly used in environmental design, both artistic and scientific, to create realistic plants and trees and to simulate complex botanical animated phenomena. It has been used in special effects in a great variety of films to create anatomical patterns such as neurons in Fight Club or vessels in Hollow-Man 2.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2008 Hotfix 2007.12.05
This hotfix resolves two problems.
The Outline function was not working on lines created with more than two vertices.
Biped Figure Mode files (.fig) were possibly being corrupted.
Autodesk 3ds Max Services & SupportDownload :?
32bit?
3dsmax2008_32-bit_hotfix_20071205.msp (msp – 4871Kb)
64bit?
3dsmax2008_64-bit_hotfix_20071205.msp (msp – 6828Kb)
mental ray Standalone 3.6 for Maya 2008 Highlights
Key New Features and Enhancements
The advanced, physically based mental ray? rendering technology allows you to take your CG projects to new, more photorealistic heights.
The latest release of mental ray? Standalone for Autodesk? Maya? software–mental ray 3.6–delivers improved performance and scalability for rendering large scenes.
Fryrender Beta 1.9
This is probably the most awaited version of fryrender up to date.
The main reason for this is that vBeta1.9 is fully 64-bit ready,
meaning that it’s more production-ready than ever.
FinalRender Stage-1 Release 2.0 SP1 for 3dsmax 6 – 2008
cebas Computer, maker of finalRender?, today announces the release of Service Pack 1 for finalRender, finalToon, and finalShaders R2. SP1 fully supports 3ds Max 2008 and has an installer for all supported versions of 3ds Max. All users should download SP1 and install it today!
Download Greatest Dosch Collection part 2
Content:
Dosch Textures : Grounds , Industrial Design V.3 , Industrial Design V.3
Reflection Maps V.2 , Animated Backgrounds V.2 , Animated Water , Cloudy Skies
Human Eyes , Dosch Character Design Textures
Dosch 3D – Special Effects
CG Academy – MAXScript Fundamentals 1 – Variables Macroscripts & Functions
Description
In this first DVD in our MAXScript Fundamentals series Laszlo will take you through the first principles of MAXScript, such as Variables, Properties, For Loops, Flow Control, making your code into a MacroScript for easier access on your toolbars, Functions and how to make your own custom Functions from your own MAXScript code.
This DVD is aimed at an intermediate 3dsmax user who wants to harness the power of MAXScript and at those moving over to 3dmax from another platform that need to transfer their scripting skills. MAXScript will allow you to both to make your workflow easier via custom tools, and also to push beyond any limits placed on you by the systems GUI. Note: No previous programming or scripting experience is needed for this DVD.
CG Academy: Particle Flow Fundamentals 1: Principles and Workflow
Description
This DVD introduces the user to Particle Flow, the new schematic particle system first introduced in release 6.0 of 3dsmax. Chris will guide you through the fundamentals of what particles are, how Particle Flow is structured, the elements of its GUI and on how to construct your own first Particle Flows.
This DVD is aimed at an intermediate 3dsmax user, someone who is comfortable with its interface and workflow. The DVD does not assume any previous particle system experience however and is suitable to those that are new to the field, as well as to those moving over from other 3d software packages.
