Christophe Riccio has published a nice review of the new OpenGL4.2 on Google Docs, covering all the new features and even showing off some results. I particularly like his in-depth coverage of the new texture compression formats, complete with some included images showing the differences.
It’s available via the Google Docs link below, where you can conveniently download it as a PDF.
Autodesk is bringing another nice app to the iPad, this time bring some nice deformable 3d modeling to the popular device. Called “123D Sculpt”, it’s a very stripped down version of something like Mudbox, letting you use multitouch interactions with models for a more tactile and intuitive experience.
You can look at the video above for some examples, although the author of SolidSmack took it for a test drive and found it fun but not terribly useful.
After having a chance to play with 123D Sculpt a little more, I’ve gotta say, it’s a lot of fun, but there are some disappointing factors. For one, you can’t import or export models. Also, the crease tools can really mash up that mesh and cause some weird effects. The smooth tool repairs it a little. On small object (the lizard) you can’t get the brush small enough to make detailed edits to the geometry. There is very noticeable lag when using the image-rub tool (I had one crash) and switching between some of the tools. Besides those four things, the UI is incredible.
Anyway, it’s free to download on the iTunes Store.
Autodesk 123D Sculpt. Free iPad App to Sculpt, Paint, Rock. – SolidSmack.com.
We continue today with some additional tgrammar tips, provided mainly from the folks at Grammar.net. Among them, the story of modifiers, the most useful phrasal Verbs, and a look at some of differences between UK and US spelling. Also interesting is Kaplan International‘s look at learning English abroad.
Smith Micro has just announced availability of Poser 9 and Poser Pro 2012 for PreOrder, with full availability on September 20th. In addition, they’re launching a contest called the “Iron Render Master Championship” on their website where users can go vote for one of 4 images each created by master poser artists, with the winner being chose for the Poser Pro 2012 box coverart.
“For over 15 years Poser has consistently been one of the most flexible and intuitive programs available for artists working in the 3D industry,” said Brian Haberlin, award-winning comic book artist whose innovative technique has been highlighted in popular titles including Spawn, X-Men, Daredevil, Spiderman and Aria. “Poser automates what were once pain-staking design functions so that I can focus on the creative side of bringing my characters to life.”
New features include subsurface scattering, OpenGL rendering, and new weighted rigging. Get the full details after the break.
NASA is fairly well known for the many conceptual animations they produce to showcase upcoming launches and projects, and the latest Mars Rover “Curiosity” is no exception. This time, the animation was produced by California’s Bohemian Grey, and is available on the JPL website.
Said Kevin K. Lane, President, Bohemian Grey Inc., “We are tremendously excited to be a part of this historic event. Helping NASA and the public to visualize ‘Curiosity’s’ trek was the type of animation project our company truly excels in both conceptualizing and producing.”
See the short below.
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