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MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 Now Available

Powerful new features like the Take System, optimized motion tracking, completely reworked spline tools and connectivity to the Houdini Engine, and much more.

Faster. Easier. More Realistic. With outstanding new features for modeling, sculpting, animation and rendering, this new release will help users achieve an even more efficient workflow. The new Take System offers functions above and beyond those of any conventional render layer system and the Houdini Engine connectivity, the versatile Color Chooser and updated import and export functions with new data exchange features all combine to dramatically increase production pipeline performance. Innovative sculpting functions, expanded motion tracking features and completely reworked spline tools enhance the design process for modeling, sculpting and animation for even better results.

Burning Question: How Can I Background Render in After Effects?

We were asked via Twitter: “Is there a plug-in in existence that allows me to render in AE (in the background) while I continue to work in AE?” Here is a great solution for Adobe Creative Cloud users. We also have a solution for those of you who only have After Effects or are working in an older version of the software.

What's on Sale

What's New at Toolfarm

MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 The easiest-to-use professional 3D software is more efficient than ever before - New tools as well as expanded and completely reworked features help you turn your ideas into reality even quicker and with less effort.	Red Giant Automatic Duck Products Transfer timelines and media to different host apps and applications with Red Giant Automatic Duck Media Copy and Red Giant Automatic Duck XImport AE.
Mettle SkyBox Studio, SkyBox 2 SkyBox Studio gives you a complete set of tools for 360º/VR Production in AE for both generated 3D content and 360º footage. SkyBox 2 includes several new features.	CoreMelt DriveX Powered by Mocha For FCPX, DriveX Powered by Mocha allows you to add tracked 3D text or particle effects that react realistically to movement.
Fandev CuteDCPTools CuteDCPTools is a toolbox plug-in which allows users to import existing DCPs (Digital Cinema Packages) into After Effects.	iZotope RX Post Production Suite A comprehensive solution for your production audio - from audio repair, editing, and mixing enhancement through final delivery.

Product Updates

Apple FCPX Update - Minor update with performance improvements, bug fixes.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015 Update (9.0.2) - This update contains important bug fixes, and is recommended for all users.

Ableton Live 9.2.2 - Added control surface support for the Akai MIDImix, several bug fixes.

Allegorithmic Substance Bitmap2Material 3.1 - Several new features and improvements, including Improved results with non square image inputs, bug fixes.

Digital Rebellion Pro Maintenance Tools v2.1.4 - Improved compatibility with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X, more improvements.

Noteworthy News

• IBC 2015: The Official Toolfarm Guide
  Here’s an insider look at IBC, The World of Electronic Media and Entertainment, held at the RAI in Amsterdam, Netherlands, every September. This page will be updated with new information as it comes in.
• A New, Better Way to Stream Video, by The Biggest Names In Tech
  Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, and others are teaming up to create a new open source video standard.
• New Adobe Stock features for Creative Cloud for Teams
  Adobe has added new features to Adobe Stock, that will allow all team members to license, access and manage images from one shared Adobe Stock subscription.
• Allegorithmic Substance SHARE is up and running
  The much anticipated Substance SHARE free online exchange platform has finally arrived.

• Coming Soon to Adobe After Effects CC
  A rundown of what’s new and changed in the upcoming update for After Effects CC 2015, by Todd Kopriva.
• The Future of VFX - Cinefex
  Key experts in the industry weigh in on their predictions for the future, based on what is trending.
• The Foundry Kronos for AE & Keylight for FCP to be Discontinued
  As of September 30, 2015, The Foundry will be discontinuing Kronos for AE and Keylight for FCP.
• Grass Valley Previews First Feature Release of EDIUS 8
  Grass Valley announces the first feature release of the 8.x version of its editing platform.
• Coming Soon in Maxwell Render v3.2 - This update offers fixes and enhancements to LightWave 2015, including enhanced interchange tools for GoZ, FBX, Alembic and much more.
  

Reviews

• iZotope RX Final Mix - Zach McNees
  "When it comes to the tools we use day in and day out, there are a select few companies whose products are universally trusted within the industry. For me, and many of my colleagues, iZotope is one of those companies." - Zach McNees
• Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K and UltraStudio Express - Oliver Peters
  To address the varied needs that range from one-man-band shops to large facilities, Blackmagic Design has developed the UltraStudio Thunderbolt product family.
• Greater LUT Control with Koji Advance - Oliver Peters
  “For folks who like to use film emulsion LUTs (look up tables), Koji Color has recently updated its product line with Koji Advance. ” - Oliver Peters

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