CityEngine 2010.2 with new pricing for small studiosProcedural Inc. Announced 2010.2, the latest version of its specialized software for the creation, visualization and analysis of smart 3D cities. The software, used by companies such as Pixar, Dreamworks, Prime Focus, Blizzard or Microsoft, comes in a new CityEngine STUDIO version priced at $1.695 US. This new version is suited for small studios in architecture and entertainment markets which want to realize the full potential of CityEngine or do not qualify for the low-priced CityEngine INDIE. CityEngine 2010.2 also adds an improved GUI for the node-based Rule Editor (Visual CGA); City Wizard with new night city template; Facade Wizard enhancements with new tutorial; and support for FBX 2011.3. CityEngine is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux systems; pricing information is available.

Upon registering at, you can download a free, 30-day trial version. Autodesk SketchBook receives a faceliftAutodesk announced a series of key updates that provide a new look and feel to the Autodesk SketchBook product line, spanning both the desktop and apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Software offers a new user interface and easy-to-use toolbar for more intuitive access to key SketchBook Pro tools, together with enhanced brushes that enable users to more easily switch between drawing modes for lines, rectangles, circles, along with more extensive customization.

A free trial version can be downloaded. Autodesk SketchBook Designer 2011 illustration software joins the SketchBook product line. Formerly known as Autodesk Alias Sketch, Autodesk SketchBook Designer provides professional designers and artists from all industries with a unique hybrid of paint and vector workflows for more precise design illustration and graphic communication. SketchBook Designer combines the same fluid freehand drawing capabilities of SketchBook Pro with powerful editing capabilities using mouse or pen interactions.

The latest version of SA Color Finesse 3 UI is 3.0 on Mac Informer. It is a perfect match for Viewers & Editors in the Design & Photo category. The app is developed by Synthetic Aperture and its user rating is 5 out of 5. May 04, 2011  When Divergent Media's Scopebox was released a few years ago, it was a $700 piece of software that was fairly unique at the time: a way to turn any Mac laptop into, well. A box of scopes. Waveforms, vectorscopes, and RGB parades were handy on-set aides, and though similar to Adobe OnLocation (now bundled as part of Premiere Pro), the fact that the forthcoming version 3.0.

Autodesk SketchBook Designer for AutoCAD is an add-in that integrates sketching and image manipulation capabilities into AutoCAD. Autodesk SketchBook Pro 2011 and Autodesk SketchBook Designer are running on Windows XP - 7 and Mac OS X platforms. SketchBook Pro is available immediately, SketchBook Designer is expected to be available on October 15, 2010.

The (iPhone and iPod touch) and (iPad) are available from the App Store on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, or at. Final Effects Complete 6 AEBoris FX, developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, released (FEC 6 AE). FEC 6 AE brings over to Mac OS and Windows versions of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro CS5, CS4, and CS3. The new release features support for native After Effects lights (pictured, top), on-screen overlay control widgets for streamlined workflow, audio-driven keyframe generation, and a new Compare Mode feature to compare the filtered result with the unfiltered source via either a side-by-side or live split-screen view ( on new features). Each Final Effects Complete filter has also been re-engineered for 64-bit operating systems. Final Effects Complete 6 AE is available for an MSRP of $895 US, owners of previous versions of FEC AE may upgrade for an MSRP of $295 US.

Register to download the trial version. Five new plug-ins from Native Instruments, KOMPLETE 7 releasedNative Instruments released five new plug-in products for music creation: the modal synthesizer, the studio reverb, the organ emulation, the effect suite and the amp emulation. All products are based on the powerful technology of KONTAKT, REAKTOR and GUITAR RIG, and can be used both within the full versions and the free player versions of these instruments. The five new instruments and effects are now available, either individually (RAMMFIRE $59 US / 49 EUR, REAKTOR PRISM $79 US / 69 EUR, REFLEKTOR $119 US / 99 EUR, TRAKTOR'S 12 $79 US / 69 EUR, VINTAGE ORGANS $119 / 99 EUR) or as a part of the new bundle ($559 US / 499 EUR). Prime Focus Software Krakatoa 1.6Prime Focus Software, the R&D arm of Prime Focus, announces the release of, the company's production-proven volumetric particle rendering, manipulation and management toolkit for 3ds Max that creates believable natural phenomena like dust, smoke, silt, ocean surface foam, plasma and even solid objects. Version 1.6 features improved performance; a dedicated Shadow Generator, compatible with other 3ds Max renderers; advanced FumeFX conversion to particles workflow and support for FumeFX 2.0 and Thinking Particles 4; support for dedicated render elements that utilize the 3ds Max Render Elements management system;. The of one standard bundle of Krakatoa including one workstation and two render nodes is listed at $995 US plus $248.75 US for the first year of support and upgrades.

Wifly city idu 2850ug 10g driver for mac pro. An evaluation version can be downloaded from. MAXON CINEMA 4D Release 12 unveiledMAXON Computer, German developer of professional 3D software, announced the immediate availability of, the next generation of its highly-acclaimed professional 3D application for Windows and Mac OS X systems. RE:Vision Effects RSMB v4 for OpenFX hostsRE:Vision Effects shipped a new version of their OpenFX plug-in for Nuke, Maya/3ds Max Composite, and Scratch. ReelSmart Motion Blur (RSMB) automatically adds more natural-looking motion blur to a sequence using proprietary tracking technology. Also included is a plug-in that allows you to blur with user-supplied motion vectors.

New version adds 64-bit support on Mac OS X, as well as significant speed improvements. The plug-in requires a supported host application running on Mac OS 10.4 and up, Windows XP and up, and Linux operating systems (32- and 64-bit versions), and is priced at $189.95 US for a node-locked license, or $284.93 US for floating licenses. New version is available. Propellerhead's Record 1.5 and Reason 5 now availablePropellerhead Software released for sale worldwide the biggest overhaul to its - music creation application family to date. These highly anticipated upgrades introduce new instruments, effects, sequencing, sounds, patches and more for composing, beatmaking, loop-mangling, vocal treatment, songwriting, remixing and music production. For more information on new features, watch the following video demos:;;;;.

All full versions and upgrades are available now , full versions of Reason are 305 EUR / $349 US; Record costs 279 EUR / $299 US, bundle of both is 405 EUR / $449 US. Record 1.5 Upgrade is offered free of charge, while Reason 5 Upgrade from any version is priced at 99 EUR / $129 US. Record for Reason Owners Sidegrade (includes Reason 5 upgrade) costs 149 EUR / $169 US.

Updates and demo version are available. Color Finesse 3.0 compatible with CS5 and FxPlugSynthetic Aperture released, a new version of their color correction plug-in for Adobe After Effects and Apple Final Cut Pro.

Version 3.0 adds a 64-bit plug-in to support Adobe's CS5 64-bit applications, in addition to the 32-bit version, and a a native FxPlug-style plug-in to support Apple Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, and Motion ( on new features). Color Finesse 3.0 is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 (Intel and PowerPC), and Windows XP / Vista (32- and 64-bit) / Windows 7 (32-, 64-bit) running Adobe After Effects 7.0 and CS3 through CS5, Premiere Pro CS3 - CS5, Final Cut Pro 6 and 7, and Motion 4.0 host applications. The plug-in is priced at $575 US, upgrades from prior versions of Color Finesse are $149 US. A trial version can be downloaded.

Houdini 11 releasedSide Effects Software released, new version of its line of professional 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software. From the new, fast FLIP fluids solver, to automatic fracturing of RBD objects, and a re-architected shader building workflow, artists will be able to work much more effectively with Houdini 11. Houdini 11 is available immediately with Houdini Escape available for as low as $1,995 US and Houdini Master available for $6,695 US. The Free Apprentice Edition can be downloaded today from and Houdini Apprentice HD can be purchased for $99 US. Existing version 10 Apprentice HD customers can upgrade for $69 US. Side Effects is also launching a new Annual Subscription Plan which offers access to Houdini software, upgrades and support for a year at a time.

With this program, Houdini Escape is available for $1,595 US and Houdini Master for $4,595 US. The new Boris FX plug-in is the first cross-platform, cross-host product to offer Mocha-tracked non-destructive repeatable paint for the post-production industry's most popular video applications. Host support includes Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Autodesk Flame, Blackmagic Design Resolve and Fusion, and Foundry Nuke. The subscription-based model starts at 195 USD per year. Silhouette Paint offers award-winning 32-bit high dynamic range paint tools for tasks such as matte painting, beauty work, touch-ups, marker removal, and more. Its non-destructive Auto Paint stroke system delivers unparalleled performance with interactive pressure-sensitive artistic control at any resolution.

Artists can easily add hundreds of paint strokes without worrying about any performance issues - all without leaving their project timelines. In addition, artists can easily track and mask paint effects with built-in Mocha planar motion tracking.