FOLKS Expands with the Launch of FOLKS USA
FOLKS is proud to welcome the teams in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and Vancouver with the rebranding of FuseFX.
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FOLKS Expands with the Launch of FOLKS USA
Autodesk returned to SIGGRAPH 2024 to show software updates that include generative AI and cloud workflows for 3D animation in Maya, production scheduling and clip retiming in Flame.
Read more: Autodesk AI Workflows Move into Maya, Flame and Production Schedules
Shutterstock launched a cloud-based generative 3D API, built on NVIDIA Edify AI architecture, trained on licensed Shutterstock content, as a fast way to produce realistic 3D models with AI.
Read more: Shutterstock Launches a Generative 3D API for 3D Scene Building with AI
Freefolk has promoted Rob Sheridan to VFX Supervisor in their Film and Episodic division and Paul Wight is now the company’s first Chief Operating Officer.
Golaem 9 includes a new animation engine, helps create new shots without simulations, and has better crowd control, helping artist improve the quality of their animated hero characters.
Read more: Golaem 9 Improves Hero Character Quality, Control and Animation
Adobe’s Generative Remove feature, based on the Firefly AI model, is now part of Lightroom, and the AI-powered Lens Blur tool has now become generally available with new presets.
Read more: Adobe Lightroom Adds Generative Remove and Lens Blur Based on Firefly AI