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Monthly Newsletter - Issue №02 2014 Click here if you have problems viewing this newsletter Issue №02 2014 Over the past few months we’ve taken V-Ray’s development to new heights! In this issue of our monthly newsletter we announce the V-Ray 3.0 for Maya Beta Program, a Service Pack for V-Ray’s SketchUp version and some exciting news for all Blender fans. Plus we take a behind-the-scenes look at Platige’s BBC Olympics spot and showcase Gero Langheinrich’s journey through the world of 3D education and challenging projects.Thanks for being part of the V-Ray experience! From the CG Team SPOTLIGHT V-Ray 3.0 for Maya Beta Program The V-Ray 3.0 for Maya Beta program is now open. During the Beta, we invite V-Ray artists to get an early look at what is coming, provide feedback and have an impact upon the release. MAKING OF Platige Image on Ice With Winter Olympics excitement having spread all over the globe, we look back at one of the most memorable ads that promoted the games this year. See how Poland’s premiere VFX studio Platige Image teamed up with London’s Stink Digital and the Juice Productions to create a daunting and beautiful commercial for the BBC coverage of the Sochi Winter Olympics. EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Interview with Gero Langheinrich Being fond of technology and design, Gero Langheinrich brought those two personal interests together when he joined the Media Technology program at the University of Applied Science in Deggendorf and took part in the production of “Before it’s too late”. V-RAY EVENTS Rhino Day in Mexico When: 2-5 April 2014Where: Tec of Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico. What: Join our team in Guadalajara, Mexico for four days of workshops, lectures and presentations. Architects, industrial designers and jewelry designers will get a hands-on demo of V-Ray for Rhino and see how it can become an integral part of their workflow. V-Ray Master Class – Milan, Malaga, London, Mexico City When: March through November 2014Where: Milan, Malaga, London, Mexico City What: After years of holding live workshops all over the world and helping artists bring their projects to life with photorealistic rendering, V-Ray Licensed Instructor Ciro Sannino has created a one-day masterclass. Join him on his 2014 V-Ray tour. COMPETITIONS 12th Annual VES Awards - Outstanding VFX in a Student Project The FMX 2014 Trailer Rugbybugs has won the award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project at the 12th Annual VES Awards. Congratulations to Filmakademie’s student team! ASID NY Metro Chapter Student Career Day Game of Thrones-inspired furniture design was the challenge for the groups of students in this year’s ASID NY Metro Chapter Student Career Day. Congratulations to the winning team! We hope winning a V-Ray for SketchUp license will help you keep up the good work! V-RAY NEWS V-Ray for Softimage Free Crossgrades As officially announced, Autodesk will discontinue Softimage following the release of Softimage 2015 this coming May. Users who purchased a V-Ray for Softimage commercial license until March 6th, 2014 will be offered a free crossgrade to V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max or V-Ray 3.0 for Maya, once it ships. V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp Service Pack V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp Service Pack 1 is now available. We’ve added a few new features, improved many current ones and V-Ray now supports SketchUp 2014. V-Ray for Blender Andrey Izrantsev, the developer of V-Ray for Blender, has joined the Chaos Group team and he is working actively on the better integration of V-Ray and Blender. Blender artists and designers can now utilize the full set of features included in the V-Ray rendering system. Check out the V-Ray for Blender product page and join the Blender community on our forum! V-RAY ENGAGED V-Ray in Character Design by Max Puliero V-Ray in Architectural Design by Lichtecht V-Ray in Advertising by Vanilla Seed HOT OFF THE PRESS The visual effects teams from Fin and Method Studios spoke to fxguide about two very different and impressive commercials, one showcasing road safety and the other machine innovations. Creative Bloq featured Bet She'an, a gorgeous 2D-style short by students from Supinfocom. See how the talented team created this beautifully crafted animated metaphor for death. You have received this e-mail because you are currently subscribed to the Chaos Group newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe please click here. Follow us on: e-mail: marketing@chaosgroup.com Copyright © 2014, Chaos Group. All rights reserved.



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