1) Blender 2.58+
- Sergey mentioned a serious Text object render error has been fixed.
Gives bad normals for bevels in cases.
- Bug tracker still at 165 open reports. Never spoiled time to check, please help!
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Summary of today’s IRC meeting:
1) Blender 2.58
- Everyone gets compliments with the smooth 2.58 release, bi-monthly cycles ftw! :)
Sculptris was picked up by Pixologic and they are presently allowing a free download which is why I’m mentioning it again. As far as I can tell there are no restrictions on its use. The full press release and links are below
“I have an exiting announcement to make: I’m joining Pilgway/3DCoat team!!!!! my Unlimited Clay efforts are highly appreciated by them and I will be collaborating to integrate dynamic subdivision sculpting in 3DCoat.”
“For my loyal Blender followers that can be fear of myself leaving Blender development I must say: Don’t be afraid! At first I was a concerned by the possibility of a restrictive NDA, but nothing more far from reality! Pilgway/3DC team is like the Blender team :) very cool, open and collaborative guys :) ! of course I can continue blender development and your beloved Unlimited Clay now and in the future :)” Phew!!!
There isn’t any sound with these but I thought they were interesting enough to publish
I sat down for a one on one conversation with Bobby Beck CEO and President of Animation Mentor at this years SIGGRAPH conference. Prior to starting Animation Mentor Bobby had worked at Pixar Animation Studios, Tippet Studio, And Walt Disney Feature Animation. His Animation credits include Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc. and The Incredibles. We discussed the current industry job trend and Bobby offers some excellent animation advice.
