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Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Maxon Introduces New Real-Time Rendering and Cinematic Previews Solution for Architects
Maxon gives first preview of new solution with partner Vectorworks at AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025 BAD HOMBURG, GERMANY / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Maxon, maker of powerful, approachable software solutions for creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects, gaming and more, is further optimizing its cinematic rendering technology for architectural visualization (ArchViz). For decades, Maxon's technology has empowered top artists to achieve the impossible in both the real world and imaginary-from architecture, construction and product design, to mind-bending visual effects, animation and 3D sculpting. Now, that same level of excellence is being engineered specifically for architects and designers-expanding on the power of Maxon's Cinema 4D and Redshift solutions to meet the demands of real-world, real-time architecture design workflows. Seamlessly integrating with major CAD and BIM tools like Vectorworks, this new platform will allow users to move from real-time previews to stunning final renders within a unified ecosystem. Maxon will preview its new solution in partnership with Vectorworks at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025 in Boston, June 5-6, 2025, at booth 563. "By combining the BIM design intelligence of Vectorworks with the cinematic power of Maxon rendering technology, we're delivering more than just a plugin. We're giving architects a powerful yet intuitive tool that elevates their work visually, without adding complexity, so their designs can be expressed as intended with clarity and emotion," said David McGavran, CEO of Maxon. "This is a major milestone in Maxon's mission to empower every artist across industries." Architects and designers using the new Maxon solution will benefit from seamless export capabilities to Cinema 4D and Redshift, enabling even higher-end renders without ever leaving the workspace. Whether it's advanced lighting, materials, motion graphics, or cinematic post-processing, users can elevate their architectural presentations by leveraging Maxon's professional-grade tools to deliver photorealistic quality design assets at industry-leading speeds. "We are dedicated to empowering our customers with tools tailored to their specific workflows. Our new partnership with Maxon addresses a significant challenge faced by AEC professionals: the need for a real-time rendering solution that seamlessly integrates with Vectorworks and evolves alongside it," said Vectorworks Senior Director of Rendering Dave Donley. "By developing this integration with direct input from our users and ensuring feature parity for both Mac and Windows from the outset, we are providing our customers with a reliable and future-ready solution. With Maxon's proven rendering technology, this integration will introduce powerful new features that streamline Vectorworks customers' workflows, reduce friction in the design-to-visualization process, and enable them to fully express their limitless design vision." Maxon's new offering features real-time visualization, smart asset libraries for architectural realism, cross-platform performance, and powerful workflow management-from site planning to final presentations. With a simple click, projects can be sent to Cinema 4D to create more advanced architecture visualizations, including advanced procedural animations and simulations. It's designed to make immersive walkthroughs, video exports, and high-end stills easier than ever before. Key Features and Benefits Native plugin with intuitive controls is seamlessly integrated within the Vectorworks BIM environment, providing a unified visual fidelity for emotional resonance and realism is powered by the same Maxon rendering technology used to create rich visuals for feature films, animations, and architectural rendering enables faster iteration and deeper design for Mac and Windows ensures cross-platform performance. Maxon's new product introduction represents the first step in a larger architectural strategy for the company. While initial development is focused on Vectorworks, Maxon will expand support to additional design platforms, broadening access to real-time rendering tools within a seamlessly connected ecosystem. More information on the Maxon beta program will be announced this summer. Meet with Maxon at AIA25 Attendees to this year's AIA Conference on Architecture & Design are invited to get a firsthand look at the new ArchViz solution from Maxon at Booth 563. About Maxon Maxon makes powerful, yet approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects and visualization. Product lines include the award-winning Cinema 4D suite of 3D modeling, simulation and animation technology; the diverse Red Giant lineup of revolutionary editing, motion design and filmmaking tools; the leading-edge, blazingly fast Redshift renderer; and ZBrush, the industry-standard digital sculpting and painting solution available on desktop and on the iPad. Press Contact Kristin CandersGrithaus Agency(e) kristin@ SOURCE: Maxon Computers
Miami Herald
02-04-2025
- Miami Herald
Maxon One Release Delivers Greater Creative Freedom and Workflow Performance for Every Artist
Red Giant expands support for new tools in DaVinci Resolve and Maxon Studio introduces customizable motion graphics capsules to its template engine in After Affects. BAD HOMBURG VOR DER HÖHE, GERMANY / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / Maxon, maker of powerful, approachable software solutions for creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects, and more, today announced a significant update to the Maxon One product suite with hundreds of new features and capabilities across its popular tools including ZBrush for desktop and iPad, Red Giant, Maxon Studio, Cinema 4D, Redshift and Cineware. New Maxon capabilities and friction-free workflows inject creative potential into the pipeline, unleashing new and exciting ways to express creativity using the industry's most beloved tools. "One of Maxon's key goals is to enable artists to create wherever they are," states David McGavran. "The new Maxon release is yet another step toward a future where creative potential knows no limits. From the groundbreaking ZBrush digital sculpting capabilities on an iPad to the expanded Maxon Studio and new tools for DaVinci Resolve, we are empowering artists everywhere to push the boundaries with the freedom to bring their creative visions to life literally anywhere." ZBrush for Desktop and iPad InnovationZBrush for iPad now delivers a feature-rich experience for digital sculptors and game artists, allowing them to create high-quality assets on the go. With expanded toolsets and seamless desktop integration, ZBrush for iPad is a game-changer for mobile content creation. Highlights include: The highly requested ZModeler tool is now available on iPad with a completely new UI, giving artists advanced polygonal modeling capabilities on the go. Additionally, the desktop version received major updates, including new presets, improved Insert Edge Loop snapping controls, and an enhanced selection mode-continuing to expand creative possibilities across is now supported on iPad, enabling users to populate mesh polygons with one or multiple models seamlessly; ensuring no performance to bring features from the desktop version, UV Master offers a simple, one-click solution for unwrapping 3D models, making UV mapping more accessible to artists. This tool enhances workflows by enabling seamless use of Surface Noise, Texture Maps, IMM brushes with UVs, and displacement mapping for detailed sculpting and workflow between ZBrush and Cinema 4D ensures a smooth pipeline between mobile and desktop workflows. Red Giant Delights DaVinci Resolve UsersMaxon expands its support for DaVinci Resolve, providing editors and colorists with powerful tools to enhance and stylize projects with ease. Highlights include: Real Lens Flares: Create authentic light flares based on real-world lens properties, enhancing cinematic Glow: Adds a smooth, cinematic glow effect, perfect for neon signs, sci-fi visuals, and polished aesthetic Bullet Looks: Apply professional-grade color correction and filmic styles effortlessly, achieving high-quality color Toolkit: A collection of video effects, creative transitions, and stylized elements such as VHS and Bokeh. Maxon Studio Designer Curated Templates for Brands and Social PlatformsCreate stunning motion graphics and dynamic visuals using an extensive set of fully customizable motion graphics and effects templates in Adobe After Effects. Highlights include: 100+ New Maxon Studio Capsules, created by artist Andy Needham, offer users customizable templates that accelerate stylish motion-design Vertical Templates for social video include pre-built layouts optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Cinema 4D Delivers Dynamic Spline Control & Enhanced SimulationsCinema 4D, the industry's top choice for motion graphics, delivers new innovative spline tools and enhanced simulation capabilities for next-level motion graphics. Artists can achieve complex, dynamic effects with more control than ever before. Highlights include: Spline Modifiers from Rocket Lasso: Generate and manipulate splines with advanced animation capabilities, ideal for motion graphics and Simulation & Particles Enhancements: Refined physics-based effects and improved particle systems for greater realism and efficiency. RedShift Updates Give Greater Control and SpeedMaxon continues to expand Redshift's versatility with key updates that enhance rendering workflows across multiple applications. Highlights include: Redshift OpenPBR support expands compatibility with industry-standard OpenPBR materials while maintaining Redshift's renowned rendering graph baking for Cinema 4D Viewport enhances material previews, allowing artists to fine-tune textures before Houdini, per-point attributes are now interpolated into smooth gradients on hair curves, so it's easy to create complex multi-color strands and hair dye both Houdini and Maya, the USD procedural enables pipeline assets to be easily instanced-now with support for USD overrides to easily swap conversion of Vray and Corona materials in 3ds Max makes it easy for arch-vis and product viz artists to experience the power of Redshift without re-creating their existing material Redshift support enables high-quality concept renders directly from ZBrush for enhanced visualization. Cineware for Unreal EngineCineware for Unreal enables seamless transfer to Unreal Engine, now with complete support for rigged and animated characters. Highlights include: Effortlessly bring Cinema 4D scenes into Unreal Engine with a streamlined, artist-friendly assets, materials, lighting, and animations with fewer steps, keeping your focus on fully rigged characters and skeletal animations with ease, ensuring a smooth production immersive game environments and cinematic sequences with minimal setup time. Maxon First Looks at NAB 2025NAB 2025 attendees can see a special preview of Maxon Studio Create Page, the company's powerful new tool that enables broadcasters and brands to develop custom, brand-specific templates for seamless enterprise-wide motion graphics workflows. Visitors to the Maxon booth can also get an exclusive sneak peek at Liquid Simulations, an upcoming feature set to bring realistic fluid dynamics to Cinema 4D, further expanding creative possibilities for motion designers and visual effects artists. New Maxon solution previews, like the Maxon Studio Create Page, can be found at booth SL5116. AvailabilityThese updates are now available to Maxon One subscribers. For more information on features, pricing, and subscription options, visit About MaxonMaxon makes powerful, yet approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects and visualization. Product lines include the award-winning Cinema 4D suite of 3D modeling, simulation and animation technology; the diverse Red Giant lineup of revolutionary editing, motion design and filmmaking tools; the leading-edge, blazingly fast Redshift renderer; and ZBrush, the industry-standard digital sculpting and painting solution available on desktop and on the iPad. Press Contact Melissa HardingGrithaus Agency(e) melissa@ +44 7594 079738 SOURCE: Maxon Computers
Associated Press
02-04-2025
- Associated Press
Maxon One Release Delivers Greater Creative Freedom and Workflow Performance for Every Artist
Red Giant expands support for new tools in DaVinci Resolve and Maxon Studio introduces customizable motion graphics capsules to its template engine in After Affects. BAD HOMBURG VOR DER HÖHE, GERMANY / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / Maxon, maker of powerful, approachable software solutions for creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects, and more, today announced a significant update to the Maxon One product suite with hundreds of new features and capabilities across its popular tools including ZBrush for desktop and iPad, Red Giant, Maxon Studio, Cinema 4D, Redshift and Cineware. New Maxon capabilities and friction-free workflows inject creative potential into the pipeline, unleashing new and exciting ways to express creativity using the industry's most beloved tools. 'One of Maxon's key goals is to enable artists to create wherever they are,' states David McGavran. 'The new Maxon release is yet another step toward a future where creative potential knows no limits. From the groundbreaking ZBrush digital sculpting capabilities on an iPad to the expanded Maxon Studio and new tools for DaVinci Resolve, we are empowering artists everywhere to push the boundaries with the freedom to bring their creative visions to life literally anywhere.' ZBrush for Desktop and iPad Innovation ZBrush for iPad now delivers a feature-rich experience for digital sculptors and game artists, allowing them to create high-quality assets on the go. With expanded toolsets and seamless desktop integration, ZBrush for iPad is a game-changer for mobile content creation. Highlights include: The highly requested ZModeler tool is now available on iPad with a completely new UI, giving artists advanced polygonal modeling capabilities on the go. Additionally, the desktop version received major updates, including new presets, improved Insert Edge Loop snapping controls, and an enhanced selection mode-continuing to expand creative possibilities across platforms. Nanomesh is now supported on iPad, enabling users to populate mesh polygons with one or multiple models seamlessly; ensuring no performance degradation. Continuing to bring features from the desktop version, UV Master offers a simple, one-click solution for unwrapping 3D models, making UV mapping more accessible to artists. This tool enhances workflows by enabling seamless use of Surface Noise, Texture Maps, IMM brushes with UVs, and displacement mapping for detailed sculpting and texturing. Seamless workflow between ZBrush and Cinema 4D ensures a smooth pipeline between mobile and desktop workflows. Red Giant Delights DaVinci Resolve Users Maxon expands its support for DaVinci Resolve, providing editors and colorists with powerful tools to enhance and stylize projects with ease. Highlights include: Maxon Studio Designer Curated Templates for Brands and Social Platforms Create stunning motion graphics and dynamic visuals using an extensive set of fully customizable motion graphics and effects templates in Adobe After Effects. Highlights include: 100+ New Maxon Studio Capsules, created by artist Andy Needham, offer users customizable templates that accelerate stylish motion-design workflows. New Vertical Templates for social video include pre-built layouts optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Cinema 4D Delivers Dynamic Spline Control & Enhanced Simulations Cinema 4D, the industry's top choice for motion graphics, delivers new innovative spline tools and enhanced simulation capabilities for next-level motion graphics. Artists can achieve complex, dynamic effects with more control than ever before. Highlights include: Spline Modifiers from Rocket Lasso: Generate and manipulate splines with advanced animation capabilities, ideal for motion graphics and typography. Unified Simulation & Particles Enhancements: Refined physics-based effects and improved particle systems for greater realism and efficiency. RedShift Updates Give Greater Control and Speed Maxon continues to expand Redshift's versatility with key updates that enhance rendering workflows across multiple applications. Highlights include: Redshift OpenPBR support expands compatibility with industry-standard OpenPBR materials while maintaining Redshift's renowned rendering speed. Material graph baking for Cinema 4D Viewport enhances material previews, allowing artists to fine-tune textures before rendering. In Houdini, per-point attributes are now interpolated into smooth gradients on hair curves, so it's easy to create complex multi-color strands and hair dye designs. In both Houdini and Maya, the USD procedural enables pipeline assets to be easily instanced-now with support for USD overrides to easily swap assets. Automatic conversion of Vray and Corona materials in 3ds Max makes it easy for arch-vis and product viz artists to experience the power of Redshift without re-creating their existing material libraries. Extended Redshift support enables high-quality concept renders directly from ZBrush for enhanced visualization. Cineware for Unreal Engine Cineware for Unreal enables seamless transfer to Unreal Engine, now with complete support for rigged and animated characters. Highlights include: Effortlessly bring Cinema 4D scenes into Unreal Engine with a streamlined, artist-friendly workflow. Import assets, materials, lighting, and animations with fewer steps, keeping your focus on creativity. Transfer fully rigged characters and skeletal animations with ease, ensuring a smooth production pipeline. Craft immersive game environments and cinematic sequences with minimal setup time. Maxon First Looks at NAB 2025 NAB 2025 attendees can see a special preview of Maxon Studio Create Page, the company's powerful new tool that enables broadcasters and brands to develop custom, brand-specific templates for seamless enterprise-wide motion graphics workflows. Visitors to the Maxon booth can also get an exclusive sneak peek at Liquid Simulations, an upcoming feature set to bring realistic fluid dynamics to Cinema 4D, further expanding creative possibilities for motion designers and visual effects artists. New Maxon solution previews, like the Maxon Studio Create Page, can be found at booth SL5116. Availability About Maxon Maxon makes powerful, yet approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects and visualization. Product lines include the award-winning Cinema 4D suite of 3D modeling, simulation and animation technology; the diverse Red Giant lineup of revolutionary editing, motion design and filmmaking tools; the leading-edge, blazingly fast Redshift renderer; and ZBrush, the industry-standard digital sculpting and painting solution available on desktop and on the iPad. Press Contact Grithaus Agency (p) +44 7594 079738
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flavored vape is now banned in Utah after federal judge's preliminary ruling
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Nearly all flavored vape products are now banned in Utah after a federal judge's Monday ruling in an ongoing lawsuit against the state's new e-cigarette law. A law banning all flavored e-cigarette products was set to go into effect at the beginning of 2025 but was put on pause after a judge granted in late December. On Monday, March 24, Federal Judge David Barlow granted a preliminary injunction stating that Utah's newly devised inspection program could violate the Fourth Amendment rights of vapor businesses and ordered the state to temporarily put the inspections on hold. However, the judge said the state could now enforce other portions of the law — including the restrictions on flavored vape. S.B. 61 titled 'Electronic Cigarette Amendments' was passed in the 2024 Utah Legislative Session and bans all flavored electronic cigarette products, with the exception of menthol and tobacco. The bill also creates an online registry managed by the Department of Health and Human Services where retailers will be required to list their e-cigarette products and their nicotine levels and flavors. If a business or individual sells an unregistered e-cigarette product in Utah, they could be subject to hefty fines including $1,000 per product sold, and $100 for every day the product is on the shelf unregistered. The bill sets up an inspection program that would allow state officials to examine the business' books, records, safes, vaults, desks, furniture, and more in search of illegal products. It would also allow for unannounced follow-up examinations if a violation occurred. This inspection program is the part of the bill that Judge Barlow has temporarily banned the state from putting into effect. The remainder of the bill, however, can be enforced until the federal court makes its final ruling. This bill was sponsored by Senator Jen Plumb who said the purpose of the bill was to 'get less nicotine products via flavored vapes into the hands of our children.' Attorney General Derek Brown released a statement following the judge's recent order saying he is 'thrilled that Utah will now be able to better protect children from the harms of tobacco.' 'Our attorneys have worked tirelessly on this case to defend Utah's law, and I am confident their advocacy moving forward will continue to be excellent. Their work is crucial in preventing kids from getting hooked on nicotine,' he said. Beau Maxon, an owner of two local vapor shops, said this bill is going to do the opposite. 'If their intent is truly to protect kids, to protect the youth, then this bill, this ban, does the opposite,' he said. Maxon continued to say the ban will 'prop up a black market' as consumers look for alternative ways to purchase these products. He said the black market 'will sell to anyone' regardless of their age and subjects 'adult consumers to completely unregulated flavored vapor products.' Maxon referenced the SHARP Survey, saying that since flavored tobacco products were required to be sold in retail specialty businesses a few years ago, youth usage of vape in Utah declined. From 2019 to 2023, that youth who had tried vaping declined from 18.9% to 12.2%. Those who had vaped within the last 30 days also declined from 9.7% to 6%. Maxon believes this ban, and the hundreds of Utah businesses that could close because of it, is going to lead to backward progress. 'Every scenario in which products have been banned, it creates a black market, youth use increases, traditional combustible cigarette usage increases,' Maxon said. 'I think the state's going to recognize they made a very big mistake … And my concern is it'll be too late. By the time the state recognizes they've created a problem, it will be too late.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
