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Avid Restructures; Cuts 410 Jobs
Boston.com reports that Avid Technology Inc. has decided to layoff 15% of its workforce, and sell off Softimage, its 3D animation software, in what executives are calling, “a major restructuring.” The number of jobs cut will amount to 410 full-time … Continue reading
Avid Jumps on the 3D Bandwagon
With companies like Dreamworks going over to 3d, the technology is stepping up to supply them. Avid recently developed DS version 10, the first Avid product to feature stereoscopic film tools. The Hollywood Reporter says: This summer, a number of … Continue reading
Softimage|XSI 7 is now out!
Just in time for Siggraph, Avid is now shipping Softimage|XSI 7. This professional 3d animation software sports such features as support for mental ray v.3.6, power from the GigaCore II processor, and the new ICE feature. Animation Magazine reports: Among the packages’ new features is … Continue reading
Digital Anarchy Products Sold to Red Giant
Broadcastbuyer is reporting that Digital Anarchy, the company which has delivered visual effects and 2D software for the past 7 years, has sold their entire video product line to Red Giant Software. Effective Monday, August 4th, the company will transfer … Continue reading
