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Maya Stereoscopic Cameras

This post provides an in-depth discussion and review of stereoscopic cameras. We will focus specifically on Autodesk® Maya® software representations and how technical artists and programmers can take advantage of the core architecture to bring stereoscopic to their next production. This document will be very technical in focus and provides code samples, scripts, and high level mathematics for various components of the S3D pipeline. For those who do not have a programming background, code samples will be offset in separate... Read more →

An introduction to Maya Camera Model

This post is an introduction to the Maya Camera Model which is a preamble to an in-depth discussion and review of stereoscopic cameras. The Maya Camera Model Virtual cameras have been around since the beginning of computer graphics (CG). They are an essential aspect to the creation of the imagery that is seen today and the math mimics the basic principles of real-world cameras. They are the first step to bringing the director’s vision to life. Like real-world cameras, virtual... Read more →

Registration open for AU 2012

I registered for AU 2012, a week ago as the AU site was opened for employees for testing. It is now open for anyone to register to attend and receive an early bird discount of $500 (before October 15). If you’re interested in seeing what classes are scheduled for this year’s AU – which will be held from Nov 27-29 in the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas – you can browse the class catalog online. Here are the classes I’m... Read more →

Introduction to MotionBuilder OpenReality SDK Programming DevTV Video

I have just recently completed a MotionBuilder DevTV, called “Introduction to MotionBuilder OpenReality SDK Programming”. This is located on the public Autodesk MotionBuilder Developer Center page, under the title DevTV: http://www.autodesk.com/developmotionbuilder This is a quick start guide (1.5 hours), the primary goal is: How to sit down and write your first plug-in Learn the general structure and capability of the SDK Where to go to find out more The target audience for this DevTV material: Familiar with the MotionBuilder product... Read more →

ADN Devdays @ AU Las Vegas 2012 - Call for Proposals

We are looking for presenters for the newly added Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) M&E Conference. If you or someone you know would like the opportunity to present, please submit a proposal including the duration of your presentation. The ADN M&E Conference is a great way to share your current API’s, tips & tricks or knowledge about solving production challenges. Please keep in mind, the focus and audience of the ADN conference is developers. Classes need to have a WOW factor... Read more →