Ethereal 3D - 3D graphics and animation

Using Audio to Drive Particle Systems in MODO701

This is a guide to some of the methods I used to create the animated particle system shown above, it is not a full step by step tutorial for anyone to use. It should however, easily show you the steps used and some of the ways you can apply this same set of tools in [...]

MODO701 Minor Enhancements and Feature Tour

There are a lot of big features and enhancements in MODO701 and while obviously those are what make up the most attractive aspects of the upgrade, many many smaller workflow and minor detail enhancements have been added to MODO701. These exist in all areas that really help to polish off some areas and improve the [...]

MODO701 First Impressions

Modo 701 is a monumental release with some seriously impressive improvements, new features and all around workflow enhancements that make this package one impressive 3D package. I’ve going to review a few of my early findings and fun features in a quick feature look. I’m not reviewing everything or outlining all the features as Luxology [...]

MODO701 Previews

I’m certainly excited about the new technology coming from luxology soon. They have been releasing MODO701 sneak peaks and I have to say, it looks awesome! Since its my main animation tool, I’m looking forward to the many enhancements, the particle system to free from my my other 3D apps and some impressive workflow improvements. [...]

Great Free Software for Graphics and 3D Production

Many people who are learning 3D graphics are doing so without being able to afford the costs of 3D commercial software. Its not that expensive but often you need additional tools, some other software only for a special purpose or just want to learn new products without the associated cost. The best way to do [...]

Wow! Luxology and The Foundry Merge Forces!

Wow, I’m a user of modo and a big fan of Luxology, and likely a future user of products from The Foundry, which I haven’t yet used. Anyway, the reason is because today, The Foundry and Luxology have announced a merger. I think this is exciting news for the 3D industry of 3D animation tools [...]

Initial Use and Thoughts of modo601

WOW, modo601 not only had an impressive launch from Luxology on Feb 29, 2012, but it actually deserves the impressive launch to go along with its impressive feature set, workflow enhancements and application integration. I’ve followed Luxology since their exit from Lightwave development years and years ago and have been a day one user of [...]

A new Store, new Products, Sale Items!

I’ve changed the online store system I use to be a much better product search, descriptions and checkout process. I’ve also started adding some new content to the store. A number of stock photos are available for incredibly low pricing. Also, check the 3D objects for some new content and browse the new store. I’d love to [...]

Render management Software – SquidNet

Having recently built Ethereal Render (which is a free community based rendered) I’ve seen and had many requests for other common features in a render management application. While Ethereal Render may offer some general rendering for modo users in a non-secure online distribution it by no means does anything close to what commercial render managers [...]

Modo Tip: Optimize Animation Renders for Previews

I spend a lot of time working back and forth with clients to review animations. Many of these 3D animations are minutes long so the thousands of frames can take an enormous time to render without a powerful render farm. In modo, I typically have all my texturing and rendering quality cranked up to provide [...]