Year: 2006

Vvizard: Graphing From The Command Line And Scripts

Vvizard: Graphing From The Command Line And Scripts

July 24, 2006 — VVI today announced the version 10.4.37 release of Vvidget
Code which now includes vvizard, a command line interface (CLI) utility for
graphing.

Vvizard extends the features of Vvidget Code by providing hard-core unix
command line processing and automation of graphs.

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Digital-Tutors releases Facial Rigging in Maya training

Digital-Tutors today announced the availability of “Facial Rigging in Maya,” a comprehensive guide to learning facial rigging techniques in Maya that provide greater control and realism when animating and the latest release in a growing library of interactive training for emerging digital artists. The title provides over 4.5 hours of project-based training for facial rigging using time-saving techniques and workflow — an ideal learning resource for character animators and riggers, notes the company.

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Amazon to offer online movie store

Amazon has plans to open an online movie store in about four weeks notes MarketWatch based on an Advertising Age article. The report says that consumers will “be able to order VHS and DVDs of movies, and also download ad-free digital versions of full-length films and TV shows from the online retailer. Amazon ‘DV’ is expected to offer subscription and a la carte options.

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Epson delivers new consumer scanners

Epson America today announced its newest consumer scanners — the Epson Perfection V350 Photo and Epson Perfection V100 Photo, targeting Chief Memory Officers, photo enthusiasts and advanced amateur photographers who want to easily restore and archive their photos, negatives and slides, as well as scan items for creative projects with ease.

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Trans Intl. adds to its miniXpress SATA to FireWire solutions

Trans International today announced the addition of a 160GB drive to its miniXpress SATA to FireWire Portable External Storage Solution line. This miniXpress (US$328.00) is the largest capacity external SATA to FireWire drive and utilizes the Hitachi 2.5 inch, SATA drive, notes the company. The miniXpress Portable External drive utilizes the latest SATA to FireWire, hot swappable and bus powered technology.

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