Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Google’s Veo 2 Challenges Sora
Google has launched Veo 2, a competitor to Sora, promising 4K video quality, realistic motion, and advanced camera controls. With support for 100+ countries, Veo 2 simulates real-world physics and enables diverse shot styles, angles, and movements.
NVIDIA’s Meshtron for AI-Driven 3D Modeling
NVIDIA has introduced Meshtron, an AI-based 3D model generator capable of producing remarkably clean meshes with up to 64K faces.
🖌️ 3D Artists Coffee Hour Highlights
We just wrapped up the December Coffee Hour 3D Artists meeting. You can watch the replay in the Classroom tab.
Thanks to: @Adam S @Amit Gedia @Brett Freeman @Cary Ng @Derika Levin @Geoff Leavitt @Martin Crehan @Patrick Wood @Richie Little @David Negus @Thomas Verdon @Vanja Milojevic @Zac Arato
🔥 Here’s a sneak peek into the discussions...
🚀 Setting the Stage for 2025
✨ @Martin Crehan shared a retainer model for consistent client work.
💡 Pricing Like a Pro - Value-based pricing > Time-based pricing.
🔧 Tech Tools of the Trade
@Zac Arato demoed ENVIZ, with features like:
🏠 Dollhouse views & immersive walk-throughs
⚡ Lightweight optimization for seamless experiences
🙌 Perfect for CGI studios looking to wow clients
🔥 Actionable Takeaways:
✔️ Jake will kick off a 2025 Goals thread to keep us all accountable.
✔️ Experiment with ENVIZ in your workflows—level up your deliverables!
✔️ Audit your pipelines for more efficiency—work smarter, not harder.
🎯 What’s Next?
📅 Next session: January 7, 2025 Before then, reflect on your 2025 goals. What’s your big win going to be?
Watch the replays for all the actionable insights and tools shared!
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