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Monthly Archives: November 2010


Fred Stuhrberg: 3D Scanning for ‘Twilight,’ ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘Iron Man 2′

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Dan Perreault

Nearly two decades after groundbreaking films like Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park expanded the possibilities of computer generated imagery, the visual effects industry has achieved a level of realism that has blurred the line between what is real and artificial. The latest effects work is a seamless blend of traditional and digital filmmaking, and the process often starts with artists like Fred Stuhrberg, a 1995 Full Sail graduate who has built a successful career as a 3D Scanning Engineer in Hollywood.

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NeoMetrix Scans Animatronic Dolphin for Feature Film

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Dan Perreault

Winter got entangled in a crab trap rope four years ago. The accident resulted in the loss of her tail and several vertebrae. Experts didn’t think she’d survive. She’s famous worldwide for the tale about her tail. In the movie, an 11-year-old boy meets the rescued dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a marine rehabilitation center where she lives. He rallies friends and family to save Winter by convincing a doctor to create a unique prosthetic attachment to restore the dolphin’s ability to swim.

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New Version of Rapidform XOV to be shown at Euromold

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Dan Perreault

INUS Technology, Inc. will show the brand new release of its flagship quality inspection software, Rapidform XOV, at the EuroMold exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany December 1-4, 2010. EuroMold is the first public event where the new version’s features will be displayed. The updates to Rapidform XOV2 SP2 make inspecting parts with a 3D scanner faster and easier, and bolster the software’s industry-leading CAD interoperability and automation capabilities.
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3D Laser Scanning Services Offer Technological and Cost Saving Benefits

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Dan Perreault

3D laser scanning services are often spoken about as being the new frontier in the surveying and engineering industry, particularly where detail, as-built and engineering surveys are necessary. Continue reading →

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