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Art, Motion Design, AI, Tech & Freelance Digest.
Your Nexus for the Latest Trends, Tools, and Tales in Creative Technology and Independent Work.
Mario Domingos
November 06, 2023
Welcome to the 1st edition of Motion Magnet.
The fusion of art and technology has never been as exciting as it is today. Every pixel and code is a testament to human creativity and innovation. With immense pleasure, I welcome you to Motion Magnet, your new nexus where the pulse of creativity meets the algorithms of technology. I believe in the magnetic pull of groundbreaking ideas and the vibrant community that forms around them. My goal is to not just inform you about the latest trends and tools in the world of Computer Graphics (CG), Art, Motion Design, Tech, AI, and Science but to inspire and ignite your own creative journey. Regularly, I’ll bring you a curated selection of links to news, articles, interviews, and updates from across the globe. From the latest developments in Houdini to breakthroughs in AI, from freelance tips that span the expanse of the internet to the scientific discoveries that inform our work - You have it all in one place. Motion Magnet will be packed with features that reflect my diverse interests. We’ll dive deep into the AI-driven future, explore the newest CG Tools, and meet some of the brilliant minds that are shaping our industry. We also look at the challenges and triumphs of freelancing in this dynamic landscape.
Your voice is crucial to the evolution of Motion Magnet. We encourage you to reach out, engage with the content, and become an active part of our community. Together, we'll explore the fascinating intersection of art and technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Thank you for joining us at the start of this exciting journey. Fasten your seatbelts, and let’s embark on a quest to stay at the forefront of the digital revolution.
CG + Motion Design
Houdini 20 coming out really soon!
Watch the Keynote.
It’s Houdini time!
Paul Esteves new tutorial on Redshift Materials and ODTools in Houdini.
CGWiki is now much faster!
So fast now! Weeeee!!
— cgwiki (@thecgwiki)
11:36 AM • Nov 5, 2023
MFX Modules for Houdini tutorial series by Mark Fancher.
Probably some os the best Houdini tutorials around.
MAXON ONE + The Adobe Substance 3D Collection.
If you use Cinema 4D + Substance this might be a good deal for you.
0626 Cinema 4D tuts are insane!
0626 always comes up with the most amazing C4D setups. Follow him on X if you don’t already and make sure you support him on Patreon.
For the Rope tag in version 2024 added the ability to control the Radius, Target Length and other parameters via the Vertex Map.
#c4d— 0626 (@zerosixtwosixs)
8:21 PM • Oct 17, 2023
Not a new one but
Check this super cool project by Dusan Vukcevic
This personal full 3D project was inspired by my love for vinyl records. The Night House movie had a big influence too. This short film was premiered at D2 Vienna 2023 conference and in my Maxon 3D IBC presentation in Amsterdam.
You can check out 4K version and project breakdown… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Dusan Vukcevic (@vudumotion)
4:00 PM • Nov 3, 2023
AI Corner
Runway had some major improvements!
We have released an update for both text to video and image to video generation with Gen-2, bringing major improvements to both the fidelity and consistency of video results.
Try it now at runwayml.com
— Runway (@runwayml)
1:04 PM • Nov 2, 2023
ChatGPT All Tools and What OpenAI is Really Building
X.com just announced Grok, their own AI Model.
“Grok is an AI modeled after the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, so intended to answer almost anything and, far harder, even suggest what questions to ask!
Grok is designed to answer questions with a bit of wit and has a rebellious streak, so please don’t use it if you hate humor!
A unique and fundamental advantage of Grok is that it has real-time knowledge of the world via the 𝕏 platform. It will also answer spicy questions that are rejected by most other AI systems.“
Just released Grok
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
4:50 AM • Nov 5, 2023
Elon Musk & UK Prime Minister Discuss AI’s Global Risk
The 1st AI Machine
Introducing 1stAI Machine, the first physical device for video editing generated by AI.
"we anticipate that the quality of videos will soon match that of photos. At that point, anyone will be able to create movies without the need for a camera, lights, or actors; they will… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— Cristóbal Valenzuela (@c_valenzuelab)
5:04 PM • Nov 3, 2023
Check out this amazing AI short done using Runway.
Here's a short film "Symbol 2" using the new #runwayml#gen2 upgrade, it's remarkable, It's like they quietly invented a new color. Big leap, little noise. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— Oliver McCann (@OliverZMcCann)
7:45 PM • Nov 2, 2023
If you never checked ConfyUI, just go ahed and do it.
ComfyUI Workflow Explaination Speedrun
- Multiple Image IPAdapter
- AnimateDiff-Evolved
- ControlNet (QRCode)— Purz.xyz (@PurzBeats)
4:37 PM • Nov 4, 2023
Freelance Focus
Don’t miss the latest episode ep. of Christian Prieto’s Podcast - The Freelance Monocle - where he interviews Nassib El Mourabet.
Gigs
Tech Coolness
Apple M3 Announced.
Not so new but…
As we close this edition of Motion Magnet, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your curiosity and your time. Your enthusiasm for the worlds of art, motion, AI, tech, and freelance is what makes this journey so enriching and worthwhile.
If you've enjoyed the content and feel inspired, I encourage you to follow me on social media and visit my website for a deeper dive who I am and get to know my work as a 3D Designer.
Check out my website: mariosundays.com
And if you've stumbled upon something incredible that I should cover, or have work of your own that's waiting for the spotlight, don't hesitate to reach out. I’m always on the lookout for remarkable contributions to this digest.
Thank you once again for being an essential part of this adventure. Until the next issue, keep creating, keep exploring, and keep curious.