News from Massive Software

Clint Eastwood's Changeling brings Massive to the Foreground

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

There are a few great articles available online talking about the visual effects that CIS Vancouver and freelance Massive Supervisor Phil Hartmann created for Clint Eastwood's Changeling. This film features some of the highest quality Massive characters seen to date, and they're not limited to being background extras. Not only can you see Massive agents featured as foreground characters, but there is also a record-breaking two and a half minute Massive shot to finish the film off with. Be sure to check out these articles for a more indepth look at Massive in Changeling.

Massive in The Mummy 3

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor features a lot of Massive shots from a number of VFX Studios. There is a great article up at fxguide that talks to one of the Massive artists on the film and how they brought the undead armies and terracotta warriors featured in the film to life. Click here to read the full article.

Massive 3.5 debuts at SIGGRAPH 2008

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Massive Software today announced Massive 3.5, a new upgrade to Massive, the artificial intelligence (AI) driven animation system. Massive 3.5 follows up on Massive 3.0 with new features, including Agent Fields and improved integration and hair and fur dynamics.

Masive Software to host events during SIGGRAPH 2008

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Massive Software, developer of the artificial intelligence-driven animation system Massive, will be in Los Angeles during the SIGGRAPH 2008 conference, showcasing their latest product updates and unique customer projects at special events to be held throughout the show.

Dalek Attack! The Mill on Doctor Who

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

London based The Mill used Massive on the BBC TV series Doctor Who in March 2008. It was the first time that Massive was used in an episode of Doctor Who, but we had our fingers crossed that it wouldn't be the last. Well with the broadcast of 'The Stolen Planet' on June 28th 2008 - the 750th episode of the show since it started in 1963 - we're happy to say that we've finally made it to two, and with quite some style. The Mill used Massive to create a crowd of hundreds of Daleks. It's very cool! Be sure to click below to see the clip.

Framestore CFC adapt 'The Tale of Despereaux' with Massive

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Massive VFX house Framestore CFC - based in London - have used Massive on a lot of projects recently, but for the first time ever they're using Massive to create digital crowds on an animated feature. Not just any animated feature though, but one that they are producing themselves. It's an adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's 2004 novel The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread. The first trailer for the film - due to be released December 19 2008 in the USA - has just been put online, and there are a few quick Massive shots in there. Be sure to take a look at the HD version for extra crowd eye candy. Click here to see it for yourself.

The Mummy 3 Trailer Features Massive Shots

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The first trailer for the third installment of The Mummy series is available online at Apple Trailers, and there are some great Massive shots in there. Be sure to take a look at the HD versions for maximum eye candy. Here at Massive HQ we've seen some early tests of the Massive characters for this film, and although we can't say too much, we're looking forward to seeing it on the big screen in August. Click here to see the trailer.

CIS Hollywood Fills the Stands for Romantic Comedy Leatherheads

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Massive, the premier Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven 3D animation software, was used by CIS Hollywood to fill football stadiums with virtual crowds for Universal Pictures’ Leatherheads. Directed by George Clooney, and starring Clooney, Renée Zellweger and John Krasinski, the romantic comedy launched in the U.S. on April 4, 2008.