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Realviz becomes one with Autodesk as Kynogon deal closes. |
 After announcing its completing the acquisition of Kynogon, Autodesk has bought the company that pioneered the creation of 3D assets, panoramas, match-moving batches and Mo-Cap assets from 2D images.
"3D models can be created from simple 2D images, and virtual environments can be built from conventional photographs,” explained Amar Hanspal, senior vice president, Autodesk Platform Solutions and Emerging Business.Realviz’s clients include Boeing, NASA, Daimler Chrysler, Cinesite, Framestore CFC, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Warner Brothers Animation, Electronic Arts and Activision. Realviz technology has been used to create visual effects for Zodiac, The Host, Children of Men, Superman Returns, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and many other big budget films.
“Realviz's technology is complementary to Autodesk’s modeling, visual effects and animation products. It will enable us to increase the use of 3D technology across many industries, including architecture, film, broadcast and game development.”
Autodesk intends to develop and sell Realviz’s Stitcher Unlimited, Stitcher Express, ImageModeler and Movimento software as standalone products. Matchmover, Retimer and VTour will no longer be available as standalone products; core technology from these Realviz products will be integrated into future versions of Autodesk’s existing products, enabling customers to bring the real world into design environments.
The following Realviz offerings have been discontinued: Stitcher Pro, Stitcher Unlimited DS, StoryViz, and hardware and software product bundles. Education versions of ImageModeler and Stitcher continue to be available. Student versions of ImageModeler and Stitcher are no longer available.
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