Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 21.0 in beta
Beta 3 out now: 3D compositing app gets new motion graphics tools and updates to deep compositing, USD and lens correction workflows.
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
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World Machine will support VDM-based terrain, not just heightmaps
Upcoming Dragontail Peak updates will also bring the veteran terrain-generation software to Linux and macOS as well as Windows.
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
MeshCache Studio is a fast, flexible viewer for 3D mesh caches
Visualize, review and convert animation and simulation caches with Jasper Brekelmans' new tool, currently free in public beta.
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Tutorial: Claymation in ZBrush
Discover a ground-breaking workflow for creating claymation-style animation digitally with The Gnomon Workshop's tutorial.
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Royal Render at 25: the industry's artist-first render manager
[Sponsored] Discovery why Binary Alchemy created its intelligent render-management tool - and what's new in its anniversary update.
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Motion design tool Autograph is now free to studios
Both individual artists and studios can now use Maxon's USD-based motion design and VFX software on commercial projects for free.
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Maxon adds hex tiling for textures to Redshift 2026.6
Check out the new features in the GPU production renderer, including the new hex tiling system to minimize visible repeats in textures.
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Autodesk launches free online kitbashing tool Project Falcon
Browser-based tool lets you create models from readymade 3D parts and export them in USD format to apps like Blender and Maya.
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Character Control Rig generates rigs for MetaHumans in Blender
Poly Hammer's add-on creates Rigify rigs for MetaHuman characters imported into Blender, and retargets animation from UE5.
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Sneak peek: NeXus for Blender
Updated: Insydium's popular particle and fluid simulation tool is coming to Blender. Check out its features and likely price and release date.
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
LightWave Digital unveils LightWave 2026
See the new features in the 3D animation and rendering software, from vehicle auto-rigging to new tools for snow and lighting effects.
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Material authoring software InstaMAT gets native Linux edition
Linux-based VFX and games studios get new alternatives to the Substance 3D tools. Includes the Blender and Maya integrations.
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Anthropic's patronage of Blender downgraded to one-off donation
AI firm's controversial contribution to the Blender Development Fund becomes a single donation; funding process to be 'strengthened'.
Monday, May 4th, 2026