Neat add-on Baga Ivy Simulation creates animated ivy in Blender
Long-awaited update to the popular Baga Ivy Generator plugin for VFX and arch viz makes it possible to create plant growth animations.
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
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Tutorial: Introduction to Maya 2026
Get started with Maya with the Eric Keller's new beginners' tutorials for The Gnomon Workshop. Volume 2 covers 3D modeling and rigging.
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Foundry acquires AI tools firm Griptape
Read our FAQs on what the buyout of the AI orchestration and generative AI tools firm means for users of Foundry apps like Nuke.
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Hive Auto-Rigger for Maya now creates full joint-based faces
Check out the eye-catching rigs now possible with the 'next-level' update to Zoo Tools Pro's modular rig-building system for Maya.
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Foundry releases Katana 9.0
Heavyweight lighting and look development tool gets a new 'UsdSuperLayer' and a preview of Hydra 2.0 rendering.
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
InstaLOD releases InstaLOD 2026
Check out the new features in this powerful set of geometry optimization tools for games and VFX work. Free to indie artists.
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Get free VFX image viewer and video playback tool DJV 3.3
Check out the new features in former Lucasfilm developer Darby Johnston's open-source image viewer for VFX and animation work.
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Otoy releases OctaneRender 2026.2
Check out the latest features in the GPU production renderer, including support for meshlet streaming in network renders.
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Get a free kitbash asset pack worth $50
Vampawn Entertainment's Medieval Modular Wall Pack is normally sold for $49.99. Blender, UE5, FBX, GLB and OBJ formats. Commercial use.
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
D5 Works: a 3D marketplace that charges you 0% commission
Read our FAQs on the free online stock asset markeplace from the creator of D5 Render, including its license conditions and stance on AI.
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
New tutorial - Introduction to Houdini: Fluids
Master Houdini's powerful fluid simulation toolset with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed beginners' guide for VFX and games artists.
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Nevercenter releases Milo 2026.0
UE5-based renderer shipped with the Silo modeling software now supports real-time ray tracing on Mac and path tracing on Windows.
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Kangaroo Builder for Maya now supports topology transfer
Handy rig-building toolset can now warp all the blendshapes for one character to another with different topology. Free for personal use.
Thursday, February 5th, 2026