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Big update to the effects plugins for video editing and compositing apps adds AI matte generation and GPU acceleration on AMD hardware.

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

Check out the key changes in the latest version of the open-source 3D app, including important updates to animation and the CPU compositor.

Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

Set of effects plugins for apps like After Effects and DaVinci Resolve gets new tools for mimicking the look of analog video.

Monday, November 25th, 2024

Master professional CG lighting workflows in Maya, Arnold, Katana and Nuke with The Gnomon Workshop's masterclass.

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Check out the new features in the GPU renderer, including the new AI Enhancer, Sunlight Caustics and better translucent materials.

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

Check out the latest features in the real-time visualization app, from the new Render Layers system to new scattering and animation tools.

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

Read our pick of the new features in the latest version of Unity, from improvements to rendering to new generative AI animation tools.

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

Check out the latest features in the set of effects plugins for video editing and compositing apps like After Effects and DaVinci Resolve.

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

See the new features in the suite of effects plugins, including Magic Bullet 2024.1, Trapcode 2024.1, Universe 2024.1 and VFX 2024.1.

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Check out the new features in the GPU production renderer, and the current state of the Octane 2023 product roadmap.

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

See what's new in individual FX and color correction plugin suites Magic Bullet 2024, Trapcode 2024, Universe 2024 and VFX 2024.

Saturday, September 16th, 2023

Sizeable update to the GPU ray tracing renderer adds real-time caustics, and cutaway rendering.

Thursday, August 17th, 2023

Check out the new features in the suite of effects plugins for compositing and editing software.

Saturday, April 15th, 2023