Pixar releases RenderMan 27
'Most significant release in a decade' for the heavyweight production renderer makes RenderMan XPU ready for final-frame output.
Friday, November 14th, 2025
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Unreal Engine 5.7 is here: see five key features for CG artists
See our pick of the features in the latest version of Unreal Engine, from the new procedural plant editor to updates to MetaHumans.
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Download free high-resolution HDRIs from CGEES.com
Get 25 free HDRIs of natural and urban environments in HDR format at up to 24,576 x 12,288px resolution. CC0 license, for commercial use.
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Lightmap releases HDR Light Studio 9.2
Check out the new features in the real-time lighting design tool, including the option to LightPaint the sun into the sky.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Discover 5 key features for CG artists in Godot 4.5
Read our pick of the latest artist features in the open-source game engine. including updates to lighting, shading and animation.
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Tutorial: Creating Sci-Fi Electrical FX in Houdini
Master efficient workflows for creating professional visual effects with The Gnomon Workshop's intermediate-level Houdini tutorial.
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Marmoset releases Toolbag 5.02
Check out the new features in the real-time rendering and look dev tool, from dedicated decal layers to low-to-low-poly texture baking.
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Tutorial: Cityscape Set Design - Volume 1 and 2
Combine 2D and 3D workflows to create environments for games and movies with The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial series.
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Blender 4.5 LTS is out: check out its 5 key features
Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from full Vulkan support to hidden gems like the new FBX importer.
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Tutorial: Introduction to Houdini - Grains
Discover how to simulate sand and other granular materials in Houdini with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed beginner tutorial.
Friday, July 4th, 2025
Tutorial: Creating a Sci-Fi Sequence using Houdini Solaris
Master lighting and layout workflows for VFX with The Gnomon Workshop's comprehensive guide to Houdini's Solaris toolset.
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
DreamWorks Animation releases MoonRay 2.15
Check out the new features in the open-source release of DreamWorks Animation's renderer. used on movies like The Wild Robot.
Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Tutorial: Practical Lighting for Production
Master professional CG lighting workflows with former Blizzard lighting lead Graham Cunningham's tutorial for The Gnomon Workshop.
Saturday, June 14th, 2025