Create animated grass 'in a single click' with MaxGrass
Handy $20 3ds Max script creates grass and vegetation without the need to use hair or particles.
Thursday, February 27th, 2014
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Science.D.Visions releases €499 version of 3DEqualizer4
Foundation edition makes high-end matchmover accessible to students. Full version gets an update, too.
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
Robocular unveils two new sub-$800 desktop 3D scanners
Latest entries in the growing budget laser scanning market promise true pro accuracy at hobbyist prices.
Monday, December 2nd, 2013
Cirri unveils Cirri and Cirri Lite photogrammetry software
New image-based modelling tools based on the tech behind ShapeScan promise pro quality at low prices.
Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
Computerinsel releases PhotoLine 18
Cheap, surprisingly full-featured image editor gets lossless Distort tool, better vector editing options.
Friday, October 4th, 2013
ftrack releases ftrack 2.0
Low-cost production-tracking system gets extensive overhaul, better compatibility with Nuke and Hiero.
Thursday, September 26th, 2013
Aartform releases Curvy 3D 3.0
Cheap, intuitive modeller strengthens toolset with new ZBrush-like mesh subdivision and decimation systems.
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
Autodesk releases Maya LT for just $795
But new release is firmly aimed at indie game devs, not general users. Check out what's included in it here.
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
Fuel3D: another promising low-cost 3D scanner
This one's based on photometry, not laser scanning, and the developer has a pedigree in facial imaging.
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
Pirate3D pre-releases desktop 3D printer for just $347
Or if you don't like the slick, Mac-like Buccaneer, Amazon.com has just launched its own 3D printer store.
Sunday, June 16th, 2013
Back HitFilm for Mac and save on HitFilm for Windows
Fund FXhome's Kickstarter campaign to bring its low-cost FX tool to Mac and save $150 on the Windows edition.
Friday, May 17th, 2013
AAA Studio cuts educational price of FurryBall to €99
Students and teachers can now get a copy of the GPU-accelerated Maya renderer for under $130 a year.
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Sub-$500 3D scanner makes $350,000 on Indiegogo
Matterform's cute, portable Photon aims to do for laser scanning what MakerBot did for 3D printing.
Thursday, April 18th, 2013