ArtDeck is a new alternative to PureRef that supports video
$6 app collects visual reference for art, animation and motion graphics projects into organized boards, and can import and step through videos.
Monday, August 17th, 2026
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Motion graphics tool Caddis 1.0 puts a node graph in every layer
Motion designer Mike Gaynor's neat After Effects alternative is now out of beta - and features new tracking, instancing and shading systems.
Monday, August 3rd, 2026
ASWF and DreamWorks Animation release MoonRay 2026.29
Latest open-source version of the production renderer used on movies like The Bad Guys 2 adds work-in-progress MaterialX support.
Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
Otoy releases OctaneRender 2027.1 in alpha
Updated for Alpha 2: next major version of the GPU renderer adds neat options for recreating iridescent and ultra-reflective materials.
Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
World Machine 'Dragontail Peak' now runs on macOS and Linux
Big update to the formerly Windows-only terrain software adds support for new platforms - and for VDM-based 'true 3D' terrain.
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
V-Ray for Blender Update 3 now runs on Linux
Blender version of the renderer also gets a new Node Wrangler and GPU rendering on AMD GPUs, including in the free Community Edition.
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
NeXus for Blender is now free in beta
New Blender edition of the popular C4D particle and fluid simulation tool is free in beta for anyone who signs up for an Insydium account.
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
3D texture painting app Wafer has come to Windows and macOS
Updated: Sparseal's promising texture painting app is now available for Apple Silicon Macs, as well as Windows machines and iPads.
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
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
Sketchbook releases Sketchbook Pro 9.4
Latest update to the veteran digital sketching and concept art software adds new Lasso Select and Draw Outline tools.
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Houdini GPU liquid solver Paradigm 1.0 is now available
Check out the promising new GPU-accelerated sparse liquid solver from Theory Accelerated, creator of the popular Axiom fluid solver.
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
You can now use V-Ray free for commercial work in Blender
See the strengths and limitations of the new V-Ray for Blender Community Edition, and how it compares to other pro renderers.
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Get neat lightweight 3D sculpting and painting app Tamga
Promising 'minimalist 3D sculpting' tool runs in a browser, on Windows, Mac and Linux, and as an iPad app. Free for personal use.
Monday, March 30th, 2026