Autodesk releases MotionBuilder 2026.1
Check out the changes to the character animation and mocap-editing software, including updates to Relations constraints.
Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Maxon releases Red Giant 2026.0 and Universe 2026.0
Check out the new features in the suites of tools for motion graphics and VFX artists, including new options for DaVinci Resolve users.
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Maxon releases Cinema 4D 2026.0
Small update to the 3D animation and motion graphics software makes two 'general enhancements' but adds no new major features.
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Nevercenter releases Silo 2025.2 and Milo 2025.0
Check out the new features in the 3D modeling app and its real-time renderer, including support for USD files and UDIM workflows.
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Maxon releases Redshift 2026.0
Check out the changes in this sizeable update to the production renderer, including the new Redshift Sun & Sky and Clouds objects.
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Maxon releases ZBrush 2026.0 and ZBrush for iPad 2026.0
Check out the new features in the digital sculpting software, including Python scripting on desktop, and the 3D Print Hub in the iPad edition.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 20.2
Check out the latest features for VFX artists and colorists in the free grading and video editing app and its $295 Studio edition.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Kiri Engine 4.0 is out for Android and iOS
Mobile 3D scanning app now lets you export an unlimited number of photogrammetry or Lidar scans for free. Check out the other changes.
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Howler 2026 is out
Check out the new features in the digital painting and animation app, including AI image editing, audio editing and particle effects tools.
Sunday, September 7th, 2025
Chaos releases Vantage 3.0 in beta
Major update to the real-time ray tracing renderer adds initial support for USD, MaterialX, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and volumes.
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Chaos adds AI Material Generator to V-Ray 7.1.2 for SketchUp
Experimental cloud-based tool generates PBR materials and texture maps from real-world reference photos. Find more details here.
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Get free Maya character rigging toolset mGear 5.1
Update to the open-source Maya rigging and animation framework resolves compatibility issues with popular blendshape editor Shapes.
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Ephere releases Ornatrix 3ds Max 9
Check out the changes to the 3ds Max hair plugin for games and VFX, including a new Warp Roots modifier to help groom feathers.
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025