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3D modeling and animation software gets new tools for copying and pasting animations, and for controlling depth of field in renders.

Thursday, September 19th, 2024

Check out this promising new 3D clothing design tool for VFX and game development, and its Unreal Engine cloth simulation plugin.

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Multiphysics add-on's tyDiffusion module generates AI renders and animations matching 3ds Max scenes. Included in the free edition.

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

Major update to the Maya crowds tool adds new workflows for creating shots without simulation, and a new UE5-style ML Deformer.

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Updated: check out the 3D clothing design software's new USD-based workflow for exporting simulations to Unreal Engine 5.4.

Monday, April 29th, 2024

Long-awaited new macOS edition of the veteran 3D animation tool is due out later today, for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

Friday, February 9th, 2024

Check out the popular 3ds Max particle and multiphysics add-on's neat new GPU-accelerated mesh fracturing and Boolean system.

Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

Veteran 3D animation software gets its first update in over three years, following a change of owner in April. Check out its new features here.

Thursday, November 30th, 2023

Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and motion graphics software, including new simulation, normal editing and sculpting tools.

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Read our pick of the new features in the open-source 3D software: from Simulation Nodes and GPU ray tracing to neat hidden bonuses.

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Major update adds complete new terrain-generation system to the Max particle and physics add-on.

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Unusual GPU-based sculpting app gets new cloth sculpting system, plus tools for grooming hair and fur.

Friday, July 29th, 2022

Standalone granular fluid, liquid and smoke simulation tool now supports cloth and soft bodies.

Thursday, May 26th, 2022