Foundry releases Katana 2.6
Look dev and lighting tool gets new API to lay groundwork for native viewer based on Pixar's Hydra real-time rendering architecture.
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
Universal Scene Description
Fabric Software releases Fabric Engine 2.5
Platform for developing CG tools gets revamped Tab Search, 'Kludge' API for incorporating external C++ libraries.
Monday, April 24th, 2017
Epic Games unveils new VR editing tools in Unreal Engine
In-VR mesh and animation editing tools now available as free public preview. Support for OpenSubdiv and USD also due.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
The best new CG software from Siggraph 2016
We round up over 30 of the key new tools to be announced at the show, from full 3D packages to plugins.
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016
Pixar open-sources its Universal Scene Description
Updated: New 'super Alembic' system for exchanging VFX scene data released officially. Plugins for Maya and Katana.
Wednesday, July 27th, 2016
Pixar's USD system: the new super-Alembic?
Universal Scene Description could help exchange entire production scenes between VFX pipeline tools.
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013