Lattice creates 3D particle grids in Photoshop
Cool new plugin creates versatile particle-based 3D lattice effects directly inside your 2D software.
Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
LuxRender 1.6 ships
Open-source renderer gets new shadowcatcher system, plus variance clamping to reduce artefacts in renders.
Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
MakeHuman 1.1 ships
Open-source character generator gets new figure posing and facial expression systems, new skin textures, and proper FBX export.
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Get an exclusive look at the making of Zootopia
Six Disney artists supply their stories at a free event at Gnomon's LA campus on Thursday 19 May.
Monday, May 16th, 2016
Render Legion releases Corona 1.4 for 3ds Max
Big update to renderer adds new denoising function, texture baking, support for multiple interactive render regions.
Monday, May 16th, 2016
VR-Plugin releases VR-Plugin 5.0
View and navigate Maya scenes via an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive with this VR plugin. Includes a free edition.
Friday, May 13th, 2016
Fabric Software ships Fabric Engine 2.2, Fabric for Modo
CG tools development platform gets option to author custom apps in Python alone, plus new Modo plugin.
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Gnomon opens its doors to high school students
New High School Summer Camp gives 14-to-18-year-olds access to firm's award-winning CG training.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
The Foundry ships Mari 3.1
Texturing tool gets neat new system to smooth freehand paint strokes, better interoperability with Maya.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
The Foundry releases Mari Non-commercial
Master the 3D texture painting app with the new free learning edition, or use it to create demo reel material.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Syflex ships Syflex for Modo
Production-proven cloth simulation plugin comes to Modo. Capable of creating fabric, hair - and even snow.
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
Nvidia unveils GeForce GTX 1070 and 1080 GPUs
Expected to be faster, cheaper and less power-hungry than the Titan X. How will they hold up for DCC work?
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
Handplane 3d releases Handplane Baker for free
Neat free tool generates AO, cavity, curvature, normal and other maps for use in game engines. Handles dense ZBrush sculpts.
Monday, May 9th, 2016