CG Channel

Free Resources

Sales of the game engine to stop on 7 January 2018, but the last release will still be bundled with Maya LT 'for now'.

Friday, December 15th, 2017

Neat free tool turns the output of sims to lightweight bone-based animations to use in game engines.

Thursday, December 14th, 2017

Cloud-based production tracking system gets new Production Insights toolset for visualising analytics data.

Thursday, December 14th, 2017

Recreate a horrific face-melting effect with this set of detailed training videos and full project files.

Wednesday, December 13th, 2017

LightWave modelling plugin gets neat new procedural tools for roofs and stairs. C4D and Max versions officially no longer 'Lite' editions.

Monday, December 11th, 2017

Core app gets new fluid simulation options; Stingray-based 'VR engine' gets support for IES light profiles.

Friday, December 8th, 2017

See ASC deconstruct its work on movies like Wonder Woman at a free talk at Gnomon next week. Watch free online.

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

Update to real-time character animation tool overhauls the DoF system and animation timeline; adds paid-for Curve Editor plugin.

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

Nuke plugin toolset for streamlining common tasks on VR projects gets new stereo tools based on Ocula, plus support for 3D match-moving.

Monday, December 4th, 2017

Model, texture and render realistic insects in ZBrush, Maya and Substance Painter with Eric Keller's detailed tutorial.

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017

Constantin Paschou's amazing TFMStyle asset pack ranges from machine parts to entire buildings. OBJ format.

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017

Get 45 sound clips of fireballs, dirt explosions and breaking glass, plus 15 free fractured glass textures.

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017

Download Dan Rožański's handy free alpha masks for creating bolts, pipes, valves, vents and panelling.

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017