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Get Double Negative TD Ron Bublitz's neat - and newly updated - revamp of Maya's curve editor.

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Interesting tool lets you encrypt 3D models to prevent piracy. Now works with Blender and Maya.

Monday, August 28th, 2017

Master Unreal Engine 4.17's new Composure real-time compositing system with these free project files.

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Get this free stylised female character rig for Maya, with detailed facial animation controls.

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

First update to the lightweight subdivision surface modelling tool for nearly three years adds FBX, Collada support; overhauls the UI.

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Popular hair-creation plugin gets new tools for generating realistic mesh hair, new dynamics options.

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Get essential career tips from lead artists at Insomniac Games at this free event at Gnomon next week. Watch free online.

Saturday, August 19th, 2017

Full C++ source code of the AAA game engine to be made available in a new public GitHub repository.

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Free educational licences now available. Price of commercial subscriptions halved when renting in blocks of five.

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Low-cost versions of the renderer for ZBrush users get new UI customisation, materials and environment options.

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Former Rodeo FX artist's suite of personal tools simplifies the task of creating complex mechanical rigs.

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

Neat plugin lets you use Maya's standard tools to control the form of the animated CG trees it creates.

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

Master best practices for capturing real-time assets for games with this detailed, practical 96-page guide.

Sunday, August 13th, 2017