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Free preview build of the MAXtoA plugin provides native, cloud-ready integration between Max and the Arnold renderer.

Tuesday, July 26th, 2016

Videos: Games-focused edition of Maya gets animation Time Editor, UI and workflow enhancements.

Tuesday, July 26th, 2016

Update adds new clip-based Time Editor, more XGen and Bifrost simulation options. Arnold now installed by default, not mental ray.

Monday, July 25th, 2016

Neat new material layering system lets users visualise complex composite materials accurately within the software.

Friday, July 22nd, 2016

Create fast previz renders of Maya scenes in common panoramic formats - now including Facebook 360's native format.

Friday, July 22nd, 2016

Cool 'Blocks' functionality makes CG tools development platform's visual programming even more accessible to non-coders.

Thursday, July 21st, 2016

Free plugins let users access the cloud-based production tracking system directly within Max and C4D.

Thursday, July 21st, 2016

Major update to the hybrid 2D/3D rendering software adds new PBR render engine and UV baking tools.

Wednesday, July 20th, 2016

Major update to the heavyweight production renderer adds Pixar's own in-house shaders and lights, removes Reyes rendering and RSL.

Wednesday, July 20th, 2016

Updated: Onelvxe Studios' add-on mimics RenderMan's 'ubershader' in Blender. Now a paid-for product as well as a free beta.

Tuesday, July 19th, 2016

See a special making-of session on Stan Lee's Cosmic Crusaders at Gnomon's LA HQ on Thursday 28 July. Watch free online.

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Education edition now available to colleges for $75/year, and free to high schools and instructors.

Friday, July 15th, 2016

RenderMan-compliant production renderer gets new Katana edition with improved support for OSL.

Friday, July 15th, 2016