CG Channel

3D app gets new parametric Array modifier for tasks ranging from procedural modelling to motion-graphics-type effects.

Wednesday, September 14th, 2022

3D modelling and rendering software gets glTF support, plus updates to the Physical Material, retopology tools and auto-backup.

Wednesday, March 30th, 2022

Major update to the renderer adds Open Image Denoise and real-time colour correction, and extends Arnold GPU and USD workflows.

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021

Sizeable update to the 3D software adds 'full USD integration', new VR modelling app, and new character rigging and animation features.

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

Renderer gets new post effects framework, physically correct nested dielectrics, improvements to USD support and Arnold GPU.

Thursday, October 29th, 2020

Latest updates improve character rigging and animation workflows with keyframe and mocap data.

Thursday, October 8th, 2020

Big update cuts render times on modern multi-core CPUs; adds new IPR window for 3ds Max users, and new Cinema 4D scattering system.

Thursday, August 6th, 2020

Games-friendly update to 3ds Max adds new PBR features, support for Substance .sbsar files, and makes Arnold the default render engine.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

Long-awaited GPU rendering system Arnold GPU now out of beta and ready for production use. Subs prices down for single users.

Thursday, December 12th, 2019

Varied update adds support for simulations in cached playback; new retopology and rigging tools.

Thursday, December 12th, 2019

Update to the renderer adds initial support for OSL and OpenVDB in Arnold GPU, plus new Clip Geo shader for rendering cutaways.

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Long-awaited update brings a 'first taste' of GPU rendering to Arnold, plus better support for MaterialX.

Monday, March 18th, 2019

Both get improved Viewport 2.0 performance; Maya gets cached playback for animation previews.

Tuesday, January 15th, 2019

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