Adobe releases After Effects 24.2

Overhaul of the compositing app's 3D toolset continues, with the option to import 3D models in OBJ format and environment maps as EXR files.

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

Adobe releases After Effects 24.1

Significant update moves native 3D file import and the Advanced 3D renderer out of beta and into the stable release of the software.

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Adobe unveils new 'true 3D' workspace in After Effects

Latest public beta lets users render 3D models directly inside the compositing software, using the new Advanced 3D renderer.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Adobe releases After Effects 23.4

Compositing tool gets improved layer and 3D workflows, plus new tools for troubleshooting crashes.

Thursday, May 11th, 2023

MaterialX 1.38.7 adds graph editor, native Metal support

Check out the changes to the open standard for materials and look dev data, widely used in VFX software.

Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

Sketchfab's models of the month: April 2023

See the month's best 3D models, including free downloadable interior scenes, props and cars.

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Sketchfab's models of the month: March 2023

See the month's best 3D models, from anime astronouts to free 3D plants, weapons and environments

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

Light Engine releases Light Tracer Render 2.6

Check out the new features in the physically based GPU renderer. You can use it for free in a web browser.

Friday, March 17th, 2023

Sketchfab's models of the month: January 2023

See the month's best new models, including free downloadable cars, machines and this hippo character.

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Sketchfab's models of the month: December 2022

See the month's best 3D models, from a free downloadable scan of a human skull to Gravity Falls fan art.

Friday, December 16th, 2022

Sketchfab's models of the month: May 2022

See the month's best real-time 3D models, from amazing anime art to free scans of environment assets.

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022

Download free virtual reality 3D sketching app Open Brush

Create concept art and VR assets using this promising open-source successor to Google's Tilt Brush.

Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Sketchfab's models of the month: August 2021

See the month's best real-time 3D models, from samurai skaters to free downloadable vehicle models.

Wednesday, September 1st, 2021