Luxion ships KeyShot 3

Easy-to-use photorealistic renderer adds intriguing new no-keyframe system for technical animation.

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Autodesk releases two new free consumer 3D apps

Launches new 123D Make prototyping software and rebrands Project Photofly as 123D Catch.

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Maxwell Render now free for Google SketchUp

For images under 800 pixels in size, at least, thanks to Next Limit's new standalone rendering plug-in.

Friday, November 4th, 2011

GenArts ships Sapphire v6

Leading collection of VFX sparks for Autodesk, Avid and After Effects updated to version 6. Pricey, but still vital, say reviewers.

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

Q&A: Victoria Alonso, Marvel's visual effects chief

The comics giant's head of effects reveals how to weld 13 studios into an international VFX fighting force.

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

ARTVPS releases Shaderlight 2 for SketchUp

Interactive rendering plug-in gains animation support and option to swap out billboards for 3D models.

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Siggraph 2011: Pixar unveils RenderMan for Maya 5.0

Forthcoming update to overhaul raytracing and add 'physically plausible' shading, radiosity cache.

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Maxon announces feature list for Cinema 4D R13

Major update adds physically based renderer, stereoscopic toolset and new rigging and animation tools.

Monday, August 1st, 2011

CVMP conference issues final call for papers

Submit your research by tomorrow, Thursday 30 June, to qualify for the BBC-funded Best Paper Prize.

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Eye candy: awesome new Marek Denko animation

Indie artist releases incredible new photorealistic clip. Can you believe that all of this grass is CGI?

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Eye candy: gritty new Armored Core V cinematic

War may be hell, but From Software's near-photorealistic trailer makes it look deceptively attractive.

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

e-on launches LumenRT

Vue developer begins shipping new $295 real-time visualisation tool for SketchUp and SketchUp Pro.

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Eye candy: Loom

Awesomely photorealistic VFX short finally gets a Vimeo release. Arachnophobes: be very afraid...

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011