Get free Maya character rigging toolset mGear 5.1

Update to the open-source Maya rigging and animation framework resolves compatibility issues with popular blendshape editor Shapes.

Thursday, September 4th, 2025

Reallusion releases Character Creator 5

Check out the new features in this major update to the 3D character creation app, from the new HD base characters to the new Maya plugin.

Thursday, August 28th, 2025

SideFX just released Houdini 21: check out its five key features

Read our pick of the changes in Houdini 21, from Copernicus and KineFX to new AI workflows - then see a list of all 300+ new features.

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

AMD releases FidelityFX SDK 2.0 and UE5 plugin with FSR 4 support

SDK for developers looking to integrate FidelityFX tech into their apps now includes latest version of the AI image upscaling system.

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

MatPlus puts Substance 3D-style texture painting inside Blender

Promising hard-surface-focused add-on implements Substance 3D Painter-style layer-based texture painting inside Blender.

Friday, August 15th, 2025

Sneak peek: Houdini 21

Read our list of 300+ new features due in the next version of Houdini - from Neural Point Surface for liquids to the Otis organic tissue solver.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

JangaFX releases LiquiGen 1.0

The real-time liquid simulator is now officially production-ready. Check out the new options for simulating deliciously viscous fluids.

Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

Abstract releases InstaMAT 2025

Major update sees the hotly tipped 3D texture painting and material authoring tools leave early access. Still free for indie artists.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

Unigine 2.20 adds support for 3D Gaussian Splatting

Check out the new features in this wide-ranging update to the real-time 3D engine. Available free for indie games and VFX projects.

Monday, July 14th, 2025

CLO Virtual Fashion releases Marvelous Designer 2025.0

Big update to the 3D clothing design tool adds a new fur material, new keyframe animation capabilities, and a modular garment library.

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Foundry unveils new ICVFX and virtual production tool Nuke Stage

New purpose-built app is designed for playing back environments onto LED walls. Read our FAQs on its workflow and requirements.

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Check out virtual cinematography tool Radical VCam

New tool lets you control any camera inside a shared, browser-based 3D scene using a phone or tablet. Can be used for free.

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Holiday 2024 deals for CG artists

Updated 24 December: Find discounts on CG hardware and software available until New Year, including 3DCoat, FumeFX and Yeti.

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024