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Create a complete reverse-gravity destruction FX shot in 3ds Max and Nuke. Includes source footage and project files.

Wednesday, December 14th, 2016

Popular Unity skeletal 2D animation toolset to become free in January. Developer Sergi Valls joins Unity.

Monday, December 5th, 2016

Get this photogrammetry-based scan of a Fiat in OBJ and ZTL format with a 10K texture map.

Sunday, December 4th, 2016

Provided in ZTL format with textures, as part of a tutorial on retopologising scan data with ZBrush and Wrap 3.

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

For single-frame and viewport renders, at least. Things get interesting with network and sequence rendering.

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

Get the best free models from the top online marketplace, from VR glasses to architectural interiors.

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

See expert workshops in animal anatomy and creature design at Gnomon's LA campus this Saturday. Watch free online.

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

High-quality bullet hole textures, sound FX and footage of casings, all licensed for commercial use.

Sunday, October 30th, 2016

Naughty Dog's Christophe Desse explains how to use the renderer in production at Gnomon tomorrow. Watch free online.

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

Get three free 16,000 x 8,000px HDRI skies, exclusively for our readers. All licensed for commercial use.

Sunday, October 23rd, 2016

Sculpt braids and strands of hair more quickly with CG artist Michael Dunnam's neat new free brush set.

Tuesday, October 18th, 2016

Updated with 100 new images: Download Double Negative matte painter Jacek Pilarksi's ultra-hi-res photo references.

Tuesday, October 18th, 2016

Get detailed models of animals and props from the online marketplace for 3D scan data. All in OBJ format.

Sunday, October 16th, 2016