Thinkbox Software releases Krakatoa MY

New Maya particle renderer produces 'pixel-identical' output to its 3ds Max sibling, runs on laptops.

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

Luxion releases KeyShot 4

Updated and now shipping: Intuitive renderer adds more features for general 3D users, including improved SSS and HDRI editing.

Friday, February 15th, 2013

VFX breakdown: the making of Little Kaiju

Animation director Nick Losq runs through the pipeline for this cute but gritty anime-inspired VFX short.

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Get free CG resources in 3D World's Advent giveaway

Downloads available so far include a nice Dutch Skies sIBL/HDRI set licensed for commercial use.

Monday, December 10th, 2012

Review: Cinema 4D R14

The sculpting tools made headlines, but it's R14's camera tools that really help daily work, says Rob Redman.

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

10 key tips for lighting and look development

Improve the realism of your work with these expert tips from Sony Pictures Imageworks' Cosku Turhan

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

Lightmap releases HDR Light Studio 4

Innovative real-time image-based lighting tool enables users to 'paint' highlights directly onto 3D models.

Monday, September 24th, 2012

Eye candy: cool real-time raytracing in DirectX 11

See some nice real-time caustics and DoF, then download the Rigid Gems demo and try it for yourself.

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

Gnomon releases five-hour DVD on making 'Archetype'

'Archetype' VFX Breakdown dissects a real shot from Aaron Sims' gritty science-fiction short stage by stage.

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

Lollipop Shaders launches new rendering contest

Render an image using the HDR environment map provided and win RenderMan Shader Pro Kits.

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Abvent ships Artlantis 4.1

Free update to architectural renderer adds ISO controls, HDRI backdrops and new link to Maxwell Render.

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

VFX breakdown: the making of Stratego

Brain Zoo Studios dissects its pipeline for its award-winning trailer for the classic military board game.

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Gnomon releases new Environment Sculpting DVD

Create detailed CG environments with David Lesperance's (literally) ground-breaking masterclass.

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012