Pixar ships RenderMan 23.5

Update to the production renderer adds new motion blur algorithm for volumes, and improves support for Houdini's Solaris layout toolset.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

Sketchfab's models of the month: October 2020

Check out the month's best new real-time models, like this set of 15 free downloadable low-poly plants.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

Foundry ships Katana 4.0

Big update to the lighting and look dev tool adds new artist-focused lighting workflows and powerful new 'Foresight Rendering' system.

Friday, October 30th, 2020

Autodesk ships Arnold 6.1

Renderer gets new post effects framework, physically correct nested dielectrics, improvements to USD support and Arnold GPU.

Thursday, October 29th, 2020

SideFX ships Houdini 18.5

Big update to the procedural 3D software adds KineFX character rigging toolset; updates to Solaris, Karma and the simulation tools.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

Nvidia announces Omniverse open beta

USD-based 'open collaboration' platform for CG work will become free to individual users this fall.

Monday, October 5th, 2020

Check out Laan Labs' free iPad 3D Scanner App

Capture textured 3D scans of objects or environments using the LIDAR sensor on the new iPad Pro.

Sunday, October 4th, 2020

Sketchfab's models of the month: September 2020

See the month's best real-time 3D models, like this free downloadable animated pigman game character.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2020

Adobe ships Dimension 3.4

Small update to the 3D layout and rendering software for graphic designers adds option to export UV layout of a model in PSD format.

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020

Maxon ships Cinema 4D R23

Major update to Cinema 4D adds new character animation tools, better UV editing, and integrates the $399 Magic Bullet Looks suite.

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

3ds Max Indie and Maya Indie now available in 46 countries

Updated: 15 more countries join the list of those eligible for $280/year subscriptions to Maya and 3ds Max.

Friday, September 4th, 2020

Sketchfab's models of the month: August 2020

See the best real-time 3D models, many of them free downloads like this colourful anime character.

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

Blender Foundation releases Blender 2.90

Latest update to the open-source 3D app brings major changes to sculpting, rendering and simulation.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020