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Major update to the Maya crowds tool adds new workflows for creating shots without simulation, and a new UE5-style ML Deformer.

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

New open shading model intended to supersede both Adobe and Autodesk's standard materials reaches its milestone 1.0 release.

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Check out the latest features in the real-time visualization app, from the new Render Layers system to new scattering and animation tools.

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

New slimmed-down version of AMD's current flagship workstation GPU costs $500 less than the triple-slot original.

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Updated for 2024: find VFX, animation, game development and motion graphics studios near you with these searchable maps.

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

Discover what makes a successful concept image with The Gnomon Workshop's masterclass in professional 2D and 3D workflows.

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

PureRef 2.0 is out

Check out the new features in the popular reference image organization tool for concept art and CG work. Free for personal use.

Friday, May 31st, 2024

Free add-on lets users pose CC characters from Reallusion's Character Creator inside UE5 using the MetaHuman interface.

Thursday, May 30th, 2024

Create the showreel that lands you your next job with Disney and DreamWorks animator Boris Maras's 10 fundamental tips.

Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

Discover the new features in VFX artist Erik Lehmann's time-saving tool for bulk-renaming objects in Maya scenes.

Tuesday, May 28th, 2024

Master current professional real-time workflows with The Gnomon Workshop's beginner-friendly guide to using UE5 in production.

Tuesday, May 28th, 2024

Material-authoring app gets new generative AI features for creating textures or patterns from text prompts and refererence images.

Friday, May 24th, 2024

Shot layout and rendering app gets Firefly AI-based Generative Background system and improved real-time rendering.

Friday, May 24th, 2024

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