Tutorial: Creating Sci-Fi Electrical FX in Houdini
Master efficient workflows for creating professional visual effects with The Gnomon Workshop's intermediate-level Houdini tutorial.
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
3D modeling
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
Xencelabs launches the Pen Display 24+
Check out the price and key specs for the 'industry first' pen display with Calman Ready built in for color calibration for high-end CG work.
Monday, August 25th, 2025
Master Procedural Workflows for Games Using Houdini
Master professional workflows for creating games environments with The Gnomon Workshop's intermediate-level tutorial.
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
UVPackmaster 3.4 for Blender adds one-click UV repacking
Check out the latest features in the popular UV packing plugin, including one-click Auto Repacking, and support for texel density.
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2026.2
Check out the changes to the 3D modeling and animation software, including the option to send objects from a Max scene to a USD stage.
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Autodesk releases Maya 2026.2 and Maya Creative 2026.2
Check out the changes to the 3D animation app, including updates to LookdevX and new generative animation system MotionMaker.
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
See CG benchmarks for AMD's Threadripper 9980X and 9970X
Discover how AMD's new Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series CPUs performed in CG apps like Blender, Maya and UE5 in our early tests.
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Blender is coming to tablets, starting with the iPad Pro
See early mock-ups of how the open-source 3D software's interface is being reworked for new iOS - and later, Android - ports.
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Tutorial: Cityscape Set Design - Volume 1 and 2
Combine 2D and 3D workflows to create environments for games and movies with The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial series.
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Blender 4.5 LTS is out: check out its 5 key features
Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from full Vulkan support to hidden gems like the new FBX importer.
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Plastic Software releases Plasticity 2025.2
Check out the new features in this wide-ranging update to the NURBS modeler, including new physical materials and HDRI environments.
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Check out streamlined free 3D modeling tool SDF Modeler
Promising new SDF modeling tool provides a quick, intuitive way to explore shapes for concept designs and hard surface assets.
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025