CG Channel

3D modeling

Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from the Raycast node to rendering and animation improvements.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Fast, fun Geometry Nodes-based tool lets you block out hands, feet, paws and claws quickly for illustration or animation work.

Friday, March 6th, 2026

Get started with the industry-standard 3D software with The Gnomon Workshop's essential three-part training series.

Saturday, February 28th, 2026

Check out the new features in this varied update to the increasingly popular toolkit for hard surface and organic modeling in Houdini.

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

PureRef 2.1 is out

Sizeable update to the popular reference image organization tool adds grid snapping, batch image processing and more drawing tools.

Sunday, February 8th, 2026

UE5-based renderer shipped with the Silo modeling software now supports real-time ray tracing on Mac and path tracing on Windows.

Friday, February 6th, 2026

Latest update to the kitbashing software lets you work on more than one object in the free version, and lifts restrictions on object Variants.

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Popular GPU-accelerated UV packing add on gets new Dynamic Tiles system and more texel density controls. See all the changes.

Monday, January 19th, 2026

See the key specs for the high-end APUs, and what we know about their likely price and performance in CG apps like Blender and V-Ray.

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Check out the new features in the popular hard surface modeling tool, including a new instancing system, and shareable web previews.

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Check out the new features in the desktop and VR sculpting tool, including a reworked 3D gizmo and an eye-catching Elastic Move tool.

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Create a portfolio-worthy matte painting in Photoshop, Nuke and Blender with The Gnomon Workshop's new masterclass.

Saturday, December 6th, 2025

Check out the changes to the digital sculpting software, including a new retopology brush, plus photogrammetry in the iPad edition.

Thursday, December 4th, 2025