CG Channel

3D modeling

See the new features due in the next major version of Houdini, including updates to animation and simulation and the Karma renderer.

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

Latest update to the 3D design and animation app is mainly a bugfix release, but there are performance improvements to MoGraph.

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

Create professional illustrations and keyframe art in 3DCoat and Photoshop with The Gnomon Workshop's video masterclass.

Tuesday, October 17th, 2023

Sizeable update to the popular lightweight NURBS modeller adds radial menus, better filleting - and a new live link to Blender.

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Now officially shipping after three years in beta: pioneering standalone retopology tool gets its first major update in over a decade.

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Check out the upcoming features in the digital sculpting software, including a neat new Replay system, and integrated Cinema 4D noises.

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

Students can now get one-year licences of Nuke, Katana, Mari and Modo for $99, if they don't already get them free as part of a course.

Friday, September 29th, 2023

New Node Tools system will let artists package groups of Geometry Nodes into standard Edit Mode menu commands.

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

New web app lets CG artists get 'clear and actionable feedback' on 3D models from collaborators and clients. Free for up to 5 projects.

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

[Sponsored] Discover how to create more dynamic 3D prints by using Character Creator 4 to rig and pose your ZBrush sculpts.

Friday, September 15th, 2023

Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and motion graphics software, including new simulation, normal editing and sculpting tools.

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Open-source plugin architecture will let you send assets from the Substance 3D applications direct to Blender, 3ds Max and Maya.

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

Volume 2 now available: master the Maya soft tissue simulation tool with The Gnomon Workshop's comprehensive two-part guide.

Friday, September 8th, 2023