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3ds max

Handy 3ds Max script generates randomised buildings - or any other type of 3D model - by stacking modular components along splines.

Wednesday, January 25th, 2023

Check out the new features in the first update to the landscape- and plant-generation tools since 2021.

Friday, January 13th, 2023

Get 10 free high-res HDRIs suitable for rendering deep space scenes. EXR format, for commercial use.

Sunday, January 8th, 2023

Volumetric rendererer and particle tools for 3ds Max and Maya now free via an Apache 2.0 licence.

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

[Sponsored] Discover how to reuse one character in many projects with Reallusion's Character Creator 4.1.

Thursday, December 29th, 2022

Check out the new features due in the next major update to the renderer - including proper support for the camera inside volumes.

Friday, December 16th, 2022

GPU-based Cinema 4D particle, liquid and granular fluid simulation tool due in new host apps in 2023.

Tuesday, December 13th, 2022

Sizeable update to the renderer adds support for Intel's OIDN for render denoising, plus multi-scattering in volumes like clouds.

Monday, December 12th, 2022

Free tool automatically generates body and finger rigs for humanoid 3D characters. Check out its new time-saving symmetry options.

Friday, December 9th, 2022

3D modelling and rendering app gets new OSL maps to create organic noise and randomise UVs.

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Free browser-based tool generates animation in FBX and BVH format for use in apps like Blender, Maya and Unreal Engine.

Monday, December 5th, 2022

Neat free photogrammetry app lets you generate high-quality 3D models with your smartphone.

Thursday, December 1st, 2022

Updated: save money with these seasonal deals on CG software, plugins, stock assets and hardware.

Monday, November 28th, 2022