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3ds max

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

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

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

Real-time ray tracing renderer for exploring large V-Ray scenes gets support for UDIM textures and the V-Ray Decal system.

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

Check out the new features in Autodesk's production renderer, including new controls for tonemapping toon-shaded renders.

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

Check out the new features in the 3D animation software, from updates to LookdevX to a sneak peek at character rigging in Bifrost.

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

3D modeling and rendering app gets updates to weight painting, and to the Boolean and Array modifiers. Check out the other changes here.

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

Veteran tool for retopologizing high-res sculpts and 3D scans for use in games and VFX is now available for free.

Sunday, May 19th, 2024

Get the free edition of the 3ds Max scene organizer described as 'Scene States on steroids'. Licensed for commercial use.

Sunday, May 19th, 2024

Check out the new features in the intuitive online modeling app, including the option to upload files from Blender. Can be used for free.

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

Final versions of the now-discontinued digital nature tools are available free for commercial use. Discover their features here.

Friday, May 10th, 2024

Experimental AI tech generates 3D models from text prompts, images, point clouds and voxels. See how it might be used in Autodesk software.

Thursday, May 9th, 2024