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ACES 1.3

Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from Geometry Nodes and Cycles to changes to color management.

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

Compositing app gets support for OCIO and ACES colour managment for VFX and movie editing projects.

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Major update to the compositing software adds complete new USD-based 3D system, plus free library of Nuke machine learning models.

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Open source plugin now converts Substances to RenderMan's new Lama materials, for use in Blender, Houdini or Maya.

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021

Legal obstacles to open-sourcing the environment and plant-creation tools have been cleared - but email Bentley Systems to make it happen.

Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

First 2025 update to the high-end matchmoving app adds features for solving piggyback cameras, and a new Blender export script.

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

Check out the latest changes to the matchmoving sofware, including improvements to lens distortion. Perpetual licenses available again.

Monday, December 29th, 2025

Check out the new features in the varied updates to the topology transfer tools for creating 3D characters from scan data.

Friday, December 26th, 2025

Site updates may be less frequent than usual over the next week, but normal service will resume on Monday 5 January.

Thursday, December 25th, 2025

First formal USD spec marks a step towards making USD an ISO-ratified cross-industry standard. See what it means for CG software developers.

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025