SideFX just released Houdini 21: check out its five key features
Read our pick of the changes in Houdini 21, from Copernicus and KineFX to new AI workflows - then see a list of all 300+ new features.
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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RE:Vision Effects releases video and animation upscaler REZUp 2
Check out the new machine learning models in the pro upscaling plugin for compositing and video editing applications.
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
AMD releases FidelityFX SDK 2.0 and UE5 plugin with FSR 4 support
SDK for developers looking to integrate FidelityFX tech into their apps now includes latest version of the AI image upscaling system.
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Autodesk cuts prices of Flow Studio subscriptions
See the new prices for the AI-based VFX and animation platform, formerly known as Wonder Studio - and its new free subscription plan.
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 20.1
Free update to the 3D compositor updates the deep compositing toolset and Cryptomatte workflows, and adds support for Magic Mask 2.
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 20.1
Check out the changes to the free video editing and grading software, including new workflows for creating XR content for the Apple Vision Pro.
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Adobe releases Substance 3D Sampler 5.1
Check out the changes to the 3D scanning app, including new Auto Tiling and Fold Removal filters, and the option to flatten material layers.
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Chaos adds new AI tools to V-Ray in V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max, Update 2
Check out the new AI Material Generator and image enhancer in this major update to Chaos's production renderer.
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Autodesk releases Maya 2026.2 and Maya Creative 2026.2
Check out the changes to the 3D animation app, including updates to LookdevX and new generative animation system MotionMaker.
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Sneak peek: Houdini 21
Read our list of 300+ new features due in the next version of Houdini - from Neural Point Surface for liquids to the Otis organic tissue solver.
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Nekki releases Cascadeur 2025.2
Check out the new features in the AI-assisted animation software, including better AI inbetweening and 3Dconnexion support.
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Dimension 5 releases D5 Render 2.11
Wide-ranging update to the architectural renderer adds AI PBR material generation, plus new scene layout, camera and lighting tools.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Abstract releases InstaMAT 2025
Major update sees the hotly tipped 3D texture painting and material authoring tools leave early access. Still free for indie artists.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025