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Compositing, finishing and effects software gets a new Annotations system and two new AI models for generating depth maps from clips.

Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

New online service automatically generates alpha mattes for image sequences or videos. See how it compares to other AI roto tools.

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

Promising GPU-accelerated add-on for DaVinci Resolve and Nuke generates 'production-quality mattes without manual roto'.

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

Intuitive new AI-powered feature in the Photoshop beta turns cutout 2D objects into 'rotatable 3D images' to speed up composites.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Maxon to partner with Tencent to integrate the HY 3D generative 3D engine into the upcoming Cinema 4D for iPad. Read our FAQs.

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Read our FAQs on Wonder 3D, the new text-to-3D and image-to-3D AI model in the online VFX platform formerly known as Wonder Studio.

Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Check out the new features in the image-editing software, including wider use of Adobe's new Firefly Fill and Expand AI model.

Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Check out the new features in this major update to the compositing software, like support for Gaussian splats and an updated 3D system.

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Check out the latest features in the image-editing software, including two new adjustment layer types and updates to the generative AI tools.

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Latest update to the image-editing and digital painting software adds the option to choose new third-party AI models for Generative Fill.

Thursday, December 18th, 2025

New video-to-PBR AI model lets artists relight video footage without manual 3D reconstruction. Can now be run offline, as well as in the cloud.

Friday, November 7th, 2025

New AutoMatte AI model in the VFX and finishing software automatically creates mattes for the hero object in a shot. See the other new features.

Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Major update adds AI compositing system Harmonize, and an image upscaler powered by Topaz Labs' AI models. See all the new features.

Tuesday, October 28th, 2025