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Now shipping: innovative new tool aims to rethink rigging and animation for artists, not engineers. Check out the feature set here.

Wednesday, October 25th, 2017

Maya crowd system gets neat new animation and simulation editing tools. Cool new demo reel, too.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

Demo video shows crowds, OpenVDB-based grooming, and position-based dynamics - from sand to squids.

Monday, December 8th, 2014

Check out the new features in Pixar's production renderer, including new Stylized Looks nodes for artistic lighting and hatching effects.

Saturday, February 28th, 2026

Get started with the industry-standard 3D software with The Gnomon Workshop's comprehensive three-part training series.

Saturday, February 28th, 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

Popular 3D tree generator for VFX and games work now plays nicer with real-time engines - and now supports Houdini Indie.

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Sparseal's $20 iPad app includes features usually only found in more expensive desktop software, like simultaneous multichannel painting.

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Check out the latest features in the motion design app just acquired by Canva, including a new Mesh solver for creating organic growth effects.

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026