Eye candy: Autodesk's new post and VFX reel
See recent work created with Autodesk's 3D and finishing tools, including some great spots from boutique studios.
Friday, September 14th, 2012
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Autodesk denies intent to kill off 3ds Max, Softimage
Both teams affected, but end of life rumours "totally false". Updated with further commentary from Autodesk.
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
Autodesk releases SketchBook Pro 6
Desktop sketching and concepting tool gets extra brush options, plus new curve guide and Color Puck.
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
Autodesk lays off 500 staff
Developer cuts just under 7% of its work force, but continues to recruit for cloud and mobile services.
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
Autodesk acquires Naiad
Updated: Autodesk confirms deal to acquire fluid simulation tool, merge technology into existing products.
Monday, August 13th, 2012
Complaints force Autodesk to alter 3ds Max subs offer
Regular subscribers to get Particle Flow Tools Box2 add-on following user claims of 'two-tier' subs policy.
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
Autodesk to acquire social video developer Socialcam
Could the $60 million deal mean that you soon have an Autodesk effects app on your smartphone?
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
Autodesk Labs rolls out Project Geppetto 2
Update to the work-in-progress 3ds Max crowd simulation system adds realistic characters, motion synthesis.
Friday, July 13th, 2012
Will you soon use a touch screen to sculpt models?
Wacom tech preview shows the new gesture-enabled Cintiq 24HD touch pen display in use to control Mudbox.
Thursday, July 12th, 2012
Autodesk unveils Scaleform for Unity and mobile
New releases to bring the games UI-design tool to Unity and Flash developers, for $295 per seat.
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
EU court rules: it's okay to resell downloaded software
Good news if you've got copies of Maya, Photoshop et al gathering dust at the back of your hard drive.
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Autodesk ships free pre-release trial of Smoke 2013
Try the radically retooled editing and effects tool for free for three months. Is it as good as everyone claims?
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Autodesk calls for entries for its 2012 animation reel
Send in work created in any Autodesk DCC or Gameware app, and see it shown at Siggraph 2012.
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012