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clouds

Get 115 free cloud photos, suitable for CG backplates or in matte work. Licensed for commercial use.

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

Updated and now shipping: Turn any model into an editable, relightable cloud with this neat Maya plugin.

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

Major update adds better ocean-surface sims and cloud sculpting via DreamWorks' OpenVDB technology.

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Intuitive real-time visualisation tool gains GI and realistic reflections, plus attractive new cloud-creation system.

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012

See cool new ways to reconstruct hair from thermal images, clouds from photos and rigs from sketches.

Monday, November 5th, 2012

Discover how AAA animators create gameplay animations in The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial, recorded by Riot Games' Benjamin Davis.

Saturday, May 4th, 2024

Read our pick of the new features in the latest version of Unity, from improvements to rendering to new generative AI animation tools.

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

Check out the latest features in the real-time visualization app, from the new Render Layers system to the new scattering and animation tools.

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Firm plans 'general support' for the V-Ray renderer on Linux systems with ARM CPUs to cut power use without compromising performance.

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Check out the new features in the motion graphics app, including tools for animating with motion paths, and support for more 3D file formats.

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Check out the new features in the 3D compositing app, including an AI-based tracker, new roto tools, and updates to USD workflows.

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024