Adobe unveils new 'true 3D' workspace in After Effects
Latest public beta lets users render 3D models directly inside the compositing software, using the new Advanced 3D renderer.
Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
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Get free After Effects plugin Crate's Text Message Generator
ProductionCrate's free add-on generates strings of animated text messages for VFX and motion graphics work.
Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
Ynput launches free VFX and animation pipeline Ayon
Updated, now in beta: open-source framework connects VFX tools into a coherent USD-ready pipeline.
Friday, August 25th, 2023
Tutorial: Environment 3D Matte Painting Techniques
Master advanced digital matte painting techniques with The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial.
Wednesday, August 16th, 2023
Adobe releases After Effects 23.6
Check out the changes to the compositing app, including an update to the Properties panel.
Thursday, August 10th, 2023
GeoTracker for Blender available in free beta
KeenTools' intuitive 3D tracking plugin gets new Blender edition. Works with both props and faces.
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023
Tutorial: Creating a Monolithic City in Unreal Engine 5
Create a large-scale city for VFX or cinematics work with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed new tutorial.
Sunday, August 6th, 2023
Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 18.5
Big update to the compositing app adds initial USD support, new Multi-merge tool for layer-based work.
Monday, July 24th, 2023
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 18.5
Big update to the grading, editing and VFX software adds USD support, AI-based relighting tools.
Monday, July 24th, 2023
Adobe's Firefly AI art toolset: everything you need to know
Now available commercially: read our updated FAQs for Adobe's new suite of generative AI tools.
Friday, July 14th, 2023
Tutorial: Large-Scale Water FX in Houdini
Master production-scale fluid simulation with ILM artist Miguel Perez Senent's detailed tutorial.
Saturday, July 8th, 2023
Autograph 2023.6 is available
USD-based motion design and VFX software gets new tools to apply textures to deforming surfaces, for digital makeup and logo work.
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
5 key features in Blender 3.6
Read our pick of the new features in the open-source 3D software: from Simulation Nodes and GPU ray tracing to neat hidden bonuses.
Tuesday, June 27th, 2023