5 key features in Blender 4.3
Now available: read our pick of the new features in the open-source 3D software, from Grease Pencil 3 to updates to Eevee and Cycles.
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
compositing
Download VFX Assets' free 2D Cloud Textures Pack
Get 125 free cloud textures on black backgrounds for background compositing in VFX or motion graphics projects. Commercial use.
Sunday, November 17th, 2024
Maxon releases Red Giant 2025.2 and Universe 2025.1
Check out the new features in the suite of motion graphics and VFX plugins and the online library of effects and transitions.
Friday, November 15th, 2024
Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 19.1
Update to the 3D compositing app extends USD and OCIO workflow, and adds new options for toggling between inputs in compositions.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 19.1
Discover the key features for VFX artists and colorists in the free grading and editing software and its $295 Studio edition.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Get ProductionCrate's three new free After Effects plugins
Crate's Unmult, Crate's Chromatic Aberration and Crate's Long Shadow streamline common tasks in VFX, motion graphics and CG work.
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
Boris FX releases Continuum 2025
Set of effects plugins for video editing and compositing apps gets new AI-based motion blur filter and updates to Particle Illusion.
Friday, November 1st, 2024
Autodesk releases Flame 2025.2
Check out the new features in the compositing and effects software, including a new machine-learning-assisted Morph tool.
Friday, October 25th, 2024
Color Intelligence releases Colourlab Ai 3 Creator and Pro
Updated: Pro edition of the AI color grading software includes ACES support and a new OFX plugin for integration with Nuke.
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Free Nuke plugin Flow Warp bends images round custom paths
Compositing Academy's neat free VFX tool offers a simple way to create flows of energy and light, or art direct stock FX elements.
Monday, October 21st, 2024
Sneak peeks: Adobe's Project Perfect Blend and Project Scenic
Interesting experimental AI technologies relight images during compositing, and use 3D to guide the layout of 2D images.
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Adobe releases After Effects 25.0
Compositing software gets 'more modern', legible interface design, and 'decluttered' 3D model import. See all of the changes here.
Monday, October 14th, 2024
Tutorial: Cinematic Lighting Shot Production
Master professional CG lighting workflows in Maya, Arnold, Katana and Nuke with The Gnomon Workshop's masterclass.
Sunday, October 6th, 2024