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Effex

Pioneering fluid simulation, particle and volumetrics tool, once sold for over €500, is now free on GitHub.

Tuesday, January 9th, 2018

Updated: Cinema 4D fluid simulator to get new sound node; new APIC solver generates smoother liquid flow than standard FLIP solvers.

Friday, October 7th, 2016

Now shipping: New $795 edition of the fluid simulator is 'fully integrated' inside C4D, though it lacks some advanced tools.

Thursday, June 23rd, 2016

Big update to multiphysics system adds surface tension, Bullet dynamics, lots of other cool tools.

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014

Check out self-taught animator SouthernShotty's inspirational animation breakdown for his 13-minute, one-person Blender short.

Monday, April 22nd, 2024

Real-time terrain generation software gets complete new rivers system, plus Polygon Layers for raising or flattening terrain.

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

Sharpen your concept design skills with The Gnomon Workshop's advanced masterclass, recorded by Star Atlas artist Jort van Welbergen.

Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Big update to the browser-based generative AI tool makes it possible to create 8K 360° environments from text prompts or sketches

Friday, April 19th, 2024

First new Ampere-generation workstation GPUs in two years are entry-level cards for AI and less demanding CG work.

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

New plugin generates procedural 3D buildings from modular parts, directly inside the real-time animation software.

Thursday, April 18th, 2024