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New mocap sync software to link firm's headsets to OptiTrack and Vicon full-body capture systems.

Thursday, October 11th, 2018

Neat new $35 plugin lets users retopologise models by drawing poly sheets across their surface.

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

Novel method promises fewer artefacts and better skin contact than dual quaternion skinning.

Monday, October 8th, 2018

Versatile UE4 auto-rigging plugin creates a range of characters and creatures, with facial animation.

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

Free plugin generates realistic 3D planets, complete with physically based shading and atmospheres.

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

Video: Intriguing 'augmented digital material creation' tool will blend hand painting, parametric editing and AI workflows.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

New integration promises UE4 users GPU-based light field baking and support for ORBX scenes.

Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

Updated: Nifty plugin lets users mix data from multiple mocap systems - and now iPhone X facial tracking.

Sunday, August 12th, 2018

Avatar VFX producer Joyce Cox's new online platform provides a smarter way to cost out VFX shows.

Wednesday, July 25th, 2018

Supercharged edition of Isotropix's layout and look dev app puts all of Clarisse iFX's tools into a powerful new node-based environment.

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

Interesting new tool lets you place light sources on a 2D canvas to create your own synthetic HDRIs. Works in 32-bit linear colour space.

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

Neat scripted operator displays key particle properties on screen to troubleshoot simulations visually.

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

Handy new utility for editing V-Ray .vrscene files lets users adjust render settings on the fly or split jobs into batches.

Friday, May 25th, 2018