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Free node-based tool lets users author MaterialX materials for use in renderers like Arnold and Karma.

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Updated: Epic Games has ported the high-performance shot review tool to Windows as well as Linux.

Monday, July 31st, 2023

Inkscape 1.3 ships

Open-source vector design tool gets new Shape Builder for creating complex forms, '2-4x' speed boosts on multi-core CPUs.

Tuesday, July 25th, 2023

Big update to the grading, editing and VFX software adds USD support, AI-based relighting tools.

Monday, July 24th, 2023

Download a full recent version of the versatile digital painting and image editing software for free.

Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

Download 3ds Max, Blender, C4D, Maya and SketchUp models, plus PBR texture sets and 18K HDRIs.

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Intial release schedule announced for the major overhaul of Blender's rigging and animation systems.

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Intriguing Blender-based tool can automatically generate 3D terrain, plants - and even rigged creatures.

Thursday, July 13th, 2023

Interesting fork of the open-source 3D software adds animation and rendering features for anime artists.

Thursday, July 13th, 2023

Download Meshingun Studio's The Bazaar Unreal Engine asset pack. 4K textures, for commercial use.

Sunday, July 9th, 2023

Godot 4.1 ships

Check out the new features for CG artists in the open-source game engine, including improved particle turbulence and volumetric fog.

Friday, July 7th, 2023

Download handy free brushes for sculpting hair, fur and cloth: now including a new Volume Blender.

Thursday, June 29th, 2023

Set of 17 high-quality meshes can be used as bases for sculpting custom 3D characters. CC0 licence.

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023