Autodesk ships 3ds Max 2017.1
Update adds support for Blended Box mapping, versatile new Data Channel modifier. Arnold plugin and Asset Library also updated.
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
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Download the Maya 2017 Bonus Tools
Set of free Maya add-ons gets new Weight Editor for character rigging, new modelling and display options.
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
Nvidia is releasing Mental Ray for Maya for free
For single-frame and viewport renders, at least. Things get interesting with network and sequence rendering.
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
Pixar releases RenderMan 21 Non-Commercial
Free version of Pixar's production renderer now available for learning, personal use, plugin development.
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
View complex 3D models on your mobile with Emb3D
Updated: Free iOS and Android app displays multi-million-poly assets in real time. Now includes new MatCap material.
Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
Master digital painting for landscape illustration
Explore key Photoshop and Painter skills in Gnomon's free masterclass this Thursday. Watch free online.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2016
Download CGTrader's 5 best free 3D models: Fall 2016
Get the best free models from the top online marketplace, from VR glasses to architectural interiors.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2016
Unity Technologies reveals 2017 Unity product roadmap
See all the new features due in Unity 5.6 and beyond - including a free integration of OctaneRender.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016
Download the assets from Unity's amazing Adam demo
Get free packs of characters, environments and lighting rigs from the photorealistic GDC demo short.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016
Watch four hours of free animal anatomy masterclasses
See expert workshops in animal anatomy and creature design at Gnomon's LA campus this Saturday. Watch free online.
Tuesday, November 1st, 2016
Sketchfab's models of the month: October 2016
See the best real-time models on the site this month, from Fallout 4 guns to scenes for free tutorials.
Monday, October 31st, 2016
Download over 150 free bullet FX assets from ActionVFX
High-quality bullet hole textures, sound FX and footage of casings, all licensed for commercial use.
Sunday, October 30th, 2016
New Blender add-on makes UV packing like playing Tetris
Vilem Novak's amazing free GPack 'gravity packer' tool puts the fun back into your UV packing work.
Tuesday, October 25th, 2016