Free app Feather lets you sketch in 3D on a tablet or laptop
Promising 3D sketching app lets you create concept designs on an iPad or in a browser, and export them in glTF or OBJ format.
Sunday, March 10th, 2024
glTF
Adobe open-sources its USD conversion plugins
Open-source tech converts 3D models, materials and animation data between USD and FBX, glTF, OBJ, PLY and STL formats.
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
Maxon releases Cinema 4D 2024.3
Motion graphics and 3D animation app gets better workflow with ZBrush and Substance 3D materials, expanded glTF and USD export.
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
Epic Games releases RealityScan 1.4
Check out the new features in the free photogrammetry app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, including better scan cropping tools.
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
Adobe releases After Effects 24.2
Overhaul of the compositing app's 3D toolset continues, with the option to import 3D models in OBJ format and environment maps as EXR files.
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
Pikimov is a free motion design tool that runs in your browser
New online compositing and video editing app was created as an alternative to After Effects, and supports greenscreen removal.
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
Chaos, Epic Games, Foundry, Otoy, SideFX join Alliance for OpenUSD
Industry body to guide OpenUSD development gets new members, and enters agreement to ensure interoperability with glTF.
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023
Maxon releases Cinema 4D 2024.2
3D animation and motion graphics tool gets new options for rigid body and Pyro simulations, new Key Reducer for mocap data.
Tuesday, December 12th, 2023
Adobe releases After Effects 24.1
Significant update moves native 3D file import and the Advanced 3D renderer out of beta and into the stable release of the software.
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
Godot 4.2 ships: check out 5 key features for CG artists
Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source game engine, including updates to rendering, lightmaps and GPU particles.
Friday, December 1st, 2023
Epic Games releases Twinmotion 2023.2
Real-time visualization software gets Lumen real-time GI system, plus support for animated meshes and Substance materials. Price up $250.
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
Check out text-to-3D service Masterpiece X - Generate
Browser-based service generates low-poly 3D props and characters for indie games or AR projects from simple text descriptions.
Monday, October 16th, 2023
Animate Anything uses AI to rig your 3D characters
Online service rigs 3D humanoids, animals and vehicles for use in real-time applications. Now comes with 3ds Max, Blender, Maya and UE5 add-ons.
Monday, October 2nd, 2023