Free resource: The Best 3D Turntable
Create professional-quality turntable renders of your 3D models for your portfolio with VFX artist Cristian Spagnuolo's handy Maya template.
Sunday, April 7th, 2024
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Atlux λ puts a virtual photo studio in Unreal Engine
Updated: neat plugin formerly known as MetaShoot creates portfolio renders and visualizations in a few clicks. See what's new in Atlux λ 1.1.
Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Lightmap releases HDR Light Studio 8.2
Check out the new features in the real-time lighting design software, including new shadow modes for the signature LightPaint system.
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
JangaFX releases LiquiGen 0.1
Much-anticipated real-time liquid simulator gets first public preview. See which features are in the initial alpha, and which are coming later.
Tuesday, February 13th, 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
Blockade Labs rolls out Skybox AI 0.9
Online tool for generating 360° environments from text prompts or sketches now generates 3D world meshes as well as 2D skyboxes.
Tuesday, December 26th, 2023
Dimension 5 Techs releases D5 Render 2.6
Check out the new AI features in the GPU-based ray tracing renderer, including automatic atmosphere and texture generation.
Friday, December 15th, 2023
Download over 150 free 10K HDRIs from HDRMAPS
Download high-resolution HDRIs and HDR skies without having to register on the site. EXR format, for commercial use.
Sunday, December 10th, 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
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Winter 2023 deals for CG artists
Discover great seasonal discounts on 3D assets, apps and software, including offers still valid until the end of December.
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
Planetside Software updates Terragen Sky
Streamlined tool for generating skies for use in matte paintings or as environment maps gets 32K HDR export, better live sync with UE5.
Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
Greyscalegorilla now available for 'all major 3D software'
Formerly Cinema 4D-only library of materials, models and HDRIs now also available for apps including Blender, Houdini and Unreal Engine.
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
Download Ten24's free hi-res 3D scan of a female human head
Get a free 3D scan of a female head as FBX, OBJ, ZBrush and Blender files, with 8K PBR textures, plus 26 free makeup and dirt overlays.
Thursday, September 21st, 2023