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Now out of beta: new features in the 3D compositing app include an AI-based tracker, new roto tools, and updates to USD workflows.

Monday, September 2nd, 2024

Check out the new features in the motion design and VFX software, including the Vector Blur modifier, and updates to 3D workflow.

Tuesday, July 9th, 2024

Check out the new features in the motion graphics app, including tools for animating with motion paths, and support for more 3D file formats.

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Check out the new features in the popular Maya fur and feathers plugin, including a new production-ready Viewport 2.0 hair shader.

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

New online compositing and video editing app was created as an alternative to After Effects, and supports greenscreen removal.

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

Promising new app combines 3D texture painting, node-based material authoring and AI features. Free if you earn under $100k/year.

Thursday, January 25th, 2024

'Biggest release yet' of the next-gen tool for motion design and VFX adds new options for working with vector shapes, text and audio.

Thursday, December 7th, 2023

Big update to the compositing app adds initial USD support, new Multi-merge tool for layer-based work.

Monday, July 24th, 2023

USD-based motion design and VFX software gets new tools to apply textures to deforming surfaces, for digital makeup and logo work.

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

Updated with details of version 1.5: neat add-on lets you wire nodes together to create composites.

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023

Indie artists and small studios get new lower-cost edition of the next-gen motion design and VFX tool.

Monday, March 27th, 2023

Left Angle's unusual USD-based app is pitched as the world's first 'responsive design video software'.

Friday, January 20th, 2023

Hotly tipped open-source material authoring and 3D texture painting app gets its milestone 1.0 release. Check out all of its new features.

Sunday, July 24th, 2022