October 13, 2022
Or at least, you will be able to when e-on software introduces its new EULA for the tools later this year. Read More »
April 13, 2022
Major update to the renderer adds new object scattering, decal and cutaway systems, plus new pricing. Read More »
September 24, 2021
Token-based payment system now available alongside subscriptions for apps like 3ds Max and Maya. Read More »
June 23, 2021
Buyout of Pixyz's CAD data preparation and import tools may also lead to new workflows for games artists in the Unity Editor. Read More »
June 8, 2021
Autodesk's cloud-based VFX production tracking system gets new name, new licensing system, and new $40/month subscription. Read More »
April 21, 2020
First subscriber-only update to Cinema 4D overhauls the UV unwrapping tools and rolls out Maxon's new viewport architecture. Read More »
November 4, 2019
Subcriptions include Substance Alchemist 1.0, but perpetual licences cut to Steam editions of Painter and Designer. Read More »
September 16, 2019
Bondware's first update since buying Poser earlier this year adds 8GB of new stock content, but older licences may stop working. Read More »
July 17, 2019
Leading visual effects software firm's new boss previously worked at ILM, Lucasfilm, Digital Domain. Read More »
April 9, 2019
Cinema 4D developer acquires the well-regarded GPU production renderer. We assess what the buyout will mean for CG artists. Read More »
February 1, 2019
Big update reworks the layout and rendering tool's lighting pipeline and adds USD support. See the key features and pricing changes here. Read More »
January 24, 2019
We assess the potential impact of the buyout on the licensing and development of key Allegorithmic software like Substance Painter. Read More »
August 27, 2017
Both V-Ray and Corona keep their original dev teams, but tech will be shared between the two renderers. Read More »
May 26, 2017
3D painting package gets option to edit paint already committed to a model, plus new 'individual subscription' licensing system. Read More »
May 8, 2017
Big annual releases of Substance Designer and Painter replaced with continuous updates, but you can still own outright. Read More »
March 24, 2017
Max 2018 to include a limited-use version of Arnold in place of Iray or Mental Ray when it ships this April. Read More »
July 20, 2016
Major update to the hybrid 2D/3D rendering software adds new PBR render engine and UV baking tools. Read More »
June 17, 2016
Updated: Unity Plus subscribers get option to turn off the splash screen; users of the free Personal edition can customise it. Read More »
March 8, 2016
Modo 10.0v1 due out in Q2, and 'opens new doors' for games and VR. Modo 10.1 and 10.2 to follow. Read More »
February 19, 2016
Browser-based system for editing and retargeting mocap data becomes an offline tool with a £99 price tag. Read More »