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Light Path Expressions

Big update to layout and look dev tool adds object scattering, support for Light Path Expressions and Cryptomatte, new PBR material.

Monday, July 31st, 2017

New plugin version of Mental Ray is the first for 3ds Max 2018. Use it for free, if not for network renders.

Thursday, May 11th, 2017

Strong update adds node-based tool-authoring system, new physical camera, improved Alembic and OpenSubdiv support.

Monday, April 13th, 2015

Character animation and creation apps get new subscription plans, while the AccuPose Infinity add-on switches to a perpetual license.

Monday, January 12th, 2026

Discover real-world visual effects production workflows with The Gnomon Workshop's Houdini character FX masterclass.

Saturday, January 10th, 2026

But what is Maxon Digital Twin - and what kind of users is it aimed at? Updated: check out Maxon's FAQs about the controversial new tool.

Friday, January 9th, 2026

See the key specs for the high-end APUs, and what we know about their likely price and performance in CG apps like Blender and V-Ray.

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

AI tech used to boost frame rates in games and CG software gets second-gen Super Resolution and 6X Dynamic Multi Frame Generation.

Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Popular free CG benchmark now supports Apple M4 and M5 processors, AMD 9000 series GPUs and NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs.

Monday, January 5th, 2026