Chaos Group launches Chaos Cloud online rendering service
Accessible within nine key editions of V-Ray, with Corona Renderer and Phoenix FD to come, but limited GPU support as yet.
Thursday, February 28th, 2019
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Reallusion ships iClone 7.4 and launches iClone Open
New open Python API will let developers create custom tools for the real-time animation software.
Sunday, January 6th, 2019
Uppercut launches U-Render in early access
Hotly tipped real-time Cinema 4D PBR render engine gets first paid release. Version 1.0 due next year.
Monday, December 17th, 2018
SideFX gives all Houdini Indie users a free extra licence
Maximum resolution of rendered output also raised to 4K, although the yearly rental price is up slightly.
Thursday, February 8th, 2018
Download HitFilm Express 2017 for free
Free editing and compositing app gets new audio and 360 degree video tools; support for 4K footage.
Friday, May 19th, 2017
my.SketchUp lets you use SketchUp in your web browser
Now in free public beta: Trimble's new online version of SketchUp even runs on Linux or Chrome OS.
Tuesday, October 25th, 2016
Solid Angle releases Arnold for 3ds Max
Free preview build of the MAXtoA plugin provides native, cloud-ready integration between Max and the Arnold renderer.
Tuesday, July 26th, 2016
Autodesk unveils Maya 2017
Update adds new clip-based Time Editor, more XGen and Bifrost simulation options. Arnold now installed by default, not mental ray.
Monday, July 25th, 2016
Side Effects cuts Houdini educational pricing
Education edition now available to colleges for $75/year, and free to high schools and instructors.
Friday, July 15th, 2016
The Foundry releases Mari Non-commercial
Master the 3D texture painting app with the new free learning edition, or use it to create demo reel material.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
FXhome releases HitFilm 4 Express for free
Cut-down version of the editing, compositing and effects software gets new tools from the Pro edition.
Friday, April 29th, 2016
The Foundry releases Mari Indie 3.0
New update to $150 edition of Mari for game artists loosens restrictions on bit depth and object count.
Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
IKinema launches IKinema RunTime-Indie for UE4
New perpetual licence lets indie artists and small studios use the top IK middleware for under $150.
Thursday, January 7th, 2016