NVIDIA open-sources PhysX's GPU simulation code
Real-time physics framework used in game engines and offline simulation tools for 3ds Max and Maya is now fully open-source.
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Otoy releases OctaneRender 2025.1
Check out the new features in the next major production version of the GPU renderer, including new decal and lens effects systems.
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Poly Hammer releases Meta-Human DNA add-on for Blender
Intriguing new tool lets you create or edit Unreal Engine MetaHuman characters directly inside Blender. Now available in beta.
Monday, March 31st, 2025
5 key features in Blender 4.4
Check out the key changes in the latest version of the open-source 3D app, including important updates to animation and the CPU compositor.
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Tik Manager 4 is a lightweight, robust open-source pipeline tool
Promising project management tool for VFX, animation and games is intuitive enough for non-TDs, but robust enough for bigger projects.
Monday, January 6th, 2025
DreamWorks Animation releases MoonRay 1.7
Check out the latest features in the open-source release of DreamWorks' renderer, used on movies like The Wild Robot.
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
Otoy releases OctaneRender 2026.1 in alpha
Experimental preview showcases new tech in development for the GPU renderer, including native MaterialX and 3DGS support.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
5 key features in Blender 4.3
Now available: read our pick of the new features in the open-source 3D software, from Grease Pencil 3 to updates to Eevee and Cycles.
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Color Intelligence releases Colourlab Ai 3 Creator and Pro
Updated: Pro edition of the AI color grading software includes ACES support and a new OFX plugin for integration with Nuke.
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Otoy releases OctaneRender 2024.1
Discover the new features in the latest version of the GPU renderer - and which features are now scheduled for future releases.
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
3D-Info is a lightweight open-source viewer for USD scenes
French movie trade organization CST's free tool offers an intuitive way to explore USD scenes. Now plays back animations in USD scenes, too.
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
OpenUSD now supports Vulkan
Universal Scene Description's HgiVulkan backend is intended to make Vulkan a 'more compelling option' for tools developers.
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Das Element uses AI to sort your VFX asset library
Neat tool turns your 'chaos folder' into an organised library of 2D and 3D assets. Check out the new features in Das Element 2.1.
Wednesday, August 7th, 2024