CG Channel

Mental Ray 3.14

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

For single-frame and viewport renders, at least. Things get interesting with network and sequence rendering.

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

iPad edition of the digital sculpting app gets GoZ support for Cinema 4D, plus ZSpheres templates for female, male and hand mannequins.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Check out the changes to 3D workflows in the latest update to the compositing software for motion graphics and VFX work.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Updated for version 1.17: VR modeling software gets new non-destructive workflow for blocking out complex hard surface models.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Experimental preview showcases new tech in development for the GPU renderer, including native MaterialX and 3DGS support.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

Check out the new features in the next major production version of the GPU renderer, including new decal and lens effects systems.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

Major update to the real-time animation app adds new AI-based AccuPose system, plus motion trails and non-destructive clip editing.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024