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Effects plugins for compositing and video editing apps get new AI tools for generating masks and depth maps, and fixing glitches. Prices up.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Check out the latest features in the open-source Maya character rigging and animation framework and its new Unreal Engine bridge.

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Development of the open-source CPU/GPU renderer and its Blender plugin now 'back on track' after three years. See what's new.

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Check out the latest features in the particle and physics plugin, including the new Explosion Tool and 160+ new scripting functions.

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Next-gen motion design software gets new noise shader and support for custom filters, plus the option to deform images using 2D meshes.

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

'Biggest update yet' to the popular free Blender modifier adds 20 new tools, including generators for doors, windows and bolts.

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

VFX artist Rob Dickinson's handy add-on fixes artefacts in 3D scans and models in one click. Check out the new features in version 2.0.

Thursday, May 8th, 2025

New version of the veteran graphics benchmark for testing workstations reflects recent changes to CG software and industry pipelines.

Monday, May 5th, 2025

Decoded's frustration-saving add-on adds new features to Blender's camera system, now including a new auto-focus system for renders.

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

Big update to the effects plugins for video editing and compositing apps adds AI matte generation and GPU acceleration on AMD hardware.

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

Check out the new features in the lightweight 3D modeling software, and its Unreal Engine-based real-time renderer.

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

Free VR sketching and concept art tool now lets you create designs collaboratively with other artists. Check out the other new features.

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

Significant update to the real-time visualization software adds AI render upscaling, ray traced water and fog, and new pricing and licensing.

Thursday, May 1st, 2025