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Free update to the 3D compositor updates the deep compositing toolset and Cryptomatte workflows, and adds support for Magic Mask 2.

Monday, August 11th, 2025

Oscar-nominated studio behind Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings joins industry body promoting open-source tech.

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

First update to the heavyweight open-source image viewer in five years adds support for OpenTimelineIO and USD.

Sunday, July 20th, 2025

Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from full Vulkan support to hidden gems like the new FBX importer.

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Discover key features for VFX artists and colorists in this major update to the free grading and editing app and its $295 Studio edition.

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

New purpose-built app is designed for playing back environments onto LED walls. Read our FAQs on its workflow and requirements.

Friday, April 11th, 2025

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

Check out the new features in the sub-$100 image editing app, including support for Cryptomatte data when retouching 3D renders.

Friday, January 24th, 2025

Update to the match-moving software 'completely overhauls' the scene-reconstruction toolset. Check out its new AI-powered features.

Monday, December 30th, 2024

Check out the new features in the production renderer, including tiled denoising, and support for the new versions of Maya and Houdini.

Thursday, December 19th, 2024

Ubiquitous tech for reading and writing images becomes the latest open-source project to be hosted by the visual effects industry body.

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

Indie artists and small studios get new lower-cost edition of the next-gen motion design and VFX tool.

Monday, March 27th, 2023

Check out the new features in the physically based GPU renderer. You can use it for free in a web browser.

Friday, March 17th, 2023