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OpenSubDiv

Check out the latest features in the lightweight 3D modelling software and its new real-time renderer.

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Read our pick of the 5 key changes to the open-source 3D software, from faster renders in Cycles to new procedural modelling nodes.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Neat next-gen animation tool aims to rethink character work for VFX and feature animation pipelines.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Update adds RTX-accelerated GPU ray tracing, new animation-friendly light cache and deep EXR output.

Wednesday, November 27th, 2019

VFX house MagicPictures Studio's OpenVDB-based meshing and Bullet physics tools now available as 3ds Max plugins.

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Blender 2.80 ships

Major update to the open-source 3D software ships after four years of planning and development. Discover its key features here.

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Open-source subdivision library used in many DCC tools now supports same feature set for Loop and Catmull-Clark subdivision.

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Big update to layout and look dev tool adds object scattering, support for Light Path Expressions and Cryptomatte, new PBR material.

Monday, July 31st, 2017

Speed and open standards focused update adds support for VFX Reference Platform 2017, extends GPU acceleration.

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Major update adds neat MoGraph options, object tracking, real-time knife tools, and Substance support.

Thursday, September 1st, 2016

Videos: Games-focused edition of Maya gets animation Time Editor, UI and workflow enhancements.

Tuesday, July 26th, 2016

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

Veteran Japanese 3D modelling app comes to Macs for the first time - and even gets RenderMan support.

Friday, April 8th, 2016