The best new CG software from Siggraph 2016
We round up over 30 of the key new tools to be announced at the show, from full 3D packages to plugins.
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016
Planetside Software
Planetside Software releases Terragen 3.3
Landscape generator gets 'per object raytracing' system, new animation options, HD previews.
Monday, August 17th, 2015
Planetside Software unveils Terragen 3.1
New instancing features, plus the option to use satellite photos to generate instant textured terrain.
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014
Planetside ships Terragen 3
Updated: landscape generator gets better GI, Linux render nodes. Both commercial editions now shipping.
Friday, August 16th, 2013
The best new software from Siggraph 2013
Updated: We round up the main new products from the show - including five more we missed first time round.
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013
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Friday, December 28th, 2012
Planetside Software releases Terragen 2.4
Free update marks first full outing for landscape generator's Animation Module, plus new fixes for GI flicker.
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Planetside releases free version of Terragen 2.3
Non-commercial edition of the landscape generator gains 64-bit support and range of new tools.
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Free update adds 64-bit support to Terragen
Version 2.3 also adds new colour picker, option to render simple animations created in other apps.
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Planetside Software releases Terragen 2.2
Landscape generator gets new display options, cloud tools and raytraced atmospheres.
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010