Ynput releases Ayon 1.0
Open-source pipeline for VFX and animation work is now production-ready - and available in the cloud as well as to install locally for free.
Thursday, January 18th, 2024
project management
Ynput launches free VFX and animation pipeline Ayon
Updated, now in beta: open-source framework connects VFX tools into a coherent USD-ready pipeline.
Friday, August 25th, 2023
NIM Labs launches NIM 6.0
Update to the studio management platform gives visual effects and motion graphics studios better tools for managing their job bids.
Friday, August 11th, 2023
ftrack ships ftrack Studio 4.10
Check out the new features in ftrack's cloud-based production tracking and shot review system for visual effects and animation work.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2022
NIM Labs launches NIM 5.0
Sizeable update to the CG studio management platform reworks artists' timecards, and introduces a new rules-based payroll system.
Saturday, July 17th, 2021
Check out lightweight project management tool Tape 1.3
Aeriform's 'simple, elegant and intimate' $5 app is a streamlined way to manage personal projects.
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
Adobe ships Substance Alchemist 2019.1
Next-gen material authoring tool now out of beta. First official release adds new delighter filter.
Tuesday, November 5th, 2019
Crytek posts 2019-2020 CryEngine roadmap
CryEngine 5.6 to add layered microfacet materials. CryEngine 5.7 to see real-time ray tracing, big animation update.
Monday, May 13th, 2019
Online media collaboration platform Cage now free to use
Individual artists can now use the online 2D asset review and project management system for nothing.
Tuesday, October 30th, 2018
BitConfused launches Cage v3
Online project management system aims to provide all-in-one solution for tracking and reviewing 2D assets like concept art and trailers.
Monday, September 4th, 2017
Foundry unveils Elara
New cloud-based service will provide a complete VFX pipeline in a web browser, including software, storage, rendering and analytics.
Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
BitConfused launches Cage online collaboration tool
Former Digital-Tutors COO's new startup enables users to manage file revisions and approvals online.
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
The Foundry releases Hiero in free open beta
Test the VFX project management and shot review tool before the price goes up to $5,000 this February.
Thursday, January 19th, 2012