Sneak peek: Houdini 14
Demo video shows crowds, OpenVDB-based grooming, and position-based dynamics - from sand to squids.
Monday, December 8th, 2014
Python
Imagineer Systems ships mocha Plus 4.1 and Pro 4.1
Free update to planar tracking tools adds support for multi-part OpenEXR 2.0 files and exporting open splines.
Friday, November 7th, 2014
Autodesk adds Shotgun support to Flame 2015
New Extension 2 release adds support for the Autodesk-acquired asset-management platform.
Friday, September 12th, 2014
WuKong brings Flame-style workflow to Nuke
Handy free set of Python scripts lets users connect nodes by dragging one over another, and much more.
Wednesday, July 30th, 2014
Laubwerk overhauls procedural Plants Kits
Ultra-detailed plant models now support translucency. Use them natively in Max or C4D, or in other apps via Python.
Monday, July 14th, 2014
Imagineer systems releases mocha Pro 4
New version of planar tracking tool adds new stereoscopic roto and tracking toolset, Python support.
Friday, July 11th, 2014
Eyeon ships Fusion 7
First full update to the compositing package in five years throws in the $995 Dimension stereo tools for free.
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
Autodesk announces its 2015 product releases
We assess the feature lists of the upcoming Maya, 3ds Max, Mudbox, MotionBuilder and Softimage 2015.
Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
Thinkbox Software ships Deadline 6.1
Renderfarm manager gets better scheduling, standalone Python API, V-Ray distributed rendering option.
Thursday, January 30th, 2014
So what is... The Foundry's Modo Steam Edition?
Our summary of the tech specs cuts through some of the confusion about the new $149 modding tool.
Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
Interview: DreamWorks FX veteran Alessandro Pepe
The versatile technical director discusses the key skills for today's TDs, and his tips for young FX artists.
Monday, December 9th, 2013
Andersson Technologies releases SynthEyes 1311
Affordable match-moving tool gets 3D planar tracker, better scripting support. Pricing cut still further.
Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
Isotropix ships Clarisse iFX 1.5
Updated: innovative hybrid 2D/3D tool gets lots of new render features, Python and Alembic 1.5 support.
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013