real-world materials

Games artist Grzegorz Baran's meticulously researched PBR Color Reference list is an vital source for look dev and shading artists.

Monday, January 26th, 2026

Need to recreate ketchup in your CG software? This free online database has the info you need.

Monday, August 8th, 2022

Big update adds new tools for recreating real-world materials via photogrammetry, 32-bit workflow, 8K texture baking.

Wednesday, February 15th, 2017

Updated: New trial library of V-Ray scans of real-world materials now available. Pricing announced, too.

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

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New online tool for VFX and game artists generates ultra-detailed 16K skin textures based on an existing 3D character with 2K textures.

Friday, March 6th, 2026

Read our FAQs on Wonder 3D, the new text-to-3D and image-to-3D AI model in the online VFX platform formerly known as Wonder Studio.

Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Popular 3ds Max particle and multiphysics add-on for VFX and motion graphics gets neat new GPU-based Zenith fluid engine.

Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Inbibo's add-on for Maya - and now Houdini - provides a simple way to add simulated soft tissues to characters in VFX and games.

Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

Product and portfolio rendering plugin can now create interactive standalone presentations that run outside the Unreal Edtitor.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

See the latest features in the terrain generation tool for games and VFX, including AgX tonemapping and new Pattern distributions.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026