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Check out the new features due in the 3D software, including the RIPD real-time preview, a new cel shader, and updates to character rigging.

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

The EmberGen dev's new app will be a 'better way to create the majority of assets' for VFX in games. Here's what we know about it so far.

Monday, January 27th, 2025

Next major update to the real-time smoke and fire simulator to feature sparse sims, simulation retiming, USD support and a macOS edition.

Monday, January 27th, 2025

Check out the latest beta features in the compositing and motion graphics app, including the option to preview HLG and PQ video.

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

New beta feature lets multiple artists collaborate on the same Photoshop file simultaneously, speeding up asset reviews.

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025

See the specs of the Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, and how they stack up in CG apps like D5 Render and DaVinci Resolve.

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

Check out the neat new Sky Paint tools in the December 2024 update to the sky-creation tool for VFX, visualization and games work.

Friday, December 20th, 2024

New non-photorealistic rendering branch of the open-source 3D app is being developed with input from anime firm DillonGoo Studios.

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

New iPad and iPhone edition of Nekki's AI-assisted character animation software can now import and export data in FBX format.

Saturday, December 14th, 2024

Now available: 3D texture painting software gets new 2D painting mode for editing source images or creating custom decals.

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Experimental preview showcases new tech in development for the GPU renderer, including native MaterialX and 3DGS support.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

Check out the new features in the next major production version of the GPU renderer, including new decal and lens effects systems.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

Now available: read our pick of the new features in the open-source 3D software, from Grease Pencil 3 to updates to Eevee and Cycles.

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024