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RenderMan for Maya

Maya version of the renderer gets improved relighting workflow, geometric area lights, better SSS.

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

Both feature improved instancing, photon mapping and volumetrics; price of Studio edition cut by $700.

Monday, October 8th, 2012

Version 4.0 to be merged with RenderMan for Maya, forming a single $1,300 embedded renderer.

Friday, June 15th, 2012

Latest update to the popular toolkit for hard surface and organic modeling reworks subdivision workflow to match Houdini 22.

Monday, October 5th, 2026

Discover what's new in CG tools like new motion graphics app Caddis, and the new VFX features in generative video AI model LTX.

Sunday, October 4th, 2026

Freelancers and solo artists can now use every node in the heavyweight camera tracking app, including photogrammetry and stereo solving.

Sunday, October 4th, 2026

See a breakdown of effects ranging from stormy ocean waves to a ribbon of liquid metal from the new ad for the property insurance firm.

Friday, October 2nd, 2026

Big update to the particle-based simulation add-on for Blender and Cinema 4D adds a neat new unified multi-material solver.

Thursday, October 1st, 2026

See how the studio created the CG environments for the fragile mountain plank walk for the climbing-themed survival thriller.

Thursday, October 1st, 2026