Foundry discontinues Modo
Veteran 3D modeling and rendering software retired after 20 years, with no further updates expected after Modo 17.1, due later this year.
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
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Imagination retires Caustic Visualizer for Maya
Rendering plugin killed off alongside R2100 and R2500 raytracing cards. Tech survives as SketchUp add-on.
Monday, July 7th, 2014
Autodesk shakes up effects and finishing tools line-up
Updated: Smoke 2015 now shipping on a pay-as-you-go-only basis. Flame 2015 family also available.
Thursday, May 8th, 2014
Old Softimage licences will remain valid after 2016
Autodesk also to offer subscription customers access to Softimage even after support is withdrawn.
Monday, March 10th, 2014
Softimage died to help Max and Maya, says Autodesk
'Best of the strengths' of the software to transition to sister apps as firm refocuses development efforts.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2014