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Compositing, finishing and effects software gets a new Annotations system and two new AI models for generating depth maps from clips.

Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

New AutoMatte AI model in the VFX and finishing software automatically creates mattes for the hero object in a shot. See the other new features.

Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Sizeable update to the roto and paint tool adds new AI-based head, object and point tracking systems. See all the new features.

Friday, May 29th, 2026

Generative AI ideation tool Veras now comes bundled free with the architectural renderer. Check out the other new features in the release.

Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Check out the new features in the Unreal Engine 5 world building tool - like the power to draw procedural content directly in the viewport.

Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Take your models to a new level with The Gnomon Workshop's concise free tutorial on adding surface details like nuts and cables.

Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

Updated for the stable release: visualize, review and convert animation and simulation caches with Jasper Brekelmans' new tool.

Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

Download free Mari Smart Materials created by leading VFX artists, plus general-purpose textures and HDRIs. For commercial use.

Friday, May 22nd, 2026