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Solaris

Subscriber-only update to the 3D animation software adds new asset browser and scene manager, and new physics-enabled layout tools.

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021

VFX production renderer gets new V-Ray-style light mixer, improved GPU rendering and USD support, and support for OpenColorIO 2.0.

Saturday, January 30th, 2021

Check out the latest workflow improvements in Quixel's free tool for exporting Megascans assets to DCC apps and game engines.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Update to the production renderer adds new motion blur algorithm for volumes, and improves support for Houdini's Solaris layout toolset.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

Renderer gets new post effects framework, physically correct nested dielectrics, improvements to USD support and Arnold GPU.

Thursday, October 29th, 2020

Big update to the procedural 3D software adds KineFX character rigging toolset; updates to Solaris, Karma and the simulation tools.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

New trial edition lets you test this major update to the GPU renderer, even if you aren't an existing user.

Tuesday, September 15th, 2020

Now shipping: Tangent Animation's neat free plugin makes Blender a Hydra render delegate in Houdini.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

Big update to the lighting and look dev tool to add new 'artist-focused' lighting workflows, support for multiple simultaneous test renders.

Monday, August 10th, 2020

Big update cuts render times on modern multi-core CPUs; adds new IPR window for 3ds Max users, and new Cinema 4D scattering system.

Thursday, August 6th, 2020

Can't wait for Houdini 18.5? Check out the neat new topology transfer and rendering options available in Houdini 18 today.

Wednesday, July 8th, 2020

Nifty work from Tangent Animation makes Cycles a Hydra delegate in Houdini's Solaris look dev toolset.

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

Check out the new features in the latest experimental build of the GPU production renderer.

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020