QuiltiX: a new open-source MaterialX material editor
Free node-based tool lets users author MaterialX materials for use in renderers like Arnold and Karma.
Thursday, August 3rd, 2023
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ASWF adopts OpenImageIO
Ubiquitous tech for reading and writing images becomes the latest open-source project to be hosted by the visual effects industry body.
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
Pixar and partners launch Alliance for OpenUSD
New industry body aims to make USD an international standard for more than just visual effects work.
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 18.5
Big update to the compositing app adds initial USD support, new Multi-merge tool for layer-based work.
Monday, July 24th, 2023
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 18.5
Big update to the grading, editing and VFX software adds USD support, AI-based relighting tools.
Monday, July 24th, 2023
J Cube releases Multiverse | USD 8.2 for Maya
New features in the USD-native layout and look dev app include shader network transfer to Katana.
Monday, July 24th, 2023
IDV releases SpeedTree 9.5
Tree-generation software for games and VFX gets new Projectors system for adding surface details like moss and snow.
Friday, July 21st, 2023
Infinigen: a free generator for procedural 3D environments
Intriguing Blender-based tool can automatically generate 3D terrain, plants - and even rigged creatures.
Thursday, July 13th, 2023
Move.ai introduces monthly pricing
Promising new AI-based mocap service now available via monthly as well as annual subscriptions.
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023
Wonder Studio is available
Updated: hotly tipped AI tool for automatically replacing live actors with 3D characters can now export scenes in USD format.
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023
Autograph 2023.6 is available
USD-based motion design and VFX software gets new tools to apply textures to deforming surfaces, for digital makeup and logo work.
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
Download Blender Studio's free Human Base Meshes
Set of 17 high-quality meshes can be used as bases for sculpting custom 3D characters. CC0 licence.
Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
Adobe releases Substance 3D Stager 2.1
Scene layout and rendering tool's new AI-based GPU denoiser cuts rendering times by 'up to 99%'.
Friday, June 23rd, 2023