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See all the key features in the next major update to Houdini, from modeling, animation and simulation to the COPERNICUS framework.

Friday, June 14th, 2024

Major update to the Maya crowds tool adds new workflows for creating shots without simulation, and a new UE5-style ML Deformer.

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

New open shading model intended to supersede both Adobe and Autodesk's standard materials reaches its milestone 1.0 release.

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Shot layout and rendering app gets Firefly AI-based Generative Background system and improved real-time rendering.

Friday, May 24th, 2024

Check out the new features in the 3D animation software, from updates to LookdevX to a sneak peek at character rigging in Bifrost.

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

Maya developer snaps up the startup behind the much-discussed AI-based online VFX platform. Read our FAQs on the buyout.

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

Check out the new features in the intuitive online modeling app, including the option to upload files from Blender. Can be used for free.

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

Final versions of the now-discontinued digital nature tools are available free for commercial use. Discover their features here.

Friday, May 10th, 2024

E-on software's digital nature tools are now available as free perpetual licenses, but development has been discontinued. Read our FAQs here.

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Check out the new features in the motion graphics app, including tools for animating with motion paths, and support for more 3D file formats.

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Read our pick of the new features in UE5, from Motion Graphics Mode and modular character rigging to virtual production and VFX.

Monday, April 29th, 2024

Updated: check out the 3D clothing design software's new USD-based workflow for exporting simulations to Unreal Engine 5.4.

Monday, April 29th, 2024

Check out the changes ijn the 3D modeling and rendering software, including updates to retopology, OCIO color management and USD.

Thursday, March 28th, 2024