5 key features in Blender 3.6
Read our pick of the new features in the open-source 3D software: from Simulation Nodes and GPU ray tracing to neat hidden bonuses.
Tuesday, June 27th, 2023
UVs
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2023.3
3D modelling and rendering app gets new OSL maps to create organic noise and randomise UVs.
Thursday, December 8th, 2022
Omniverse Audio2Face now generates facial blendshapes
Free AI-based tool for generating facial animation from audio can now create sets of facial shapes for export in USD format.
Wednesday, January 5th, 2022
SideFX releases Houdini 19
Check out the key tools in this big update to the procedural 3D app: from muscles, multiphysics and Pyro simulations to Karma XPU.
Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
Master texturing for production in Mari and Maya
Discover key texturing techniques for visual effects with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed new tutorial.
Thursday, May 27th, 2021
Create 3d Characters releases Zoo Tools Pro 2.5
Check out the neat new animation features in the popular set of productivity-boosting Maya tools.
Saturday, May 8th, 2021
Wysilab ships Instant Terra 1.15
Check out the new features in the terrain generator, including new options for searching for and importing real-world terrain data.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
Effective TDs ships Storm 0.5
Big update to the standalone fluid simulation tool adds new smoke solver, option to upres sims, and 'complete procedural VDB toolkit'.
Monday, October 5th, 2020
Adobe ships Dimension 3.4
Small update to the 3D layout and rendering software for graphic designers adds option to export UV layout of a model in PSD format.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
Blender Foundation releases Blender 2.90
Latest update to the open-source 3D app brings major changes to sculpting, rendering and simulation.
Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
Check out neat new procedural tree toolset GrowInfinite
Set of 37 HDAs generates detailed tree growth animations in Houdini or Houdini Engine-compatible apps and game engines.
Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
Reallusion reveals Character Creator 2020 product roadmap
Updated: See previews of the new eye and body meshes due in Character Creator 3.3 next month.
Thursday, June 18th, 2020
Mr. Dentist creates art-directable teeth in Maya
Oddly compelling procedural plugin creates fantastic fangs for your CG creatures and characters.
Monday, May 25th, 2020