CG Channel

vector design

New features in the compositing and motion graphics app include DoF in the Advanced 3D renderer and a new Curl Noise effect.

Thursday, June 18th, 2026

Check out the latest features in the free image editing and vector design software, including a new integration with DaVinci Resolve.

Monday, April 27th, 2026

Compositing and motion graphics software gets AI-powered Object Matte tool to isolate moving subjects in video with one click.

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Check out the new features in Affinity 3.1, including Live Tone Blend Groups and a new Tone Brush for compositing and retouching images.

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Check out the latest features in the motion design app just acquired by Canva, including a new Mesh solver for creating organic growth effects.

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

Motion design app is the 'missing piece' of Canva's Affinity design software, now available free. Read our FAQs on what it means for users.

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

Check out the new features for CG, VFX and motion graphics artists in the latest major update to Adobe's compositing software.

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Find great seasonal discounts on CG software, hardware and assets. Deals available in January include 3DCoat, 3D Scan Store, CGTrader.

Friday, November 28th, 2025

New all-in-one application Affinity by Canva combines capabilities from Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher for pro graphics work.

Friday, October 31st, 2025

The iPad editions of the image-editing, vector design and page layout tools are currently available with no in-app purchase needed.

Sunday, October 12th, 2025

Promising free app combines the ease of layer-based workflows with the power of a node graph. More bitmap editing tools planned, too.

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025

Check out the new features in the sub-$100 image editing app, including support for Cryptomatte data when retouching 3D renders.

Friday, January 24th, 2025

Updated 24 December: Find discounts on CG hardware and software available until New Year, including 3DCoat, FumeFX and Yeti.

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024