Autodesk open-sources USD for 3ds Max
Source code for the USD add-on for the 3D modeling and animation software is now available under an Apache 2.0 license.
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
visual effects
Maxon releases Redshift 2025.2
GPU renderer gets new non-photorealistic rendering options and a USD Command Line Rendering tool for use on render farms.
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Maxon releases Cinema 4D 2025.1
3D animation and motion graphics software gets revamped Boolean modeling system, plus updates to simulation and USD workflows.
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Maxon releases ZBrush 2025.1
Digital sculpting software gets new Quick Polygroup Brush, updated Anchors Brush, tighter integration with the Redshift renderer.
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Adobe releases After Effects 25.1
Check out the changes to 3D workflows in the latest update to the compositing software for motion graphics and VFX work.
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Otoy releases OctaneRender 2026.1 in alpha
Experimental preview showcases new tech in development for the GPU renderer, including native MaterialX and 3DGS support.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
iClone 8.52 adds new AI-assisted character posing system
Major update to the real-time animation app adds new AI-based AccuPose system, plus motion trails and non-destructive clip editing.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Download ActionVFX's 20 free stock VFX clips of asteroids
The clips of asteroids and asteroid fields are licensed for commercial use - but they're only free for a limited time, so grab them fast.
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Esri releases CityEngine 2024.1
Check out the new features in the procedural city-generation software, including Boolean operations and two-point perspective correction.
Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Nekki releases Cascadeur 2024.3
Check out the new features in the AI-assisted animation software, including a ragdoll physics system, and a live link to Unreal Engine.
Friday, November 29th, 2024
Tutorial - Maya for Animators: Body Mechanics
Discover how to create more believable character animation with The Gnomon Workshop's new intermediate-level Maya tutorial.
Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
Boris FX releases Sapphire 2025
Set of effects plugins for apps like After Effects and DaVinci Resolve gets new tools for mimicking the look of analog video.
Monday, November 25th, 2024
Epic Games releases RealityCapture 1.5
Big update to the photogrammetry app adds USD export and new options aimed at games and VFX. Free to indie artists and studios.
Friday, November 22nd, 2024