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Check out the AI-based VFX tool's new option to extract body and hand mocap data from video, and its new credit-based pricing.

Friday, September 15th, 2023

Check out the new features in the production renderer, and its Blender, Cinema 4D and Houdini plugins.

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and motion graphics software, including new simulation, normal editing and sculpting tools.

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Latest public beta lets users render 3D models directly inside the compositing software, using the new Advanced 3D renderer.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

ProductionCrate's free add-on generates strings of animated text messages for VFX and motion graphics work.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Open-source plugin architecture will let you send assets from the Substance 3D applications direct to Blender, 3ds Max and Maya.

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

Change will let artists use apps like RenderMan or OctaneRender as viewport renderers inside Designer. Native MaterialX support also due.

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

Popular open-source 3D texture painting software gets a new Smudge tool, group masks, and better OBJ import.

Friday, September 8th, 2023

Volume 2 now available: master the Maya soft tissue simulation tool with The Gnomon Workshop's comprehensive two-part guide.

Friday, September 8th, 2023

Promising AI-based online app generates a huge range of walk and run cycles for humanoid characters. Try it free in beta.

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

Significant update reinstates GPU benchmarking to the popular free CG hardware benchmark.

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Now out of preview: read our pick of the new features in UE5, from rendering OpenVDB files to the new Skeletal and Panel Cloth Editors.

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Big update to the digital sculpting app adds support for reference images while working in VR. Check out the other new features here.

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023