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Discover which 3D, image-editing and rendering apps will support the first Apple Silicon processors when they ship next week.

Friday, November 13th, 2020

3D modelling and rendering app gets intuitive new Rig Clay system for posing characters, plus support for Cryptomatte and USD export.

Friday, November 13th, 2020

Big update to the planar tracking software makes it possible to track organic surfaces, for digital make-up, or replacing logos on clothing.

Thursday, November 12th, 2020

Neat next-gen animation tool aims to rethink character work for VFX and feature animation pipelines.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Procedural city generation tool can now import assets in USD format for VFX work, and generate LODs automatically for Unreal Engine.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Image viewer and shot playback tool for VFX and animation gets support for Python 3, new long-term Available Previous Versions.

Thursday, November 5th, 2020

See the best VFX and animation work created with V-Ray, plus tech breakdowns of the key projects.

Monday, November 2nd, 2020

Discover an efficient workflow for creating stylized grooms in The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

New After Effects edition brings the popular Photoshop motion blur tool to VFX and motion graphics work.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

Gnomon places best overall and best for VFX. See the winners for animation and game design here.

Monday, October 26th, 2020

Big update to the procedural 3D software adds KineFX character rigging toolset; updates to Solaris, Karma and the simulation tools.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

Compositing app gets much-anticipated AI-driven Roto Brush 2.0 tool, plus motion-graphics-focused new 3D Design Space.

Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

Crazy new Maya toolset will let you design wrinkles for 3D characters interactively and export to UE4.

Friday, October 16th, 2020