Massive crowd simulation software gets free edition
New non-commercial Massive 101 edition makes it possible for any CG artist to try the crowd simulation tool created for The Lord of the Rings.
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Weta FX
See amazing demo videos of Wētā FX's in-house simulation tools
See videos of key tools used on the Avatar sequels, including the Loki multiphysics framework and Pahi fluid simulation pipeline.
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Ziva VFX and OIDN creators win Sci-Tech Academy Awards
Soft tissue simulation and render denoising system win tech 'Oscars', due to be presented at a ceremony tonight. Check out the other winners.
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Unity Create head Marc Whitten to resign
Exec responsible for the open letter apologizing for the controversial Runtime Fee policy is to step down from the game engine firm in June.
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
Unity to lay off 25% of its staff
Firm to cut approximately 1,800 jobs in a bid to refocus on its core game engine and game tools business.
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Unity ends services agreement with Wētā FX: 265 staff laid off
Firms to end deal struck in 2021 when Unity acquired Weta Digital's in-house VFX technology and engineering staff.
Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
Substance 3D Designer's creators win Sci-Tech Awards
Other tech 'Oscars' go to Pixar's Fizt2 simulation system and Wētā FX's in-house render manager.
Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Foundry releases Mari 6.0
3D texture painting software gets new USD Look export system, plus neat Roller Brush for repeating details like scales and stitches.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022