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Boris FX releases Sapphire 2026.5
Check out the changes to the set of effects plugins for compositing and video editing software, including a new real-world lens defocus effect.
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2027.1
Check out the changes to the 3D modeling and rendering software, including updates to Smart Bevel and the Data Channel modifier.
Autodesk releases Maya 2027.1
Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and animation app, like OpenTimelineIO support and updates to LookdevX and Bifrost.
Adobe releases Photoshop 27.7
See the new features in the image editing app, including the option to run the AI model for the Remove tool locally, not in the cloud.
Celsys releases Clip Studio Paint 5
Check out the latest features in the digital painting software for comics and concept art, including the new 3D hand model for pose references.
New motion graphics tool Caddis puts a node graph in every layer
Interesting After Effects alternative combines a familiar layer workflow with the procedural power of nodes. Currently free in beta.
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.
World Machine 4059 ‘Dragontail Peak’ is out
Big update to the veteran terrain generation software adds support for VDM-based 'true 3D' terrain, and overhauls the 3D viewport.
3D texture painting app Wafer has come to Windows and macOS
Updated: Sparseal's promising texture painting app is now available for Apple Silicon Macs, as well as Windows machines and iPads.
Tutorial: Creating a Sci-fi Dome Barrier in Unreal Engine
Discover how to create a AAA-quality games effect in UE5 and EmberGen with The Gnomon Workshop's advanced tutorial.
10 expert tips for building production-ready lighting macros
Industrial Light & Magic lighting TD Jonathan Wai reveals how to build Katana macros that hold up in real-world movie and TV productions.
Boris FX releases Continuum 2026.5
New features in the effects plugins include AI-powered video deinterlacing and updates to AI facial matte generation.
Polygonflow releases free Dash asset manager for Unreal Engine
New free add-on based on the Dash world-building toolset provides a more powerful alternative to UE5's native content browser.
Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 21.0 in beta
Beta 3 out now: 3D compositing app gets new motion graphics tools and updates to deep compositing, USD and lens correction workflows.
World Machine will support VDM-based terrain, not just heightmaps
Upcoming Dragontail Peak updates will also bring the veteran terrain-generation software to Linux and macOS as well as Windows.
MeshCache Studio is a fast, flexible viewer for 3D mesh caches
Visualize, review and convert animation and simulation caches with Jasper Brekelmans' new tool, currently free in public beta.
Tutorial: Claymation in ZBrush
Discover a ground-breaking workflow for creating claymation-style animation digitally with The Gnomon Workshop's tutorial.
Royal Render at 25: the industry’s artist-first render manager
[Sponsored] Discovery why Binary Alchemy created its intelligent render-management tool - and what's new in its anniversary update.
Motion design tool Autograph is now free to studios
Both individual artists and studios can now use Maxon's USD-based motion design and VFX software on commercial projects for free.
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