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Neat add-on Baga Ivy Simulation creates animated ivy in Blender
Long-awaited update to the popular Baga Ivy Generator plugin for VFX and arch viz makes it possible to create plant growth animations.
Maxon releases Redshift 2026.3
Check out the new features in the GPU-accelerated production renderer for 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Houdini and Maya.
Tutorial: Introduction to Maya 2026
Get started with Maya with the Eric Keller's new beginners' tutorials for The Gnomon Workshop. Volume 2 covers 3D modeling and rigging.
BorisFX releases SynthEyes 2026
3D tracking and match-moving software gets new Mocha Point Tracker, live previous for GeoH setups, plus USD and USDZ import.
Quixel Mixer is discontinued: get the final version for free
Quixel Mixer 2023.1 makes it possible to run the material-authoring software offline indefinitely, unlike previous versions.
Foundry acquires AI tools firm Griptape
Read our FAQs on what the buyout of the AI orchestration and generative AI tools firm means for users of Foundry apps like Nuke.
Hive Auto-Rigger for Maya now creates full joint-based faces
Check out the eye-catching rigs now possible with the 'next-level' update to Zoo Tools Pro's modular rig-building system for Maya.
Foundry releases Katana 9.0
Heavyweight lighting and look development tool gets a new 'UsdSuperLayer' and a preview of Hydra 2.0 rendering.
Alexey Vanzhula releases Modeler 26 for Houdini
Check out the new features in this varied update to the increasingly popular toolkit for hard surface and organic modeling in Houdini.
InstaLOD releases InstaLOD 2026
Check out the new features in this powerful set of geometry optimization tools for games and VFX work. Free to indie artists.
The Pixel Farm releases PFTrack 26.02
Check out the latest changes to the match-moving software for pro VFX, including a new Maya export script. Now free to trial for 14 days.
Get free VFX image viewer and video playback tool DJV 3.3
Check out the new features in former Lucasfilm developer Darby Johnston's open-source image viewer for VFX and animation work.
Autodesk releases Arnold 7.4.5
Check out the new features in the production renderer, including new shaders for non-photorealistic and motion graphics-style effects.
Otoy releases OctaneRender 2026.2
Check out the latest features in the GPU production renderer, including support for meshlet streaming in network renders.
Try Scatter: a free physics-based scattering plugin for Blender
Intuitive free tool also lets you scatter objects on curves, surfaces or volumes, or place them by clicking in the viewport.
Get a free kitbash asset pack worth $50
Vampawn Entertainment's Medieval Modular Wall Pack is normally sold for $49.99. Blender, UE5, FBX, GLB and OBJ formats. Commercial use.
D5 Works: a 3D marketplace that charges you 0% commission
Read our FAQs on the free online stock asset markeplace from the creator of D5 Render, including its license conditions and stance on AI.
DreamWorks Animation releases MoonRay 2.40
Check out the new features in the open-source release of the production renderer used on movies like The Bad Guys 2.
PureRef 2.1 is out
Sizeable update to the popular reference image organization tool adds grid snapping, batch image processing and more drawing tools.
New tutorial – Introduction to Houdini: Fluids
Master Houdini's powerful fluid simulation toolset with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed beginners' guide for VFX and games artists.
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