5 key features in Blender 4.2
Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from new digital sculpting tools and GPU compositing to 'Eevee Next'.
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Check out Blender crowd-creation tool Procedural Crowds Pro
Promising add-on for the open-source 3D app generates large animated background crowds from a library of scanned 3D characters.
Get artist-friendly 3D animation software Akeystu for free
Unconventional character rigging and animation tool is no longer being developed commercially, so you can now download it for free.
Tutorial: Recreating a Historical Portrait in 3D
Discover how to create a realistic 3D character from scan data with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed guide to character art.
Sharan Vaswani’s IPOPs Toolset streamlines VFX work in Houdini
Former ReDefine FX Supervisor's set of HDAs speeds up shader and AOV development in Houdini's Karma and Mantra renderers.
Eevee Next finally arrives in Blender
Discover how to port old scenes to use the long-awaited overhaul of the Eevee renderer ahead of its release in Blender 4.2 next week.
SideFX releases Houdini 20.5: check out its five key features
Discover the key changes in the procedural 3D software: from the revolutionary Copernicus framework to rigging, animation and simulation.
FAQs: Yuify – Wacom’s new anti-image-piracy system
New blockchain-based service lets artists create a permanent online record of the images they create. Read our FAQs on how it works.
Left Angle releases Autograph 2024.7
Check out the new features in the motion design and VFX software, including the Vector Blur modifier, and updates to 3D workflow.
Use Affinity Photo for free until 2025
Try the popular image editing and digital painting tool for free as part of Serif's extended six-month free trial of its Affinity apps.
Tutorial: Real-Time VFX Fundamentals for Unreal Engine 5
Discover how to create an anime-style explosion effect in The Gnomon Workshop's beginner-friendly game art tutorial.
Online 3D printing firm Shapeways files for bankruptcy
Artists using the popular online 3D printing marketplace are being advised to download any files remaining on Shapeways' servers.
Nekki unveils Cascadeur 2024.2
Check out the features due in the AI-assisted animation app, including the Separation Motion Physics tool and support for facial blendshapes.
Get Procedural Anatomy for Houdini free in open beta
Promising tool creates KineFX-compatible muscle and skin simulation rigs for use in visual effects, animation and games.
Modular Maya character rig builder Mansur-Rig is now free
High-performance facial and full-body rig builder for animation, VFX and game characters is now free, including for commercial projects.
Teya Conceptor 6.0 creates kitbash parts for you automatically
Unusual 3D concept design tool's new Variants system automatically generates variations of imported OBJ files. The base edition is free.
tyFlow 1.111 integrates Stable Diffusion into 3ds Max
Multiphysics add-on's tyDiffusion module generates AI renders and animations matching 3ds Max scenes. Included in the free edition.
Dimension 5 Techs releases D5 Render 2.8
Check out the new features in the GPU renderer, including the new AI Enhancer, Sunlight Caustics and better translucent materials.
Chaos releases Corona 12 for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D
Check out the new features in the 3ds Max and Cinema 4D renderer, including 'VFB 2.0' and initial integration with Chaos Vantage.
Chaos releases Vantage 2.5
Real-time ray tracing renderer for large V-Ray scenes gets support for VR headsets, rounded edges and ACEScg color space.
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