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Check out the neat $20 Geometry Nodes-based add-on, capable of generating simple, good-looking fluid sims in 'semi-realtime'.

Check out the library of 16K heightmaps for generating high-res terrains, and a new Blender tool for creating custom erosion effects.

Motion-capture software gets better finger and prop tracking, plus better integration with MetaHumans.

Real-time ray tracing renderer becomes first DCC app to support NVIDIA's DLSS 3.5 and its AI-trained Ray Reconstruction denoiser.

New web app lets CG artists get 'clear and actionable feedback' on 3D models from collaborators and clients. Free for up to 5 projects.

Get a free 3D scan of a female head as FBX, OBJ, ZBrush and Blender files, with 8K PBR textures, plus 26 free makeup and dirt overlays.

DNEG Animation's Ling Han reveals his expert tips for crafting a killer showreel, using examples from his own student reel.

Re-Logic's donation to the open-source game engine was made in protest at Unity's controversial proposed new Unity Runtime Fee.

Check out the new features in the latest free update to the image-editing software, including support for OCIO 2 color management.

Discover how to turn a character to ash with The Gnomon Workshop's introductory tutorial.

See the month's best new 3D assets, including free 3D vehicles and props - and even a complete Sketchfab animated short.

Photoshop plugin and standalone app for applying cinematic effects to still images gets new filters from Sapphire and Continuum.

See what's new in individual FX and color correction plugin suites Magic Bullet 2024, Trapcode 2024, Universe 2024 and VFX 2024.

Check out the AI-based VFX tool's new option to extract body and hand mocap data from video, and its new credit-based pricing.

Users with LIdar-equipped iOS devices can also now process photogrammetry scans locally, without uploading data to the cloud.

[Sponsored] Discover how to create more dynamic 3D prints by using Character Creator 4 to rig and pose your ZBrush sculpts.

Check out the new features in the production renderer, and its Blender, Cinema 4D and Houdini plugins.

Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and motion graphics software, including new simulation, normal editing and sculpting tools.

New Generative Expand and Generative Fill tools based on Adobe's Firefly AI toolset can now be used commercially.

Cost of Creative Cloud subscriptions up 5-10% from November for many users. New pricing for Firefly, too. Check if it affects you in our FAQs.