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AMD releases Capsaicin 1.2
Check out the new features in the modular, open-source, hardware-agnostic framework for developing real-time rendering technology.
AMD launches FSR 4, AFMF 2.1 and RIS 2.0
Check out the new versions of AMD's AI-based image upscaling, sharpening and frame-generation tech, available via its GPU drivers.
AMD launches Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070
First RDNA 4 GPUs get strong reviews in the gaming press. But how do they fare in CG apps like Blender and DaVinci Resolve?
Blender Jobs for March 7, 2025
Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: 3D Animator Visual artist for stage design of a theater production based on visuals and music PAID - Fire Effects for Short Film Paid Opportunity: Seeking Skilled Blender Artist for 3D Head Models and Hair Try-On Animations Sinn Studio Inc. [...]
Save Time on Your Next Cyberpunk Project with the Stylized Cyberpunk Downtown Modular Pack [$]
Have you ever wanted to whip up a neon-soaked cityscape without spending ages modeling every single window and walkway? 3D Tutor presnts the Stylized Cyberpunk Downtown Modular Pack—it’s like a giant box of sci-fi building blocks for your 3D scenes. Here’s the gist: You get 190+ modular pieces—we’re talking roads, skyscraper segments, and even those [...]
D5 Render 2.10 adds real-time path tracing
Major update to Dimension 5's real-time visualization software adds experimental path tracing system. Check out the other new features.
Make Things Look Wonky in Blender
Kai writes: In this video, I’ll show you how to create a procedural wonky modifier in Blender using Geometry Nodes and how to loop noise textures seamlessly. This modifier lets you add organic imperfections to static models or create loopable animations, giving your 3D objects a more handcrafted, less perfect look. I’ll break everything down [...]
Generate Depth Maps and Displace Super-detailed Bas-reliefs – Blender Tutorial
Gleb Alexandrov writes: In this free bonus tutorial from Game Asset Workflow course, we’ll explore two methods of displacing intricate geometry in Blender using generated depth-maps.
Download Marmoset’s free materials for Toolbag 5
Library Drop 05 makes over 150 new assets available for the real-time rendering and look dev software, including 86 new materials.
Autodesk lays off 1,350 staff
So why is the Maya and 3ds Max developer culling 9% of its global workforce when revenue is actually going up across the business?
3d-io releases Unwrella-IO
New standalone app from the maker of the Unwrella plugins for 3ds Max and Maya promises easy UV unwrapping and packing.
5 key features for CG artists in Godot 4.4
Discover five key new features in the open-source game engine, including updates to shading, lighting, animation and physics.
Trimble releases SketchUp 2025.0
Check out the new features in the architectural modeling app, also used in concept art, including HDRI lighting and PBR materials.
Blender Jobs for March 3, 2025
Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: GameXChange | 3D artist 3D Animator/Art Designer Full time job for product visualization generalist in Berlin Total Atelier | CGI / 3D Artist PT Delisari Nusantara | 3D Artist **[PAID] Seeking a skilled Blender Artist to take our film's 3d [...]
Conform Object, Flowify, or Mesh Materializer – Which Is Best for You? [$]
In this video, Mark Kingsnorth compare the key differences between his add-ons Conform Object, Flowify, and Mesh Materializer. All these add-ons deform objects to surfaces in different ways, and there are pros and cons of each approach. Add-on links: Conform Object Flowify Mesh Materializer I hope you find the video useful and if you have [...]
Free Blender Geometry Nodes Scatter INSERT
Power Smooth Brush
Make Soft Cushion Foam with Blender & Octane Render
dparish2 writes: I could never find a good tutorial for soft foam. I would always see ocean foam, beer foam, or Styrofoam. I found what I think is a quick and easy way to make a nice soft dense foam material. I hope it can help you.
2D Animated Explosion FX in Blender
Martin Klekner talks about how he created 2D animated effects using Grease Pencil.