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Sitni Sati releases FumeFX 7.0 for Maya with FumeFX GPU
New CUDA-based GPU solver makes smoke and fire simulation in the Maya fluid dynamics plugin '2-5x' faster than on the CPU.
Autodesk releases MotionBuilder 2027
New features in the character animation and mocap-editing software include new quaternion math tools for complex rigs.
Autodesk releases Arnold 7.5.1 with free cloud rendering
New version of the production renderer includes 40 free hours per month on the tech preview of cloud rendering service Flow Render.
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2027
Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and animation tool, including Smart Bevel, the Noise Plus modifier and the Field Helper.
MAKE Announces 2026 Summer Internship Program
MAKE, a creative studio known for its storytelling through Motion Design, animation, and visual effects, is now accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Internship Program. Apply before March 29.
‘INSIDE SAMSUNG’ CAMPAIGN | Panic
Maya 2027 is out: discover its new features
Read our rundown of the changes to the 3D modeling and animation app, from new AI features to Skin Tools and surface tension in Bifrost.
OpenUSD 26.03 adds support for 3D Gaussian Splats
3DGS data can now be converted from PLY format, stored natively in USD files, and rendered using the new hdParticleField renderer.
Epic Games lays off another 1,000 staff
Second round of job cuts in three years attributed to 'downturn in Fortnite engagement'. We assess what it means for Epic's CG tools.
The World of Bosnian Knight | KnapStudio / Kenan Tuzi
ONYX Ai Matte automatically generates masks from video
Promising GPU-accelerated add-on for DaVinci Resolve and Nuke generates 'production-quality mattes without manual roto'.
Handy Maya add-on RefTool speeds up portrait modeling
Neat script collects the key controls for modeling to reference images into an intuitive UI, preserving your creative flow. Version 2.1 is free.
Tim Fox Joins Final Frontier
Final Frontier welcomes Tim Fox to its global roster of directors and creators. Tim Fox brings together creative authorship and technical versatility in a way few directors can. Fluent across 2D, 3D, live-action, and hybrid techniques, he approaches every project with a storyteller’s mindset and a designer’s precision.
An ordinary day | Retrogusto Creatives
Free tutorial: Creating Cinematics in Unreal Engine 5
Discover how to create an action sequence in UE5 with DNEG artist Kosuke Iwasaki's free intermediate tutorial for The Gnomon Workshop.
Adobe to pay $75 million to settle US subscription terms lawsuit
Adobe reaches settlement with US Department of Justice over early termination fees - but now faces similar investigation in the UK.
Blender is Looking for a Communications Lead
The Blender Foundation needs someone to gather and share stories about their projects across Blender websites, social media and other platforms. Blender is looking for a storyteller. Someone who can share and communicate the ongoing projects, our mission and free/open source values to a variety of audiences through a variety of media. Given the great [...]
FREE Portable Markdown Application Editor for Mac and PC
Sculpting Quick Start Guide for Absolute Beginners
Ryan King Art writes: In this beginner tutorial I will teach you the very basics of how to get started with sculpting in Blender.