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Maxon releases Redshift 2026.2
Check out the changes to the GPU renderer for 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Houdini and Maya, including updates to displacement.
Maxon releases ZBrush 2026.1 and ZBrush for iPad 2026.1
Check out the changes to the digital sculpting software, including a new retopology brush, plus photogrammetry in the iPad edition.
Maxon releases Cinema 4D 2026.1
Check out the changes to the 3D modeling and animation software, including new Advanced Distributions for motion graphics.
Otoy releases OctaneRender 2026.1
Big update to the GPU renderer adds meshlet streaming for dense geometry, and support for 3DGS data, MaterialX and OpenPBR.
Foundry releases Mari 7.5
3D texture painting software gets long-awaited Multi-Paint system for projection-painting multiple texture maps simultaneously.
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 20.3
Free grading and video editing app now supports 32K workflows on M5 Macs. Check out the other new features for VFX artists and colorists.
Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 20.3
Free update to the 3D compositor improves 3D rendering of shadow, reflect and refract layers, and improves performance and stability.
Get standalone GPU FLIP fluid solver Storm HydroFX free in beta
Promising new tool based exports liquid sims in Alembic format for use in other CG software. Now updated to support spray emission.
Black Friday, Cyber Week and holiday 2025 deals for CG artists
Find great seasonal discounts on CG software, hardware and assets. Deals available in Cyber Week include Adobe, Boris FX and Maxon.
Nekki releases Cascadeur 2025.3
Check out the new features in the AI-assisted animation software, including a new viewport renderer, and initial support for quadrupeds.
Sneak peek: the new FLIP fluid solver in Insydium’s NeXus
See the neat new liquid simulation tools in the GPU-based Cinema 4D particle effects add-on, ahead of their release next month.
BiteTheBytes releases World Creator 2025.3
Check out the new features in the terrain generator, including ORBX export to OctaneRender and a new Godot integration plugin.
Epic Games releases RealityScan 2.1
Check out the new features in the desktop 3D scanning software, including new Lidar and automation features. Free to indie artists.
Jens Kafitz releases Mari Extension Pack 6 R3
Check out the new features in the free update to the industry-standard set of add-on tools for Foundry's 3D texture painting software.
Boris FX releases Sapphire 2026
Check out the changes to the effects plugins for compositing and video editing apps, including this new analogue film burn effect.
Human Alloy unveils The Master Collection: over 4,000 3D humans
[Sponsored] Discover how these ultra-realistic digital humans were created - and how you can buy one of 100 exclusive lifetime licenses.
Tutorial: Advanced Facial Blendshape Networks
Discover how to create blendshape-based facial rigs for VFX and game cinematics with The Gnomon Workshop's new masterclass.
Epic Games releases RealityScan Mobile 1.8
Free 3D scanning app for Android and iOS phones gets automated background removal and new tools for cleaning up scans.
KeyShot releases KeyShot Studio 2025.3
Rendering and visualization software gets support for OpenPBR and Cryptomatte and is now 'up to 50% faster' on AMD GPUs.
Nevercenter releases Silo 2026.0 with the Silo Blender Bridge
Lightweight 3D modeling and UV mapping software gets new plugin transferring edits made to a model to and from Blender.
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