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Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2026.1
Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and visualization software, including the new Attribute Transfer modifier..
Autodesk adds AI animation tool MotionMaker to Maya 2026.1
Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and animation software, including AI animation and modular character rigging in Bifrost.
You can now sell MetaHumans, or use them in Unity or Godot
Epic's MetaHuman framework for creating 3D characters for games and VFX is out of early access. See its new features - and its new EULA.
Epic Games to rebrand RealityCapture as RealityScan 2.0
Desktop photogrammetry software to be unified with Epic's free 3D scanning app for Android and iOS. Check out its upcoming features.
Epic Games releases Unreal Engine 5.6
Check out the new features in the game engine, from major updates to Lumen and and the animation tools to the new Mocap Manager.
Pulze releases new network render manager RenderFlow 1.0
Artist-friendly renderfarm manager for visualization and VFX supports 3ds Max, Blender and Fusion, with C4D, Maya and Houdini to come.
Xencelabs launches Pen Tablet Medium v2
Latest version of the pro graphics tablet for digital painting and 3D modeling reworks the Xencelabs pens, and reduces the price.
Desktop edition of sculpting app Nomad enters free beta
Popular digital sculpting app for iPads and Android tablets is now available as experimental free builds for Windows and macOS.
Boris FX releases Silhouette 2025
Check out the new features in the roto and paint app, including new AI tools for refining masks, generating depth maps, and fixing glitches.
Itoosoft releases RailClone 7
Popular parametric modeling plugin gets versatile new Spline Operators, and procedural systems for creating windows, walls, ceilings and cables.
Baga River Generator lets you draw rivers into Blender scenes
Neat add-on lets you create good-looking rivers, complete with surrounding terrain, simply by drawing a path in the viewport.
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 20.0
Discover key features for VFX artists and colorists in this major update to the free grading and editing app and its $295 Studio edition.
Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 20.0
Free update to the 3D compositor adds new deep compositing toolset, Cryptomatte support, and 180 VR workflows. See all the new features.
Chaos updates V-Ray, Corona and Enscape subscription plans
Node-locked licenses of the renderers ended, new ArchDesign, ArchViz and M&E Collection product bundles launched.
Check out 3D anatomy reference apps Hand Poses Lite and Pro
Can't get a live model? These UE5-based apps let you pose 3D hands to act as a reference when sketching, painting or sculpting.
Download free 8K HDRIs from VFX artist Simon Lachapelle
Get over 20 high-res HDRIs of natural exteriors and architectural interiors in EXR format, for VFX, visualization and motion graphics.
Discover how to create Lightning & Electricity Effects
Create energy FX using a robust generalist approach in Houdini, Maya and Nuke with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed tutorial.
Boris FX adds new AI tools to Continuum 2025.5
Effects plugins for compositing and video editing apps get new AI tools for generating masks and depth maps, and fixing glitches. Prices up.
Get free Maya and UE5 rigging tools mGear 5.0 and ueGear 1.0
Check out the latest features in the open-source Maya character rigging and animation framework and its new Unreal Engine bridge.
LuxCoreRender and BlendLuxCore 2.10 have been released
Development of the open-source CPU/GPU renderer and its Blender plugin now 'back on track' after three years. See what's new.
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