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Interesting new tool for creating VFX for games generates both 2D and 3D assets for FX like magic and energy from a single node graph.

Latest beta build makes the real-time terrain- and planet-generation tool available for macOS, as well as Windows and Linux.

Check out the interesting high-performance vegetation modeling toolset for games and VFX, used on SideFX's Project Elderwood demo.

Innovative Maya-compatible character animation software gets new Sequencer editor and automatic secondary dynamics.

New tech demo on creating natural environments for games in Houdini and Unreal Engine includes tools to generate procedural cliffs and ruins.

Check out the new features in the renderer, including an Inference imager for applying machine learning models to stylize output.

See early mock-ups of how the open-source 3D software's interface is being reworked for new iOS - and later, Android - ports.

Create a game combat sequence with NetherRealm Studios' Brad Faucheux's animation masterclass for The Gnomon Workshop.

Wide-ranging update to the architectural renderer adds AI PBR material generation, plus new scene layout, camera and lighting tools.

Major update sees the hotly tipped 3D texture painting and material authoring tools leave early access. Still free for indie artists.

New $450 Android drawing tablet is aimed at young artists and 'capturing inspiration on the move'. Check out its essential specs.

Dress MetaHumans faster with the new plugin to help round-trip data between Unreal Engine and the 3D clothing fitting tool. Free in beta.

Check out the new features in the digital painting and image-editing app, including a new expression engine for creating complex effects.

Check out the new release date for the 3D character creation app for games and VFX, plus details of its ActorMixer character mixing system.

Now out of early access: next-gen video-to-PBR AI model lets artists relight video footage without manual 3D reconstruction.

First update to the heavyweight open-source image viewer in five years adds support for OpenTimelineIO and USD.

Check out the new features in the 3D tracking software, including a new AI-powered motion estimation mode for auto-tracking tricky shots.

Combine 2D and 3D workflows to create environments for games and movies with The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial series.

Free tool generates body and finger rigs for humanoid 3D characters. Check out its new animation browsing and retargeting system.

Check out the changes in the latest version of the GPU production renderer for 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, Houdini and Maya.