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Get client feedback on 3D models in your browser with Modelsend
New web app lets CG artists get 'clear and actionable feedback' on 3D models from collaborators and clients. Free for up to 5 projects.
Download Ten24’s free hi-res 3D scan of a female human head
Get a free 3D scan of a female head as FBX, OBJ, ZBrush and Blender files, with 8K PBR textures, plus 26 free makeup and dirt overlays.
10 insider tips for crafting a winning animation demo reel
DNEG Animation's Ling Han reveals his expert tips for crafting a killer showreel, using examples from his own student reel.
Terraria developer donates $100,000 to Godot development
Re-Logic's donation to the open-source game engine was made in protest at Unity's controversial proposed new Unity Runtime Fee.
Serif releases Affinity Photo 2.2
Check out the new features in the latest free update to the image-editing software, including support for OCIO 2 color management.
Tutorial: Create Disintegration VFX in Houdini & Nuke
Discover how to turn a character to ash with The Gnomon Workshop's introductory tutorial.
Sketchfab’s models of the month: September 2023
See the month's best new 3D assets, including free 3D vehicles and props - and even a complete Sketchfab animated short.
Boris FX ships Optics 2024
Photoshop plugin and standalone app for applying cinematic effects to still images gets new filters from Sapphire and Continuum.
Maxon releases Red Giant 2024
See what's new in individual FX and color correction plugin suites Magic Bullet 2024, Trapcode 2024, Universe 2024 and VFX 2024.
Wonder Studio now does standalone AI motion capture
Check out the AI-based VFX tool's new option to extract body and hand mocap data from video, and its new credit-based pricing.
Free 3D scanning app Kiri Engine now supports Lidar
Users with LIdar-equipped iOS devices can also now process photogrammetry scans locally, without uploading data to the cloud.
Posing 3D prints with ZBrush and Character Creator 4
[Sponsored] Discover how to create more dynamic 3D prints by using Character Creator 4 to rig and pose your ZBrush sculpts.
Maxon ships Redshift 3.5.19
Check out the new features in the production renderer, and its Blender, Cinema 4D and Houdini plugins.
Maxon releases Cinema 4D 2024
Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and motion graphics software, including new simulation, normal editing and sculpting tools.
Adobe ships Photoshop 25.0
New Generative Expand and Generative Fill tools based on Adobe's Firefly AI toolset can now be used commercially.
Adobe to raise price of Creative Cloud subscriptions
Cost of Creative Cloud subscriptions up 5-10% from November for many users. New pricing for Firefly, too. Check if it affects you in our FAQs.
Adobe unveils new ‘true 3D’ workspace in After Effects
Latest public beta lets users render 3D models directly inside the compositing software, using the new Advanced 3D renderer.
Get free After Effects plugin Crate’s Text Message Generator
ProductionCrate's free add-on generates strings of animated text messages for VFX and motion graphics work.
Adobe unveils new Substance 3D Connector
Open-source plugin architecture will let you send assets from the Substance 3D applications direct to Blender, 3ds Max and Maya.
Substance 3D Designer to get new Hydra viewport
Change will let artists use apps like RenderMan or OctaneRender as viewport renderers inside Designer. Native MaterialX support also due.
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