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Free node-based tool lets users author MaterialX materials for use in renderers like Arnold and Karma.

Ubiquitous tech for reading and writing images becomes the latest open-source project to be hosted by the visual effects industry body.

New industry body aims to make USD an international standard for more than just visual effects work.

Updated: Epic Games has ported the high-performance shot review tool to Windows as well as Linux.

New Gnomon Workshop tutorial reveals how to use Blender's Grease Pencil toolset to sketch concepts in 3D.

New AI-based toolset generates real-time 3D characters that move with the accuracy of VFX rigs. Works with Maya, Unity, Unreal.

Latest beta build of the software adds new Generative Expand tool based on Adobe's Firefly AI toolset.

3ds Max edition now available: check out the new features in the shattering and dynamics plugin.

Slimline smartphone head mount for facial motion-capture work will cost just $195 and weigh just 240g. For both iOS and Android phones.

Discover how to create industry-standard games materials with The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial.

Open-source vector design tool gets new Shape Builder for creating complex forms, '2-4x' speed boosts on multi-core CPUs.

Big update to the compositing app adds initial USD support, new Multi-merge tool for layer-based work.

Big update to the grading, editing and VFX software adds USD support, AI-based relighting tools.

New features in the USD-native layout and look dev app include shader network transfer to Katana.

Download a full recent version of the versatile digital painting and image editing software for free.

iPad sculpting app gets hierarchy system, new Sketch Sculpt brush, support for Area and IES lights. Free for up to three active files.

Tree-generation software for games and VFX gets new Projectors system for adding surface details like moss and snow.

Release 'lays the foundation' for non-photorealistic rendering in the GPU/CPU renderer for 3ds Max, Blender, C4D, Maya and Houdini.

Check out the latest features in the sculpting software, including the new Anchors brush and updates to Spotlight and the Morph brush.

Download 3ds Max, Blender, C4D, Maya and SketchUp models, plus PBR texture sets and 18K HDRIs.