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A swirling array of vibrant neon lines in varying colors, including green, blue, red, and yellow, gracefully curve and flow across a dark background. The lines radiate from a central glowing circle, creating a dynamic, luminous effect that evokes a sense of motion and energy.
3 minute read

Autograph, now free for teams

Autograph turns free for teams, commercial included, no output limits. You get USD, ACES, OpenFX, and training, so the trial budget can retire.
11.05.2026
A cheerful, polygonal penguin stands with outstretched arms against a vibrant backdrop of swirling pink and blue hues. Two geometric logos, one featuring a chain link design, are placed prominently on either side of the penguin, blending with the dynamic, colorful explosion of shapes in the background.
3 minute read

Abstract brings native InstaMAT and InstaLOD on Linux

Abstract has released public preview Linux builds of InstaMAT and InstaLOD, adding native support for RHEL-compatible production environments, Blender and Maya integrations, GPU acceleration, and automation-friendly deployment.
04.05.2026
The image features a stylized logo with the word "transcriptive" centered in bold black and red. The letters "t" and "[ ]" are creatively highlighted. Beneath, the words "rough" and "cutter" are connected by a directional arrow, symbolizing a dynamic process.
3 minute read

Digital Anarchy ends Transcriptive web

Transcriptive stops generating new transcripts after early May 2026, but the Premiere panel keeps old transcripts editable and can align imports.
01.05.2026
An artistic representation of space showcasing a glowing orange sun surrounded by planets in orbit. Swirling trails illustrate their paths against a deep black starry background, with the words 'PROCEDURAL ASTROPHYSICS' prominently displayed in bold white and blue text.
3 minute read

Inertia brings clicky physics to Blender

Inertia targets physics-style motion in Blender 5.1 with three ready-made systems and a live viewport trajectory preview, plus docs and demo scenes.
30.04.2026
A vibrant digital workspace displays a cheerful man with a mustache grinning, highlighted against a bright backdrop. Bold, playful typography reads, "The Future is in the Air," alongside a basketball graphic. The editing software interface features colorful design tools and a timeline.
3 minute read

Canva ships Affinity 3.2

Affinity 3.2 tweaks pixels, vectors, and RAW, then walks your .af files straight into Resolve with live updates. Title cards just got less annoying.
28.04.2026
A futuristic robot stands confidently on a metallic platform, illuminated by a soft blue light. Its sleek, reflective armor blends shades of bronze and silver, while a glowing red eye and a weapon in hand add an air of readiness and intrigue.
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Chaos restores AMD GPUs in V-Ray

AMD cards can render in V-Ray GPU again. HIP is back, RDNA2 and newer get support, and heavy texture scenes may finally stop paging your soul.
27.04.2026
Cartoon man in a teal shirt leaps between glowing blue neon squares.
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Drivers 2.0 cleans up Blender rigs

Drivers 2.0 puts shape key drivers, rig UI panels, and action constraints in one Blender sidebar. Less hunting, more animating.
27.04.2026
Screenshot of a shader editor UI: a dense central node graph with purple nodes and blue wires, left panels with tools and presets, right preview showing a stacked suitcase texture, bottom-left Preview3D sphere, and a color histogram panel.
3 minute read

Material Maker 1.6 tunes graphs and exports

For those who don’t know the tool: Material Maker builds procedural textures and painted looks with node graphs, runs on Godot Engine, and exports materials for engines while you keep your DCC doing DCC things. 1.6 focuses on speed, sanity, and shipping Material Maker 1.6 lands as a practical release: faster interaction on heavy graphs, new nodes aimed at…
24.04.2026
A whimsical 3D model of a character resembling a mushroom with a bright red cap and light blue collar, perched atop a textured stone base. Adjacent is a software interface displaying a node tree for polygon selection and texture displacement, showcasing a creative design process.
4 minute read

Maxon ships Redshift 2026.5

Redshift 2026.5 spreads the night sky, grows texture displacement, flips Cinema 4D defaults to OpenPBR, and gets friendlier with Arm64.
23.04.2026
An intricate 3D modeling scene showcases a dramatic lighting setup emphasizing a detailed statue shrouded in mist. The spotlight beams down from above, illuminating the statue's features, while eerie columns frame the scene, enhancing the atmospheric depth.
6 minute read

Volume Forge for Blender

Volume Forge drops local beams and fog into Blender without bathing the whole scene in volume. Two modes, two creation methods, lots of knobs.
23.04.2026
An abstract design featuring glossy, maroon spheres clustered together, set against a gradient background of soft pink and purple. To the right, a black icon with a lightning bolt appears overlaid on a search bar, enhancing the modern digital aesthetic.
4 minute read

Adobe After Effects 26.2 adds Object Matte and more

For those who don’t know the tool: Adobe makes After Effects, a compositing and motion graphics workhorse that also plays with Premiere Pro and Frame.io when shots and notes need to move fast. The April After Effects drop After Effects 26.2 lands as an April 2026 update and it keeps the scope tight: one new matte tool, one new workflow search, one new timeline…
17.04.2026
A wooden toy boat capsized in a dark, fizzy beverage, surrounded by foam and splashes of liquid. Yellow droplets cascade around it, creating a dynamic scene. The ice cubes are partially submerged, adding a textured contrast to the glossy surface.
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Phoenix moves to end of support

Chaos Phoenix is now end of support. No new standalone subs, existing subs can renew, and bundles still include it in the same state.
17.04.2026
An opulent mansion with detailed stonework and a turret stands against a twilight sky, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flower beds. Two sleek cars are parked on a winding driveway, and a digital interface for animation timelines is visible in the lower part of the image.
4 minute read

Spark Story at NAB

Spark Story promises rapid previs from browser to iOS, with scripts, OpenUSD assets, and Gaussian Splats. NAB gets the first hands-on.
15.04.2026
A close-up view of a professional camera rig featuring advanced filmmaking equipment. The camera is mounted on a tripod, with a person holding a smartphone near the camera, likely checking recording settings. Soft studio lighting illuminates the background, where silhouettes of crew members can be seen.
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Thomas Riedel buys ARRI

ARRI changes hands, keeps Munich HQ, and lines up a Eurovision camera debut. Big signal chain meets big glass.
14.04.2026
A close-up view of a vintage light bulb illuminated by a warm glow, showcasing intricate filament designs inside. In the blurred background, multiple other soft-lit bulbs create a cozy ambiance, while shadows softly dance on a textured wall.
3 minute read

Chaos launches free V-Ray for Blender Community Edition

Chaos has released a free Community Edition of V-Ray for Blender , giving solo users access to the renderer for learning, portfolio work, teaching and smaller freelance tasks. The catch is not especially well hidden: the free tier comes with clear limits on output, support and production features, while the paid version keeps the heavier pipeline machinery.
14.04.2026
A detailed view of a software interface named KeyPro, displaying a vibrant timeline graph. Colorful waveforms in red, blue, and green intersect the grid, marked with yellow control points. The top right corner features a colorful logo with the text 'KEYPRO TIMELINE'.
3 minute read

KeyPro revamps Maya

KeyPro stacks waveform, key density, heat, and range into one strip under Maya’s timeline, plus rig aware tools and a one time buy.
13.04.2026
A visually engaging scene featuring the word "SWITCHX" in a modern font, overlaying a group of people in dynamic poses at a beach during twilight. The tagline reads, "SWITCH [ANYTHING]. KEEP WHAT MATTERS."
3 minute read

SwitchX API for video transformations in YOUR pipeline

Beeble has launched the SwitchX API in public beta, exposing its browser-based image and video transformation workflow through REST. The API supports uploads, generation jobs, polling, webhooks, 720p and 1080p output, and a more detailed alpha workflow than the launch text initially lets on.
10.04.2026
A split image of a cozy bedroom, showcasing two lighting scenarios. The left side displays a darker, moodier atmosphere without OpenPGL, while the right side reveals a brighter, more inviting space with enhanced lighting effects. Both sides feature a neatly made bed with soft pillows, framed artwork on the walls, and a bedside table illuminated by a gentle lamp.
4 minute read

OpenPGL joins ASWF

OpenPGL lands under new open source stewardship, with a sandbox start and a clear goal: faster, cleaner path traced frames.
09.04.2026
9 minute read

LUTs, Tags, or ICC: Getting Colours Right in Resolve on a Mac

For years, proper monitoring in DaVinci Resolve meant a Blackmagic I/O box and a calibrated display. On recent Macs, Resolve has become more predictable without dedicated hardware, but that does not make calibration optional. Here is where the situation has improved, where it still falls apart, and why Rec.709 scene remains the least bad common denominator.
08.04.2026
An artistic digital painting interface showcases a swirling mix of vibrant colors, including deep purples, rich golds, and dark reds, blending together on a textured, organic surface. Various painting tools and settings are visible on the side of the screen, suggesting an immersive creative process.
4 minute read

Sparseal Wafer opens Windows beta

Wafer jumps from iPad to Windows in a free open beta, aiming at stylized painting with layers, masks, and multi-channel strokes.
08.04.2026
A bright red and white beach ball floats playfully on the sparkling turquoise water of a swimming pool. The gentle ripples create dancing reflections on the surface, while a lush palm leaf hangs overhead, adding a tropical feel to this serene outdoor space.
4 minute read

Real Caustics for Blender

Real Caustics bakes water caustics into textures so your shots keep moving while your render times do not.
07.04.2026
A sleek silver laptop sits on a light wooden surface, displaying a dark interface with file details and a video thumbnail. Behind it, vibrant purple light streaks highlight a dynamic scene featuring athletes in action, adding an energetic and modern atmosphere.
3 minute read

Media-Anywhere launches AirFrame.One

AirFrame.One serves frame-addressable media straight from cloud storage to a browser portal and Premiere, no file shuffling required.
06.04.2026
A highly detailed 3D rendered face of a male figure showing an expressive facial expression. The image features the text 'MetaHumans come to Blender' prominently displayed, along with a button labeled 'Buy Now,' all set against a dark background.
4 minute read

MetaHuman DNA add-on for RBF editor

Character DNA 0.6.2 brings an RBF pose editor for MetaHuman body correctives plus automatic DNA backups, and it targets newer Unreal and Blender builds.
02.04.2026
Close-up view of a 3D printer's internal mechanism featuring red and black components, wiring, and a green circuit board, highlighting its intricate design and assembly.
3 minute read

FreeCAD 1.1 stacks workflow upgrades

FreeCAD 1.1 adds draggers, clearer previews, and CAM, Assembly, and FEM upgrades, plus broad import and export for common pipeline formats.
01.04.2026
A software interface displaying a 3D visualization of an explosion simulation. On the left, a 3D model shows the explosion in bright colors. The right side features detailed parameters for rendering, including density, temperature, and other settings.
5 minute read

VDBRender for Nuke

VDBRender renders OpenVDB volumes inside Nuke with deep output, AOVs, lighting presets, and a free MIT licensed codebase.
31.03.2026