retoPoly puts manual retopology in 3ds Max
Mihail Lupu’s retoPoly adds projected drawing, flow tools and stack-editable artist-directed retopology to 3ds Max 2023–2027.
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EDGY Cuts Mesh Damage in C4D and Blender
EDGY cuts chips, cracks, craters and breaks into closed Cinema 4D and Blender meshes while leaving the original object untouched.
PBR Generator bakes 3ds Max materials
Leonid Kychko's 3ds Max script bakes complex shader networks into texture sets and rebuilds them for V-Ray or Physical Material.
Free Sci-Fi Desert City Kit on Fab
LAYA DESIGN’s Science Fiction Desert City Kit adds 120 Unreal Engine meshes, interiors, foliage, rocks and editable materials to Fab’s free rotation.
Ancient Relics, Modern Splats
Ten free splats bring statues, ruins and dinosaur skulls into Octane and After Effects, complete with captured texture and scene lighting. Or, whatever you use Splats for.
Using C4D’s Axis Tool in a Product Viz workflow
SilverwingVFX shows how he handles object axis in his Cinema 4D studio workflowthat ensures a fast and fluent process even with challenging and unoptimized computer aided design imports.
Free Sci-Fi Station Lands on Fab
Fab gives Unreal artists 147 modular sci-fi assets, 4K textures and LODs for free until 16 June. Space rent remains mercifully absent.
These are the Bugs You Were Looking For (in Blender)
Flying Bugs Generator brings 10 insect types, three motion modes, and Asset Browser-ready drop-ins for fast and vast bug swarms in Blender.
Scene Auditor Pro targets Blender bloat
Scene Auditor Pro maps Blender datablock dependencies, flags orphans and duplicates, and pushes a safer cleanup workflow for big scenes.
Simple Tree Tools 3.0 goes procedural
Simple Tree Tools 3.0 targets Houdini 20.5+ with procedural trees, scan extension nodes, and one-time licenses from free to $1,299.
FilmSet kit lands in KitBash3D
Finally, a kit that lets you build a film set without filing a rental PO. 139 models, 112 PBRs, and game ready bits for Unreal.
VES releases On-Set VFX Data Guide
The VES drops a CC-BY on set data guide and hosts a May 12 webinar, because nobody enjoys rebuilding reality from half a slate photo.
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.
Cargo 3.0 merges two asset libraries
Cargo 3.0 folds two libraries into one app, adds smarter search, and hands you hundreds of free assets so you can start dressing scenes today.
FlippedNormals Marketplace closes March 31
The store stops taking orders March 31 and file access ends April 30. Download your library now, then expect a leaner reboot.
Pixel Lab drops free Blood Hit Alembic
Blood Hit is a free pre-simmed Alembic blood hit, built for drag and drop gore beats across lots of 3D apps.
Autodesk adds generative 3D to Flow Studio
Autodesk introduces Wonder 3D inside Flow Studio, enabling text and image prompts to generate editable 3D assets.
D5 Works launches with 42K models and no comission ?
D5 Works
lists 42K models and 2.2K materials and claims zero commission, with D5-native delivery via D5A and D5M.
Download IKEA furniture as 3D models, minus the trolley
A community script allows direct downloads of IKEA’s web 3D models, skipping the store visit and the measuring tape optimism.
One click exports and zero patience for menus from Blender to Unreal, Unity and more.
A free Blender add-on offers fast exports to Unity, Unreal and Godot using collections and selection logic.
Dosch Design Adds Defense Trucks to the Asset Library of Modern Cities
Dosch Design adds detailed defense logistics trucks to its 3D asset library, quietly acknowledging that modern realism now includes military vehicles in everyday urban environments.
LotPixel drops 1,300+ free PBR textures in Hub app
LotPixel Hub beta gives 3D artists free access to 1,300+ PBR textures up to 8K, with Blender integration and more DCCs to come.
Free 3D Fruit: Fresh Assets, No Pesticides
Kiri offers 141 free, production-ready 3D fruit and vegetable scans with full PBR textures under CC0 licence.
Over 1,000 free sculpting brushes land in BlenderKit
BlenderKit now hosts over 1,000 free 3D sculpting brushes, integrated directly in Blender and licensed for commercial use.
KitBash3D’s “DieselPunk” kit free till 18 Nov – retro-futurism ahoy!
KitBash3D’s $245 “DieselPunk” 3D kit (1,395 meshes and 4K textures for Unreal 5) is free on Fab until 18 Nov 2025. Cinematic-grade, no LODs.
Procedural Roads Ahead: Blender Add-on “Roads” Lays Asphalt with Vertices
Blender add-on “Roads” builds procedural roads from vertex extrusions. Fast, planar, parametric and $10.
Open HDRI: 25 Free 29K HDRIs (More to come)
A new online library offers 25 free HDRIs at up to 29K resolution, all under a CC0 license. Open HDRI provides ultra-high-quality lighting environments without sign-ups, tracking or licensing headaches.
Capitol Scenes Go Digital — KitBash3D Adds Washington, D.C. to Unlimited Library
KitBash3D’s Unlimited just got the Washington, D.C. Kit—complete with Capitol, White House & more, ready for cinematic use.
No hard hats mandatory: 120 Free Construction-Site Props for Unreal & Beyond
Environment artist Marcos Frazao releases 120 free semi-modular construction-site assets via Epic’s Fab marketplace. Nanite-ready, 4 K textured, and available for Unreal Engine: no dust, no steel-toed boots, and definitely no hard hats required.
Unreal Cabin Fever: 156 Free Assets for UE Users
156 free meshes for cabins, props and trees in Unreal Engine. Available on Fab until 7 October. Lightmaps included, LODs missing.
normalMagic 1.0: Advanced Mesh Normal Control in Blender
SpaghetMeNot releases normalMagic 1.0 for Blender, a toolkit of 16 modifiers that give artists complete control over mesh normals. With features like Surface Insert, Boolean Pro, Smooth Normals, and Normal Transfer, the add-on introduces new modelling workflows, fixes common shading issues, and integrates as a Blender asset library.
World Creator 2025.1 paints biomes and scatters rocks
Biomes, scattering, emissive lava and even GTAV maps: World Creator 2025.1 brings a full ecosystem update to GPU terrain generation.
KitBash3D Cargo 2.0 lands with Houdini Solaris importer and 350 free assets
KitBash3D Cargo 2.0 ships with Houdini Solaris USD importer and 350 free assets. Free for personal use, commercial rights require paid plans.
Interior assets without flat-pack stress
Ikea trip cancelled: Polygoniq’s Interniq 2.0 drops 800+ Blender interior assets, ready to install via Asset Browser—no hex keys, no queues.
InstaMAT Gets Smarter: September 2025 Update Sharpens Shading, Painting, and Performance
New shading, erosion, and painting tools: InstaMAT’s September 2025 update is less marketing, more material.
Unity 6.2 Welcomes AI, But Pace Caution—User Liability on Copyright
Unity 6.2 introduces Unity AI, replacing Muse and Sentis with integrated generative tools for assets and code, plus Mesh LOD and UI updates.
botaniq 7.1 plants global reach in Blender
Polygoniq’s botaniq 7.1 adds 405 new assets, geographic filters, and scattering presets for Blender 3.6+, with a small 7.1.1 patch.
KitBash3D: Your Open World Just Got Lazier (and Faster) with Gameplay Ready Kits for UE5
KitBash3D launches 12 Gameplay Ready Kits for Unreal Engine 5—Nanite, instancing, collision, and free samples. Art directors, rejoice.
From Concept to Play: Streamlining Asset Pipelines with InstaMAT’s Scalable Workflows
Procedural pipelines, scalable and automated asset texturing, physically-based terrain generation, and thousands of generative materials, if that’s your thing, you have to check out InstaMAT!
Photogrammetry Parlor: Free 17-Mesh UE5 Asset Pack
Anderson Rohr has released a free Unreal Engine 5‑compatible photogrammetry pack with 17 high‑detail meshes and 4K–8K textures.
Unreal Engine Freebie: 350‑Piece Flying Fantasy Town Kit
Epic Games offers 358 free Unreal Engine‑ready meshes from George Shachnev’s Flying Fantasy Town kit. Available via Fab until 15 July 2025.
Reallusion’s CC4.54 & iClone 8.54 Let You Snag, Try and Buy Assets Without Leaving the App
CC 4.54 and iClone 8.54 bring in-app trial assets, instant DA Point checkout, and low-cost iContent licence for rapid prototyping.
ScatterFlow Add-on brings gravity‑aware scattering to Blender
Apex Assets releases ScatterFlow, a Blender 4.4 add‑on enabling physics‑based scattering with optional asset pack.
Free 330‑piece kitbash set for gritty post‑apoc scenes
Oleg Ushenok offers 330 PBR‑textured FBX kitbash assets from his commercial Post Apocalypse Survivor Environment pack, free for commercial use.
Polydex from Poliigon Tackles Asset Chaos
Polydex auto-indexes local 3D textures, models and HDRIs for easy import into Blender with one click.
Free Fab? Epic’s Giving Away a Back Alley
Epic Games drops 50 modular 3D assets for Unreal Engine on Fab – for free. Think dumpsters, cables, trash bags, brick walls. It's exactly that.
Ready, Set, Animate: 120+ Game Animations Up for Grabs
120+ ready-to-use animations, compatible with Unreal Engine and Unity, available now—created using Xsens motion capture tech and Studio Recode’s rig.
KitBash3D Assets Now on Envato: Worlds for Sale
Kitbash3D and Envato partner up: 3D assets now available via Envato Elements’ subscription.
Painter, Designer, Modeler: Adobe Refines the 3D Toolbox
Adobe presents updates to Substance 3D Painter and Designer, expanding integration, realism, and control—with unmetered assets and indie pricing.
KitBash3D’s Gaea: Free Fantasy on Fab
KitBash3D’s Gaea fantasy architecture pack is free on Fab in March, featuring modular medieval buildings for Unreal, Blender, and more.
LightWave 2025: Something is coming
LightWave Digital unveils LightWave 2025, introducing RIPR for real-time HDR previews, enhanced Rhiggit tools, LW Construct for rapid asset creation, and a versatile Cel Shader for stylized rendering.
Substance 3D Modeler 1.19: Hollow Shells and Asset Management
Adobe's latest update introduces Project Assets workflow, Shell parameter for primitives, adaptive subdivision, and VR camera preview enhancements. Also: The "Substance 3D Asset Library" is now fully available for all Subscribers without any limits.
Fab’s Freebies: Let’s grab some pot
Don't miss out on Fab's latest limited-time free content, featuring an Asian-themed environment, a clay pots collection, and an interaction management system, available until February 11th.
Free Modular Bakery Shop Assets for Unreal Engine – Download Now!
Epic Games has released a free Modular Bakery Shop asset pack, featuring 76 highly detailed static meshes, including PBR materials for realistic rendering. Available only for a limited time, the pack is ideal for Unreal Engine users seeking to create a bakery or café environment.
ShapeLab 2025: Sculpting in VR, Now Sharper Than Ever
ShapeLab 2025 brings VR sculpting tools for VFX artists, game developers, and 3D creators – now available for download.
AI Meets 3D: Meshtron Spins Up Smarter Meshes
Meshtron uses AI to generate 3D meshes with speed and flexibility. A promising tool for VFX, games, and real-time workflows—simplicity remains key.
UNIGINE 2.19.1 Embraces Full USD Support
UNIGINE’s real-time engine hits version 2.19.1, introducing full support for USD files. Artists and developers can now integrate USD assets smoothly, improving compatibility across tools like Maya, Houdini, and Blender.
Free 3D Looping Animated Tree Asset
"VFXAssets" on Gumroad offers a free procedural 3D looping animated tree for VFX, game design, and CGI workflows—ideal for environment animation projects - a larger library is also available!
Download 125 Free 2D Cloud Textures for VFX
Get 125 free 2D cloud textures for VFX and post-production. Perfect for compositing, matte painting, and CGI workflows.
Epic’s Fab Debuts Free Military Airport Asset Pack for Unity and Unreal Engine
Epic Games launches free military airport environment by FreshScan on Fab, kicking off a bi-weekly release schedule for Unity and Unreal Engine assets.
Blender Pack Saves Your Back: 2,000+ Interior Assets for 3D Artists
Skip the furniture store—this 2,000-item Blender pack brings diverse, ready-to-use interior assets straight to your VFX pipeline.
Fab Marketplace by Epic Games
Fab, Epic Games' new content marketplace, is now live. Artists can access 3D assets for VFX, games, and post-production projects. Expect updates as the platform stabilizes.
Namaqualand 3D Assets: Free, Desert Dry—But Not Your Workflow!
Poly Haven drops over 30 3D scans and 10 HDRIs of South African desert plants and rocks, free for VFX pros. Formats? Blender, FBX, USD—and more.
Friday Fun: Temple Run, selfmade
Virtual production artists, rejoice! Scans Factory has just unleashed a massive free asset pack of over 120 high-resolution 3D scans of ancient Cambodian temples, available on the Unreal Engine Marketplace.
TD Meetup 09: Photogrammetry
Photogrammetry is an important part of digital asset creation and has helped countless projects create realistic digital actors, assets and environments.
HumbleBundle Blender Collection
New asset collection for Blender offers tools and resources.
Baby’s first pipeline
The first big project with multiple stakeholders can feel like a rollercoaster ride! A clear workflow is the secret recipe for smooth collaboration and communication between departments. You often hear the term "pipeline" - sounds technical, doesn't it? Don't panic! In this article, I'll show you how to set up a pipeline for your project - without any magic or programming!
Friday Freestuff: 25 Classic Sculptures for nothing.
Antiquity in the pipeline: Free, but not for nothing - 25 models for free download.
TD Meetup 08: Procedural Content Generation with Unreal
Procedural Content Generation is a technique in which content is generated through the application of an algorithm, as opposed to being created manually.
Element 2.1: Asset management for VFX professionals
The latest version of Das Element 2.1 brings numerous improvements, including enhanced video controls and improved library migration.
PureRef, the new version
Pureref is a tool for artists to organise and view reference images. Version 2.0 has a new user interface, a new drawing tool and support for animated GIFs. There are also playback controls for scrolling through individual frames.
The knights from the cutting table rush to the rescue
As I often work on several projects at the same time with Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop, it's difficult to keep track of the time spent. In my search for a solution, I came across "Knights of the Editing Table".
A new element is here!
Element, our favourite 3D asset manager, is entering its second version - now with infinite scroll, duplicate detector and the long-awaited assignment of textures and maps to geometry within the manager!
In space, nobody can hear you … render?
The new download package from ProductionCrate includes 80 assets that enhance aerospace. 10 assets are free of charge.
Free kitbashing package for sci-fi projects released!
A free asset package for science fiction projects has been published as part of the Mission to Minerva tender. Over 90 customisable 3D models are included.
Rocky and stony asset collection published
The Lead Matte Painter from Weta Digital offers 11 high-quality rock assets in its 3D Rock Collection!
Download over 1,200 free PBR textures!
Can also be used for commercial projects: Textures in a resolution of up to 8K - for subscribers even up to 16K!
Milestone for the Renderpeople!
As a community gift for the milestone reached: Download the free 4D people now! Pimp your creative project with these ingenious renderpeople!
Version 1.1.4 of “das element” released!
Is the future of asset management coming from Munich? The new version offers incremental improvements that will fuel your asset organisation mania!
Version 1.6 of PhotoInsight released
Simply drag and drop 3D objects into the Unity Editor? The beta version of the popular asset manager promises this and more!
Render Crate publishes asset collection for medieval fans
Helm's Deep and Casterly Stone are too puny for you? Then use this collection of assets to build imposing castles that will make King Théoden green with envy.
Element-ary Asset Management
There's something with AI and industry relevance for asset management - and it's also from Munich. Do you already know the element?
Quixel Assets for Abandoned Interiors
A curated Quixel Megascans selection supplies statues, cushions, metal tables, stools and fireplaces for decayed environments.
Compositing Academy Energy FX Library
Compositing Academy's LookDev FX Library offered 200 simulated 4K energy effects for VFX compositing and look development.
Dekogon Cemetery Asset Packs for Unreal Engine
Dekogon Studios offered three Cemetery packs and related horror, decay, fence, playground and post-apocalyptic environment assets for Unreal Engine.
Post-Apocalyptic City Asset Pack Updated for Unreal Engine
Kimmo Kaunela’s Post Apocalyptic City pack added interiors to a modular Unreal Engine environment containing around 200 adjustable elements.
Free Rural Australia Environment Pack for Unreal Engine
Andrew Svanberg Hamilton’s Rural Australia pack supplied 85 real-time meshes derived from photography for Unreal Engine environments.
Alab Production Scene | Release
Animal Logic pushes the USD-based workflow: with this free USD asset.
3D Scan Store Releases Rendered Photorealistic Hand Scans
3D Scan Store released rendered hand-scan assets with 16K colour textures and supporting normal, displacement and specular maps.
Adobe Launches Substance 3D Collection for Materials and 3D Content
Adobe’s Substance 3D Collection combined Stager, Painter, Sampler and Designer with a library of models, materials and lighting setups.
3ds Max 2022 Update 1 | Feature Preview
Autodesk provides a sneak peek: Users can look forward to these announced functions.
Greyscalegorilla Launches Cloud Subscription Greyscale Plus
Greyscale Plus brought Greyscalegorilla plug-ins, materials, textures, HDRIs and training into a cloud subscription for Cinema 4D rendering workflows.
Małopolska Virtual Museums Publishes Over 1,000 Historical 3D Scans
A collaboration among 40 Polish museums made more than 1,000 scans of historical objects available online, with most offered under Creative Commons licences.
Inside Digital Production 02:2021
Digital Production 02:2021 covers colour tools, Resolve, Magic Bullet, Marmoset, Houdini, Katana, Nuendo, Cascadeur and Unreal Niagara.
Gothic Megapack Adds Modular Unreal Assets
Meshingun Studio’s Gothic Megapack provides grid-snapping architectural models, textures, shaders and tools for Unreal Engine projects.
Unreal Marketplace Offers Free October 2020 Assets
Epic Games’ October 2020 Marketplace selection included a 70-model low-poly plant pack, environments, characters, tools and audio assets.
FMX Spotlight Explores Framestore’s Lovecraft Country Creatures
Framestore’s Grant Walker and Stephen Nixon discussed creature design, asset building and animation for HBO’s Lovecraft Country.
KitBash3D | Neo City Mini-Kit
The set contains 3D buildings with a cyberpunk look. These include street kiosks, apartment buildings and skyscrapers.
Unreal Marketplace’s Free Asset Packs for August 2020
Epic’s August 2020 Unreal Marketplace promotion included radial menus, medieval, jungle, vehicle and animal asset packs.
GrowInfinite | Toolkit for Houdini
The new HDA collection brings entire green spaces to life.