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RapidPipeline for 3ds Max and Maya
RapidPipeline brings CAD & 3D data optimisation into 3ds Max/Maya: import, clean up, remesh, bake UVs and export, locally, quickly, without leaving your DCC.
Boris FX Suite Expands with Three Audio DAWs
Boris FX expands its Suite with three full DAWs (Sequoia, Samplitude, and Music Studio) adding professional audio production, mastering, and music creation tools to its postproduction ecosystem.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2026.3: A modest update with key workflow tweaks
3ds Max 2026.3 arrives with more precise Conform modifier controls, dynamic material switching, USD workflow improvements and an updated Arnold plugin.
Spotlight Generator for 3ds Max Automates IES Light Setup for Corona and V-Ray
ArchvizTools releases Spotlight Generator, a free script for 3ds Max that automates IES spotlight placement for Corona and V-Ray. Version 1.0 targets faster lighting workflows in arch-viz and VFX production by generating renderer-ready IES lights directly on selected geometry.
3D Measure Master brings CAD-style precision to 3ds Max
The new plugin 3D Measure Master adds CAD-style measuring tools to 3ds Max, creating editable and renderable geometry for true 3D dimensions.
Vectorify: Simplify Animation Repathing in Maya
Tool developer Ehsan Bayat has released Vectorify, a free tool for Autodesk Maya that transforms animation repathing from…
Miauu colours your chaos: LayerColorizer for 3ds Max
Miauu’s new LayerColorizer for 3ds Max lets you colour-code layer names and backgrounds in the Scene Explorer, turning layer soup into legible order.
Pickify: Selection Sets Without Outliner Mess
Pickify gives animators hotkey-based selection sets in Maya—without clogging the Outliner. Free, minimal, and exportable.
Sculpt, smear, polish: Animatrix Polisher adds direct mesh editing and non-destructive fixes to Maya for just 20 bucks.
Autodesk adds AI Assistants to Maya (and beyond)
Maya gets AI Assistants and Graph Assist. Autodesk outlines a larger AI push for artists.
Autodesk nudges 3ds Max into higher gear with version 2026.2
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2026.2 with Skin modifier enhancements, Material Switcher speed tweaks, USD scene export and Arnold integration fixes.
Maya 2026.2: Lighter Wolves, Smarter Motion, and One Less Excuse to Skip MaterialX
Maya 2026.2 boosts MotionMaker AI, enables MaterialX in LookdevX, brings Arnold GPU Toon shading, and makes Bifrost mandatory. Check docs for full details.
Autodesk ships Arnold 7.4.3 with Inference imager and GPU volume speedups
Arnold 7.4.3 introduces a machine-learning Inference imager, faster GPU volume rendering, improved Global Light Sampling, and enhanced OpenPBR and USD workflows.
3ds Max 2026.1: More Than Just a Modifier Update
3ds Max 2026.1 updates Push, Attribute Transfer and XForm modifiers, improves spline optimization and skin performance, and bumps OCIO to version 2.4.2.
Arnold 7.4.1: Now with GPU Toon Shading and a Dash of HTML
Autodesk's Arnold 7.4.1 introduces GPU-accelerated toon shading, enhanced procedural instancing performance, and a new interactive HTML-based render statistics viewer.
MotionBuilder 2026: A little Leap
Autodesk's MotionBuilder 2026 enhances USD workflows, introduces animation retention, and adds new selection shortcuts for improved motion capture editing.
Autodesk Opens USD for 3ds Max
Autodesk has released the USD plugin for 3ds Max as open-source on Github,
Autodesk unveils Bifrost for Maya 2.11, offering Artists enhanced tools for procedural effects, USD support, and a better integration for fluid simulations.
What’s new in Flame
Autodesk is releasing the next version of Flame just in time for NAB. And once again, the update is a colourful bag of innovations. From minor optimisations to major new features, from product maintenance to fundamental changes, everything is included.
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!
Autodesk takes over Golaem Crowd
Autodesk acquires Golaem's intellectual property and team to strengthen its position in crowd simulation and character animation.
Here comes OpenUSD
USD seems to be catching on - Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk and Nvidia have launched the "Alliance for Open USD" together with a branch of the Linux Foundation
Autodesk releases Maya 2024
Autodesk has released Maya 2024. The updates include enhancements to the Retopology toolset, a new USD-based material autthoring and new brush-based workflows for sculpting animation curves. Also new: native Apple Silicon support, the Bifrost multiphysics plugin and the MtoA plugin for the Arnold renderer, which run on M1 and M2 processors.
Powerful reviewing & playback software available open source!
As part of the Open Review Initiative, Autodesk is making Open RV available - a powerful tool for reviewing loops.
Particularly worth mentioning are: workflow improvements for animation tools and updates for the Arnold, Substance and USD plug-ins.
New version of the physics simulation software Bitfrost released!
Autodesk updates Bitfrost - and advances the open-source integration of Bitfrost-USD.
Who should use the Aurora renderer from Autodesk?
It is aimed at artists who work with Universal Scene Description (USD). What other functions does the real-time path tracing renderer offer?
USD for 3ds Max 0.3 released!
Autodesk is expanding its USD implementation for 3ds Max with new core functions. Will the Universal Scene Description become more user-friendly thanks to this public beta?
This script simplifies hard-surface modelling in Maya!
ModIt 3.0, a script for Autodesk Maya, automates many tasks. Cost: 40 US dollars and upwards.
Epic Games and Autodesk move closer together
The strategic collaboration is intended to accelerate processes in the field of architecture - but also in the entertainment & media industry in the future. In addition: Free access to Twinmotion architecture software for Autodesk Revit customers is introduced.
Autodesk Maya is released in version 2023.2
The focus of the latest version is: Polished workflow for animation and rigging - in addition to improvements for important plugins!
What can 3ds Max 2023.2 do?
The new array modifiers promise improvements in terms of modelling and motion graphics. What else is in the latest version of the 3D modelling and rendering tool?
A new Maya for occasional users?
Maya Creative is aimed at the on-and-off user of Autodesk Maya - with a wide range of functions. Payment is processed via Autodesk Flex.
"Hooray!", shout Maya users - because the new bonus tools for the popular DCC tool have been released. The free script & plugin collection includes tools for modelling, UV editing, character rigging and more.
Open-source playback & reviewing tools for creative professionals?
Academy Software Foundation is working on a standardised toolset for playback, reviewing and approval loops. Also involved are: Autodesk, DNEG and Sony Pictures Imageworks.
Autodesk’s reviewing and playback tool RV becomes open source!
The Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) has a soft spot for open source tools. More and more free DCC helpers thanks to more and more sandbox projects?
Autodesk organises the Virtual Vision Series!
From 3 August to 4 August: At the remote event, game developers and VFX houses will get the Autodesk toys out of the pipeline - and get going: Visions for the future, or regressions in love with the past?
Tutorial series on USD with Bitfrost published
The Maya Learning Channel explains: With these three video tutorials, users learn USD with Bitfrost. How do variants, instancing and co. work?
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2023.1!
The latest version of the popular software for 3D modelling and rendering: extended spline segments, higher-performance modifiers and more. Can the new version convince users?
The “Vision Series” rocks the FMX 2022!
Autodesk comes up trumps with online learning - on topics such as: "Current trends from the creative industry", "How to create a mech character in Maya", or "Modelling with 3ds Max"
Access Flame, Flare & Flame Assist via the AWS cloud!
Autodesk is entering into a partnership with the Amazon Web Services cloud. This should make decentralised work more efficient. Also: Updates for Flame announced!
Autodesk | Triple innovation
For Flame, Flare and Flame Assist: Support for 4K, UltraHD and HDR image material!
With the VFX case study to Valhalla: News from Autodesk's modelling tools!
3ds Max 2022 Update 1 | Feature Preview
Autodesk provides a sneak peek: Users can look forward to these announced functions.
Autodesk | Arnold 6.0.4
Better support for multi-core CPUs, automatic file path remapping and more features.
3ds Max and Maya Indie soon available worldwide!
Let's continue with the good news: After Nuke, Max and Maya are now apparently at the start with "worldwide" indie versions.
Slow-mo beetle
CG beetle on approach, breakdown and turntable. The software used was Maya, Mudbox, Houdini, Nuke and V-Ray.
“Autodesk Your Max – Your Maya” After Work 2015
Get to know new Maya and 3ds Max features after work; all based on great, current projects created with Autodesk tools? Click here to register!
3D Cyberdream OpenHouse
Admission and reception from 12.00, presentations from 14.00. The topics are Autodesk 3ds Max (Design) 2011 and Autodesk Mudbox 2011.
Smoking Mac Tour 2010
Dreamwalks and Autodesk present the Smoking Mac Tour 2010: This half-day event will give you a comprehensive insight into the possible applications and functionality of Smoke and the recommended peripherals.
Specialists from Autodesk, Dreamwalks and Apple will discuss the individual aspects in detail and all questions will be answered in a Q&A session at the end. See Smoke for Mac Live and take advantage of this unique opportunity to talk directly to the experts.
Smoking Mac Tour 2010
Dreamwalks and Autodesk present the Smoking Mac Tour 2010: At the half-day event at Acht Frankfurt you will get a comprehensive insight into the application possibilities and functionality of Smoke and the recommended peripherals.
Specialists from Autodesk, Dreamwalks and Apple will discuss the individual aspects in detail and all questions will be answered in a Q&A session at the end. See Smoke for Mac Live and take advantage of this unique opportunity to talk directly to the experts.
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Autodesk Media and Entertainment Open House 2009
Free events for 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010 Autodesk and its partners are organising several open house days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Until the end of June 2009, artists and architects as well as product and industrial designers can find out about the new functions of Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010.
3ds Max Design 2010 offers options for simulating artificial and natural light sources
natural light sources. Designs can be realistically visualised long before construction begins.
Architecture symposium Revit Architecture and 3ds Max Design
Autodesk and Mensch und Maschine will be presenting the new Autodesk Revit Architecture 2009 with customised industry solutions at the Architecture Day.
The Autodesk Revit platform for Building Information Modelling is a complete architectural
complete architectural planning and documentation system. It supports the entire construction project workflow, including design, drawings and component lists. From body model and conceptual studies to the most detailed construction drawings. Autodesk Revit provides the project team with all the tools to ensure high productivity, good coordination and high quality.
Participation in the information event is free of charge and does not involve any further obligations. However, in order to facilitate the organisation, please register by Friday, 20.06.08.
Agenda:
14:30 - 15:00 - Reception and welcome
15:00 - 15:30 - The manufacturer Autodesk in the architecture market
15:30 - 16:30 - Revit Architecture - The new version - live demo
16:45 - 17:15 - AutoCAD in architecture with AutoCAD Architecture
17:15 - 17:30 - CAD in building services engineering with AutoCAD MEP
17:30 - 18:00 - Virtual walk-through of the building in 3D stereo