Corona Render 5 | Cinema 4D Release
Corona Render 5 has been released: following 3ds Max, the Cinema 4D release is now available too!
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Autodesk 3ds Max 2020.3 Available
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2020.3 with numerous fixes, an Arnold support update and more.
Corona Renderer 5 Released
The Corona Renderer enters its next round: Corona 5 for 3ds Max has been released with a focus on performance.
Free: Arnold Scene Converter
From V-Ray or Corona to Arnold? The free 3ds Max tool makes it easier to convert scenes.
Autodesk: Indie Licenses for Maya and Max
Autodesk introduces a new Indie license in several countries for users with annual revenue under 100,000 dollars.
Autodesk | No Activation Codes for Older Versions
Do you work with an older version of Autodesk software? In the future, you will then no longer be able to activate it.
Autodesk: Lifetime Subscription
New pricing model from Autodesk: after extensive negative feedback from users, the company responds with a new lifetime subscription.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 & Roadmap
Where is Max going? Autodesk's new software release with new toon shading options, OSL updates, modifier improvements and a roadmap?
DP 19:02 – More plug-ins than your hard drive can handle!
In 19:02 we unpack the toolbox - plug-ins for video, audio, 3D, comp, animation and pipeline - because if you have a task, there's a good chance that someone else has already solved it.
3DS Max: Randomised Bitmaps
Directly from Autodesk comes a free YouTube tutorial about the proper use of randomised bitmaps.
3dsmaxSeuratExportScript
We have already heard about Seurat. Now there is a new script for 3ds Max from Rune Spaans.
Verge3D 2.4 for 3ds Max and Blender Scenes
The latest version of the tool that can turn scenes into WebGL-based 3D web applications.
V-Ray Next for 3ds Max
Photorealistic ray tracing gets a proper boost! V-Ray Next for 3ds Max (Beta 3) is ready and Dabarti already shows what that means.
Verge3D 2.3 Update
The latest version 2.3 transforms 3DS Max scenes into WebGL-based web views.
Max 2019 Terrain Plug-in
The latest 3DS Max version has now also received the corresponding terrain plug-in. Included is a new beta feature for your own DEM data.
Substance Plug-in Version 1.0
Together with the release of Autodesk 3ds Max 2019, the first official version of the Substance plug-in for Max is also on the table!
Arnold 5.1: Solid Cartoon Noise
What a pun... The new Arnold 5.1 update from Solid Angle is here: with new Toon Shaders, AI noise reduction and improved pipeline integration.
Nvidia AI Denoiser Integration
With the latest updates, Clarisse, finalRender and V-Ray (beta) include the Nvidia OptiX AI Denoiser - Redshift already has a preview build too
Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 Release!
3ds Max 2019 is here - with the first 2019 release, Autodesk brings OSL support, Shape Booleans and a new texture generator, among other things.
AMD Releases ProRender for macOS
Alongside the Cinema 4D R19 integration, AMD now provides further macOS plug-ins: beta versions for Maya and Blender are already available to download.
Allan McKay: Decay VFX Training
New free VFX training from Allan McKay: This time there's a ten-hour session on how to realise this decay effect.
Goodbye Stingray!
Autodesk is stopping the sale and development of Stingray in January 2018 – making the engine for 3D games, real-time rendering and VR barely 3 years old.
Dissonance
Dissonance by Till Nowak – the best short film we have seen this year! These fifteen minutes break through the usual boundaries of live action and animation.
Super Renders: Free Beta
A new render farm for Maya, 3ds Max and Cinema 4D. Super Renders is currently offering free use of the service in the beta version.
Zync: More Tools and a New Pricing Structure
Google’s Zync Render now also supports V-Ray GPU from Chaos Group and the Cara VR plug-in for Nuke. There is also improved price calculation.
Substance Plug-in for 3ds Max
Allegorithmic’s Substance plug-in is now also available for 3ds Max – allowing you to adjust materials from Substance in 3ds Max.
Scripting for Artists – Scripting in 3ds Max
All good things come in fives – in this part of our “Scripting for Artists” series, we deal with 3ds Max.
Building Landscapes with Quixel Megascans in 3ds Max
This is how to get to the quarry – Darryl Johnson guides you step by step through creating a digital quarry in 3ds Max. He uses Quixel Megascans and the Redshift renderer.
New FinalRender Version for 3ds Max
Cebas released a new version of FinalRender in September. After six years of work, the renderer for 3ds Max has been completely revised. What is new?
Lots of New Things from Autodesk at SIGGRAPH 2017
There was quite a lot to see at Autodesk’s stand at SIGGRAPH 2017. Alongside exciting talks, the company naturally also had many new features for familiar products ready. Here is a brief overview.
animago AWARD 2017: Vote for the Best Still
Public Voting Time! Select your favourite computer-generated image. Which one deserves to win the animago trophy in the category “Best Still”?
15 Hours of Fireball VFX Training
Free training: In this session, supervisor McKay provides 15 hours of training on creating a fireball shot from start to finish.
Looking Back at animago 2016: “Best Still” Category – Architecture
Last year, we once again received great CG stills for the animago AWARD. Here is an overview of some participants on the theme of "architectural visualizations" (including interiors).
Update: Nyx Sidekick Released
Houdini-to-3ds Max bridge now in its first version for synchronizing geometry, VDB and particle data. Until May 20, you can get the plug-in at a reduced price.
Finaltoon 4.0 – Non-photorealistic renderer for 3ds Max
Cartoon or line rendering scenes, which take a lot of time with the standard 3ds Max tools, can be finalised more quickly with Finaltoon. We took a closer look at the current version 4.O of the Cebas product.
Arnold 5.0 Feature Reel
Arnold 5.0 is now available for all announced software tools. Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Katana, Houdini and Softimage are supported.
3ds Max 2018 Is Here
Here is an overview of the most important new features in the new 3ds Max version.
Music of the future at BMW
A robot walks towards a black-painted grand piano. Orchestral music begins and transforms the road tunnel into a…
Hairy Showcase Reel for Ornatrix
The Ornatrix tool offers tools for procedural hair creation in Maya and 3ds Max and is supported by V-Ray, Arnold and other renderers.
Workflow: From Max to Modo!
To Modo in two steps: With this plug-in, you can export 3ds Max scenes to Modo and edit them there. V-Ray is also supported.
Arnold Is Coming to 3ds Max 2018
First Maya, now it is 3ds Max's turn: the Arnold Renderer was announced as a free integration for the upcoming Autodesk 3ds Max release.
Free: Exchange Between 3ds Max and Houdini
Free for another 30 days: With this plug-in, you can create a dynamic connection between 3ds Max and Houdini to exchange datasets.
Stone Plug-in for 3ds Max
According to developer Jerome Moab, the free MaxRStones plug-in can be used to generate stones in 3ds Max quickly and easily.
15 Free 3D Scans of People
From newspaper reader to waiter: In total, you receive 15 prepared 3D scans in one scene as OBJ and 3ds Max formats.
StemCell: Converter for Native 3D Formats
TurboSquid releases the StemCell beta for converting native 3D formats. 3ds Max, Maya with V-Ray, as well as Unity and Unreal Engine are currently supported.
Sneak Peek – DP 03 : 17
One factor that makes working in the film and post-production industry so interesting: you never stop learning. That is why, in our first focus, we give you further-training tips and show paths into the CG industry beyond a traditional degree. To ensure that you also have enough time available for your education, in the second focus we present the most practical plug-ins.
Chaos Group: V-Ray 3.5 for 3ds Max
Even faster and better? Chaos Group is releasing a new version of the V-Ray renderer for 3ds Max that promises faster rendering features.
“Citipati” Wins Annie Award
In the “Best Student Project” category, Andreas Feix’s diploma film “Citipati” won the prize at the 44th Annie Awards. To celebrate, our readers can download the making-of from DP 04 : 16 free of charge.
Download the Space Nebula Node for Blender
Sci-fi graphics artist Mark Kingsnorth is offering his “Nebula” node as a free download. It lets Blender users create space backgrounds with different looks quickly and easily.
Zippy Painter 1.0 for 3ds Max
With the 3ds Max plug-in Zippy Painter, simulated objects can be painted dynamically onto a surface in a 3D space.
Meet the Autodesk Experts! Maya for Triple-A Games
In the free webinars, Autodesk experts show what works best where and how—in January, you will get all your questions about Maya answered!
Meet the Autodesk Experts! Max for Games & Maya Motion Graphics
In the free webinars, Autodesk experts show what works best where and how—in December, you will get all your questions about 3ds Max and Maya answered!
Corona 1.5 for 3ds Max
The second update this year for the Corona Renderer brings improvements to the LightMix feature and optimised material compatibility, among other things.
Getting Lost in 3ds Max
A labyrinth is time-consuming. Planning, building, putting the Minotaur in... but there is a new PFlow script from Hocuspocus Studios that creates exactly that for free with one click.
animago Still Gallery: Product Visualisation
Every year, the best CG stills are honoured at the animago AWARD. Beyond that, of course, we receive many more entries from all over the world that also deserve to be presented.
animago Still Gallery: People
Every year, the best CG stills are honoured at the animago AWARD. Beyond that, of course, we receive many more entries from all over the world that also deserve to be presented. This gallery is very human.
No More Skinning Problems?
3ds Max plug-in solves time-consuming skinning processes by combining Delta Mush & Skining features in 3ds Max.
Phoenix FD 3.0 for Autodesk 3ds Max
Chaos Group has released version 3.0 of the fluid dynamics plug-in Phoenix FD.
Vexus Material Plug-in for 3ds Max
Vexus is a node-based standalone editor for 3D scenes. With the new plug-in, Vexus materials can be used in 3ds Max. Here is a first look.
Crowds for 3ds Max
Massive Software wants to release its solution for crowds for 3ds Max too. The company has also announced version 8 of the crowd tool.
Architecture Nominees for the Detail Special Prize
One day after the official animago jury session, the Detail jury trio met at NEC Display Solutions to find the six nominees for the special architecture prize. Here we present the projects.
Introducing: The animago AWARD Nominees 2016!
This year, the animago jury met at the NEC's new venue in Munich to select the nominees for this year's competition. And here they are.
animago AWARD 2016: Vote for the Best Still
It's Public Voting Time! Which computer-generated image deserves to win the animago trophy in the “Best Still” category? Vote for your favourite now!
Arnold for 3ds Max
Arnold for 3ds Max (or MaxtoA) provides a bridge to the Arnold Renderer from the standard interface and comes with several features in the preview version.
3ds Max Plug-in “Place People”
With the 3ds Max plug-in "Place People", static or moving characters can be placed on any type of surface using a 3D path.
So Green It Grows
With Plants Kit 8, Potsdam CG studio Laubwerk brings out the new collection of realistic 3D plants for 3ds Max, Maya, C4D, Houdini and Python—ready to render.
animago Still Gallery: Still Lifes
Every year, the best CG stills are honoured at the animago AWARD. But the other entries also deserve to be presented. From an art-historical perspective, still lifes are highly significant, and modern digital artists still like to choose this image genre.
Redshift 2.0
Redshift has released the second version of its GPU renderer: new features include OpenVDB support, improved subsurface scattering and a new PBR-based Redshift material.
Sneak Peek DP 06 : 16
DP issue 06:16 will arrive with our subscribers on 9 September and be available on newsstands on the 12th. Here you can see what you can probably expect.
18 Hours of Free Live-Action FX Training
In Allan Mckay's explosive 18-hour training, you learn visual effects in live action with ThinkingParticle, FumeFX and 3ds Max.
animago Still Gallery: Interior Architecture & More
At the animago AWARD, in addition to the nominated works, we naturally receive many more entries from around the world that also deserve to be presented. Here are the best interior visualisations. If you also have an impressive still on the subject of "interior visualisation", submit it by 30 June—for the 20th anniversary there is a special architecture category in cooperation with the trade magazine Detail.
Corona 1.4 Is Here
Version 1.4 of Corona Renderer for Autodesk 3ds Max is here—faster and with several workflow improvements.
Battle of the Systems
VFX studio WOW made a nice promotional film, "Max Man & Maya Man", for the new releases of the software packages.
NyxVoltron for a Max/AE Workflow
NyxVoltron now allows 3ds Max and After Effects to communicate with each other without problems.
Free Autodesk 3ds Max Asset Library
Autodesk 3ds Max Asset Library offers its new version 1.1.5 as a free download and comes with new features.
animago Still Gallery: Archviz
The animago AWARD honours the best CG stills each year. Many more entries from around the world also deserve to be presented, like these archviz works.
Detailed 3D Models with AutoModeller Pro
AutoModeller Pro is a new plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max that can texture 3D meshes with "geometry texture".
3ds Max 2017 Features
A video overview of 3ds Max 2017 features, including CFD support, point-to-point selection, Games Exporter, improved UV mapping and a new raytracer.
animago Still Gallery: Creatures & Animals
The animago AWARD honours the best CG stills each year. Many more entries from around the world also deserve to be presented.
Autodesk Has Bought Arnold
The deal was negotiated in December and completed in February 2016. Solid Angle founder Marcos Fajardo spoke with fxguide about the decision.
Houdini Engine Indie for free
Previously not expensive, now completely free: The Houdini Engine Indie from SideFX can be downloaded!
animago Still Gallery: Digital Beauties
The animago AWARD honours the best CG stills each year, while many more worthy entries from around the world also deserve to be presented.
Major Faceware Upgrade
Faceware Technologies has announced upgrades across its product range and a new free Learning Edition for personal projects.
Autodesk Showreel 2016
Autodesk's latest showreel presents recent work from software customers including Fido, Framestore, Rockstar, Blur and many more.
HDR Light Studio 5.3 Released
Lightmap has added the new Area Lights feature to version 5.3 of the HDR Light Studio lighting tool.
2D–3D Bridge
The new MochaBlend plug-in brings 2D and 3D closer by importing 2D planar-tracking data into 3D tools. It is available for C4D and Blender.
Lucid Physics for 3ds Max Is Here
After a year in development, Lucid Physics is available. The 3ds Max plug-in builds complete physics systems for simulations and launches at $199.
Building a Flemish Brick Wall
Vizpark shows how to create the V-Ray material for a Flemish brick wall with the Omnitiles plug-in and 3ds Max.
V-Ray 3.3 for 3ds Max
The new update is intended to render V-Ray 3ds Max scenes up to 50 percent faster—all further features in this overview video. And: we want this cake!
Houdini Engine for 3ds Max
Here is the universal plug-in for 3ds Max: the Houdini Engine. And best of all: it is also available free of charge on Github.
Iray for Maya and 3ds Max!
Fresh from Autodesk University in Las Vegas: Nvidia presents the Iray plug-ins for 3ds Max (Already available) and Maya (Coming in two weeks)—as well as Iray Server in open beta.
Hair Growth Product for 3ds Max
Ornatrix, the hair, fur and feather solution for 3ds Max, has been released in version 4.
Let It Snow
We have already had a little of it, and everyone hopes for it at Christmas. With this tutorial for 3ds Max, Thinking Particles and V-Ray, you can simply create it yourself!
Raindrops in 3ds Max
Learn in the tutorial how to recreate drops on the water’s surface using animated textures, Particle Flow, displacement and Point Cache modifiers.