New BulletFX Plug-in for 3ds Max
AlphaVFX has now released a plug-in for 3ds Max based on the popular physics system.
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SLiB Metal for V-Ray and Mental Ray
SLiB | Shader with metal materials has now also been released for V-Ray and Mental Ray.
Digital Garden Art
In this tutorial, you will learn how to give a CG bush a suitable trim using 3ds Max plus Krakatoa, Frost and ThinkingParticles.
Smart Rolling with a Purpose
In this short tutorial, Jeremy A. Parrish shows how to set controls for wheels and their correct direction of movement in Autodesk Maya.
Trailer and Breakdowns of “Dawn of the … Stuff”
We have already shown Alf Lovvold’s impressive teaser for “Dawn of the ... Stuff”; now the full-length trailer has been released, including a cool breakdown video.
Autodesk 2016 All-Round Update
The Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite, equipped with Maya, 3ds Max, Mudbox, MotionBuilder and Softimage 2015, as well as the Flame family, receive major feature updates in 2016.
3ds Max 2016
Important new functions in the 2016 version of Autodesk’s 3ds Max include OpenSubdiv and Alembic support as well as a new template system.
Autodesk Support for ACES
At NAB, Autodesk announced that the Academy Color Enconding Specification, or ACES, will be supported by Maya, Flame Premium, Shotgun and RV.
New Maya 2016 Features
Autodesk has released numerous videos in which the company shows the new features of Maya 2016. As expected, Bifrost in particular receives an all-round update.
“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!
3ds Max Script for Architecture
“Fast Architecture 1.0” is a Maxscript intended to make it possible to create building structures and custom designs quickly in real time.
Hair Script for Maya
Thunder Cloud Studios is working on version 2.6 of GMH2 Maya Hair, which can turn geometry into Maya hair with just one mouse click.
Physical Test Overlay
Dan Wood has released an interesting test video in which he recreated a real domino path as an overlay using 3ds Max and After Effects.
Design Your Own Toy
Autodesk has developed a new app called Tinkerplay for children, which allows young aspiring designers to design their own toy for a 3D printer.
New Pricing Model for Shotgun
Shotgun Software, which was acquired by Autodesk some time ago, has announced a pricing model of 30 US dollars per account per month for the review software.
Free Nike Air Shoe Model
Munich CG artist Maciek Ptaszynski is making a 3D model of a Nike Air Max 1 available free as an .obj file.
Resin Material for Autodesk 3D Printer
The recipe for the resin material needed for 3D printing with Autodesk’s open-source Ember printer is now also freely available.
Rain Tutorial with Particle Flow
CG rain is a popular object that often has to be created. In two tutorials, Particle Skull shows how to achieve the effect with Particle Flow for 3ds Max.
Stingray Game Engine from Autodesk
Stingray is Autodesk's first game engine. At the Game Developers Conference, the company presented the project, which is still in beta.
CG Terrain Creation for Dummies
Or in other words, for beginners. In this tutorial, Wayne Robson explains how to quickly create terrain with Autodesk Mudbox.
Maya LT 2016
Autodesk has announced Maya LT 2016. Among other things, the tool for indie game developers will receive new sculpting tools and support for physically based shaders.
Autodesk Showreel 2015
In its official showreel, Autodesk presents design work created using the company's 2D and 3D software technology.
Showreel with Forces of Nature
VFX artist Martin Mirola has published his reel featuring work from 2014 and 2015. It predominantly shows impressive natural spectacles such as volcanic eruptions and tornadoes.
Corona Renderer 1.0 Released
Version 1.0 is the first commercial version of Corona Renderer for Autodesk 3ds Max. A free demo version can be used without restrictions for 45 days.
3ds Max Character in a Breakdown
Victor Hugo has published a breakdown video of a small CG girl character that shows his workflow in 45 seconds.
Tile Textures in Maya
Jeremy Fernsler is a VFX and animation professor at Drexel University and explains in these three tutorials how to create tile textures and their transitions in Autodesk Maya.
Houdini Ocean Toolkit for 3ds Max
The free "Houdini Ocean Toolkit" plug-in can be used to generate ocean waves in 3ds Max. The new version 2015.02.13 now supports 3ds Max 2015.
The Great Ape Fall
The Mill has once again created a photorealistic advertising ape with Softimage. In a making-of video, they explain how Joni, the skydiving ape, was realised.
Pink Panther in Exchange for Sign-In
Anyone who signs up at CGMeetup can download a free, fully rigged "Pink Panther" model for Maya.
Autodesk Integrates Tweak into Shotgun
Autodesk has acquired Tweak Software and its technology and has already integrated the tool’s developers into the Shotgun team.
Robots alone at home
The team from Isart Digital gave us an insight into their work for the robot film "L3.0" in an interview. Find out more about studying at the university and the "Murphy" project in the current issue of DP.
Subscription Only at Autodesk
Starting February 1, 2016: New commercial licences for most Autodesk standalone software solutions will then only be available via Desktop Subscription.
The 3D Art of Lee Griggs
Artist Lee Griggs does not use 3D software in the conventional way and thus creates impressive 3D landscapes – in this case with Autodesk Maya and the Arnold renderer.
FX Reel by Sébastien Tafani
In it we see work by the French FX artist for Cartier, Kellogg's, and a Lady Gaga-like singer and her music video, among others, as well as several RnD shots.
Free Samsung Smart TV H6240 – in 3D
Unfortunately, of course, only a 3D model of the Samsung TV set. In return, Dimensiva provides the device in four different inch sizes and includes the appropriate V-Ray materials.
Maya Human Plug-in
A Maya plug-in called Quantum Human is due to be released soon, with which existing raw models can be auto-rigged with just one click.
Underwater Effect
Bogus Industries explains in a tutorial how to achieve an underwater effect with sand in Autodesk Maya using particles and fluids.
Deadline Version 7
Thinkbox Software has released version 7 of its render-management tool Deadline. The VMX integration and expanded "Jigsaw" support are particularly important features.
Polishing Facial Animation
Jason Ryan from iAnimate shows his tips and tricks in a video for putting the finishing touches on the facial animation of a CG character in Autodesk Maya.
SP 3 for 3ds Max 2015
Autodesk has released Service Pack 3 for 3ds Max 2015, which is intended to contain numerous bug fixes for the tool.
Autodesk Upgrade Discounts Until the End of January
The era of perpetual licences at Autodesk is coming to an end. Until the end of January, the subscription upgrade is still available for some software packages at up to 30 percent less.
3ds Max 2015 Extension 2
At Autodesk University in Las Vegas, Autodesk announced Extension 2 for 3ds Max 2015, which is expected to sweeten the Christmas season around December 17.
Stream Autodesk University
Shortly before Christmas, only a few people can make it to Las Vegas, so Autodesk is offering the opportunity to watch the AU sessions online in real time.
Fire in the CG House
Autodesk Labs' “Project Scorch” is a free technology preview with which users can more easily create fire simulations within a structure.
Training with Flame
Autodesk has released Extension 2 for the free training software from the Flame product series, which can be installed on users' own hardware.
What’s New in the Maya 2015 Modeling Tools
In a video, Autodesk shows everything that has changed in Maya's modeling tools since 2012.
Maya Plug-in for Clouds
Elementacular has been released in version 1.2. It is intended to render and simulate cloud volumes substantially faster than conventional methods.
Run Cycle in Maya
In four tutorials, Matthew Tardiff shows how to create a run cycle in Autodesk Maya 2014.
Commercials with 3ds Max
In this edition of Autodesk's "Meet the Experts", Alex Horst shows how to produce commercials efficiently with a fast VFX turnaround using 3ds Max.
Autodesk Has Bought Lagoa
The Lagoa platform can be used to design and publish cloud-based 3D CAD models. The company now belongs to Autodesk.
Hidden Render Passes
Render passes that are not part of the standard set are extremely helpful for Nuke compositing. Here it is explained how to create them with V-Ray for Maya.
Bifrost Water
Bifrost is the fluid-simulation option in Autodesk Maya 2015. Here are a few tutorials for the FLIP solver's liquid effects.
3ds Max Script for Still Simulations
FumeFX Freeze Frame is a simple script for still simulations such as clouds, fog and static objects in Autodesk 3ds Max. Fume FX is also required.
Autodesk 2014 Automotive Showreel
In this showreel, Autodesk presents its latest solutions for automotive design, visualisation, simulation and visual asset management.
New Tracking Features in Flame 2015
Extension 2 gives Autodesk's VFX and compositing tool new tracking options. Lead Product Designer Phillipe Soeiro explains which ones here.
V-Ray 3.0 for Maya
Chaos Group has released V-Ray 3.0 for Autodesk's Maya: ray tracing in particular is said to work faster, and an improved V-Ray RT Engine has also been added.
Subscription Only at Autodesk
Autodesk has announced that over the course of the next two years it intends to switch completely to offering its software by subscription and that perpetual licences will no longer be available.
Free Zombie
Sony Pictures Animation is making the rig of the zombie character from "Hotel Transylvania" available free of charge. It is compatible with Maya from version 2013 onwards.
Lady to Download
Mery is a Maya character whose rig the creators Jose Manuel García Alvarez and Antonio Méndez Lora are now making available as a free download.
Maya LT and Unreal Link
With Autodesk's Maya LT 2015 Extension 2, content from Maya LT can be integrated directly into an Unreal 4 project and geometry can be exported to Mudbox.
Alpha Release of OpenSubdiv 3.0
OpenSubdiv is a set of open-source libraries from Pixar for calculating subdivision surfaces (Subdiv) in parallel on the CPU and GPU. Version 3.0 has now been released.
Polypaint Importer for Maya
Janos Hunyadi is a character artist in Vancouver, Canada, and is now making his Polypaint Importer plug-in available as a free download.
Autodesk Vision Series
In the Vision Series, Autodesk looks at the future of VFX and its products. Two videos of around half an hour each provide information about Maya and the topic of "Lighting & Rendering.
3ds Max Script Rattle
Only three days to go! Then the new DP with the focus topic "Plug-ins, Scripts and Extensions" will reach our subscribers! Rattle for 3ds Max is a good foretaste.
Mudbox 2015 Service Pack 1
Autodesk has also released Service Pack 1 for Mudbox. It is intended to fix many bugs and bring several improvements.
Extension 1 for Maya and 3ds Max
Autodesk has released Extension 1 for 3ds Max and announced it for Maya. Here is an overview of the resulting new features.
State Sets Features in 3ds Max 2015
The State Sets in Autodesk's 3ds Max 2015 can be used to retain and manage different scene stages. Michael McCarthy explains how to use the features optimally.
Autodesk Stops Upgrades
Ultimately only a matter of time, but now there is a concrete date: from February 1, 2015, there will be no more upgrades for Autodesk products.
Rain for Maya
If there is not enough water from the sky outside in Germany for your taste: with version 1 of Rain Tool for Maya, you can add digital rain on top.
Smoke 2015 in the Editing Workflow
In an article at Pro Video Coalition, senior editor Kevin P McAuliffe explains why Autodesk Smoke 2015 might be worth a look as an alternative editing tool.
PLY Importer for Maya
The PLY PointCloud Importer script can import files in ASCII PLY format into Maya as particles or nParticles.
Autodesk Acquires Shotgun
Autodesk has been shopping again, this time acquiring the asset-management software Shotgun. Here is all the information known so far about the acquisition.
Maya LT 2015 Extension 1
Autodesk has released the first extension for Maya LT 2015. The update is intended to improve the animation experience with Maya LT and optimize control options.
New: Track Editor for 3ds Max
Managing and controlling tracks – made easy with Track Editor from Canadian developer Paul Neale.
Maya 2015 Bonus Tools
Autodesk has released the 2015 version of Maya Bonus Tools. It includes a new installer and several new features.
Online Demo for Maya LT
Costs nothing, just one hour of time: Autodesk online demo for Maya LT 2015 on Thursday, July 3. Further information and registration via the following link.
Maya 2015 SP 2
Autodesk has released SP 2 for Maya 2015. Important fixes have been added for Bifröst, modeling, and animation, among other things. You can download it here.
SketchBook Pro 2015
Autodesk's drawing tool is expected to be released in its 2015 version in the summer. Here you can find the new features.
FBX Review Version 1.2
Autodesk's asset-review tool is now available in version 1.2 for Mac OS X and iOS.
Smoke 2015 as a Desktop Subscription
Smoke is now also available (with automatic renewal). 240 euros per month or 1,925 euros per year. Advanced Support costs another 165 euros per year.
Mudbox 2015 as a Desktop Subscription
For 10 euros per month, you can purchase the digital-painting and sculpting software Mudbox (with automatic renewal!) – click here to go directly to Autodesk.
3D Printing with Meshmixer 2.3
Meshmixer is a free Autodesk tool that can be used to create, edit, and remix mesh models – direct 3D-printing support is new.
3ds Max: Service Pack 1 and Security Fix
Autodesk is offering service packs for 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design 2015 as free downloads. Bugs are fixed and the Heartbleed security vulnerability is closed.
Free Software
MatchMover, Composite and Backburner can now be downloaded free of charge from Autodesk Exchange Apps.
Maya LT on Steam
The software tool for indie game developers will be available on Valve's Steam platform from Tuesday, April 22.
Smoke 2015 for Mac
Autodesk has announced Smoke version 2015. It adds support for Apple Mac Pro and improved XML interoperability with Final Cut Pro X.
Autodesk Presents Flame 2015
At NAB, Autodesk presented the new features of Flame. Included: new tools, faster performance and an end-to-end 4K workflow.
Bifrost Maya Test Videos
Artist Igor Zanic has published several Bifrost test videos. The basis of the Bifrost Procedural Effects platform is the Naiad water simulation technology.
Autodesk Buys Creative Market
Autodesk is expanding its company with the purchase of Creative Market, an online platform for digital content.
Autodesk CG Student Awards Kick Off
Attention VFX, animation and game students: the Autodesk Student Awards 2014 have begun. Entries can be submitted until May 15.
Autodesk Showreel 2014
In its official showreel, Autodesk has edited together the best work realized with the company's products.
MotionBuilder, Mudbox and Maya LT 2015
Here are the new features of Mudbox, MotionBuilder, Softimage and Maya LT in version 2015, which Autodesk has presented.
3ds Max in the 2015 Version
Autodesk has presented the new features of 3ds Max in the 2015 release. Here is an overview including video presentations of the new functions.
Maya in the 2015 Version
Autodesk has presented the new features of the Maya 2015 release. Here is an overview including many video presentations of the new functions.
Autodesk Expert Challenge
Chat with Autodesk about its products? This is possible online on March 26 and 27 at the Autodesk Expert Challenge. You can register here.
Grass for 3ds Max
Spring is arriving, even in Autodesk 3ds Max. With the MaxGrass script, the landscape of your choice grows and thrives.
Direct Links for Maya Service Pack 4
Maya users who had problems downloading the current service pack for version 2014 can find direct links from Autodesk here.
Character Generator from Autodesk
Autodesk has released the cloud-based Character Generator, which allows subscription customers to create rigged 3D characters that are ready to animate.
Bye-Bye Softimage
The rumors have now been confirmed: Softimage 2015 will be the last version of the traditional tool; Autodesk is discontinuing further development.
Visualizer 1.3 for Maya
Caustic has released version 1.3 of Visualizer for Autodesk Maya. It is said to be the only interactive photorealistic renderer that runs directly in the Maya viewport.