Howler 2027 adds 3D, Outpaint Fill and timeline curves
Howler 2027 adds Howler 3D, Outpaint Fill, editable timeline keyframes and a new curve system for animation work.
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Re: Novation ArchViz Challenge opens
Re: Novation Challenge is live until June 9, 2026: one base building model, unlimited redesigns, plus a new Animation Category. No AI.
PFTrack update tidies Maya and LiDAR workflows
PFTrack update refines Maya export, LiDAR error handling and Survey Solver node logic for Studio and Enterprise users.
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.
Plasticity 2025.3: Now with Instances, Curves and Clouds
Plasticity 2025.3 drops a full toolset refresh: live instancing, SVG export, real-time curvature and continuity feedback, new materials and precision tools.
Google Blocks now open source
Google releases its VR modelling app "Blocks" as open source. Building virtual worlds - now you can do it yourself!
A beastly good choice
The in-depth investigation of a FullCGI production with Houdini KineFX, Grooming and V-ray in Solaris.
Photogrammetry app for Apple & Android handsets released!
Kiri Innovation is making a smartphone app available that turns real-world objects into 3D objects fairly quickly. Available free of charge and for a fee.
Teya Conceptor 4.0 Streamlines 3D Concept Design and Kitbashing
Teya Conceptor 4.0 introduced a simplified interface, reorganised brushes, new geometry modifiers and smoothing-group import.
Trapcode 14 Review: New Tools for Particular, Form and Tao
A historical review of Trapcode 14 examines Particular 3.0, Form 3.0 and Tao 1.2, including the expanded Designer and multisystems.
ZBrush Damage Pack Adds 44 Impact Brushes
Shawn Spetch’s Damage Pack includes 44 ZBrush impact inserts plus FBX and OBJ versions of the meshes.
When Houdini and ZBrush connect
The software packages Houdini from SideFX and ZBrush from Pixologic both have strengths and weaknesses in the area of modelling.
Open Access: More than 2,000 3D Models
More than 2.8 million images and over 2,000 3D models under a CC0 licence: Smithsonian brings various artefacts to the public.
Workshop Stardust – Ziggy played Guitar
At the beginning of July, there was another update of the not-so-well-known particle plug-in for Adobe After Effects, but initially only for the Mac version. The node-based workflow makes it much easier to create complex animations than with comparable plug-ins. We have tested how Stardust compares to other particle generators such as Trapcode Particular, Form, Mir and Element 3D.
Kitbash DELUXE
Bored? Then treat yourself to the new kitbash packet with more than 300 free individual parts and start tinkering!
Kitbash: 200 Free 3D Assets
More than 200 3D assets in OBJ format from Constantin Paschou: You can use this free collection under a CC0 licence for any purpose.
Poly: Google’s 3D Library
Google's new open 3D library: Poly expands the recently released tools “Blocks” and “Tilt Brush” with an open 3D collection.
Blocks: VR Modeling Tool from Google
Free VR modeling with new software from Google: With Blocks, you can create and export simple 3D models.
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.
Ordered Chaos
The new Photoshop tool Lattice makes it possible to create particle-based structures connected by lines and points, in iridescent colours.
OBJ Importer for After Effects
The OBJ Importer plug-in makes it possible to import 3D low-poly models in .obj format into Adobe After Effects.
Marvelous Designer 4.5
CLO Virtual Fashion has presented its cloth/simulation tool in version 4.5 – now with OBJ sequences, FBX export, multiple avatars in one file, and much more.
Bargains at Digimation: price plunge for 3D model libraries
With extreme price reductions on its 3D model libraries, Digimation wants to expand its user base.
2D via 3D: Anime Studio 5
Among other things, E-Frontier has given the latest version of its animation software a bone-rigging system