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Modo 11.1 from Foundry
Improved modeling workflow, bridge to Unreal Engine, UV workflow and more: The new update for Foundry's modeling tool is now available.
Update: Substance Designer 2017.1
The new version of Allegorithmic's Substance Designer is available – including improvements to the baking features, Graph Editor and PBR Converter.
ZBrush 4R8: Video Series on the New Features
The features of the new ZBrush 4R8 version presented: From the Gizmo to Live Boolean, Pavlovich explains everything you need to know about the new features.
Update: Blackmagic Camera 4.4
Update for the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro: The Bluetooth connection has been activated, including an iPad app for controlling various camera parameters.
Substance Painter in a New Look
Update for Substance Painter: Alongside a plug-in for the Substance Source Library, there are more than 230 new alphas, filters for glow effects, drop shadows and more.
The New ZBrush 4R8 Is Here!
Live Boolean, vector displacement, deformations and much more for the sculpting heart: ZBrush 4R8 from Pixologic is available now.
Faceware Live 2.5
Real-time transfer of live performance to 3D modelled faces: Faceware Tech releases a new update for improved tracking and more!
Zephyr Update and Free Version
Construct 3D models from photos and videos: 3DFlow's tool receives new features and a free version of the photogrammetry functions.
FMX 2017: Clarisse 3.5 from Isotropix
Fresh announcement from FMX 2017: Clarisse version 3.5 with new paint tools, scatter features, Cryptomatte support and more!
DaVinci Resolve 14 Public Beta
Multi-GPU use, simplified editing functions, new ResolveFX plug-ins and much more can be found in the new DaVinci Resolve 14 from Blackmagic Design.
Adobe After Effects: April Update
The update for Adobe After Effects comes with interesting new features, including a Motion Graphics Panel, new Deblur effect, Lumetri Scopes and more!
V-Ray 3.5 for Maya Webinar
If you missed the webinar on V-Ray 3.5 for Maya, you can catch up here. The new features of Chaosgroup's renderer are shown.
Render Time: Arnold 5 Released
The physically based Arnold renderer from Solid Angle is now available in version 5. We present the most important new features.
V-Ray 3.5 for Maya Released
Chaosgroup's V-Ray renderer in version 3.5 is now also available for Maya. There will soon be a free webinar on the new features.
UV Workflow: Update for Unwrella
UV plug-in "Unwrella" from 3dio for 3ds Max and Maya in version 3.10: flatten UV mode and easier control of UV tiles come with the new update.
Maya 2017 Update 3
In Update 3 of Maya 2017, the UV Editor was completely redesigned; numerous new features for the UV field and an optimized viewport are also new.
Autodesk: Maya LT Update 3
Faster viewport, more precise frame rates, many UV Editor improvements and more: Maya LT receives its third update before the Game Developer Conference.
Allegorithmic: Substance Painter 2.5
The Allegorithmic update cascade continues: Substance Painter 2.5 with parallax occlusion mapping, colour management and brush opacity.
Houdini 16: Overview of the New Features
Last week, SideFX presented Houdini 16. Here we give you a summary and overview of the new release.
Substance Designer, the Sixth
Allegorithmic does not hesitate with its updates: Substance Designer is now available in version 6.0 with many new features such as the scan process, 32-bit support for HDR textures and more!
Photogrammetry: 1.3 Update for PhotoScan
New update for Agisoft's photogrammetry tool "PhotoScan." Alongside an overview of the update, free DP articles are included too.
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.
Today: Houdini 16 Launch Live Stream
SideFX is presenting the new Houdini release today at 8:50 pm in a live stream. Developers and artists will be there!
The Next 1.5 – Polybrush Update
The sculpting frenzy continues: The Polybrush sculpting tool in version 1.5 now has an improved UI as well as a new Surface tool and Pipe tool.
UV Paint: Preview of Version 1.5
GameLogicDesign has released a preview of the Cinema 4D plug-in UV Paint. It lets you paint directly in the viewport—soon with vector graphics as well.
Open-Source Transcoder HandBrake 1.0 – with VP9 Support
After 13 years of development, HandBrake has reached its full version. The update contains revised libraries, and for the first time VP9 and Ultra HD color passthrough with the BT.2020 color space are supported.
RawTherapee 5: Update to the Raw Converter
The free RAW converter RawTherapee now has additional features: more RAW suport, 32-bit TIFF, new tools, and more!
Shine Brightly: Leuchtkraft 1.6
The Maya plug-in that simplifies working with lights is getting a few improvements: Leuchtkraft is now available in version 1.6.
Kraken in Fabric Engine 2.4
Fabric Software has polished up its Fabric Engine and, above all, made rigging more accessible with the implementation of Kraken.
Adobe Update: After Effects 14.1
After the major update from Adobe in November, the 14.1 update for After Effects follows with bug fixes and changes for team projects.
Otoy: Octane 4 Is Being Discussed
After a 2016 keynote on the Octane Renderer within the Unity engine, Jules Urbach is now talking about new functions in Octane 4.
Update: PFTrack 2017 Released
The new PFTrack 2017 update from Pixel Farm contains new features such as the integration of depth maps and automatic multi-channel export.
Ambient Occlusion and Substance Designer 5.6
In December, Allegorithmic released an update to Substance Designer. With a comparison to the last version, we show the new functions.
Update: DaVinci Resolve 12.5.4
New update for Blackmagic Design’s color-correction and editing software: the new update includes support for Rec 2100, 2020, and special Dolby Vision support, among other things. We present the most important new features.
Terragen, the Fourth
Planetside releases Terragen 4—new features of the tool for realistic environment renderings include ray-traced preview and multiple scattering for clouds, which can be tried in the free version of the software.
Bonus Tools for Maya
The Bonus Tools for Maya 2017 are now ready to download. The new version was updated with several additional features, and the installer is also compatible with older Maya versions (2014–2016.5).
Adobe Creative Cloud 2017
Adobe has released the next major update. We provide a brief overview of the most important innovations.
Modo 10.2 Is Here
Yesterday The Foundry released the final release of the 10 series; here is an overview of the features.
Unreal Engine 4.13
The latest version of Unreal Engine brings more than a hundred improvements contributed by the UE4 developer community on GitHub.
In a Sculpting Frenzy!
And on we go with the sculpting tools: sketching, sculpting, remesh tools, bones and more with Polybrush 1.0
Update: What’s New in Da Vinci Resolve
A lot happened with Da Vinci Resolve in August and September. We summarise the important new features for you.
What’s New for After Effects CC
What will the next major update bring for After Effects? Adobe has revealed it.
Fusion 8.2 for Linux
Blackmagic Design has released Fusion in public beta version 8.2 and has now made the VFX and MoGraph tool compatible with Linux as well. Best of all: Fusion is available free of charge for all three operating systems!
Update to Red Giant Universe
Red Giant Universe 2.0 comes with new plugins, 29 new effects and transitions, a new visual preset browser and much more.
New Adobe Creative Cloud Features
Adobe had already presented the new Creative Cloud features at NAB in April; they have since been intergrated into the cloud tools.
Toon Boom Releases Harmony 14
The new version of the cartoon tool comes with an improved 3D workflow, synchronised layers and various licence models.
Media Composer 8.6
Update 8.6 for Media Composer brings several new features, such as ingesting new files through a single window, as well as further functions for audio editing.
mocha Pro 5 Is Here
The tracking tool comes with GPU, an improved licensing system and new plug-in options for Adobe and Avid.
Unreal Engine 4.12 with VR Editor
The games engine comes with direct editing in virtual worlds and the new Sequencer editing tool as the successor to Matinee.
Codex Production Suite 4.0
With Production Suite 4.0, Codex brings several innovations as well as a completely new user interface.
Miarmy 4.7 Released
The new version of the crowd-simulation tool comes with features such as Buoyancy Mesh and Agent Renewal, better CCT and a Geometry Realtime Display.
Houdini 15.5 Released
Version 15.5 of Houdini brings, among other things, an improved workflow for modelling artists and more accurate crowd control.
New Features for Edius 8
The 8.2 update for the Edius editing program brings new features such as motion tracking for altering image details and working with log files.
Modo 10.1 on the Way
The Foundry announced that Modo version 10.1 is coming soon - with a new procedural modelling system and much more.
Firmware V 1.2 for the AJA Ki Pro Ultra
Ki Pro Ultra version 1.2 firmware for AJA's Ki Pro Ultra recorder/player is due this month, adding exFAT, 16-channel audio and subtitle support.
What’s New for After Effects
At NAB, Adobe showed upcoming Creative Cloud features. These videos cover AE performance improvements and new Character Animator functions.
Blackmagic Camera Update 3.1 with ProRes 4444
New features for the Blackmagic URSA Mini 4K and support for the newly launched URSA Mini 4.6K and Micro Cinema Camera.
CRYENGINE V Is Here and Costs What You Want
Crytek is taking a new approach and offering CRYENGINE V virtually free of charge. Users pay what the software is worth to them.
Maya 2016 Service Pack 6
SP 6 for Maya 2016 brings many important bug fixes for Viewport 2.0, MSceneRender and much more.
Blender 2.77 Is Here!
Version 2.77 of the open-source tool Blender is available to download!
Modo 10! 10!
Modo 10 cuddles up to Unreal Engine, Unity and FBX files, bakes better and is a generation ahead in normals and vertices.
RenderMan 21 Preview
According to Pixar, version 21 will be the biggest RenderMan release in years. You can already apply for beta access.
New Core for C4D
CTO and Managing Partner Harald Schneider has outlined the future plans for Cinema 4D on the Maxon blog.
HDR Support with Media Composer 8.5
Update 8.5 for Media Composer adds support for HDR workflows and 64 audio tracks.
Cineware 3.0 and AE Update
After Effects CC 2015 update 13.7 adds Maxon Cineware 3.0 for improved C4D workflow integration and more, including a free article PDF.
Unreal Engine 4.11 Preview
Epic Games provides a first look at Engine 4.11 and features including new shading models and per-vertex translucency lighting.
Media Composer Update for High Resolutions
Update 8.4.5 for Avid Media Composer and and the Avid Artist | DNxIO video I/O interface enables faster workflows with high-resolution content.
DaVinci Resolve 12 Updates
Updates 12.1 and 12.2 for DaVinci Resolve give the color correction system a dozen new features.
Fusion 8 Studio in Public Beta
After Fusion 8 was already available in public beta in August, Blackmagic Design has now also released the one for Fusion Studio.
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!
Substance Painter 1.7.1
Allegorithmic’s texture-painting tool can be used to paint 3D textures in real time. Here are the new features in the current update.
Premiere Pro CC Update 2015.1
Premiere update 2015.1 brings an improved UltraHD/4K+ worklfow, new HDR support and many bug fixes.
Houdini 15 ist da!
In version 15, Side Effects Software has optimised the modelling, rendering and animation functions of Houdini.
Fabric Engine 2 Is Here!
Canvas Visual Programming in particular is convincing in the the second version of Fabric Engine and gives more users access to tool development.
Substance Painter 1.5
Here is an overview of the new features in Allegorithmic’s Substance Painter for textures in Update 1.5.
DaVinci Resolve 12 Beta to Try for Free
New editing tools, new name, new trackers/keyers and much more. DaVinci Resolve 12 enters public beta – try it now and put it through the wringer!
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.
New Video and Camera Modes for the GoPro?
According to Engadget, fresh firmware will give GoPro's Hero4 camera series a new time-lapse video mode and a burst mode for photographs.
Blackmagic Camera Update 2.0
The software update expands the features of the Blackmagic Ursa cameras to include recording in ProRes 444 at 60 fps in Ultra HD and 80 fps in HD, among other things.
Red Giant Expands Universe
Universe 1.3 comes with 13 new tools, six of which are available free of charge.
Photoshop CC 2014.2
Adobe released Photoshop CC version 2014.2 during the Adobe MAX Conference. Here is an overview of the new features.
After Effects CC Update 13.1
Adobe Product Manager Steve Forde has announced update 13.1 for After Effects CC; it is expected to be available soon in the Creative Cloud download centre.
Camera Control for Atem Production Switchers
Thanks to new firmware from Blackmagic Design, Atem owners are now able to control their cameras via an SDI connection.
Beta version 9 of Nuke released
The Foundry has released version 9 of Nuke, NukeX and the new software variant Nuke Studio. Nuke customers should have access to the beta version from today.
Laubwerk Plants 1.0.9 update available
The material system has been updated - including support for translucency, V-Ray 2-sided material and highlights.
Alexa XR/XT to Support ProRes 4444 XQ
Arri announces support in the next software update for Alexa cameras.
Blackmagic Camera Update 1.8
The update for all Blackmagic Design cameras comes with a new interface and improved performance.
Element 3D Update
The Video Copilot plug-in Element 3D has received update 1.6.2 for After Effects Creative Cloud 2014.
What’s New for Adobe Media Encoder
NAB news from Adobe: New features for Media Encoder include output of DCPs and, for the broadcast sector, AS-11 files.
OctaneRender Version 1.50
Version 1.50 of the standalone edition of OctaneRender has been released. Features of the update include support for Alembic and the new .ORBX interchange format.
Terragen 3.1 Released
Planetside Software has released version 3.1 of the 3D landscape generator Terragen. One of the new features is that scenes can now be populated with 3D objects.
December Update for Adobe Creative Cloud
With Creative Cloud, Adobe customers receive updates immediately and always have the latest version on their workstation. These are the new features in the December update.
Metadata Overlay in Premiere Pro CC
The new and practical Monitor Overlays feature was added in the October update of Adobe Premiere Pro CC, version 7.1.
Maxwell Render 3 Is Here
Next Limit Technologies has released version 3 of Maxwell Render and is launching with 30 new features.
Tool Update in the Adobe Cloud
Adobe has released a comprehensive tool update with more than 150 new functions for the video products and Adobe Anywhere in Creative Cloud.