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No More 2D Smoke and Mirrors: Volumetric Noise for Nuke
Compositing Academy releases Volumetric Noise for Nuke, a raymarched plugin generating true 3D volumetrics with lighting and occlusion.
RealFX Part 2: From the loading bar to the keyboard
Three scripts, one goal: easyRulers, LoadUP and keyboardFX bring clean, functional motion graphics utilities for everyday After Effects work.
Marvelous Designer 2025.2: MetaHumans, Pleats & Keyframes
Marvelous Designer 2025 introduces direct MetaHuman DNA import, pattern-to-trim/accessory conversion, pleat creation and expanded keyframe control.
RealFX Part 1: Perfectly formed scripts
The landscape of plug-in providers for After Effects (and other host applications) has thinned out noticeably in recent times. Whereas in the 2000s and 2010s we used to receive press releases about new and interesting plug-ins several times a week, nowadays we are lucky to receive one announcement per month. But we found a few beauties!
Trees in Autumn: SpeedTree Controller 3.0 Falls for Houdini 21
SpeedTree Controller 3.0 lets Houdini artists break, regrow and shade trees with Karma: new features, same procedural roots
Netorium and dveas move in together
netorium AG and dve advanced systems merge to combine broadcast IT, VFX, and postproduction workflows for European clients.
Faster, wider, cleaner: KIRI Engine 4.0 drops mobile scan limits
KIRI Engine 4.0 slashes scan time, boosts photo limits, adds AR guidance and AI PBR and plus free users enjoy unlimited exports. Production-ready, at last.
Chaos V‑Ray 7 Update 2 for 3ds Max: Now With 300% More Night Sky (And AI for Those Who Miss Deadlines)
V‑Ray 7 Update 2 for 3ds Max delivers AI material tools, a new Night Sky, and 3x faster Chaos Cloud GPU rendering.
Silhouette 2025 Features: Compound Nodes, Matte Refine, and More
Boris FX Silhouette 2025 adds 3D scene support, AI-driven fixes, PowerMesh morphs, and node grouping - for roto, paint, comp, and hair without headache.
Neat Video 6.0.5: Noise Reduction Gets a Patch-Up
Neat Video 6.0.5 squashes bugs, improves GPU performance, fixes color channel issues, and updates presets – denoising stays smooth across video workflows, even in Resolve and Fusion 20
FumeFX 6.7 for 3ds Max: Stoke Up Your Sims
FumeFX 6.7 delivers fire presets, Arnold 2024 support, and Stoke MX compatibility for 3ds Max—now available for $695.
Blender Gets Lit: Free Tools to Manage Your Render Passes
VFX artist Robert Rioux releases Render Manager and Light Editor add-ons to streamline complex scene management in Blender.
Richard Rosenman Unveils IK Studio: Advanced Inverse Kinematics Plugin for After Effects
IK Studio introduces sophisticated inverse kinematics capabilities to After Effects, enhancing animation rigging and VFX workflows for professionals.
“Node-It”: Organize Your Blender Shaders with (Almost) Zero Fuss
Blender add-on "Node-It" simplifies shader workflows with automated organization, color coding, and labeling tools. Designed to save time and frustration.
ComfyUI + NVIDIA Cosmos: AI for Artists, Not Teenagers
ComfyUI now supports NVIDIA Cosmos, transforming AI video generation into a serious tool for VFX pros. Text-to-video meets production pipelines—but test first!
Free for All: Post Manager Adds Render Compositing to Photoshop
Post Manager, a Photoshop add-on for render compositing, is now free. Manage multi-pass workflows directly in Photoshop—simple, stable, and cost-effective.
Free ZibraVDB for Unreal: Smoke, Fire, and Simulated Chaos
ZibraVDB's new free version brings volumetric simulation tools to Unreal Engine, letting artists create smoke and fire effects in real time.
Project Grot’s Houdini Tools: Ruins and Flesh for Free
Procedural ruins and flesh generation tools from Project Grot now available for Houdini users. Free to download—test them before they test your patience.
Let’s Fix it in Pod 04 Industry Societies and Associations
In this episode, Bela and Christoph discuss means of staying connected - from informal groups and meetups to the Societies and Associations that define our industry.
Sony’s mocopi Pro Kit: Elevating Full-Body Motion Capture
Sony introduces the mocopi Pro Kit, featuring a 12-sensor setup, real-time Bluetooth connectivity, and integration with the XYN Motion Studio app for enhanced motion capture.
Maxon Grows: Laubwerk Joins the Family
Maxon integrates Laubwerk’s 3D vegetation tools into its ecosystem, expanding possibilities for plant-based workflows!
20 New Presets for Tiny Eye 1.3: Eyes Wide Open
Tiny Eye 1.3 receives 20 new presets, adding more versatility to this real-time graphics tool for VFX and CGI. Check the update before diving into production!
Fly Blender Like a Drone – For Free!
A free Blender add-on turns your camera into a drone-style controller, bringing a new perspective to 3D animation and VFX.
3DCoat 2024.30: New Year, New Tools for Your 3D Arsenal
Pilgway's 3DCoat 2024.30 introduces RealityCapture integration, enhanced boolean operations for 3D printing, and new array tools for streamlined workflows.
Cell Fluids 2.0 Released: A Splashy Update for Blender
Cell Fluids 2.0 brings new features for fluid simulation in Blender, targeting VFX and real-time workflows. Check it before jumping in!
AI Meets 3D: Meshtron Spins Up Smarter Meshes
Meshtron uses AI to generate 3D meshes with speed and flexibility. A promising tool for VFX, games, and real-time workflows—simplicity remains key.
From Sketch to Scene: Clay Pencil Turns 2D into 3D in Real Time
Clay Pencil transforms 2D sketches into 3D animations in real-time, leveraging Blender’s node-based Geometry Nodes system.
LayerPainter Update Enhances Painting Workflow in Blender
The LayerPainter add-on for Blender gets updated with improved UI, new features for texture painting, and added functionality for VFX workflows.
Let’s Fix it in Pod 03 Open Industry Standards with Jonas Kluger and Arne Palluck
In this episode, Bela and Christoph discuss the benefits of Open Industry Standards, but also the hurdles and processes in establishing these.
Nevercenter Updates Silo and Milo for 2025: Refining 3D Modeling and Rendering
Nevercenter launches Silo 2025 and Milo 2025, enhancing quick and lightweight 3D modeling and real-time rendering tools.
Population V2 Add-on for Blender Enhances Crowd Simulation
The lightweight Blender add-on Population introduces updates for faster, more flexible crowd simulations tailored for VFX and animation workflows.
Download 125 Free 2D Cloud Textures for VFX
Get 125 free 2D cloud textures for VFX and post-production. Perfect for compositing, matte painting, and CGI workflows.
Free Brushstroke Tools Now Available for Blender from Blender Studio
New brushstroke tools for Blender—free from Blender Studio—offer expanded control for digital sculpting and painting.
Unity Webinar: Get Real with Real-Time 3D
Join Unity's German today! (November 14th, 10 o'clock) to explore new tools and real-time 3D applications across industries, from VFX to architecture.
Foundry Announces Modo’s Retirement: A Final Version Before End-of-Life
Foundry announces the end of Modo development, shifting focus to core products; support for Modo 17.1 will continue until contracts expire.
Unity Webinar: A Practical Dive into Real-Time 3D Across All Devices
Join Unity's German webinar on November 14 to explore new tools and real-time 3D applications across industries, from VFX to architecture.
Sketchsoft Releases Feather 1.0: Streamlined 3D Drawing
Sketchsoft’s Feather 1.0 introduces a real-time 3D drawing and modeling tool focused on efficient asset creation.
“Grease Pencil” hPaint for Houdini
hPaint now extends Grease Pencil-like features for Houdini 20.5 in one easy to use HDA.
New Cloth Creation Toolset for Houdini: A First Look
Houdini Artits introduce a new cloth and curves creation toolset basend on the drawing of Curves.
Pixell Upscaling System for VFX Artists
The latest entry into the world of AI-driven tools for post-production is Pixell, a new AI-powered video upscaling system designed with VFX artists in mind.