3DS Max News

Tyson Ibele has announced an update to TyFlow that introduces PRISM. Standing for Polygon Refinement via InterSecting Meshes, PRISM is a new mesh boolean and fracturing engine designed exclusively for tyFlow that significantly enhances capabilities in mesh operations, including regular boolean tasks and advanced fracturing and destruction processes. (more...)

DMZ Scripts has released Script Box, a new tool designed to streamline the process of installing and executing Maxscripts by allowing users to select any folder to generate a dynamic dialog menu. (more...)

Computer scientists at the University of Chicago have released Nighshade, a new tool designed to prevent generative AI models from using images without consent for training. (more...)

RenderRam has released an interesting tutorial that demonstrates how to use 3ds Max 2024.2's updated Conform modifier to deform plants where they meet a wall. Watch it on YouTube. 

Ephere Inc. has announced the release of Ornatrix 3ds Max 8, the latest update to their hair and fur plugin for 3ds Max. (more...)

The team at CGPress extends warm holiday greetings to all the readers, developers, and fellow artists who contribute so much to our community. While we may be less active over the next week, we look forward to bringing you more exciting CG updates in the new year. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year,

Dimension 5 tech has recently released the D5 Render 2.6 update, introducing a range of new features and optimizations. This update encompasses advancements in AI-driven functionalities, rendering improvements, enhanced asset library content, and workflow optimization, making it a significant upgrade. (more...)

Several readers have reported receiving an email saying that CGSociety, a cornerstone in the computer graphics community for over two decades, has announced its retirement. This closure, effective from January 8th, marks the end of an era for the platform once known for its vibrant and creative community with a forum that still contains pages of useful and regularly referenced advice. (more...)

Chaos has released the latest update for Chaos Vantage 2, their real-time ray-traced renderer. Key features include support for V-Ray Fur, which enables the creation of realistic grass and fabric textures and support for Displacement. For more information, visit Chaos Group's website.

Changsoo Eun has taken on the responsibility for finding willing developers to continue to recompile Thinkbox's plugins for 3ds Max 2024 and beyond. (more...)