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Rodeo FX has posted a breakdown reel for its work on Foundation season 2. Watch it on YouTube.

Mohsen GH has released Spline-to-Fence Converter, a new Maxscript tool allows users to efficiently convert splines into realistic fences and posts. (more...)

Thinkinetic has announced the release of Pulldownit 5.8 for 3ds Max. This update brings improvements for users handling massive destruction scenes. The new version features a Fast Stacking & Deactivation solver that is reported to perform up to four times faster in such scenarios. Additionally, Pulldownit 5.8 introduces support for instanced shapes within its core solver, enabling the efficient handling of thousands of high-poly objects in dynamics with reduced memory usage. (more...)

Adobe has announced the February 2024 version (version 25.5) of Photoshop for desktop. This update includes the ability for users to create and save their own Adjustment Presets. These presets allow users to establish and apply their personal style to images and also offer the option to share these presets with others or use presets created by other users. (more...)

Maxon has announced  updates to its Maxon One subscription. These updates, released on February 21, 2024, focus on performance enhancements and workflow improvements, particularly for users with systems running on Apple's M3 chips. (more...)

Union VFX has released a breakdown reel for their work on Poor things. Watch it on Vimeo. 

The latest version of Cascadeur, is poised to significantly enhance its capabilities in animation editing. This update includes a variety of new tools designed to facilitate the editing and modification of baked animations. (more...)

Check out this breakdown with writer, director, and VFX supervisor Takashi Yamazaki to learn more about the approach Shirogumi took to create the innovative visual effects for Godzilla Minus One. Watch it on YouTube. 

The Blender Animation & Rigging module team recently unveiled their latest progress and future plans. (more...)

Sony Pictures Imageworks has released a VFX Breakdown for Antman and the Wasp. Watch it on YouTube.