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New features in the open source framework for creating browser-based 3D visualizations, games and interactive presentations include: (more...)

Cluster is an After Effects' script designed for motion graphics work that allows to connect objects in a couple of clicks. All connections are parametric so you can change them in real-time. The script includes 3 basic connections: linear, parent and recursion. More complex patterns can be created with them. Also, the software provides 3 different types of lines: dash line, fill line and curve line. Watch a video and find out more on Tony Pinkevich's website.

French artist Koola, known for his quality real-time Archviz scenes created with Unreal Engine, has made available a brief video showing his latest experiments using textures created with Allegorithmic's Substance Designer with Unreal Engine. As the artist notes, he only exported the maps to UE, not the substances themselves. Watch the video on YouTube and find out more on Unreal Engine's forum.

It's our pleasure to report that Raylight's crowdfunding campaign to develop v2.0 of their unwrapping tool for 3DS Max and Maya has been funded. More on Indiegogo.

NVidia has updated its HairWorks technology designed to simulate hair and fur in a game environment. New features include support for authoring, rendering and simulation of long-hair, improved authoring pipeline and the inclusion of a variety of sample assets that let artists create completely different types of hairstyles. More on NVidia's website.

Helsinki-based Voima Graphics studio has created an Archviz video that aims to reflect the Scandinavian way of life through the choice of furniture and decor, and the interior design and materials of the apartment. Made with 3DS Max and V-Ray. Watch the video on Vimeo.

Lukasz Pazera has released a major update to his automated rigging tool for bipedal characters. ACS offers a drag-and-drop workflow that produces production-proven professional rigs, v2 adds various useful rigging and animation tools. New features include: (more...)

Raylight's crowdfunding campaign for developing v2.0 of their unwrapping tool for 3DS Max and Maya is now offering a free UDIM map for Max to those who contribute to the campaign. Also of note, funding has reached 95%. More on Indiegogo.

A great tribute to Genndy Tartakovsky's animated series, created by Avemagnadude using Blender. Watch the video on YouTube.

The Anna rig is an advanced, cartoon style rig for Blender. It offers features such as stretchy spine, IK-FK snap with autokey working, a complete set of secondary controllers, advanced facial setup, proxy picker, etc. More on Blender Market.