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Dimension 5 has announced the release of D5 Render version 2.9. Here's a list of the key features: (more...)

Chaos has told CG Channel that it is launching a new version of V-Ray for Blender in beta later this year with a stable release due in early 2025, making this the first major update to the integration in five years. (more...)

Chaos has released the beta of V-Ray 7. One of the most interesting new features in this release a new plugin for rendering Gaussian splatting models. Also introduced is a new V-Ray Profiler for CPU rendering in 3ds Max, allowing users to assess rendering performance at a more granular level. Exporting to Chaos Scatter is now possible via GeomScatter, while users will find the redesigned Scene Converter and Bitmap Converter interfaces more intuitive. New lighting control options have been added with support for V-Ray Luminaires. (more...)

Chaos has announced the release of Corona 12. One of the most requested feature is now included: users can now export Corona scenes to Vantage for rapid test rendering and rendering animations with real-time GPU ray tracing. (more...)

D5 Render has announced the release of its latest version, D5 Render 2.8. One of the standout features in this update is a beta AI Enhancer, which improves various elements within renders such as lighting, materials, characters, vehicles, and vegetation. This tool offers selective area enhancement with three intensity levels—weak, normal, and strong—and includes an AI Enhancer Channel for precise area selection and task tracking. (more...)

Following demand from it's users, FStorm has introduced a new denoiser. Once enabled, it offers several adjustable settings to fine-tune the denoising process, including separate controls for color threshold, albedo threshold, normal threshold, and radius. (more...)

Pixar has announced the release of RenderMan 26.0. Improvements include better stylized looks, considerable instancing speedups, an enhanced statistics system, and expanded support for the latest 3D applications. RenderMan XPU now has better sampling, a broader lighting and camera toolset, light selection features, and full support for light and shadow linking, offering artists increased control and efficiency in their workflows. Additionally, XPU introduces support for all light filters, comprehensive camera controls, and adaptive sampling, and more. (more...)

Chaos has released version 2.3.0 of Chaos Vantage. Among the notable new features is the support for V-Ray Blend Material, additionally, the update includes support for the Multi Matte render element. (more...)

In yesterday's Chaos Unboxed event , Chaos confirmed it is currently working on a V-Ray for Blender integration. (more...)

Chaos has recently published information regarding a suite of AI-driven technologies currently under development. These upcoming tools are designed to enhance and streamline the creative processes in various industries, including architecture, visual effects, game design, and filmmaking. (more...)