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Ephere has updated Ornatrix, its hair, fur, and feather grooming software, to version 9. This release introduces adjustments across grooming tools, user interface design, and performance. (more...)

ZibraAI has released a free version of ZibraVDB, its volumetric effects compression and playback software, for individual creators, hobbyists, and students. The company stated that the new licensing model is aimed at supporting experimentation with volumetric effects in real-time workflows. (more...)

Miled Rizk has released a new plugin called Multiple Sections, designed to create multiple 2D cross-sections of 3D objects along the X, Y, or Z axis. The tool provides users with control over section spacing, section count, and vertex welding, along with options to flip the direction of section creation and apply offsets. (more...)

Blender has begun work on adapting its 3D software for multi-touch platforms, with the first release targeted at Apple’s iPad Pro using Apple Pencil. The development was announced ahead of a tech demo scheduled for SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver. (more...)

SideFX has presented the Houdini 21 keynote at SIGGRAPH 2025. (more...)

Sitni Sati has updated FumeFX 7 with the addition of NodeWorks Ocean, a procedural wave generation system for 3ds Max. The tool provides dynamic ocean simulations with support for foam, spray, and bubbles, while enabling objects to interact naturally with water surfaces. (more...)

Chaos has made V-Ray available as a fully integrated renderer for Blender, marking its re-entry into the open-source 3D software. This release gives Blender users access V-Ray’s rendering capabilities directly within their existing workflows, without relying on third-party bridges or exports. (more...)

Chaos has introduced stylized rendering and AI tools to Corona 13. (more...)

Topaz Labs has released Bloom, a new AI-powered web application for upscaling creative digital images. Designed for use with AI-generated visuals and CG artwork, Bloom supports PNG and JPG formats and offers upscaling of up to 8x, incorporating generative detail enhancement using custom diffusion models. (more...)

Autodesk has announced MotionMaker, a new AI-based animation tool for Maya. This system allows animators to direct character movement using a minimal number of keyframes or a simple motion path. Integrated into Maya’s animation editor toolset, MotionMaker features a dedicated editor interface where users can manage characters, direct motion, and control related functions. (more...)