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 released the second update to the public beta of V-Ray for Blender, adding improvements to light management, proxy support, and rendering efficiency. (more...)

Chaos has introduced a beta version of V-Ray for Blender. (more...)

Black Friday is still over a week away, but a handful of deals have already started to become available and so, as we do every year, we're collecting a comprehensive list for our readers. This post was last updated on 26 November but check back often as more offers will be added as the information becomes available.

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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...)

KeenTools has introduced FaceTracker, its facial tracking add-on, to Blender. The 2024.2 update brings this tool to the platform as a free open beta. Previously available for Foundry Nuke and widely used in the VFX industry for live-action face tracking, FaceTracker now offers Blender users professional-grade tracking capabilities. (more...)

The Blender foundation has announced EEVEE Next which will be a key feature in Blender 4.2 LTS. (more...)

Blender 4.1 stable is available now focusing on quality of life improvements, performance enhancements, and the introduction of new features aimed at streamlining the user experience. This version brings an array of advancements across geometry nodes, modifiers, and compositor efficiency, alongside rigging and animation upgrades. (more...)

CGPress is pleased to share our first ever hardware review, featuring an in-depth analysis of the Huion Kamvas 13. In it, we evaluate if the a small, relatively inexpensive pen tablet, is a worthwhile investment for a 3D Artist working predominantly in an app like 3ds Max, Maya, Houdini or Blender.  Read it in full on our website.

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