Chaos has announced the release of V-Ray 5 update 2. Several interesting new features are added, including a new V-Ray Decal object (more...)

Kinematic Lab has released Bookmarks, a new tool for 3ds Max animators that allows the user to create visual timeline bookmarks at scene level or on individual objects and change their colour, range, name, comment, link a camera, and more. (more...)

Forbes has published an article that takes a look at Autodesk's recent"Culture Code", the outcome of months of "focus groups, workshops, discussion forums, and feedback loops" that aim to "shift the company's operating culture". (more...)

Autodesk has announced the release of Arnold 7. (more...)

Thinknetic has released Pulldownit 5, the latest version of its destruction plugin for 3ds Max. New features include a fractures solver that computes approximately 2 times faster and gets more debris in impact areas without the need for further adjustment. (more...)

Armory has announced the release of ArmorPaint 0.8, the latest version of its open-source 3D painting too for iPad, Android and desktop. (more...)

Adobe has announced an update to Substance Painter, adding a new 3D Warp tool that allows the user to deform any material or image around geometry in a non-destructive way. Also in this version are a new 3D warp tool and an improved colour picker.  Find out more on Adobe's website. 

The Blender Foundation has announced that Apple has joined its Blender Development Fund as a Patron member, joining the ranks of Epic, AMD, NVIDIA, Facebook, Unity, and AWS as the highest contributing donors. (more...)