AMD has released the latest version of its free GPU renderer for 3DS Max. New features of version 2.4 include the addition of adaptive subdivision, a bilateral denoiser that is on by default, the ability to export for .rpr format, a new AO node that can be used for simulating dirt, the ability to use physical lights in Active Shade mode, improved Uber shaders, improved performance and more. Read the full list in the release notes. 

Simon Thommes has released a useful new procedural texturing tool for Blender 2.8 that is able to randomly scatter textures on a surface, similar to some of the features found in Substance Designer. The plugin is free but you can choose to donate should you find it useful. Find out more in the tutorials on YouTube or get the tool from Gumroad. 

French VFX supervisor/director has released a new Demoreel of work spanning the last 5 years. The majority of the work was created using 3DS Max and Nuke. Watch it on Vimeo.

Artist Daniel Bystedt recently posted an animation showing what is possible with the new realtime Eevee render engine in Blender 2.8 titled Goodbye Claire. To accompany the film, he has now posted a breakdown video that showcases some of Blender 2.8's improvements and capabilities. The original animation and the breakdown are both on Youtube. 

Vladislav Bodyul has released RC Camera Mod, a new modifier that enables the user to control the display of objects for each camera separately. It costs $7 and a free trial is available. Find out more on Vladislav's site. 

Rodeo FX has released a breakdown video for the underwater sequence they created for Paddington 2. Watch it on Vimeo.

French artist Mathieu Gérard released his short film RVB to commemorate those who lost their lives in World War One. Watch it on Behance.

Alexey Vanzhula has announced that his Flux 1.0, a precursor to his Soft Boolean tools, is now free for Houdini 16.0 and 16.5. According to Alex, "Flux has a little worse topology in comparison with the modern SB, but it works and it's free!". Download it from Gumroad.