iToo Software has released a new written and video tutorial in which they explain how to stack products on supermarket shelves using RailClone, the procedural modelling tool for 3ds Max. Several principles are covered, including randomising the rotation of objects to add natural variation, sequencing geometry to create patterns of objects, preparing objects from different sources for use in RailClone, nesting RailClone objects and propagating randomisation, switching X/Y Splines for different effects, loading and using Macros from a file and more. Watch it on iToo Software's website.

Foundry has released a tutorial recorded at Mari Live demonstrating several new texture painting workflow techniques in Mari 4. Watch it on YouTube.

FuseFX has released a second breakdown video for its work on Amazon's superhero series The Tick, created using 3DS Max, Ornatrix and Forest Pack. Rendered with V-Ray. Watch it on Vimeo.

Quadspinner has made an early-access version of its promising new landscape modelling tool available to purchase. The standalone application combines procedural heightmap creation techniques with artist directed control akin to sculpting. Some of the highlights include: (more...)

Jonathan De Blok has released ProSequencer,  a new tool that adds an After Effects style timeline to Houdini. Although the originally purpose was to sequence cameras, it can be used a general purpose sequencer, capable of tweaking the timing on nearly anything. The tools is offered as under a pay-what-you-want license, to purchase just donate to Jonathan's PayPal account. More information on JDBGraphics website and see a tutorial on Vimeo.

3D Flow has announced the latest release of 3D Zephyr, its image-based modelling software. New features of version 3.7 include: (more...)

Spain-based El Ranchito has released a new reel showcasing its VFX work for cinema and television. Watch it on Vimeo.