Users are reporting that Isotropix, the developers of Clarisse iFX, has announced a significant pivot in their business strategy. According to emails shared by users, the company will discontinue the development of all its products, including Clarisse and CNode. (more...)

Morne Erasmus has released a free Maxscript that aims to troubleshoot software and plugin versions via backburner network rendering. The tool assists users in identifying possible reasons for frame mismatches that are not caused by incorrect asset paths. (more...)

A new texture creation tool called WithPoly has been introduced that utilizes artificial intelligence to generate 8K HD and seamlessly tile-able textures with up to 32-bit PBR maps in just seconds. (more...)

SitniSati has released a video tutorial on their YouTube channel that covers the basics of the NodeWorks user interface for FumeFX 6.0. The tutorial explains how to create and insert nodes, create custom channels, set the node execution order, and more. Watch it on YouTube.

PSOFT has released a free add-on for blender that works with its Pencil+ Render commercial software. The add-on allows blender users to create the appearance of hand-drawn outline sketches from 3d models. Find out more on the product's website and watch a demo on YouTube. 

Maxon has released a demo reel showcasing work created with ZBrush. Watch it on YouTube. 

Pixar has announced the release of RenderMan version 25. New features include: (more...)

D95 Design has released Auto Light, a script for 3ds Max that offers several tools to automate the placement of lights in a scene. Find out more on the D95 Design website.