Allegorithmic speaks with character look-dev artist, Cédric Séaut, regarding his workflow and the use of Substance Painter when creating characters and assets. You can read the full interview on the Allegorithmic website.

Pixar has released a video showing off the latest features in RenderMan 21. Watch it on Vimeo.

Keen has posted a new video showcasing the latest version of their GeoTracker tool for Nuke. You can read more about GeoTracker on the Nukepedia website.

New features in F12 visuals' tree creation add-on for Blender include: ray tracer for more realistic shade and phototropism calculation (ability to find the brightest direction to grow to), interactive pruning in the 3D view using the Grease Pencil tool, improved bending algorithm for branches, UI enhancements, twig viewport LOD, etc. (more...)

8monkey Labs has announced the upcoming release of v3 of its physically-based realtime model viewer and presentation software. New features include: animation support, global illumination, texture baking, new skin shader, etc. Toolbag 3 will be available on November 25, pricing and licensing information will be disclosed soon. Watch a preview video on Vimeo.

A nice fluids simulation created by Beso using RealFlow, 3DS Max and FumeFX. Watch it on Vimeo.

Why are the pyramids burning? Only one way to find out. Watch the music video of Precipice, a song composed by London-based Hiatus. The video was created by Jakub Zuscin using 3DS Max, FumeFx, Krakatoa, Stoke and After Effects. Watch it on Vimeo.

New York and LA based The Molecule has released a number of new demo reels. Each video focuses on a different aspect of their VFX work including gunshots, CG vehicles, and film looks. These join existing videos for set extensions, trees, fire, snow, and rain.