The Lytro Cinema system: the next revolution in VFX?
Could new high-end light field movie cameras eliminate greenscreen work? CG Channel investigates.
View ArticlePoint Render aims to recreate Dürer and Doré in Houdini
Chimney VFX artist Jan Białek's upcoming Houdini plugin renders 3D models in striking classical graphic styles.
View ArticleCG Channel is on holiday this week
Normal news coverage resumes on Monday 18 April. Find out what will be happening on the site until then.
View ArticleArtomatix launches Materialize
Cool new cloud-based service uses an AI-driven system to tile, extend or 'mutate' game textures automatically.
View ArticleThe Foundry unveils Nuke, NukeX and Nuke Studio 10
Updated: Still not shipping, but there's more info on improved GPU support and the new smart paint tools for NukeX users.
View ArticlePoint Render recreates Dürer and Doré in Houdini
Chimney VFX artist Jan Białek's upcoming Houdini plugin renders 3D models in striking classical graphic styles.
View ArticleMichael Christophersson unveils Ramma
'Smart, simple and beautiful' tool will automatically detect bad frames in image sequences rendered out of most DCC apps.
View ArticleGet over 500 free anatomy images from Anatomy 360
View renders of male and female figures in multiple poses, created from hi-res 3D scans of live actors.
View ArticleAutodesk buys Solid Angle
Acquisition of Arnold renderer will help drive a 'more aggressive' move to the cloud, firm tells CG Channel.
View ArticleAutodesk ships 3ds Max 2017
Videos: See the new ART renderer, revamped UI, and updates to the UV and modelling tools in action here.
View ArticleAutodesk releases Maya 2016 Extension 2
Videos: Update adds complete motion graphics toolset, new rigging tools and updates to Bifrost. See them in action here.
View ArticleAdobe unveils After Effects CC 2016
Performance-focused update will include GPU-accelerated Gaussian Blur and Lumetri Color correction.
View ArticleEye candy: Autodesk’s 2016 VFX reel
See the best new work created using Maya, Max and Flame - from Hollywood movies to Korean ads.
View ArticleThe Foundry releases free public beta of Cara VR
New Nuke plugin tackles key problems of creating virtual reality content, from image stitching to Oculus Rift playback.
View ArticleBlackmagic releases public beta of DaVinci Resolve 12.5
Big update to colour correction and editing app adds new HDR grading tools and GPU-accelerated effects.
View ArticleEye candy: The Foundry’s 2016 VFX reel
See adrenaline-pumping VFX work created with Nuke, Mari and Katana - including most of the Oscar long list.
View ArticleMaster insect anatomy for creature design
Discover how real insects can inspire movie monsters at a free event at Gnomon's LA campus this Saturday. Watch free online.
View ArticleChaos Group releases V-Ray 3.3 for Nuke
Update tightens integration between V-Ray and Nuke, adds new features from 3ds Max edition of the renderer.
View ArticleDownload 39 free hi-res 3D scans of common foods
Get Blank Repository's million-poly 3D models of fruit, veg, bread and junk food in OBJ format, licensed for commercial use.
View ArticleCrytek unveils Film Engine
Firm unveils new real-time VR and film production system based on its former Cinebox previz technology.
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