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Trimble ships SketchUp 2017
3D modelling software gets new graphics pipeline and Extension Manager. Pro users get tables in LayOut, plus better DWG export.
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D3CRYPT3D aims to protect your 3D models from piracy
New tech prevents models from being used without an access key, and shows you who has done so.
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Serif releases Affinity Photo for Windows as free public beta
Long-awaited Windows version of Serif's $50 Photoshop rival also adds macros and HDR support.
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The Gnomon Workshop ships Introduction to Maya 2017
Eric Keller's 18-hour training video provides a complete guide to professional workflows in Maya.
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Sneak peek: V-Ray’s new Adaptive Lights system
See Dabarti's neat comparative tests of the new intelligent light sampling system due in V-Ray 3.5.
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3Dflow ships 3DF Zephyr 3.0
Image-based modelling software gets new system for generating crisper, more detailed meshes. Price of Lite edition cut to $149.
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Next Limit unveils RealFlow 10
Videos: fluid simulator gets versatile new multiphysics solver, new Particle Skinner daemon, and a lot of nice workflow features.
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Pixar releases RenderMan 21 Non-Commercial
Free version of Pixar's production renderer now available for learning, personal use, plugin development.
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Nvidia is releasing mental ray for Maya for free
For single-frame and viewport renders, at least. Things get interesting with network and sequence rendering.
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Download the Maya 2017 Bonus Tools
Set of free Maya add-ons gets new Weight Editor for character rigging, new modelling and display options.
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Autodesk ships 3ds Max 2017.1
Update adds support for Blended Box mapping, versatile new Data Channel modifier. Arnold plugin and Asset Library also updated.
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Insydium ships Cycles 4D
Promising new plugin implements Blender's powerful GPU-based renderer and node-based materials inside Cinema 4D.
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Epic Games releases Unreal Engine 4.14
Update adds contact shadows, new forward renderer aimed at VR work, built-in automated LOD generation.
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FXhome ships HitFilm Pro 2017 and Ignite Pro 2017
All-in-one editing, compositing and VFX app gets 32-bit workflow, 8K res, new editing and grading tools.
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SiNi Software ships IgNite, ProxSi, SiClone for 3ds Max
New plugins provide powerful workflow, proxy and array functionality for 3ds Max users.
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Sneak peek: KeyShot 7
Video: Next update to Luxion's renderer to add new interactive model decimation system, support for deforming mesh sequences.
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Oculus to release its Quill VR painting tool as free beta
Beautiful VR painting application to launch with the Oculus Touch motion controller on 6 December.
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Download Ten24’s free full body 3D scan of a male figure
Provided in ZTL format with textures, as part of a tutorial on retopologising scan data with ZBrush and Wrap 3.
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Check out cool new roto and compositing system Flowbox
Now shipping: New tool promises intuitive stroke-based workflow and some neat time-saving features.
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Chaos Group invests €2 million in CL3VER
Online service to turn 3D models into presentations to get V-Ray rendering. New products in beta.
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