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09.06.2026

Houdini 22 Teaser Fuels Guesswork

Houdini 22 looks ambitious, but the teaser is maddeningly brief. Treat every feature reading as informed fan speculation, not documentation.
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A detailed 3D model of a Tyrannosaurus rex, rendered in pale gray against a soft gray background. The model shows intricate mesh geometry, highlighting its muscular form and distinct features, such as the powerful tail and small arms. On the side, an editing panel displays animation controls, adding a layer of interactivity to the scene.

Mush3D 3.0 Adds Soft Tissue Tools

Mush3D 3.0 adds pose-trained corrections and tetrahedral soft tissue simulation for artists polishing cached character animation.
A vibrant graphic featuring a yellow logo with a gear-like design on a contrasting dark background. To the right, the logo for PureRef is displayed, showcasing a magnifying glass overlapping images, symbolizing organization and clarity in creative projects.

NukeRef Adds References to Nuke

NukeRef lets compositors paste image references into Nuke’s Node Graph as interactive backdrops. Tiny script, big sanity gain.
A stylized 3D robot head, characterized by its rounded, metallic features and blue patina, is prominently displayed in a digital design environment. Surrounding it are vibrant color swatches and texture maps, indicating a creative workspace. The interface shows nodes connecting different shaders, reflecting a complex illustrative process.

3DCoat 2026 gets GPU nodes

3DCoat 2026 beta adds GPU node texturing, procedural smart materials and masks. Shiny, useful and still beta-shaped.
A vivid promotional banner for Fusion Studio 20 featuring bold, 3D text that says "FUSION" in shiny gold. The background showcases a dramatic, fiery explosion, surrounded by interconnected topics like "multi-layer workflows" and "deep image compositing," emphasizing its advanced features.
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A sleek black control panel featuring multiple dials and buttons designed for color grading, labeled as the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel. The panel is showcased over a vibrant graphic background, including colorful waveforms and a logo for Blackmagic Design.
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A sleek tablet showcasing video editing software on a modern, gray background. The screen displays a vibrant, graffiti artwork reading "BLACK MAN" alongside a colorful image of an individual in motion, with editing tools and a timeline at the bottom featuring audio waves.

DaVinci Resolve 21 Leaves Beta

Resolve 21 turns four public betas into a final release and brings the Photo page, selected AI tools and wider grading controls to iPad.

Fridays for Fusion: Bend It

Bend It warps 2D in Fusion with bend, taper, twist, and shear plus optional lighting and materials. It needs Fusion 19.1+ and a strong sense of restraint.
An empty, narrow alleyway depicted in a geometric wireframe style, with high walls on either side. At the center, a simple table with an umbrella and a chair invite calmness. A potted plant adds a touch of nature, contrasting the stark surroundings.

Image Blaster turns images into Splats

image-blaster uses a single reference image to generate an SPZ Gaussian splat environment via Marble, written as local files you can inspect and iterate fast.
A user interface screenshot of a C4D plugin, featuring various control panels and manipulation options. The design showcases vibrant colored buttons and sliders on a dark background, highlighting elements like shape controls and texture properties, conveying a modern and dynamic digital workspace.

C4D Octane: 1.9.x Update Features Video

SilverwingVFX digs into the new juicy features delivered via the most recent Octane update for Cinema 4D. Learn what's improved so you can get the best out of Octane.
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A procession of figures draped in dark, flowing garments walks solemnly across a misty landscape, their faces obscured. One figure holds a flag with stark black and white stripes, while another carries a mysterious object. The ethereal, muted backdrop enhances the scene's haunting atmosphere.
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Chrysalis

Robin Lochmann built Chrysalis solo on the visual side, rendered on two GPUs, and went straight online, hitting 100k YouTube views in two weeks.
A close-up profile of a bald man, showcasing smooth, textured skin with subtle highlights. His sharp features include a prominent nose and deep-set eyes reflecting soft light, creating a dramatic contrast against the dark background, enhancing the intensity of his expression.
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Lux Aeterna rebuilds ancient humans

LiDAR caves, rigged skeletons, photogrammetry casts, and millimetre checks against research. Historical VFX gets very literal.
A close-up view of a futuristic device emitting a swirling, blue electric arc within a transparent chamber. The chamber is surrounded by metallic components, with a soft glow reflecting off its surface, creating a captivating visual of energy and technology.
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RISE: Fallout Destroys LA, Politely

Los Angeles gets procedurally wrecked, Area 51 gets sand-blasted, and the Caswennan gets treated like a flying film set. We play 20 Questions with RISE.
Banner for the 3D Environment Conference featuring the words 'Inspiration, Creativity, Emotion' alongside a stylized graphic of a figure in a dark, immersive digital environment.
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A digital artwork depicting a futuristic cityscape illuminated by colorful lights, featuring a prominent logo of a crystal ice structure. Text overlays announce 'THE 3D ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE' and the website 'www.ice.art'.
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A vibrant mural illuminates the side of a modern building in the evening twilight. Colorful geometric patterns dance across its facade, blending hues of red, blue, and yellow. Street lamps cast a warm glow on the surrounding trees and empty benches, adding to the serene ambiance.

Chaos puts Veras everywhere

Veras lands inside V-Ray, Corona, and Enscape, powered by Chaos Credits. Corona 15 adds faster animation parsing and 3D streaming.
A man with short hair sits with hands clasped, smiling confidently next to a collage of images showcasing fire, landscapes, spherical objects, textures, and a house model. The background features the text 'das element Asset Library Software'.
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A man in a black shirt stands in front of a grid of images showcasing various assets including fire, landscapes, a house, and a trailer. The background features the logo of 'das element' with the tagline 'organize, tag & find'.
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An elegant interface displaying the title "meshController" in a sleek typeface. Below, features include production-grade surface pining, mesh binding, and a VP2 control toolset for Maya. Author Zhenggang Deng's details and Node ID are neatly formatted, set against a dark background, enhancing readability.

DreamWorks style mesh controls land in Maya

A free Maya plug-in adds surface pinning, mesh controls, and VP2 overlays, plus docs and an example scene. Now go break it safely in a test rig, just like the artists at Dreamworks who inspired it.

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