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Chaos release V-Ray 6 Update 2 for Maya and Houdini https://cgpress.org/archives/chaos-release-v-ray-6-update-2-for-maya-and-houdini.html

ILM has released a behind the scenes look at the creation of the USS Nomad space station from The Creator. https://cgpress.org/archives/ilms-breakdown-of-the-space-station-from-the-creator.html

Epic Games has announced the release of Reality Scan 1.4, an update to their mobile application designed for creating high-fidelity 3D models using smartphones and tablets. https://cgpress.org/archives/epic-releases-reality-scan-1-4.html

Behind the scenes of The Marvels https://cgpress.org/archives/behind-the-scenes-of-the-marvels.html

OpenAI has announced the development of Sora, an advanced text-to-video model capable of creating videos up to a minute long while adhering to specific user prompts and maintaining high visual quality throughout. https://cgpress.org/archives/openai-introduces-sora-a-new-text-to-video-model.html

Chaos announces development of new AI-driven rendering technologies https://cgpress.org/archives/chaos-announces-development-of-new-ai-driven-rendering-technologies.html

Airon 4D - a new rendering engine powered by Stable Diffusion https://cgpress.org/archives/airon-4d-a-new-rendering-engine-powered-by-stable-diffusion.html

Vojtech Cada has introduced a new Maxscript, titled "Custom Shortcuts List" designed to display all user-set shortcuts in a single dialog. https://cgpress.org/archives/custom-shortcuts-list-script-for-3ds-max.html

LightWave 2023 for Mac is set for release on February 9th. https://cgpress.org/archives/lightwave-2023-for-mac-announced.html

JangaFX has announced the upcoming release of the closed alpha version of their new software, LiquiGen, a standalone tool designed for real-time liquid simulations.

https://cgpress.org/archives/jangafx-announce-liquigen-alpha-access.html

MPC has released a breakdown for its work on La Montagne. https://cgpress.org/archives/mpcs-la-montagne-vfx-breakdown.html

Unity has officially announced support for visionOS, available to Unity Pro, Enterprise, and Industry subscribers. This integration allows developers to use Unity's tools and workflows to create spatial experiences for the Apple Vision Pro ecosystem.
https://cgpress.org/archives/unity-announces-official-support-for-visionos-on-apple-vision-pro.html

Tyson Ibele has announced introduces PRISM, a new mesh boolean and fracturing engine designed exclusively for tyFlow that significantly enhances capabilities in mesh operations, including regular boolean tasks and advanced fracturing and destruction. https://cgpress.org/archives/prism-a-new-gpu-accelerated-mesh-boolean-and-fracturing-engine-for-tyflow.html

Adobe announced the release of Substance 3D Sampler 4.3. The update includes new Starter Content, an improved version of the Embroidery filter, a Perspective Crop tool, and advancements in texture generation. https://cgpress.org/archives/substance-3d-sample-4-3-released.html

DMZ Scripts has released Script Box, a new tool designed to streamline the process of installing and executing Maxscripts by allowing users to select any folder to generate a dynamic dialog menu.

https://cgpress.org/archives/dmz-scripts-releases-script-box-for-3ds-max.html

JangaFX has released EmberGen version 1.1.0. This update includes 62 new and updated presets, comprising 32 entirely new presets, 13 reimagined presets, and 17 updated presets.

Nightshade is a new tool that "poisons" AI models that scrape artwork without permission

https://cgpress.org/archives/nightshade-poisons-ai-models-that-scrape-artwork-without-permission.html

Maxon has announced updates to their Red Giant 2024. Read more here:

Red Giant 2024.1 released Maxon has announced updates to their Red Giant 2024 suite.

ILM has released a video of their work on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

ILM's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny breakdown ILM has released a video of their work on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Adobe has announced the latest update of Substance 3D Modeler. https://cgpress.org/archives/substance-3d-modeler-1-6-released.html

MPC has released a breakdown reel for its work on Napoleon.

MPC's Napoleon breakdown MPC has released a breakdown reel for its work on Napoleon.

MPC has released a reel for its work on Animal Kingdom.
https://cgpress.org/?p=78557&preview=true

MPC's Animal Kingdom breakdown reel MPC has released a reel for its work on Animal Kingdom.

Rebelway has released a free 3 hour introduction to Houdini tutorial.

Introduction to Houdini Rebelway has released a free 3 hour introduction to Houdini tutorial. Watch it on YouTube.

Ephere Inc. has announced the release of Ornatrix 3ds Max 8, the latest update to their hair and fur plugin for 3ds Max.

Ornatrix 8 for 3ds Max released Ephere Inc. has announced the release of Ornatrix 3dsmax V8, the latest update to their hair and fur plugin for 3ds Max.

RenderRam has released an interesting tutorial that demonstrates how to use 3ds Max 2024.2’s updated Conform modifier to deform plants where they meet a wall.

Bending Plant Leaves using 3ds Max's Conform Modifier Bending Plant Leaves using 3ds Max's Conform Modifier

D5 Render 2.6 is out now with advancements in AI-driven features, rendering improvements, enhanced asset library content, and workflow optimization, making it a significant upgrade .

D5 Render 2.6 released with new AI features and more Dimension 5 tech has recently released the D5 Render 2.6 update, introducing a range of new features and optimizations. This update encompasses advancements in AI-driven functionalities, rendering improvements, enhanced asset library content, and workflow optimization, making it a significant upgrad...

Chaos has officially joined the Alliance for OpenUSD.

Hollywood Illusion has recently released Magic Nodes 2, an advanced tool designed to enhance workflow in Adobe After Effects by introducing a node-based system. https://cgpress.org/archives/magic-nodes-2-released.html

Several readers have reported receiving an email saying that CGSociety, a cornerstone in the computer graphics community for over two decades, has announced its retirement. https://cgpress.org/archives/cgsociety-to-shut-down-in-january-2024.html

Changsoo Eun has taken on the responsibility for finding willing developers to continue to recompile Thinkbox’s plugins for 3ds Max 2024 and beyond.

Thinkbox FrostMX recompiled for 3ds Max 2024 Changsoo Eun has taken on the responsibility for finding willing developers to continue to recompile Thinkbox's plugins for 3ds Max 2024 and beyond.