Nuke Inpaint: New Tool with Photoshop-Like Healing Brush
Foundry has unveiled a new tool called Inpaint, slated for inclusion in Nuke 12.0. As per the company, it empowers users to generate contextual paint strokes, akin to Photoshop’s renowned Healing Brush tool. Inpaint leverages GPU acceleration, incorporates “Stretch knobs” to refine stroke direction for precision, and offers options to adjust detail levels. It also […]
Lightwave 2019.1: Cel Shading, FBX & Unreal Bridge Updates
Newtek has announced the release of Lightwave 2019.1. This version introduces enhancements to Cel Shading, improved FBX and Alembic support, allowing the hiding of all non-renderable OpenGL elements and gizmos. Other improvements include workflow enhancements to the Layers panel in Modeler, new navigation options, upgrades to the RGBA/XYZ splitter node, Physical Sky enhancements, and updates […]
Chaos: 3DS Max Spline Plugin with Strange Attractor Equations
Kinematic Lab has introduced Chaos, a novel parametric Spline object for 3DS Max. This tool utilizes “strange attractor” equations to generate splines. The software offers 29 distinct equations, each with its unique set of variables. Key Features: Complete Animation Control: Every parameter is animatable. Users should exercise caution with parameter adjustments, as the nature of […]
Adobe Dimension CC 2.3: New Features for 3D Rendering & Compositing
Adobe has released Dimension CC 2.3, a 3D rendering and compositing software tailored for graphic designers. This update introduces several enhancements, including the ability to quickly select models and easily adjust their placements using new Align and Distribute tools. Moreover, you can now export specific models in common file formats, offering greater flexibility instead of […]
FumeFX 5.0.4: New Features & Updates for 3ds Max Users
SitniSati has released an update to FumeFX, its fluid dynamics plugin for 3ds Max. It’s designed for creating realistic fire, smoke, explosions, and more. Version 5.0.4 adds support for detachable GPU Viewports added in 3ds Max 2020.1. There are also more controls and an updated preview for Turbulence Noise, as well as a new Affect […]
MARUI-PlugIn Update: Bringing VR Modeling to Maya for Professionals
MARUI-PlugIn, a plugin for Maya developed in Osaka, has released an update. This plugin allows users to model and animate in VR. The developers state that while VR sculpting and modeling apps are available for amateur artists on platforms like Steam and Oculus, MARUI-PlugIn brings VR capabilities to the software used by professional studios. This […]
3DCoat 4.9: New Features & $100 Discount Available Now
New features in 3DCoat v4.9 include a new CutOff tool, improvements to the Paint, Sculpt, UV/Retopo room, New curves and more. What’s New in 3DCoat 4.9 Paint room Sculpt room UV/Retopo room New curves General changes You can see the full changelog on the 3D Coat website. Also of note, 3D Coat is available with […]
Unreal Engine Adds Cinema 4D Support: Import & Real-Time Scenes
Epic Games has announced that Unreal Engine 4.23 will add support for Cinema 4D. The ability to import .c4d files will be handled by the Datasmith plugin, which is included in Unreal Studio Beta (currently free). The importer supports scene hierarchies, geometry, materials, lights, cameras, and baked animations. Using Cinema 4D’s ‘save for Cineware’ option […]
Substance Plugin 2.0.1 for Maya: Enhanced Performance & Features
Adobe recently updated its Substance plugin for Maya, introducing significant enhancements and new features in version 2.0.1. The plugin has been completely rewritten to offer improved performance and flexibility. One of the most notable updates is the support for higher resolution textures. The new version can now output textures up to 8K resolution when using […]
Quixel Mixer Update: Enhanced Performance & New Creation Tools
Quixel has released an update for Mixer, its procedural material blending and creation tool. This update brings significant improvements to the user experience and expands the tool’s capabilities. The update focuses on enhancing the core performance of Mixer. Startup, import, export, UI, and material processing have all been optimized for speed, resulting in a faster […]