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Crashes or freezes when rendering with V-Ray in 3ds Max
Issue: These issues include, but are not limited to: Gray or black viewports after an intensive render. Crash to desktop without error messages. Crash with […]
Foundry updates Mari 7.1
Foundry has introduced Mari 7.1, packed with new tools like 2D Painting Mode, an expanded Smart Mask system, Switch Node, and Paint Node Creation Presets. […]
Black Friday Special Offer 2024
Are you ready to supercharge your rendering projects this Black Friday? Look no further than Super Renders Farm! If you’re a 3D artist, animator, or […]
Unreal Engine 5.5 is now available
Epic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.5. The animation toolset has seen several updates, including improvements to the Sequencer, Unreal Engine’s nonlinear animation editor. New […]
D5 Render 2.9 released with terrain sculpting, phasing animations, AI tools and more
D5 Render 2.9 introduces several new features and optimizations: New Features: Terrain Tool: Create and sculpt terrain directly within D5 using brush tools for sculpting […]
V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max available now
Chaos has announced the release of V-Ray 7, the latest version of its rendering software for 3ds Max. Here is a breakdown of the key […]
OctaneRender 2024.1 released
OTOY has announced the release of OctaneRender 2024.1. Key highlights include a new post-FX shader graph system with support for OSL and texture nodes within […]
Chaos Vantage 2.6: A New Milestone in Real-time Rendering
The latest release of Chaos Vantage 2.6 introduces a suite of groundbreaking features that elevate the real-time rendering experience for 3D designers and artists. These […]
Camera Clipping Pro plugin for 3ds Max
Spline Dynamics has released Camera Clipping Pro, a new script for 3ds Max designed to simplify the handling of camera clipping planes. This tool allows […]
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2025.2
Autodesk has released 3ds Max 2025.2, the latest version of its 3D software for design, architectural visualization and visual effects work. The update introduces Flow Retopology for 3ds […]
Epic Games releases Twinmotion 2024.1
Originally posted on 1 May 2024 and updated for the final release. Epic Games has released Twinmotion 2024.1, the next major version of its Unreal-Engine-based real-time visualisation […]
Free tool: Character Creator UE Control Rig for Unreal Engine
Reallusion has released Character Creator UE Control Rig (CC UE Control Rig). The free add-on lets users pose and animate characters created in its Character Creator software inside Unreal Engine using […]
Maya 2025.1 released
Autodesk has announced Maya 2025.1 including many improvements across modelling, animation, rendering, and other areas. In modelling, the Smart Extrude feature includes a new icon […]
Unreal Engine 5.4: five key features for CG artists
Epic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.4, the latest version of the game engine. It’s another huge update, adding a complete new Motion Graphics Mode for […]
Epic Games releases Twinmotion 2024.1 Preview 1
Epic Games has previewed Twinmotion 2024.1, the next major version of its Unreal-Engine-based real-time visualisation software. Preview 1 introduces a new Render Layers system, new Spacing and […]
Chaos announces V-Ray for ARM
Chaos has announced that it plans to support ARM-based processors in its V-Ray renderer, as well as AMD and Intel CPUs. In a brief blog post, […]
Autodesk integrates AI into Fusion
Autodesk has announced Project Salvador, a new initiative to integrate generative AI technologies into its Fusion software. Following the example of the AI model DALL-E, was named […]
RealityCapture is now free to indie artists and studios
Epic Games has released RealityCapture 1.4, the latest version of the photogrammetry software. The update changes RealityCapture’s pricing model, making it free to artists and studios with […]
BiteTheBytes releases World Creator 2024.1
BiteTheBytes has begun its World Creator 2024 releases, the latest annual series of updates to the GPU-based terrain generator. World Creator 2024.1 adds a new rivers system, […]
Trimble releases SketchUp 2024.0
Trimble has released SketchUp 2024.0, the latest version of its architectural modeling software, also often used by concept artists to rough out hard-surface assets. The update introduces […]
Unity 6 Preview: five key features for CG artists
Unity has released Unity 6 Preview, the new version of the game engine and real-time renderer. The release, which would have been the Unity 2023.3 Tech Stream under […]
Maxon releases Red Giant 2024.2 with new 3D tool Geo
Part of Maxon’s launch promo for its Spring 2024 releases. The new features in Red Giant 2024.2 are shown in the first minute of the […]
“Maya has stopped working. An error has stopped Maya from working properly.” when launching Maya 2023
Issue: When launching Maya or Maya LT 2023, it is stopped with the following error. Maya has stopped working An error has stopped Maya from […]
A Comparison between 3ds Max and Maya
Issue: What are the primary differences between 3ds Max and Maya? Solution: 3ds Max and Maya have many similarities: Both are capable of modeling, animation, […]
Autodesk releases MotionBuilder 2025
Autodesk has released MotionBuilder 2025, the latest version of its character animation tool, commonly used for viewing and editing motion-capture data. The update introduces USD for MotionBuilder, […]
Blender 4.1 introduces performance enhancements and new features
Blender 4.1 stable is available now focusing on quality of life improvements, performance enhancements, and the introduction of new features aimed at streamlining the user […]
Chaos releases Enscape 4
Chaos has released Enscape 4.0. This version serves as a step towards future development, featuring an overhauled codebase for improved performance and stability. The update […]
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2025, here’s what’s new
Autodesk has started to rollout 3ds Max 2025. Although an official announcement has not been made yet, many users have reported being able to download […]
Stable Projectorz: an AI tool for 3D texture Generation
Igor Aherne has released Stable Projectorz, a free image projection and texturing tool tool powered by Stable Diffusion. One of the core capabilities of Stable Projectorz […]
KeenTools ships FaceBuilder 2024.1 for Blender
KeenTools has released FaceBuilder 2024.1 for Blender, the latest version of its popular automated head-generation plugin. The update streamlines the process of creating a 3D head from […]
Ephere introduces Ragner: An AI Assistant for 3ds Max Users
Ephere has released Ragner, an AI plug-in for creating, managing, and optimizing 3ds Max scenes. The AI has been trained on a 3ds Max knowledgebase so once connected […]
Lumion 2024 released with real-time ray tracing
Lumion 2024 has been released, introducing several improvements, including real-time ray tracing, expanded compatibility with new nature items, and enhanced video rendering speeds, which are […]
Foundry announces Modo 17.0
Foundry has released Modo 17.0, introducing an overhauled architecture and several performance enhancements including speed improvements in direct modeling tools, MeshOps, animation playback, rig interaction, […]
Boris FX releases Mocha Pro 2024
Boris FX has released Mocha Pro 2024, a major update to its planar tracking software that integrates the core solver from SynthEyes, Boris FX’s specialist 3D tracking app. […]
Regular freezing, slow performance, or slow loading while working in 3ds Max
Issue: 3ds Max periodically freezes for a number of seconds during normal use.The program may also be slow to use at times with no visible […]
“A required install component is missing or corrupted. Error 3051” when installing an Autodesk Update
Issue: When attempting to run an update on an Autodesk product the installation fails with the following message: Unable to install A required install component […]
Adobe releases Substance 3D Addon 2.0 for Blender
Adobe has released a significant update to its Substance 3D Addon for Blender. The new version introduces a refactored architecture that enhances the plugin’s performance […]
Pilgway releases 3DCoat 2024
Pilgway has officially announced the release of 3DCoat 2024. Among the notable new features is the introduction of Vector Displacement Brush support, allowing for the […]
DreamWorks Animation releases MoonRay 1.5
DreamWorks Animation has released MoonRay 1.5, the latest update to the open-source version of its in-house production renderer. The ray tracing renderer, used on animated features like The Bad […]
Chaos release V-Ray 6 Update 2 for Maya and Houdini
Chaos has announced the release of V-Ray 6 Update 2 for Maya and Houdini. The update brings MaterialX support and extended USD compatibility to ensure […]
Chaos announces development of new AI-driven rendering technologies
Chaos has recently published information regarding a suite of AI-driven technologies currently under development. These upcoming tools are designed to enhance and streamline the creative […]
Ornatrix 8 for 3ds Max released
Ephere Inc. has announced the release of Ornatrix 3ds Max 8, the latest update to their hair and fur plugin for 3ds Max. The update […]
Color Intelligence releases Colourlab Ai 3
Color Intelligence has released Colourlab Ai 3, the new version of the AI color grading tool. The update rebuilds the software’s colour engine from scratch, providing “10 […]
Ornatrix 8 for 3ds Max released
Ephere Inc. has announced the release of Ornatrix 3ds Max 8, the latest update to their hair and fur plugin for 3ds Max. The update […]
Bleank releases Black Ink 2023
Bleank has released Black Ink 2023, a major update to its innovative GPU-accelerated digital painting software, overhauling the UI, rendering engine and brush management. The update also […]
Introducing bbatch: batch file processing with Blender
A very common task during production is to perform repetitive actions on multiple .blend files (fixing paths, adjusting settings, etc.). This process can be time […]
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 […]
Chaos releases Vantage 2.2
Chaos has updated Vantage, its real-time ray tracing renderer, intended for exploring large V-Ray scenes for architectural visualization and VFX. Vantage 2.2 adds supports for DLSS 3x […]
Maya crashes when opening scene file
Issue: At the attempt to load any file or a specific scene file in Maya, the program crashes. In some cases, a fatal error occurs […]
How to convert bitmap textures to TX format for rendering with Arnold in 3ds Max
Issue: How to convert bitmap textures to .TX format for rendering with Arnold in 3ds Max. Once converted, Arnold can then load the more memory-efficient […]
Celebrate the New Year with SuperRenders Farm: Happy 2024 Discount!
As the New Year unfolds, it brings with it a fresh start, new hopes, and the joy of new beginnings. At Superenders Farm, we believe […]
Out-of-core Rendering for textures – 3ds Max
Out-of-core rendering for textures unloads the memory used by textures to hard drive by using a lower resolution version of them, depending on how far […]
Why is the CV-Toolbox not showing up under my Extensions menu after updating to Cinema 4D 2023.2 and later?
The Problem: While it’s true that CV-Toolbox v2.17 works in harmony with Cinema 4D 2023.1.3 and older versions, the recent modifications to Cinema 4D 2023.2 […]
Cameras are missing in Arnold render view in Maya
Issue: At the attempt to render camera views from cameras in a Maya scene file with the Arnold render view, the cameras are missing from […]
Corona 12 Update 1 released
The 3D rendering community is buzzing with excitement over the latest release from Chaos—Corona 12 Update 1. Known for its user-friendly interface and stunningly realistic […]
Why Super Renders Farm is the Ultimate Choice for Multi-GPU Rendering
In the fast-paced world of 3D design, animation, and visual effects, speed and quality are non-negotiable. The ability to render complex scenes with photorealistic detail […]
V-Ray 7 coming soon to Blender
Chaos has told CG Channel that it is launching a new version of V-Ray for Blender in beta later this year with a stable release due in […]
Foundry announces the end of Modo
Foundry has announced it will discontinue development of Modo, its 3D modeling tool, following the release of Modo 17.1 later this year. According to the […]