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New blockchain-based service lets artists create a permanent online record of the images they create. Read our FAQs on how it works.

Check out the new features in the motion design and VFX software, including the Vector Blur modifier, and updates to 3D workflow.

Try the popular image editing and digital painting tool for free as part of Serif's extended six-month free trial of its Affinity apps.

Discover how to create an anime-style explosion effect in The Gnomon Workshop's beginner-friendly game art tutorial.

Artists using the popular online 3D printing marketplace are being advised to download any files remaining on Shapeways' servers.

Promising tool creates KineFX-compatible muscle and skin simulation rigs for use in visual effects, animation and games.

Unusual 3D concept design tool's new Variants system automatically generates variations of imported OBJ files. The base edition is free.

Multiphysics add-on's tyDiffusion module generates AI renders and animations matching 3ds Max scenes. Included in the free edition.

Check out the new features in the GPU renderer, including the new AI Enhancer, Sunlight Caustics and better translucent materials.

Check out the new features in the 3ds Max and Cinema 4D renderer, including 'VFB 2.0' and initial integration with Chaos Vantage.

Real-time ray tracing renderer for large V-Ray scenes gets support for VR headsets, rounded edges and ACEScg color space.

Check out the new features in the free 3D sketching app, available natively for iPads and as a Chrome web app for Android tablets.

Browser-based tool lets you create animations for humanoid characters by typing text prompts. Free in open beta, including for commercial use

Discover how to model, texture and render production-quality weapons and props for videogames with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed guide.

Update to the 3D tracking software revamps workflow for exporting data to Flame, Silhouette and Blender. See all the new features here.

Markerless motion-capture software streams data live to Unreal Engine, or can post-process it to a 'AAA quality' Blender file.

Free Blender-based tool generates 3D interiors, from rooms to entire houses. Assets can be exported in OBJ, FBX and USD format.

Epic Games' free 3D scanning app for Android and iOS now lets you download the 3D scan directly, rather than via Sketchfab.

Create compelling 3D concept images in Medium, 3DCoat, Blender and ZBrush with The Gnomon Workshop's masterclass.

Check out the new features in the Unreal Engine simulation baking tool, including support for UE5's new Heterogeneous Volumes.