Chaos V-Ray 6 for 3ds Max, update 2 eases rendering and shader exchanges, speeds up workflows, extends V-Ray Frame Buffer and GPU functionality and improves realistic scattering.
Read more: V-Ray 6 for 3ds Max, update 2 Completes USD Pipelines with Material X Support
Mari 7.0’s new internal map baking engine allows users to bake texture maps without leaving Mari. Importing USD files into pipelines is now easier, and the new project backups save time.
Read more: Mari 7.0 Updates Texture Palette with Map Baking Engine, New USD Import
Maxon ZBrush digital sculpting software is now available in a new 2024 version. It includes updates to brushes and strokes, new mesh controls and changes to masking.
Read more: Maxon ZBrush 2024 Updates Mesh, Brush and Masking Controls
das element VFX asset library software is now released in version 2.0, a major upgrade with automated features designed to make digital asset management smoother and simpler.
Read more: 𝗱𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Defines A𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 Li𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿ies for 𝗩𝗙𝗫 Elements
Foundry’s Katana 7.0 makes it possible to work with USD native scenes and workflows while using Katana’s lookdev and lighting tools, helping it to fit more smoothly into pipelines.
Read more: Katana 7.0 Works with USD Native Workflows, Adds Multi-Threaded Live Renders
