Nukepedia has been the go-to resource for Nuke users for 15 years. It has provided a vast library of scripts, gizmos, and tools that have supported the VFX community in countless ways. Now, the announcement of a ‘Nukepedia v2.0’ at Siggraph 2025 is being pitched as the grand solution. But is this really what the…
Autodesk has officially launched 3ds Max 2026, bringing a host of new features and performance improvements to the popular 3D modeling and rendering software. Features: OpenPBR as Default Material – Physically-based shader with MaterialX and OpenUSD support for better interoperability. Vertex Weld Modifier Update – Now works with both Mesh and Spline objects, improving spline…
GIMP has officially launched version 3.0 of its open-source image editing software, marking the culmination of seven years of development. This highly anticipated update introduces significant new features and improvements, enhancing the software’s capabilities for both casual users and professionals. The previous major release, GIMP 2.10, debuted in 2018, with development on GIMP 3.0 commencing…
What is a QIP? A Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is a way for publicly traded companies to raise capital by issuing shares to institutional investors. It’s often used when a company needs quick funds without going through a full public offering. For a VFX studio, QIP can be a strategic move to fund expansion, invest…
Blender just scored a major win at the 97th Academy Awards! Flow, a beautifully crafted, wordless animated film about a dark grey cat on a mystical journey, took home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This marks the first Academy Award for Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis, and it’s a huge moment for Blender – the…
The Oscar for Best Visual Effects at the 97th Academy Awards was awarded to Dune: Part Two, recognizing the exceptional work of Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe, and Gerd Nefzer. The win marks another triumph for DNEG, which previously secured the VFX Oscar for Dune: Part One, solidifying its dominance in crafting the visual…
Boris FX has announced the release of SynthEyes 2025, bringing AI-driven innovations to the world of tracking and compositing. The latest update introduces Mask ML, a powerful AI-powered roto tool, along with a centralized export hub, animation-ready head mesh, and enhanced workflow automation. AI-Powered Masking and Batch Processing A major highlight of SynthEyes 2025 is…
