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Maxon has officially launched Cinema 4D 2025.1, winter release, the latest iteration of its popular 3D software, featuring significant enhancements to its Boolean modeling system and simulation toolsets. The update introduces a revamped Boolean modeling workflow, designed to boost the speed and stability of operations while enabling the creation of more intricate Boolean hierarchies. These…

Action FX has unveiled a new FREE Asteroids Stock Footage Pack, designed to comp space and sci-fi scenes with ease. This collection of 20 high-quality CG asteroid assets offers a range of creative possibilities, making it a must-have for visual effects artists. The pack includes three types of clips: Asteroid fields moving towards or away…

Thiruvananthapuram is set to become the global hub for animation, visual effects, gaming, and extended reality (AVGC XR) as it hosts the AniMela-AMS Festival 2025 from March 6 to 9. This landmark event is backed by strategic support from the prestigious Annecy International Film Festival, promising a world-class platform for industry networking, knowledge exchange, and…

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VFX Assets just dropped their 2D Cloud Textures Pack—a free collection of 125 cloud textures for all your compositing dreams (or last-minute deadlines). And yes, you read that right: free. The pack comes in JPEG format with clouds set against black backgrounds, making them perfect for motion graphics, animation, or VFX projects where you need…

Foundry has announced a major update to its Mari texturing software, introducing new tools and workflows designed to enhance efficiency for both 2D and 3D artists. The Mari 7.1 release brings significant upgrades, including a 2D Painting Mode, an expanded Smart Mask system, a versatile Switch Node, and Paint Node Creation Presets, offering a more…

The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) hosted its annual awards ceremony on November 7, 2024, at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre, spotlighting exceptional talent in the post-production industry. The event recognized standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodic content. One of the evening’s highlights was the…

IndiaJoy, Asia’s largest digital entertainment festival, is returning for its seventh edition from November 13-17, 2024, at the Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC). This year’s event, powered by AMD, promises to bring together leaders from gaming, animation, VFX, e-sports, and film, in a vibrant celebration of creativity, technology, and business. As a hub for the…

Exclusive Report: Unleash Your Inner VFX Hero and Win Big with India’s WAFX WAVES Challenge If you’re a VFX enthusiast with a knack for storytelling and a vision to capture the theme “Daily Life Superhero” in a stunning 30-second visual effects clip, an exciting opportunity awaits you. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in partnership…

October 31, 2024 – In a significant move for the U.K.’s visual effects (VFX) and film industry, the government has introduced new tax incentives to bolster VFX work within the country. Beginning on April 1, 2025, production companies will be eligible to claim an enhanced 39% rate of the Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) on U.K.-based…