In this article, let’s talk about an issue which makes Redshift users frustrated: Redshift material previews black. What is the cause of the issue and how to fix it.
Explore the features of 3Ds Max’s Character Animation
Character animation is a fundamental element of 3D visualization, allowing artists and animators to breathe life into static models and create compelling narratives. Autodesk 3ds Max stands out as a powerful tool in character animation, offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to streamline the rigging, animation, and rendering processes. Whether you are creating animated shorts, video games, or visual effects, understanding the robust features of 3Ds Max’s character animation toolkit is essential for producing captivating and dynamic animations. In this blog, iRender will help you explore the features of 3Ds Max’s Character Animation.
Boris FX Unveils Optics 2025
Boris FX has taken the visual effects world by storm once again with the release of Optics 2025, a powerful tool that offers creators an impressive array of features designed to enhance their photo and video editing workflows. Let’s explore new features in this latest version!
Revolutionizing Skin Deformation in Houdini with GPU Acceleration
a recent breakthrough in Houdini’s toolset is set to change the game—introducing the GPU-accelerated Houdini Skin Slide Deformer.
Understanding the dedicated and shared GPU memory
Have you ever wondered about the definition and the purposes of the dedicated or shared GPU memory shown in the Task Manager? The answer is here.
ForestPack 9 is out now with many essential workflow improvements
ForestPack, the popular plugin for 3DS Max developed by iToo Software, has long been a go-to tool for 3D artists and designers looking to create realistic vegetation and complex scenes easily. The release of ForestPack 9 marks a significant advancement in the software’s capabilities, introducing a host of essential workflow improvements that enhance both performance and usability.
In this article, let’s explore some essential workflow improvements in ForestPack 9 with iRender!
What’s new in Ornatrix 3 for Cinema 4D?
In November 2024, Ephere has released Ornatrix 3 for Cinema 4D. It’s a powerful plugin for generating dynamic hair, fur and feathers. In this new update, we see Ephere add a new Graft Grooms system, new options to box grooming operators and bake modifiers, improvements in key features like Edit Guides, Guides from Guide Mesh, Clump, Surface Comb, Noise and Mesh from Strands.
What are the best ways to use Maya for motion design?
In the competitive landscape of motion design, Autodesk Maya stands out as a powerful and versatile 3D modeling and animation software that is widely embraced by creative professionals. Renowned for its robust features and flexibility, Maya empowers artists to bring their visions to life through intricate animations, stunning visual effects, and detailed character modeling. understanding how to effectively utilize Autodesk Maya is key to producing stunning visual content that captivates audiences. From character animation and rigging to the integration of 3D elements in motion graphics, Maya offers a range of tools that facilitate the creation of complex animations with precision and artistry. This blog will explore the role of Autodesk Maya in motion design, highlighting its essential features, best practices, and techniques that empower designers to bring their imaginative concepts to life.
Let’s get started with iRender!
Exploring what’s new in V-Ray 7 for Maya
Chaos just released the newest version of V-ray for Maya. The update brings in support for 3D Gaussian Splats and native OpenPBR, enhances USD capabilities, and includes improvements for V-Ray GPU, V-Ray Frame Buffer, and Chaos Scatter.
Following its integration with 3ds Max, SketchUp, and Cinema 4D, Maya now joins the lineup of DCC applications integrated with V-Ray 7.
Let’s discover this latest version with iRender in this blog!
Transform Blender into Photoshop with the Free Paint System Add-On
Artist and tools developer Tawan Sunflower has released Paint System, a free add-on that “turn[s] Blender into Photoshop”.