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ArchitecTools: Tools and Technologies for CGI

The evolution of technology has made 3D modeling and rendering tools more accessible, therefore enhancing workflows and improving visualization quality. Our portal carefully explores the best solutions for creating realistic renderings, managing materials and lighting, and using post-production techniques to achieve professional results.
Furthermore, stay updated on the latest innovations in the industry, from new architectural visualization techniques to the most advanced tools for digital design. Discover articles, guides, and in-depth insights to improve your workflow and stay competitive in the world of 3D architecture.

animago AWARD NOMINEES

End of August animago independent jury announced the final nominees for this year’s animago AWARD, choosing three best works in each of the 13 animago categories. In the meanwhile today 3D Architettura would like to introduce you the projects nominated in two architecture categories.
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animago AWARD Nominees 2018

The nominees for the 2018 animago AWARDS are in! An independent jury of experts sifted through nearly 900 submissions from 61 countries to find the final 36 nominees for the animago’s twelve categories.
Adobe Substance 3D Painter Update 10.1

Substance 3D Painter 10.1 Update

Version 10.1 of Substance 3D Painter, released near the end of 2024, is a major update that brings several improvements designed to make the texturing experience smoother and more powerful. With new features, enhanced support for the USD format, and significant performance upgrades, this version aims to meet the needs of 3D artists, game designers, and VFX professionals. Notably, the addition of new filter options and an update to core dependencies ensure a greater flexibility and speed during the creative workflow.

PHOTOSHOP CC NEW 3D FEATURES

Last Friday at the 3D Printshow in New York Adobe demonstrated three new features that will be available for 3D and 3D Printing in a future version of Photoshop CC.

REALFLOW FOR CINEMA 4D

NextLimit announced the launch of RealFlow for Cinema 4D in June.

Online 3d collage on CGPort

If you have ever faced the problem of purchased 3D-models mismatching the designs of your project, than probably you would be interested in the solution offered by CGPort. The team of the designers and 3d-artists came up with an idea of a try-before-buy service and created a virtual space where one can create a collage and see all the chosen 3d-models in one's own interior and check the styles, colors and proportions.
Pico Goblin 3D Architettura

Pico Goblin all-in-one VR headset

This August Pico Interactive released an innovative all-in-one virtual reality headset, Pico Goblin. Initially, it was on sale on the USA and China markets and recently became available for the European users as well. We had an opportunity to test and to work with the Pico dev-kit and it's impressive.
Substance Painter - 3D Painting Software

Substance Painter 2018.3

Allegorithmic has released Substance Painter 2018.3 with viewport upgrades, new UI helpers, an enhanced symmetry tool, proper 2D view export and a boost in performance.

RAILCLONE PLUGIN FOR 3DS MAX

RailClone is a 3DS Max plugin for parametric modeling based on custom geometry parts. This new concept of lets you to build complex and realistic structures for Architectural Visualization, Civil Engineering, Industrial and Interior Design.

NVIDIA Iray Cinema 4D

NVIDIA introduced the NVIDIA Iray Cinema 4D rendering plugin.

Marvelous Designer 6 closed beta

Marvelous Designer invites its users to participate in Close Beta Test, applying on its website till September 12

thinkingParticles version 6

Cebas Visual Technology Inc. announced the release of thinkingParticles version 6 Subscription Drop 5 with new workflow and production tools.