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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.

Clarisse 3.0 by Isotopix

Isotropix released Clarisse 3.0 - a new breed of high-end 2D/3D animation software which is the fusion of an animation package, a compositing software and a 3D rendering engine.

Google Blocks

Google has released a new app that allows 3d modeling directly in VR.

C4Dome for Cinema 4d

The C4Dome-2 plugin was specially developed for Cinema4D R15 and R16 and, like its predecessor, is a HDRI toolset that contains a wide range of corresponding presets that produce outstanding results even without tweaking.

Corona Renderer 1.6

End of April Corona Renderer 1.6 for Autodesk 3ds Max was released.

3DS MAX 2016: WHAT’S NEW?

In this article I don't want to offer you a euphoric or pessimistic analysis, but a list of new features introduced in 3ds Max 2016, publicly released today, followed by some criticism and constructive comments.

ArionFX for Photoshop

RandomControl demonstrated a new feature of the upcoming version of ArionFX for Photoshop: Upcast, that allows to define a minimum pixel brightness threshold above which an amplification factor will be applied.

Unreal Engine 4.13

Unreal Engine 4.13 has arrived! In this version you'll find numerous improvements across the board.

3DS MAX MULTI-TILE

The Multi-Tile UV Bake Tool allows you to bake multi-tile texture collections in 3ds Max using common naming conventions such as MARI UDIM, Mudbox or Zbrush.

SCRIPT FOR WORN EDGES IN CINEMA 4D

Script/Setup for Worn Edges in Cinema 4d with VertexMaps and baked inverted Ambient Occlusion.

CL3VER for Revit

CL3VER launches today its new Autodesk Revit Export App on the Autodesk Exchange Apps store.

Substance Designer 5.5

Substance Designer, a node-based non-destructive application for material authoring, in version 5.5 offers new tools and features.

Substance Painter 2.3

Algorithmic released Substance Painter 2.3 with Photoshop export.