ArchitecTools

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.

Substance Designer 5.5

Substance Designer, a node-based non-destructive application for material authoring, in version 5.5 offers new tools and features.
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MAXWELL RENDER 4.1

Next Limit has presented Maxwell Render 4.1 with a lot of new features and a new addition to Maxwell’s catalog of ies files included in the installation; provided by Real IES.
ProBuilder and Polybrush join Unity

ProBuilder and Polybrush join Unity

The full editions of ProBuilder and Polybrush, tools for seamless level design and texturing, recently became part of Unity and are now available to all subscription plans with no extra costs.
animago award 2019 winners

Winners of animago Award 2019

The winners of the animago AWARD, the international competition for 3D animation, still, visual effects and game, have been announced.

ATILES PRO 2.50 FOR 3ds MAX 7 – 2015

Aviz Studio Ltd has unveiled ATiles Pro v2.50 updated for 3ds Max 2015. This tool allows you to create all kind of objects with repeatable geometry by defining their size and offset between individual tiles
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MODO 10 SERIES RELEASE

The MODO 10 Series delivers valuable new feature sets in a series of three installments, - The Foundary developers have announced recently.
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3D Holograms

The Looking Glass Factory announced Volume "The world's first personal volumetric display".

Cry Engine 5.4

End of July Crytek has presented a major update to CryEngine with over 623 improvements.

KeyShot 8 Available

Luxion released KeyShot 8 with new updates focused on materials and volume, lighting and optics, advanced geometry, image and output, and collaboration. 

LUMEN RT 2015

LumenRT offers the perfect combination of tools to rapidly create photographic images and ultra-high definition videos. LumenRT's impressive ability to quickly construct large scale interactive visualizations from any CAD or GIS source helps us efficiently present the design intent and environmental impact to a wide variety of audiences.

PHOTOSHOP CC 2015 NEW FEATURES

Photoshop CC 2015 delivered new options to create bump and normal maps, and reduce the poly count of 3D models.

Houdini 15.5 by Side FX

SideFX released Houdini 15.5 with an improved workflow for modelers, more accurate crowd controls, a new VR lens camera for rendering to industry-standard formats and support for third party rendering in Houdini Indie.