New Keyshot 3.1 is Here!

In this new update Luxion introduces all new time-saving features and improvements. This includes unique metallic paint material, material templates that allow 3D professionals to ‘auto-paint’ their models, interactive HDR editing that allows real-time editing of the lighting environments, network rendering to queue render jobs and spread them across multiple computers, improved animation interaction, Maya … Read more

Vray For Softimage Released!

Vray for Softimage is the latest addition to Chaos Groups suite of rendering solutions. Some major features of this are: ICE support Complex mesh support using V-Ray Proxy objects Versatile shaders with V-Ray materials Quick and accurate global illumination. Others include: Shading with V-Ray for Softimage Create materials quickly and easily using V-Ray Materials, and … Read more

LumenRT 2 Review for SketchUp Out Now!

E-on Software have released a new version of LumenRT.  LumenRT is e-on software’s revolutionary 3D technology for the interactive visualization of architectural projects. Create high quality real-time visualizations of your models and explore them with your mouse! With its new real-time engine, LumenRT 2 has a number of new features and enhancements, including: – Complete … Read more

CAD Software Direct Now Official UK Resellers of Maxwell Render!

CAD Software Direct are proud to announce that we are now official UK Resellers of Maxwell Render. Maxwell Render is a recognised standard in architectural visualisation, product design, interior design, film/animation production, engineering and other markets that require the highest render standards. The technology behind Maxwell Render enables users to create materials, set lights and … Read more

Becks Vier Commercial Borne of Rhino, Cinema4D, V-Ray Workflow

The recent TV commercial for Becks Vier’s new square necked bottle was produced using a combination of key 3D packages.   The ad was created by Zeitguised, with production company Blinkink for Mother. The 20 second ad features a completely self-designed environment, incorporating original models, textures and lighting. The Becks Vier bottle was modelled in … Read more

Rhino used in an impressive range of architectural projects

    The online magazine, AECCafe, showcases projects of the AEC industry. AECCafe has featured a multitude of projects using Rhino software, The projects come from all over the world covering a variety of different built environments. Projects include art installations, office buildings, shopping centres, hotels, bridges and residences and use Rhino 3D along with other … Read more

Pixologic Releases Sculptris

Pixologic, maker of the Award-Winning ZBrush yesterday announced the latest release of Sculptris (for Windows and MAC). For the last decade Pixologic has been recognized for its ground-breaking innovation, “cool” creativity and tools that are as user friendly as they are powerful and natural-feeling. These tools enable artists in many industries to open new vistas … Read more