With the imminent release of V-Ray 5 for 3ds Max this is the last time that users can upgrade their V-Ray 3 licences.

Autodesk has announced a recent discovery of a malicious script that infects Maya files.

There's no need to highlight the fact that all of our lives, both professional and personal, have had to adapt to the change thrust upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. Things that seemed to be previously impossible are now possible in "the new normal". From offices that never would have considered to allow remote working, pipelines and workflows that wouldn't be able to stretch, had to adapt to the change that work suddenly needed to happen outside of the office walls.

Much to everyone’s relief the next version of Chaos Group’s V-Ray is V-Ray 5... and not V-Ray Next Next!

Possibly the best kept secret for CG artists working from home is HP's Z Central Remote Boost. It's software that comes bundled with every Z series workstation and enable staff to use their machines from anywhere in the world.

As the economic ramifications of the Covid-19 lockdown continue to threaten businesses globally HP Financial Services (HPFS) have announced a series of asset financing options that could benefit creative studios throughout the media and entertainment industry.

In the second episode of Escape Pod Jason talks to Lee, Tim, and Coffee & TV's Derek Moore about working with Flame off-site.

Over the past few months our industries have been tested. Almost everyone has experienced a change in the way we work – practically, emotionally, and technologically – and we’re unlikely to see a shift back to the way things were for a little while yet. But this period has opened up a realm of possibilities in the world of remote working.

Autodesk has shipped Flame 2021 with some great new features, but there may be a significant impact on your hardware choices.

In the first episode of Escape Pod Jason talks to Lee and Aurelio about how facilities can go remote.

These trying times see a lot of us working from home. Whether you’ve set up your desk at the kitchen table, from your bed, or the corner of another room we’re all finding ways to get our jobs done. 

Remote working is on the rise, and the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the need to get solutions deployed quickly and effectively.

It’s a difficult time, but Escape Technology remains open for business. We want to reassure all of our friends and customers that we can still ship goods and equipment, and we’re taking every precaution to keep our people safe while we do it.

What is Licence Borrowing?

Autodesk says: “If you are using a network-licenced version of your Autodesk product and your network supports the licence borrowing feature, you can borrow a product licence from your network licence server to use the Autodesk product for a specified time when your computer is not connected to the network.”

During the global crisis we're likely to face hardware shortages and extended lead times. But there’s a software defined solution to the challenge of remote working.

A thin client is somewhere in between a zero client and a standard desktop. Like a zero client, it allows you to access your workstation remotely, so you can house the unit somewhere more convenient. However, unlike a zero client which can only connect to your remote workstation, a thin client can also be used like a mini PC.

A zero client is an excellent little piece of kit that allows you to access your workstation remotely, so you can house it somewhere more convenient. The client uses streaming pixel protocols - you simply run an application on your client with no need to download or install anything.

With all that’s going on in the world today, the remote working scenario has hit the headlines. There are numerous approaches to achieve a solution – each with its own advantages and disadvantages – but they can be broadly categorised into moving the data or moving the pixels.

The latest update for Phoenix FD 4 lets artists create simulations faster than ever before.

Remote working is becoming more popular than ever and in some circumstances, essential. The good news is that we’re in a position where the tools exist to help support the practice. 

For over a hundred years International Women's Day has championed the achievements of women around the world – politically, economically, socially, and culturally. But it’s also a day dedicated to accelerating women's equality and visibility.

To celebrate we’ve compiled some great movements, hashtags, and people to follow for all things VFX.