The next instalment in Autodesk’s compositing and effects software, features new improvements and tools, giving users even more customisation options.

ChaosGroup have released V-Ray Next for 3ds Max Beta 3, which includes lightening analysis, faster GPU rendering for architecture and more.

Since 2003 Freefolk has been creating high-end post production for commercials, TV and film. Working on projects including the BAFTA nominated Emerald City, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and more recently Paramount’s The Alienists, Freefolk are at the top of their game. 

Samsung has unveiled its fastest solid state drives to date - the 970 Pro and 970 Evo.

We’re raising money for SpecialEffect by competing in the Twin Town Challenge car rally. The 100 teams will take an epic road trip from Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire to Witney's twin town Le Touquet in northern France.

Autodesk’s high-end renderer now gives artists more control over image quality and features new tools which provide even more flexibility to keep pipelines running smoothly and efficiently.

Pixologic has released the next generation of its industry leading 3D sculpting tool, ZBrush. 

The latest version, ZBrush 2018, features a number of core upgrades that include new polygon deformers, Sculptris Pro Mode, and PolyGroupIt. 

3ds Max 2019 adds OSL maps, project pipeline refinements, and new tools for virtual reality to give users a new level of customisation.

Pixologic is set to unveil ZBrush 2018 in a video presentation on 27th March at 12pm PDT.

Allegorithmic’s spring update for Substance Painter features a new user interface, revamped toolbars, and improved performance.

Escape Technology and Pixit Media will showcase the latest storage solutions and render at NAB Show.

Escape Technology will be showcasing the latest in cloud workstations, storage, and render at DEVELOP3D Live on 20th March.

Allegorithmic have rebuilt core components within Substance Designer to support heavier processing features in their new spring update. The result is a 30% decrease in loading time for large graphs as well as a host of other new features.

Escape Technology has partnered with Qumulo to offer their scale-out file storage system to the media industry.

Solid state storage has been popular in computer graphics pipelines for several years. With video quality ever-evolving into the realms of 4K, 8K, and HDR the demand for high-speed storage is increasing as studios become more dependent on quick-access drives that allow them to playback uncompressed, high quality footage.

Partnering with HP and PNY Solutions, Escape Technology showcased the latest in high-end GPU rendering and top of the range 3D workflow at BVE 2018.

Samsung will be releasing a 30TB solid state drive capable of holding 12,000 hours of HD video.

Escape Technology will be showcasing GPU rendering featuring two NVIDIA GP100s and NVLink.

From 21st March 2018 software developer, Autodesk, will retire quarterly subscriptions for new licences.

With the recent release of the fifth update, Science-D-Visions have introduced a one week subscription for their popular 3D tracking solution.

By moving to Autodesk’s subscription plan and you can save 25% on your licensing, with the option to switch back to perpetuals if you’re not happy.