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Veras 4.5 Adds Smart Selection and Image Rotation  Architects and designers are increasingly using AI visualization software throughout the design process not just for final renderings, but for concept exploration, design reviews, client present

A free procedural masking tool pack is available for Cinema 4D and Redshift. It provides nine node-based mask generators designed for shading, material blending, and texture control inside Redshift. The tools generate grayscale masks based on geometr

Thinkinetic has released Pulldownit 6.5 for 3ds Max, introducing new fracture editing tools that give artists more control over destruction effects without requiring them to rebuild existing breakages. The update expands the non-destructive workflow

Silhouette 2026 introduces updates focused on AI-assisted masking, tracking automation, 3D workflow improvements, and performance upgrades for node-based compositing. Silhouette is available as a standalone application and as a plugin for: Adobe Aft

Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 21 Public Beta 4, bringing updates across editing, color management, Fusion, Fairlight, AI-powered tools, and photo workflows. This beta release focuses on workflow refinements, compatibility updates, pe