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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.

KeyShot Viewer Released

Luxion has released KeyShot Viewer a free, stand-alone, touch-enabled, desktop application for Mac and Windows for sharing, interactive viewing and presentation of KeyShot scenes. KeyShot Viewer uses the same CPU-powered ray-tracing render engine as KeyShot to produce amazing photo-realistic visuals in real-time.

VR-PANORAMAS WITH LUMION

Latest update of Lumion 6.3 now allows to demonstrate 3D models from Sketchup and Revit on Gear VR and Oculus Rift DK2 (Oculus CV1 support will follow soon).

Tiko 3d printer

Chinese company Tiko presented, according to their own words, the cheapest 3d printer on the market.
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Modo 11.1

The Foundry released Modo 11.1 update with a lot of cool features

3dsMax 2019.2 update with Arnold 5.2

Autodesk has recently released 3dsMax 2019.2 update with Arnold 5.2, fluids loader, alembic UV exporter and other cool stuff.
Gravity Sketch 3D Modeling The Immersive Tool for Designers

Immersive 3D Modeling with Gravity Sketch

Gravity Sketch is a modern 3D modeling software, developed since 2014 for an immersive and intuitive design workflow. This powerful tool enables users to create three-dimensional models directly in virtual reality (VR) or on a desktop, thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional CAD tools.

3DS MAX 2016: WHAT’S NEW?

In this article I don't want to offer you a euphoric or pessimistic analysis, but a list of new features introduced in 3ds Max 2016, publicly released today, followed by some criticism and constructive comments.

LUXRENDER 1.6

Version 1.6 of open-source unbiased renderer LuxRender for Blender and 3dsMax was released recently.

V-Ray for Cinema 4D

V-RayforC4D 3.4 was released in December 2016. It is seamlessly integrated and optimized for both CPUs and GPUs, using whatever an artist picks to deliver high-quality imagery and animation quickly, even when working with complex 3D scenes.
Corona Renderer 1.7 for 3ds Max

Corona Renderer 1.7

After becoming a part of Chaos Group, Corona Renderer team released version 1.7 of their rendering engine focused on speed boost and better materials and shading.
autodesk mudbox 2019

Autodesk Mudbox 2019 is out

Autodesk Mudbox 2019 update - Preserve Volume, Dynamic Tesselation, Combine Meshes, Separate Selection and other new options.

SCRIPT FOR WORN EDGES IN CINEMA 4D

Script/Setup for Worn Edges in Cinema 4d with VertexMaps and baked inverted Ambient Occlusion.