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3ds Max 2025 is here…

Autodesk has rolled out 3ds Max 2025, introducing OpenColorIO, which will become the default color management system, improvements to the Bake to Texture tool, and updates to 3dsMaxUSD. The release also sees advancements in retopology tools, an overhaul of the GPU Renderer in Arnold, and the introduction of Global Light Sampling in Volumes. Additional features such as an updated Global Search and a new Menu Editor aim to bolster productivity.

Despite the updates, I am not seeing many reasons to rush to upgrading immediately. Maybe if we could bring over all the installed scripts and plugins from our current version I would be more keen.

But it’s still nice to see my image being used on the 3ds Max feature page 🙂

https://youtu.be/re4hEa2o_qk?si=QGB8MuED7W8NSOwF

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What's New in Chaos Vantage 2, Update 3

More excitingly, in my opinion, is the latest update for Chaos Vantage. In this video, Product Manager, Simeon Balabanov, gives us a walkthrough of the highlights, including VRayBlendMtl support for crafting complex materials like wet surfaces, and the ability to render precise masks with Multi Mattes. Updates also cover live link host indication, enhanced desktop responsiveness, and a new view filter for light gizmos.

https://youtu.be/-iZz19TEIfI?si=jdEsYxjF0yAme79Y

The Hunger Games, VFX Breakdown

Stay inspired by taking a look at the magic VFX behind The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes by Ghost VFX. Based in Copenhagen, the team collaborated with VFX Supervisor Adrian De Wet and Producer Eve Fizzinoglia, crafting over 200 shots for various sequences. 

https://youtu.be/f-HZlkbS3ks?si=ZuG0uRPeYi4zAxW6

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