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By Jim Thacker| CG Channel@ LightWave Digital has released LightWave 2025, the next major version of the 3D animation and rendering software for VFX, animation, motion graphics and visualization work. Key changes in LightWave 2025.0 include new real-time preview rendering system RIPR, a new Toon Filter for cel-shading-style effects, and updates to the character rigging toolset.
By Jim Thacker| CG Channel@ Originally posted on 16 January 2025, and updated with details of the new Houdini plugin. Zibra AI has released a new free edition of ZibraVDB, its volumetric compression technology for games and virtual production, for Unreal Engine and Houdini. The Unreal Engine plugin makes it possible to import, play back and render data in .zibravdb format inside the game engine, and comes with four free smoke and fire effects.
By Jim Thacker| CG Channel@ A recording of JangaFX’s spring 2025 livestream, discussing the next updates to its software. The section on IlluGen, its new app for creating VFX assets for games, starts at 00:23:25. Real-time simulation tools developer JangaFX has shown its first proper demo of IlluGen, its upcoming application for creating visual effects for games.
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Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States