NewTek after releasing a new version of his 3D modeling and animation software Lightwave 10.1 announce the plan of implementing CORE technology directly to Lightwave 3D. The CORE technology was announced back in 2009, this feature should help artists and technical directors to model, animate and render on a next-generation platform. Originally it was planned to be a standalone product, but NewTek decided that the new Lightwave is more than capable to be upgraded and the CORE technology will be implemented directly to it.

3D World magazine brings review of this render software. Such as 3D World writed is Thea Render good deal. There are many reason for that. The biggest is that Rhea offers biased and unbiased rendering in one package. Biased used to use for animation, when speed is important, unbiased for great realism. Both approaches use the same materials and lights: there’s no need to convert a scene should you want to flip between biased and unbiased.

Pixologic released new version of Sculptris for Windows and MAC. Sculptris is easy to use 3D sculpting software, which allows you create any digital works without any barriers. It is good choice for any beginners in the world of digital sculpting, but also gives to experienced users possibility to realize their concept. Sculptris is mostly called as a stepping-stone toward mastery of ZBrush.

Maxon released a free update for CINEMA 4D R12 and BodyPaint 3D R12, updating their software to version 12.048. The update is already available for download for all users and Maxon recommend doing so. The minimum requirements is Cinema 4D R12.016 or higher which should already be installed. The update includes overall around 30 fixes, improves various areas of the software and will fix unintentional behaviors and increase stability.