Planetside software releases a Terragen 2.4 with complete Animation Module. The Animation Module now includes a complete key frame editing workflow with a dope sheet and curve editor, providing greatly improved control and precision when animating. Version 2.4 also includes greatly expanded GI flicker reduction options, and many additional features, fixes, and optimizations. This major update is free for all licensed Terragen 2 users.

Autodesk introduces Smoke 2013 video editing software.The reinvented Smoke 2013 video editing software is a completely redesigned and repackaged version of the all-in one video editing and visual effects tool for the Mac. Smoke 2013, born out of two decades of visual effects leadership, features a creative workflow that brings powerful node-based compositing right in the timeline at just a smudge under US$3500.

The professional video market is eagerly awaiting an improved post-production workflow and demanding pipeline efficiency. The new all-in-one Smoke, with its unified editing and effects workflow, can be that tool. Smoke can help editors simplify their workflow, centrally manage their media, work interactively with high-res media throughout their projects and deliver high-end content.

Autodesk released the new version of their award winning 3D applications 3ds Max 2013 and 3ds Max Design 2013 bringing new motion graphics, animation, and simulation tool to CG artists and designers. The products share core technology, but offer specialized toolsets for game developers, visual effects artists, and other creative professionals working in the media design industry on one hand. The new version enhancing the UI & Workflow,  MassFX and a lot more along with new features and ActiveShade interactive NVIDIA® iray® rendering.

MARI is a 3D digital paint tool developed by The Foundry designed from the ground up to meet the needs of the most demanding VFX texture and matte painting artists in the CG industry. MARI can handle vast numbers of pixels and out performs all other paint tools in speed, flexibility and processing capabilities. Moreover the 1.4 version introduce the import and export functionality of Adobe® Photoshop® layered PSD. With these and all other functions, MARI is the leader in digital painting.