Luxion delivers KeyShot 3.2 with enhanced features and speed improvements. A specific focus on updates and improvements to the existing KeyShot toolset is the focus of this release with enhanced speed, a cleaner interface and a handful of fixes to make creating 3D renderings and animations even faster. KeyShot 3.2 now support instant loading of materials, textures and environments decreasing the time it takes to find and apply materials. Material Templates can now be applied after a model has been imported while applying materials to the 3D model on import becomes even faster with the support of part names and wild cards. Additionally, the UNDO capabilities have been greatly increased with a completely re-worked UNDO stack that provides the option to UNDO nearly every command.

CGSociety, together with the Chaos Group, is sponsoring the 'A Decisive Moment' competition with the V-Ray render engine at its focus. A decisive moment is the split second when everything changes. It could be an instant from history that altered everything on Earth. Or a pivotal point in time that changed you personally. Perhaps a knockout punch in a heavy weight championship or the last block placed on the Pyramids.

e-on software announced the immediate availability of Vue 10.5 xStream and Infinite, a new version of their award winning solutions for the creation, animation and rendering of natural 3D environments. Vue xStream and as well Vue Infinite can be easily integrated into any production pipeline due the cutting edge features  contained inside.  Vue Infinite operates as a standalone application while Vue xStream works seamlessly inside 3ds Max, Maya, Softimage, LightWave and Cinema4D. Both offer a high-end 3D scenery solution for SFX studios, animators, illustrators, architects, matte painters and CG professionals.

Beauty Box Video skin retouching plugin gives your actor or model an incredible makeover in post-production by incorporating state-of-the-art face detection and smoothing algorithms. This video plugin automatically identifies the skin tones and remove imperfections, while leaving important facial details sharp. Editors and artists no longer have to manually create masks or retouch frame by frame. Whether it is used for a feature film, music video or a corporate talking head, Beauty Box Video is a powerful tool for any production that requires people to look their best.