Refractive Software has announced OctaneRender for 3ds Max, a new plugin embedding its GPU-based physically accurate renderer directly within Autodesk’s industry-standard 3D software. developers will promise, that OctaneRender offers fast workflow and rendering pipeline suitable for interactive editing and fast final animation rendering output by using max's environment for scene setup, fine-tuning and animating all parameters for objects, materials, lights, media, etc and all from inside 3ds max. 

The Maxwell Render Suite software package provides a complete solution for those who want maximum image quality and full control of the Maxwell Render™ technology. The technology behind Maxwell Render™ enables users to create materials, set lights and cameras, and render 3D scenes, all in a stunningly realistic and intuitive way, resulting in images that are indistinguishable from photographs. In this new version you can find many new features and improvements e.g. new hair rendering, which is a new procedural primitive for rendering hair- compatible with the most popular hair systems (Shave & Haircut, Maya Hair, Max Hair, Ornatrix, and Cinema Hair). 

cebas Visual Technology Inc. announces the release of its latest Service Pack 6 for finalRender 3.5 and finalRender 3.5 SE as well as for the integrated and standalone finalToon. Service Pack 6 offers workflow enhancements as well as stability improvements. Distributed Network Rendering (DR) has been fine-tuned and enhanced. New service pack also brings some changes and bug fixes, e.g. adaptive QMC Global Illumination Engine is enhanced for a better performance with DR (Distributed Rendering) when rendering the same frame on multiple PCs. New service pack you can download when you follow link at the end of this article.

Cebas Visual Technology Inc is announced availability of its latest cebas Member Premium architectural training videos; a large series collection of finalRender 3.5 tutorials shedding light on areas such as, interior architecture visualisation. The tutorials are of great quality offering a solid platform for all finalRender users to get more acquainted and accustomed to the new features added to the latest 3.5 release.

fR 3.5 Architectural Tutorials have many optimized pre-sets ideal for first-time users. Whether you are creating an architectural rendering, product design, or an VFX sequence for gaming or motion pictures, this series will show you how best to use the latest features of finalRender through coaching as well as providing hands-on practice.