In this article, we've collected all the plugin updates on GarageFarm.NET from the last two months for Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, and Modo, plus a new plugin release for After Effects!

Would you believe that this X-Box Series X was made almost entirely in Substance Designer? Read on to find out how Proceduralism and Substance can replace vertex pushing in cases like this!

Auto Rig Pro for Blender is a rigging tool with features that bring more control to Mocap Data. Learn how to leverage both Mixamo, Blende's NLA, and Auto Rig Pro to add more nuance to your animation.

We have prepared a list of all render farm updates that we added to our plug-ins over the first two months of 2021.

In this article, we are proud to present a very inspiring chat with Sayan Mondal, a long-time Blender user and founder of blueinversion.com.

Motion Capture is becoming more accessible to the home user, and Deepmotion takes the workflow to a whole new level. Here's a short introduction to Deepmotion and how it might be used with Blender!

In this breakdown of CG Talks, DJ, Andrew, and Marco sit down with Blender Node wizard Erindale to discuss the future of proceduralism and its impact on the 3d workflow.

Making a 3d animation can is always a huge task. Here are 5 tips that can come in handy on your next Blender project!

There has never been a better time to learn 3d animation, and what better tool for it than the free and powerful Blender 3d? Read on to learn how to use Blender for your creative needs!

Rendering is a time-consuming step in the production of 3D graphics. A render farm shortens this dramatically by harnessing multiple computers. Render farms are a graphic designer’s best friend.

Here's a list of features that we added to our render farm plugins in November and December 2020. Featuring updates for Web Manager, renderBeamer, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, V-Ray, Maya, Blender, and more.

In this breakdown/ tutorial Marco goes over a workflow for combining fur textures with actual fur simulation to achieve a fox that can be used for animation.

In this article, we take advantage of some downtime to geek out over our recently acquired GPU nodes and new GPU server types to compare GPU and CPU rendering across our services.

In this article, we go over Marco's method for blending and adjusting multiple animation clips from Mixamo in Blender's NLA Editor.

In this article we breakdown Amiel's 5 incredibly useful Substance Painter tips for working faster and achieving more detail in your work.

Veteran Architectural Visualizer Joni Mercado shares his thoughts on the principles of Composition.

Light plays a key role in our perception of the world, to say nothing about art, and by understanding it, we become all the better as CG artists. Read on and let Joni be your guide!

Colors can set mood, emotional tones, and themes. Color is a key ingredient ..

An overview of the often-overlooked craft of creating a story within an image, particularly for Architectural Visualization

Here's a list of upgrades that we added to our plug-ins from September to October. Featuring updates for renderBeamer, Web Manager, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Maya, and many more.

In August we've celebrated our render farm anniversary, but also made a lot of plugin updates for Cinema 4D, Blender, 3ds Max, Lightwave 3D, and Modo. Here's a roundup of updates in August ‘20.

The tech industry is constantly evolving. Learn how switching to ACES can not only help and improve your art but also future-proof your workflow for the next generation.

10 years of ups and downs recounted by our CEO, Tomek S, and General Manager Michal O. Here's the story of GarageFarm.NET's first ten years .

A decade of perseverance, determination, and learning. Here's the story of GarageFarm.NET's ten years as told by our Director of Operations, Lucas B!

In July we've focused on improving renderBeamer, but there are also a lot of updates for V-ray, Adobe After Effects, Modo, Maya, 3ds Max, and LightWave plugins. Here's a roundup of our recent updates.

Seeing a 3d project to its completion is a daunting task. Render Farms and other online services can save time and ensure deadlines are met. Learn what online resources are available to 3d artists.

10 years of struggle, learning and moving forward - read on to learn about GarageFarm.NET's humble beginnings, and how the rendering service grew to become what it is today.

The main milestone in the rapid advancements of 3d rendering is the development of ray tracing. Read on to learn about how ray tracing paved the way for the astounding renders we see today.

Here's the list of new features we added to our plugins in June 2020! Featuring updates for renderBeamer, Lightwave, Modo, Cinema 4d, Maya, 3ds Max, and VUE.

Here is a list of all the updates that we added in May to our plug-ins for 3ds Max, LightWave, Cinema4D, Rhinoceros3D, Modo, and Terragen as well as new features in our Web Manager and renderBeamer.

For those in the comfort of our shelters, it’s a silver lining to be able to keep eyes on the ground.

As we move toward the end of this crisis, here's some news to look forward to! Read on to learn about the latest updates added to our renderBeamer plugin for your favorite DCC!

Leveraging powerful GPUs is never a bad way to go when working in 3d. Here are 5 situations where having a good GPU really pays, plus a little bit of good news at the end!

Here's a bit of good news for 3d artists in need of some serious GPU rendering power - We finally support GPU rendering over at GarageFarm.NET! Read on to learn more!

Marco, DJ, Tomas, and Andrew are back to pin down the ever-elusive idea style in the third episode of CG talks. Elo returns to criticize.

Here's a rundown of the latest updates we've made to kick off 2020 at GarageFarm.NET.

Having trouble landing decent jobs? Yeah. We sat down with Fabio Palvelli for strategies, answers, and some hard truths.

Learn about the different types of displacement mapping and how to use displacement effectively in 3ds Max and V-Ray care of Michal Mos!

Last year has been busy for us, and we're happy to share some key updates from 2019. We're looking forward to serving you better this 2020!

The world of Archviz is on the brink of some serious change. Elo disseminates some thoughts expressed in our first podcast and adds his own insight into today's rapidly changing industry.

We've been busy with improving our renderBeamer plugin and are proud to announce its latest incarnation, replete with cool new features and a sleeker UI!

Your portfolio is your golden ticket to the career you've been working for. Learn how you can showcase your work to communicate what work you enjoy and can excel in with this article!

Displacement techniques are used in CG both aesthetically, and to drive realism in renders. This article covers the different forms of displacement, and how they can be configured for optimal rendering.

Hardware is a key consideration for 3d artists, but buying the best of every component of your future workstation is rarely feasible. This article describes the role hardware plays in your 3d needs.

Building your own render farm and outsourcing to third-party services both have their pros and cons. This article sheds some light on the two and which may be the best choice for you.

Creating with 3d has its perks. The control you have over your scenes is unparalleled by any other medium.

Starting off a big archviz project is a messy and tricky thing to handle especially as a Freelance 3d Artist. Everything is at your pace and ways on how you can deliver on time.

Read our thoughts on Medusa’s hair from the Inhumans clip and why it is not an accurate representation of the physical properties of real hair.

2019 is a year of new horizons for us, one of which has been long in development. Our official launch of Xesktop, our desktop as a service solution is the culmination of problem-solving and refinement

Our friends at 3dbee.it have just announced the arrival of the bees-knees in 3d assets and asset management.

Our distributed rendering solution for high-resolution stills is now available for Blender! learn more in this article.

The dog days are here, and that can mean some lean months for freelancers. Here are a few scenarios you might relate with, and what you can do about them!

A while back we published an article called The Future of 3d Modeling, where we had a look at the present and future applications of 3d visualization and design among different industries.

Learn about what Blender and its community have in store for Architectural Visualizers today, and how it might just be the best way for newcomers to transition into the 3d design business.

Our 3ds Max Optimization guide shows some geometry management tips to achieve faster and more stable rendering. For beginner and intermediate users.

Render farming is hard work. It requires, patience, determination, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get down and dirty with technical issues and difficult customer relations

Freelancing is a trade that will not hesitate to eat you alive if you’re not careful. So, we’re here to help you overcome the obstacles of it.

An online render farm is an ideal solution for freelancers and studios who need access to more rendering power on demand.

We will go deeper into testing techniques which are a very important step of an online farm’s workflow.

Last year saw many highlights, from some upgrades to our infrastructure to a long overdue get together for a big part of our team.

This is the uncomfortable truth of the seemingly evergreen Archviz business, but it doesn’t mean you need to be a relentless CG mutant to thrive.

December '17 and January '18 Render Farm Software Updates feature the improvements to our plugins as well as those fixes that have been requested by our customers.

Winter is coming, and we’re prepared! Here’s a list of new features we added to our plugins for the months of August to October 2018.

We’re excited to announce the latest iteration of our renderBeamer plugin for Cinema 4d, which now facilitates the uploading of scenes with multiple cameras.

Here's the list of the new features we added to our plugins for Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4d, Modo, After Effects and many more for the months of June and July 2018.

Hey Everyone! We’re well into 2018 now, so we figured it’s time for another rundown of every development our plugins have undergone for this year. Enjoy!

We’ve integrated LightWave 2018 to our LightWave support! It features major overhauls, expanded feature sets, and a new physically based rendering system.

Our MODO render farm has been one of the earlier additions to our list of supported 3d software, and it goes without saying that MODO and its users have a special place in our history as a rendering service.

Farming requires focus and alertness, but there are occasional light-hearted conversations between farmers and customers, that make it fun and entertaining.

Our third episode of stories from the farm. A tale of our human wrangler rolling up his sleeves, and getting the job done when automation can't.

Let’s face it, the film and games markets have become saturated. Whether you’re a seasoned 3D artist or just starting out.

You’re in our second article for our series on medical animation and you’re probably interested in this niche.

Considering jumping into the rapidly evolving market of Medical Visualization, here are some things to keep in mind to become a Medical Illustrator and Animator.

As the Blender Beasts contest concluded, we happily present our top three contestants and their outstanding work! Honorable mentions also made it on our list.

In truth, a rig that would be ideal for Cinema 4d would be a perfect rig for any other 3d application. Here are a few things to consider before upgrading.

Our second part of the 3ds Max Optimization guide focuses on optimizing raster textures for better render times. Great for beginners and advanced users.

In the previous part of the optimizing textures guide to rendering, we talked about the theory behind digital images like bit depth, compression and color models.

Planning to be a 3D Freelancer? Read to know the often untold side of 3D Freelancing and the ways you can survive the problems that come along with it.

Our Render Farm Software Update roundup for September and October 2017 features fixes and improvements as requested by our beloved users!

Match your work against other Blender artists from around the world to win up to $500 worth of render credit here at GarageFarm.NET.

Last month has seen a ton of updates for our renderBeamer plugin for some of our supported 3d programs.

We’ve been having a good run so far. Since 2010, we’ve been growing organically, and at a steady and encouraging pace.

We thought it would be nice to share with you the latest software updates that have been accomplished in the month of June. Read here to know more.

We're on the precipice of a modeling revolution, where recent technology and those in the development set to be game changers in the world of 3D modeling.

Dive into the individual benefits of using render farms. Learn how cloud based farms could save you more money and time when rendering your project.

Learn what a render farm is and its benefits for 3d artists and studios. Find out when you'd need a farm and its true cost.

Learn about 3d modelling and how to use Autodesk Maya poly 3d modelling tools, nurbs geometry, polygonal and subD versions, and the poly 3D modelling tools.

We strive to improve your experience using our render farm and hope to deliver more value to you. Here's a list of the most sought-after feature requests.

We came back from SIGGRAPH ASIA 2015 in Kobe, Japan. It's one of the biggest Conventions for Computer Graphics & Interactive Techniques in Asia!

Here at GarageFarm.NET work hard to make your life a bit easier and more comfortable. Let’s take a look at what has changed over the past couple of months.

Catch us at SIGGRAPH ASIA 2015. We hope to expand our knowledge about all the new trends and ideas in the CG industry.

In the past month, we focused all our efforts on bettering the technology behind the uploading and downloading process. Let’s take a look at all the improvements.

We are back with a new GPU benchmark. This time we teamed up with Reynante Martinez to see how his intense scenes fare when rendered on our rig.

Here at GarageFarm.NET work hard to make your life a bit easier and more comfortable. Let’s take a look at what has changed over the past couple of months.

Test Blender and Cycles on our eight 6GB GTX Titan GPU card, 20,800 CUDA Core GPU servers!

We are currently working our butts off to finalize the development process of the tools and hoping to get more feedback from you to know your needs better!

I spent another few hours on polishing my system. I want to make sure that our customers get the best value for money.

See what GarageFarm.NET customers say about their render farm service. Read their comments on online forums about their experience with us.

Enjoy the benefits of the GarageFarm.NET render farm service with hyper threading - free of charge. We are 10% cheaper than other render farms!