Update to ZBrush 2019.1 for free

Pixologic has a new free version of zbrush 2019 released. The free update to ZBrush 2019.1 has a number of new features including Split screen, Groups Intersection, GoZ for Adobe Photoshop 2019, Autodesk Maya 2019 and Autodesk 3DS Max 2020 support.

Split screen in ZBrush 2019.1

To better understand how split screen a ZBrush 2019.1 works, it is best to watch the 6 minute video below.

How can you update ZBrush?

To update ZBrush you need a valid serial number and do one of the three steps as described by Pixologic below.

1- Close ZBrush, then browse to its folder on your computer. Run the ZUpgrader application that you will find there. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the update.

2- Download the updater application for either Windows or MacOS† Place this application in your ZBrush 2019 folder before running it. Then simply follow the on-screen instructions.

3- Uninstall ZBrush 2019 and delete its folder. Then log in MyLicenses where you will be able to download the standalone ZBrush 2019.1 installer. Run that to reinstall ZBrush, then (if requested) activate it again.

Overview of improvements and innovations in ZBrush 2019.1

Below are some of the improvements or behavioral changes made with ZBrush 2019.1:

A pop-up message is now displayed when exiting Edit mode, asking for confirmation.
SubTool folders now support Move Up and Move Down functions.
SnapShot 3D with reference images will no longer apply a DynaMesh Boolean process. (Pressing 'Sub' is now required for the SpotLight image to be cut out of the DynaMesh surface.)
Updated keyboard shortcuts for macOS to now create a Folder with Command + F.
Updated keyboard shortcuts for macOS to go full screen with Command + Ctrl + F rather than creating a new folder.
Saving and loading files across a network have been improved.

Several issues raised by our users or beta testers have been fixed in the 2019.1 release:

Ctrl + Shift brushes no longer jump when holding Space Bar.
Assigning a hotkey now gives a warning if the hotkey is already in use.
Snapshot 3D snapping points now respects canvas Zoom.
Support has been added for .jpeg and .tiff image file extensions.
Total Points Count display has been improved.
Improved Boolean generation.
Crease Level slider will update results when Dynamic Subdivision is enabled.
Dots display mode is now disabled when Transparency mode is active.
Improved stability of the Surface Noise editor.
Improved stability when switching rapidly between Edit and Move modes.

Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya at a discount

Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 en May 2019 purchase at a discount is possible until April 11, 2019. Autodesk is celebrating spring with a 20% discount on new licenses.

New Autodesk license

Are you considering a new license from Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 or Maya 2019? When taking out a 1 year or 3 year subscription you will receive a 20% discount. Would you like some more information about this Autodesk promo? Do not hesitate to leave your details in the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Would you like to take advantage of the 20% discount on 3ds Max 2020 or Maya 2019? Then click on the products and purchase them through our webshop.

V-Ray in the cloud with Chaos Cloud

Since March 1, Chaos Group has a cloud rendering service introduced for V-Ray.

After 5 years of development, 6 months of beta testing in which 6 million frames and 500000 jobs were processed, all V-Ray users can now use Chaos Cloud.
Unlimited computing power thanks to cloud computing that is what Chaos Cloud is.

After purchasing cloud credits, you can send a render order from V-Ray to the Chaos Group render farm with one push of a button. The new service is suitable for V-Ray for 3ds Max, Maya, Rhino, Cinema 4D, Revit and Modo. Houdini is still in beta and SketchUp via Next and 3.6 edition.

Chaos Cloud contains

Smart Sync automatically uploads the necessary data to the server.
With Remote Control you can adjust settings and restart the render process.
Live View shows the progress of the rendering, even via your smartphone.
Smart Vault is your online vault where all assets are stored.

Chaos Cloud Price

The Chaos Cloud price starts at 91 euros ex VAT for which you get 100 credits. Roughly a division has been made into 3 packages.

Starter package (100 to 500 cloud credits)
Studio package (1000 to 5000 cloud credits)
Production package (10000 to 50000 cloud credits)

Credits for Chaos Cloud are available through our site. If you want more information about Chaos Cloud you can always call 020-663 4066 or send an email to question@socrates.nl.

Maxon Cinema 4D upgrade promotion

If you have an old Cinema 4D license, you can use the “MAXON We Want You Back Upgrade Special” until March 29, 2019.

Upgrade to Maxon Cinema 4D Studio R20

Switch to Maxon Cinema 4D Studio R20 if you have a valid Maxon Cinema 4D license. Whether that is release 1 to 19 or Prime or Studio, you pay a one-time upgrade price + MSA and you have the latest version of Cinema 4D at your disposal in one fell swoop.

In addition to a Cinema 4D Studio R20 license, the upgrade promotion also includes a 1-year MSA subscription. With this mandatory subscription you not only get access to cineversity.com the Cinema 4D community. But also access to the next release of Cinema 4D.

Promotion expired!

The upgrade to action has expired. If you would still like to upgrade to the R20 release, please visit this C4D page.

Autodesk Maya 2019 subscription available

Autodesk May 2019 subscription is available to anyone who is on subscription or has a valid maintenance. An enormous progress has been made, especially in the field of speed.

Autodesk Maya 2019 subscription cached playback

Cached playback in Maya 2019 is going to be of great help to users. Real-time playback of complex rigs in the viewport is a huge benefit. For optimal cached playback, sufficient RAM memory must be available in the workstation. A good graphics card is our advice. More information about cached playback in Maya 2019 in the video below.

Autodesk Maya 2019 and Arnold

Maya 2019 and Arnold have been further integrated so that the Viewport 2.0 render is even closer to the final Arnold render. Illuminations and light reflections are displayed in the Viewport 2.0 in real time.

Maya 2019 improvements

Autodesk Maya 2019 has gotten faster. Thanks to faster loading of the metadata, actions will go faster. Maya 2019 also received filters that make it easier to refine motion capture data. Thanks to improvements in the Rigging tool, riggers and the character technical directors can work faster.

Autodesk Maya 2019 subscription buy

You can buy Maya 2019 at Autodesk Gold Partner Socrates. You also have different types of licenses. Single user is one subscription single user license. With the Multi-user subscription license multiple users can work with May 2019 working simultaneously.