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We’ve been testing out the new decor models in Studio. You can build a still life scene in minutes.

Drop a few in, light it up, throw on some handmade materials, second-guess your decisions for 4 hours… done.

Ever wonder how your materials are made? Let’s go behind the kiln...

Together with Ceremony Studio, we turned real, handmade ceramics into photoreal 3D materials.

This is the story of how we did that, and why it’s one of our favorite collections yet
👉 buff.ly/t8Oo01v

Gems not popping like you want?
⚡️ Pro Tip: Check your scale, boost those trace depths, and match transmission depth to your object size.

And don't forget to light up your caustics. It’s the small stuff that makes the sparkle.

See more tips on using the new Gemstone materials: buff.ly/kl4anrL

Cozy renders don’t happen by accident. Krisztina Vichnal used our Living Room Models and the Studio app to build this fall scene.

Warm lighting, soft shadows, and furniture models that feel real. Simple tools, dialed in.

We broke down Krisztina's full process:
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Smart motion starts with smart systems. Zach Corzine turns one setup into infinite possibilities, teaching how to design procedural systems for conceptually-driven work that scale beautifully from idea to execution.

Get Zach's full procedural workflow:
training.greyscalegorilla.com/courses/Proc...

With these new scan-based gravel materials, you can hit the ground rolling (literally).

Displacement, SSS, and just enough grit to make your renders land.

This one’s for artists with a game plan. Solid geometry, clean UVs, no cleanup required.

Brand new Decor models. Now in Plus.

Everyone wanted a closer look at this one (the DMs don't lie)!

We used vertex maps and fields to create a dynamic path. Displacement and smoothing adds the depth.

And the surface detail? That’s all in the new Sand materials.

Making sand look this real? It’s not just the material.

Clean topology, proper scale, and the right displacement settings give your sand the structure it needs.

Learn how to get the most from your Sand, Gravel, and Gem materials
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Cut, colored and lit to shine. Just like the real thing.

Gemstone Materials. A Studio exclusive.

🚨 Big drop…

Gravel. Sand. Decor. Metals. Gemstones.
Five brand-new collections to ground your scenes, fill the gaps, and add the polish that sells the shot.

The rough. The refined. The radiant.

Available now 👉 greyscalegorilla.com/blog/5-new-c...

The ground is shifting.
The shelves are filling.
Something new and shiny is on the way…

Create your own material mixtape. Custom Playlists now in Studio 1.5.

Get inspired 👉 buff.ly/mSr7gVp

Geometry is the blueprint. Materials are the mood.

Studio 1.5 is here.
No roadblocks. No hassle.

New Playlists let you organize your assets just like a Spotify playlist: your favorites, your projects, your mood boards, all in one place.

Plus automatic Studio updates, faster browsing, and more.

See what’s new in Studio 1.5
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Just changed the texture of the wall.
Now the whole space feels different.
Funny how that works. #materialsmatter

Shout out to @cgpov.bsky.social for the beautiful renders

Big news for 3D artists! KitBash3D + @Greyscalegorilla are merging.

We’re two brands with one mission: empower 3D artists with better tools, workflows, and support.

Read more here: kitbash3d.com/a/blog/kitba...

Big news! Greyscalegorilla and @kitbash3d.bsky.social are merging. For years, we’ve shared the same mission: help 3D artists create their best work. Now we get to do it together.

Two brands. One company. For all 3D artists.

Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/4Umvfyk

Wanna play a game? Swipe. Zoom in. Find the banana 🍌 (Good luck.)

It’s not about how much time you spend texturing.
It’s about using the right materials.

Our Tech Product material collection gives this watch the sandblasted aluminum and soft rubber it needed.

Rendering is a balancing act.
Pro tip: Start with a solid base. Great materials make everything else easier.

Search it. Send it. Done.

Smart Send in Studio sets up your HDRIs and Light Rigs instantly. Octane-ready and no clicks wasted.

Plus members, grab the full project file in your resource section.

Fresh off SIGGRAPH, where Pixar kicked off the “First Contact” Challenge…

We are proud sponsors of RenderMan's 12th Art Challenge. And we've brought a gift: a shiny new UFO model. Yours to shade, light, and render.

Aliens. Pixar. Free stuff. Big prizes👇 renderman.pixar.com/challenges-join

School is in session. Take notes (or fold them).

Over 200 hand-crafted paper materials…ready for school scenes, product shots, or a full-blown paper zoo.

Quick tip: Want to create gaps in your cloner? Just drop in a few empty nulls.

Simple, clean, and super handy.

This backpack is textured using our Performance Fabric material collection in Plus, featuring surfaces like Microfiber Jersey and Diamond Ripstop. Packed with real-world detail, ready for class and the viewport.

Add interest through contrast.
That’s the move.
Not brighter. Not busier. Just sharper shadows, subtle gobos, and a little space for the light to breathe.

Catch the full video 👉 buff.ly/HbgQlMI

Pro tip: Don’t just render the product. Render the unboxing.

Mix and match Polystyrene with the Packaging models and materials in Plus to make your scene the full package.

Notice the natural highlights, color shifts, and glaze pooling at the edges? Looks real (because it is).

Our ceramic materials were handmade by Ceremony, a Vegas-based ceramic studio.

Pro tip: pair with a studio HDRI & a softbox rim light. No need to overlight. Let the surface do the heavy lifting

A little fuzzy on how to render felt? Chad’s got a quick tip to bring those fibers to life using our Felt Materials in Redshift.

Watch it now on YouTube: buff.ly/oIXkQwl