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  • AI & Machine Learning for CG

    • Research Papers

    • Texture & Material Generation

      • Adobe Firefly Textures - to-edit texture workflows.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-image--texture-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Image & Texture Generation Software</a></small> | Paid | Adobe · Prompt-to-Edit | Adobe-integrated AI textures |
      • InstaMAT - also">See also: <a href="#ai-image--texture-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Image & Texture Generation Software</a></small> | Paid | Substance-alt · AI Workflows | AI-assisted material authoring |
      • Meshy Textures - also">See also: <a href="#ai-image--texture-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Image & Texture Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Meshy Pipeline · Integrated | Textures tied to Meshy 3D |
      • Ponzu - also">See also: <a href="#ai-image--texture-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Image & Texture Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Mesh-aware · Text→Tex | Mesh-aware AI textures |
      • Scenario - ready PBR materials, full map sets.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-image--texture-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Image & Texture Generation Software</a></small> | Paid | Game-Ready · Full Maps | Game-ready AI materials |
    • Video Generation

      • Cog Video X - source, multiple sizes.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Open Source | Open Source · Tsinghua | Research open-source video gen |
      • Genmo Mochi 1 - source video gen model.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Open Source | Open Source · Genmo | Open-source video gen |
      • Hailuo AI / MiniMax - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Director Model · Character Consist | Directed motion |
      • Haiper - DeepMind team, animation and video-to-video modes.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Ex-DeepMind · V2V | Video-to-video |
      • HunyuanVideo 1.5 - source 8.3B params, runs on 14GB VRAM.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Open Source | Open Source · 14GB VRAM | Self-hosted video gen |
      • Kling 3.0 - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | 5min Clips · Motion Brush | Long clips, human motion |
      • LTX Video - source, real-time generation speeds.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Open Source | Open Source · Real-time | Real-time open-source video gen |
      • Luma Dream Machine - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Fast · Camera Motion | Fast video gen |
      • Pika 2.0 - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Extended Gen · Stylized | Stylized video |
      • PixVerse - specific modes (anime, 3D, realistic), character consistency.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Style Modes · Consistency | Style-specific video gen |
      • Runway Gen-4 - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Character Consistency · Camera Control | Character consistency |
      • Sora (OpenAI) - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Paid | OpenAI · 20s Clips | Coherent video clips |
      • Vidu - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | 16s · Human Motion | Long human-motion clips |
      • Wan 2.2 (Alibaba) - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Open Source | Open Source · MoE Diffusion | Cinematic open-source video gen |
      • Emu Video (Meta) - to-video research model. Factorized generation, image-then-video. Demos and paper.
      • Drawstory - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Cinematography · Continuity | Character continuity |
      • Frameo - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Script to Video · Timeline | Structured film pipeline |
      • Google Flow - to-video.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Paid | Filmmaking · Scenebuilder | Veo filmmaking app |
      • HeyGen - head focus.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Avatars | Avatar videos |
      • InVideo AI - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Marketing | Marketing and social video |
      • LTX Studio - production to video pipeline with storyboards, character consistency, and timeline.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | Pre-production · Storyboards | Script to video pipeline |
      • Mootion - minute cinematic video in one tool.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Freemium | All-in-one | Fast all-in-one film |
      • Morphic - driven video.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Paid | Film Studio | Story-driven film |
      • Seedance 2.0 (ByteDance) - also">See also: <a href="#ai-video-generation-software">Software Reference → AI Video Generation Software</a></small> | Paid | Top Quality · Native Audio | Top raw quality |
  • Animation & Rigging

    • AI Motion Capture & Animation

      • Cascadeur - based AI animation with AutoPosing. Unreal plugin.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-motion-capture-software">Software Reference → AI Motion Capture Software</a></small> | Freemium | Physics-based · AutoPosing | Physics-based character animation |
      • DeepMotion - ready character animation from video. BVH/FBX export.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-motion-capture-software">Software Reference → AI Motion Capture Software</a></small> | Freemium | Game-Ready · BVH/FBX | Game-ready AI mocap |
      • Free Mo Cap - source motion capture system (traditional, not AI).<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-motion-capture-software">Software Reference → AI Motion Capture Software</a></small> | Open Source | Open Source · Mocap | Open-source mocap |
      • Live Link Face (Apple) - also">See also: <a href="#ai-motion-capture-software">Software Reference → AI Motion Capture Software</a></small> | Free | Free · iPhone Face Capture | iPhone facial mocap |
      • Move AI - accuracy AI mocap with multi-camera triangulation.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-motion-capture-software">Software Reference → AI Motion Capture Software</a></small> | Paid | High Accuracy · Multi-Camera | Multi-camera AI mocap |
      • Rokoko Vision - also">See also: <a href="#ai-motion-capture-software">Software Reference → AI Motion Capture Software</a></small> | Freemium | Free Tier · Webcam/Video | Free AI mocap |
      • Viggle AI - also">See also: <a href="#ai-motion-capture-software">Software Reference → AI Motion Capture Software</a></small> | Freemium | Video→Animation · AI | AI character animation from input media |
      • ActorCore - pill lic-freemium">Freemium</span>. Motion-capture library from Reallusion.
      • AnimateDiff + ControlNet - source controlled video animation from poses.
      • Bandai Namco Research Motiondataset - capture data for research and personal use.
      • Carnegie-Mellon University Graphics Lab Motion Capture Database BVH conversions
      • Plask - based mocap with hand tracking and standard format export.<br><small class="see-also">See also: <a href="#ai-motion-capture-software">Software Reference → AI Motion Capture Software</a></small> | Freemium | Browser · Hand Tracking | Browser-based AI mocap |
    • Animation: YouTube Channels

  • Art, Design & Visual Storytelling

Sub Categories
Unity Engine: Resources 443 Rendering & Shader Theory 213 Unreal Engine: Resources 182 Blender: Plugins & Addons 151 3D Communities & Forums 145 Photogrammetry & 3D Scanning 110 Research Papers 109 Video Editing: Courses 97 Paid Tutorial Platforms 90 Game Jams 72 AI-Assisted CG Software 72 Material Creation Tools 66 Pre-Production, Storyboarding & Script Tools 51 Scientific & Medical Visualization Software 48 Game Assets 47 Compositing Learning, Books & Industry 46 3D Inspiration & Showcase 44 Image Generation 42 Plugin & Addon Marketplaces 40 Scene & Pipeline Tools 39 Design Tools 39 Pipeline Overview 38 Model Libraries: Free & General 37 YouTube Channels: Blender 37 Miscellaneous 3D Tools & Utilities 35 Conversion Tools 35 Gaussian Splatting & NeRF 33 3D Software: Paid 32 General Inspiration 31 Textures & Materials: Free PBR Libraries 29 Renderer-Specific Learning 28 YouTube Channels: Motion Graphics & Cinema 4D 28 Motion Graphics: Inspiration 28 AI-Assisted CG Tools 27 Icons 26 YouTube Channels: Houdini 25 Video Generation 24 Game Design & Theory 24 XR, AR & VR: Resources 24 Houdini: Plugins & Tools 23 Game Dev Tools: Sprite & VFX 23 2D & Animation Software 23 Fonts 21 Model Libraries: Specialized 21 Stock Images & References 19 Patreon Creators 18 Virtual Production Software 17 Concept Art & Illustration: Channels 17 3D Generation 17 Color Theory & Tools 16 3D Software: Free 16 Houdini: Essential Learning Resources 16 Drawing & Painting for 3D Artists 16 Game Dev Tools: Networking & Multiplayer 16 Houdini: Miscellaneous Tutorials 16 USD (Universal Scene Description) 15 Game Dev: YouTube Channels 15 Pipeline & Production Management Software 14 Tech Art 13 HDRIs 13 Audio: SFX & Music Libraries 13 Game Dev Tools: Level Design 13 Houdini: VEX & Coding 12 Model Libraries: Architecture & Furniture 12 Render Engines 12 AI Motion Capture & Animation 12 Game Dev: Communities 12 Pipeline Standards 11 Software-Specific Asset Libraries 11 YouTube Channels: Sculpting & Characters 11 Blender: Tutorials 10 Cinematography & Camera Work 10 Photography: Reference & Fundamentals 10 Motion Graphics: Tools & Utilities 10 Textures: Specialized 10 Asset Marketplaces 9 Godot: Key Plugins & Addons 9 AI Audio & Music 9 Rigging & Animation Tools 9 Animation: YouTube Channels 8 Godot: Learning 8 Retopology & Mesh Tools 8 Houdini: Communities 8 Design Principles & Typography 7 Houdini: Getting Started 7 Game Dev Tools: Physics Engines 7 Animation Principles 7 ComfyUI Ecosystem 6 Virtual Production 6 Game Dev Tools: Dialogue & Narrative 6 Industry Trends 2025-2026 6 Game Dev Tools: AI & Procedural Generation 6 Game Engines: Free & Open Source 5 2D Art References & Inspiration 5 VFX & Compositing Software 5 Stock Footage 5 Texture & Material Generation 5 Composition & Visual Storytelling 5 3D Software: Free Tier 5 3D Lighting: Fundamentals 5 3D Lighting: Redshift-Specific 5 Godot: Official Resources 4 Machine Learning for CG 4 Matchmoving & Camera Tracking 3 UV Tools 3 Level Design & Map Editing Software 3 Design Software 3 Software Reference: Legacy & Defunct 3 Game Dev Tools: Version Control 3 Fusion (DaVinci Resolve): Learning 3 3D Lighting: Production 3 Architecture & Visualization 3 Salary & Career Data 3 Godot: Communities 3 Textures: Premium 3 After Effects: Learning & Templates 2 CAD Software 2 Video Editing Software 2 Cinema 4D: Plugins 2 Cinema 4D: Tips & Workflows 2 Open-Source Models (HuggingFace) 2 Houdini: FX & Simulations 2 Game Dev: Courses 2 Houdini: Rigging & Animation (KineFX) 2 3ds Max: Plugins 1 Audio Software 1 Houdini: Courses & Free Content 1 AI Product Photography Software 1 Motion Graphics: YouTube Channels 1 Cinema 4D: Learning 1 AI Image & Texture Generation Software 1 AI Design Viz Software 1 Game Dev Tools: Analytics & Playtesting 1 Game Dev Tools: Audio Middleware 1