Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Rive shipped a 25-kilobyte GPU layer that competes with Unity, X-Particles is coming to Blender, and there is a new After Effects glow plugin that makes the built-in one look embarrassing.
FREE C4D PLUGIN | Node Ninja: a tool that makes setting up Redshift materials in Cinema 4D insanely fast and easy. Grab it for free at: schoolofmotion.com/node-ninja
Get the full show notes on our blog! schoolofmotion.com/blog/motion-mondays-june-8-2026
👉 CHAPTERS 👈
00:00 Coming Up...
00:14 Blender Paint Filter
01:07 Rive GPU Canvas
02:36 SOM News
03:11 Nexus for Blender
03:39 Psyop
04:29 Higgsfield Adobe Plugin
05:32 Concept to Vector
06:20 Great Work
07:02 AI Brush Simulations
08:17 Adobe + NVIDIA
08:56 Strada
09:59 Blender 5.2 Roadmap
10:26 AI Retopology
10:54 Student Spotlight
11:22 Element Glow
12:21 Wrap-Up
🎓 SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES MENTIONED
School of Motion All-Access: schoolofmotion.com/all-access
School of Motion Team Training: schoolofmotion.com/training-for-teams
Node Ninja (free C4D plugin): schoolofmotion.com/node-ninja
Cinema 4D Basecamp: schoolofmotion.com/courses/cinema-4d-basecamp
Courses & workshops coming soon: schoolofmotion.com/coming-soon
🗒️ SHOW NOTES
Rive GPU Canvas (video): youtube.com/watch?v=vy5BWGNE0Gg
Blender Paint Filter (tutorial): youtube.com/watch?v=5B6nfYUhIVQ
Nexus for Blender: https://insydium.ltd/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=105
Element Glow: elementsupply.co/products/element-glow
Higgsfield Adobe Plugin: higgsfield.ai/adobe-plugin
Concept to Vector (Illustrator): https://x.com/eyedesyn/status/2061861011280609488
AI Brush Simulations (3D Bonfire): youtube.com/watch?v=oRbGfMa8kBA
Adobe + NVIDIA announcement: blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2026/05/31/your-creative-work-supercharge-adobe-nvidia-partner-deliver-powerful-experiences-nvidia-rtx-spark
Strada: https://strada.tech/
Blender 5.2 Roadmap: code.blender.org/roadmap
CozyBlanket Pro: sparseal.com/cozyblanket-pro
Psyop Independent Media Group: cartoonbrew.com/studios/psyop-independent-media-group-261949.html
🎨 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
The Heist - Brand + Anthem Reel: theheist.com
Studio Dumbar - Apple Football Design System: studiodumbar.com/work/apple
Javier Oliver - EuroLeague Final Four (Rive + GlassCourt): linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7467827530964627456
SOM Student of the Week - Sorcha McGlinchey: hub.schoolofmotion.com/c/student-showcase/cinema-4d-basecamp-your-favorite-place-ae788a45-afca-4bf6-8138-09649452f1ef
Sorcha McGlinchey's Portfolio: sorchacartoons.com
Rive shipped a 25-kilobyte GPU layer that competes with Unity, X-Particles is coming to Blender, and there is a new After Effects glow plugin that makes the built-in one look embarrassing.
FREE C4D PLUGIN | Node Ninja: a tool that makes setting up Redshift materials in Cinema 4D insanely fast and easy. Grab it for free at: schoolofmotion.com/node-ninja
Get the full show notes on our blog! schoolofmotion.com/blog/motion-mondays-june-8-2026
👉 CHAPTERS 👈
00:00 Coming Up...
00:14 Blender Paint Filter
01:07 Rive GPU Canvas
02:36 SOM News
03:11 Nexus for Blender
03:39 Psyop
04:29 Higgsfield Adobe Plugin
05:32 Concept to Vector
06:20 Great Work
07:02 AI Brush Simulations
08:17 Adobe + NVIDIA
08:56 Strada
09:59 Blender 5.2 Roadmap
10:26 AI Retopology
10:54 Student Spotlight
11:22 Element Glow
12:21 Wrap-Up
🎓 SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES MENTIONED
School of Motion All-Access: schoolofmotion.com/all-access
School of Motion Team Training: schoolofmotion.com/training-for-teams
Node Ninja (free C4D plugin): schoolofmotion.com/node-ninja
Cinema 4D Basecamp: schoolofmotion.com/courses/cinema-4d-basecamp
Courses & workshops coming soon: schoolofmotion.com/coming-soon
🗒️ SHOW NOTES
Rive GPU Canvas (video): youtube.com/watch?v=vy5BWGNE0Gg
Blender Paint Filter (tutorial): youtube.com/watch?v=5B6nfYUhIVQ
Nexus for Blender: https://insydium.ltd/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=105
Element Glow: elementsupply.co/products/element-glow
Higgsfield Adobe Plugin: higgsfield.ai/adobe-plugin
Concept to Vector (Illustrator): https://x.com/eyedesyn/status/2061861011280609488
AI Brush Simulations (3D Bonfire): youtube.com/watch?v=oRbGfMa8kBA
Adobe + NVIDIA announcement: blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2026/05/31/your-creative-work-supercharge-adobe-nvidia-partner-deliver-powerful-experiences-nvidia-rtx-spark
Strada: https://strada.tech/
Blender 5.2 Roadmap: code.blender.org/roadmap
CozyBlanket Pro: sparseal.com/cozyblanket-pro
Psyop Independent Media Group: cartoonbrew.com/studios/psyop-independent-media-group-261949.html
🎨 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
The Heist - Brand + Anthem Reel: theheist.com
Studio Dumbar - Apple Football Design System: studiodumbar.com/work/apple
Javier Oliver - EuroLeague Final Four (Rive + GlassCourt): linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7467827530964627456
SOM Student of the Week - Sorcha McGlinchey: hub.schoolofmotion.com/c/student-showcase/cinema-4d-basecamp-your-favorite-place-ae788a45-afca-4bf6-8138-09649452f1ef
Sorcha McGlinchey's Portfolio: sorchacartoons.com
