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NEW KeyShot Studio 2026.1 | NEW events + giveaways…
In this issue: Big updates, the Render Weekly Awards, events + giveaways!
We hope you find this newsletter helpful and inspiring. You’re welcome to send suggestions to tara.cavanaugh@keyshot.com.
Refresh your workflow with KeyShot Studio 2026.1!
The latest version of KeyShot Studio provides you all kinds of usability and speed upgrades, including:
- More photo-realistic AI output you can easily edit and scale
- Move Tool + Custom Pivot updates
- Easier keyframe animations
- GPU performance improvements
- A Gallery you can organize, new integrations and more!
Get the details + upgrade today
A quick overview of the latest UX updates
↪️ More powerful Custom Pivot:
Now you can give parts or groups multiple custom pivots in addition to origin and center. These custom pivots can be named for organizational purposes and are stored in your scene.
👋 Move Tool: Now synchronized between realtime and geometry view.
👀 Gallery view: Studio 2026.1 comes with a new window called the Gallery, where you can find your render output once the renderings are done.
Win prizes + cred in the inaugural Render Weekly Awards
Deadline to submit: April 13, 2026
We are so excited to sponsor this new competition, which celebrates the strongest product visualization case studies of the past year – honoring complete works, not just single images, and the designers pushing the discipline forward.
Open to all product visualization work across industrial design, transportation design, and packaging design. Categories: Student, Independent, and Studio. Multiple winners selected across each.More details
Webinar: Retro Skills for Revolutionary Product Visuals
What if the secret to cutting-edge 3D design was mastering an old-school skill?
Join Oliver Yu — who’s worked for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo — as he reveals how his photography background transformed his approach to 3D product visualization. Oliver breaks down the lighting, composition, and rendering tricks behind hyper-realistic visuals, showing you how to blend classic techniques with modern workflows. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, walk away with actionable skills to take your renders to the next level.
Join us Tuesday, April 21 at 3pm ET/Noon PTRegister now
Faster, photo-real AI Shots you can edit
The latest version of KeyShot Studio provides better built-in AI support.
✅ More accurate Background Mode: Place your 3D objects into the background with correct perspective and scale.
🔥 Upscaling: 2x or 4x the resolution of both traditional 3D renderings and AI Shots in a fraction of the time.
🔧 More editing tools: Modify an existing rendered or AI-generated image with a prompt in Transform mode, or paint a mask and modify a masked region in Replace mode.
Make the most of your materials with RealCloth™
1️⃣ Choose the right weave pattern
In the Weave Pattern section, you’ll find a wide variety of weave types. Select the one that best fits your material. From the Edit panel, you can adjust thickness and thread count to create your own custom pattern.
2️⃣ Make Sure the Scale Is Correct
Getting the scale right is crucial for realistic render scenes and the same applies to textures and materials. Choose your Warp Color and Weft Color, then adjust the Roughness based on the fabric’s surface quality.
Join us for Office Hours March 26
Join our next KeyShot Office Hours to connect directly with our team and your peers who use KeyShot every day.
🕑 When: Thursday, March 26 @ 10am Eastern
🌍 Location: Microsoft Teams; register at this link
💡 Why join live?
- Get real-time answers to your specific workflow questions.
- See live demos based on attendee requests.
- Hear how others approach lighting, materials, and animation.
We’ll share the recording after, but the best part happens live — the collaboration, aha moments, and custom tips! Sign up above or via the KeyShot Luminaries community.Explore KeyShot Luminaries
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