Ryan Clark's CrazyBump software for extracting and generating various maps from photographic images is out of beta: version 1.02 has been released.

A message posted by Matt Fairclough at Terragen's forums provides a list of the latest features being incorporated into the 3D landscape generation software. A new alpha version has been released but it's currently only available to those who've pre-purchased a license of the program.

New features in Cubicspace's realtime visualization software include enhanced support for native Max materials and maps, new navigation modes, significant improvements to cameras, animations, views, etc. Visit Turbosquid.com for more.

The new version of the film look emulation and color handling software offers custom creation of film looks and the ability to share them with users of various applications. Read the whole PR for more.

Eyeon Software announced Eyeon Generation, a full-featured collaborative conforming, versioning and editing front-end system. Features include real time playback up to 4k, advanced collaboration capabilities, a versioning system, editing tools, compositing, customization through scripting, an integrated render farm manager and more. Generation is expected to ship in Q3, 2008. Read the whole PR at Eyeonline.com.

Spiral Graphics have announced Genetica 3.0, the latest version of their node-based seamless texture editor and graphics application. New features include vector drawing tools that influence effect maps (such as height and normal maps), a new editor for creating and manipulating HDRI environments, the ability to include diffusion and other light-scattering filters baked directly into the exported environment maps, animation capabilities in its Studio version, and more. Genetica 3.0 is scheduled for release in (northern hemisphere's) summer 2008. A video showcasing the major features to be introduced in Genetica 3.0 is available at SpiralGraphics.biz.

The Pixel Farm announced the release of the latest version of their automated film review and clean up system. Version 4.0 features over 1000 enhancementes including improved media management, re-mastering and IO, smart folders with the ability to carry out user defined automatic tasks, an enhanced timeline and improved grain removal, etc. PFClean 4.0 is scheduled for release on May 1st. Visit ThePixelFarm.co.uk for the complete list of features.

Digieffects, makers of plugins for compositing and editing applications, have announced the upcoming release of Natural Forces: Vapor, Natural Forces: Aqua, Simulate: Illuma and Simulate: Camera. Studio Daily has the details.

The latest version of Andersson Technologies' camera tracking software is now available. Features include improved solving, path locking, fine-tuning, tracker cleanup, a big new graph editor, and a more flexible user interface. Visit Ssontech.com for more.

Adobe has finally released a new version of Director (formerly Macromedia Director). Check out the list of new features at Adobe.com.