html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Epic Games has made Odyssey, Praxinos’s 2D animation plugin for Unreal Engine, available for free through Fab, its online marketplace.The software – which can be used for storyboarding or texturing 3D models as well as creating 2D animation – is available for free indefinitely, and will continue to be updated. A serious professional 2D animation tool created by former TVPaint staff Created by a team that includes former developers of standalone 2D animation software TVPaint, Odyssey has been in development since 2019.Part of that work was also funded by Epic Games, with Praxinos receiving an Epic MegaGrant for two of Odyssey’s precursors: painting plugin Iliad and storyboard and layout plugin Epos. Odyssey itself was released last year after beta testing at French animation studios including Ellipse Animation, and originally cost €1,200 for a perpetual license. Create 2D animation, storyboards, or textures for 3D models Although Odyssey’s main function is to create 2D animation – for movie and broadcast projects, motion graphics, or even games – the plugin adds a wider 2D toolset to Unreal Engine.Other use cases include storyboarding – you can import image sequences and turn them into storyboards – and texturing, either by painting 2D texture maps, or painting onto 3D meshes. It supports both 2D and 3D workflows, with the 2D editors – which include a flipbook editor as well as the 2D texture and animation editors – complemented by a 3D viewport. The bitmap painting toolset makes use of Unreal Engine’s Blueprint system, making it possible for users to create new painting brushes using a node-based workflow, and supports pressure sensitivity on graphics tablets. There is also a vector toolset for creating hard-edged shapes. Animation features include onion skinning, Toon Boom-style shift and trace, and automatic inbetweening. The plugin supports standard 2D and 3D file formats, including PSD, FBX and USD. Available for free indefinitely, but future updates planned Epic Games regularly makes Unreal Engine assets available for free through Fab, but usually only for a limited period of time.Odyssey is different, in that it is available for free indefinitely. However, it will continue to get updates: according to Epic Games’ blog post, Praxinos “plans to work in close collaboration with Epic Games and continue to enhance Odyssey”. As well as Odyssey itself, Praxinos offers custom tools development and training, which will hopefully also help to support future development. System requirements and availability Odyssey is compatible with Unreal Engine 5.6 on Windows and macOS. It is available for free under a Fab Standard License, including for commercial use.Read more about Odyssey on Praxinos’s website Find more detailed information in Odyssey’s online manual Download Unreal Engine 2D animation plugin Odyssey for free Have your say on this story by following CG Channel on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). As well as being able to comment on stories, followers of our social media accounts can see videos we don’t post on the site itself, including making-ofs for the latest VFX movies, animations, games cinematics and motion graphics projects.

There’s something about the devotion to simplicity we see in Scandinavian design. Clean lines and muted tones make it one of the most timeless design styles. But what happens when we infuse that signature calm with some modernism? The Curated Apartment, designed by Yevheniia Dubrovska and Yuliia Olenchyn and photographed by Yevhenii Avramenko, answers that beautifully. In this space, classic Scandi principles are complemented by bold materials and sculptural lighting. Let’s walk through the Curated Apartment and look through it. The living room in the Curated Apartment is rooted in Scandinavian principles. It features a muted palette of soft neutrals, crisp whites, and pale woods. These open up the room to light and air. But what truly elevates the space is the modern twist: sculptural furniture with organic curves, a striking brass chandelier that commands the ceiling, and bold yet balanced pops of color like the sunflower-yellow lounge chair and the teal-accented reading nook.  Each piece feels hand-selected, not for the sake of trend, but for how it contributes to the room’s sense of ease. Layered textures, including the subtly graphic area rug, add just enough dimension to keep things cozy without visual clutter. The kitchen in the Curated Apartment is a visual centerpiece. At first glance, you’re drawn to the exquisite veining of the marble countertops and backsplash. These ripple like fine art across the clean-lined cabinetry. The wood tones offer warmth and natural grounding, while the fluted white upper cabinets add texture. The kitchen transitions into the dining space with a glass-front cabinet, which turns dishware into decor. Whether it’s morning coffee or evening entertaining, this kitchen holds space for both ritual and beauty. The dining nook is effortlessly cozy and light-filled. The round wooden table encourages intimate conversation. The natural linen Roman shades filter in soft daylight. Paired with simple oak chairs and a touch of greenery, this Scandi-style space is designed for slow mornings, shared meals, and everything in between. In this bedroom, the bold, dark-stained headboard anchors the space with a sense of depth. The rest of the room remains airy and open. Light oak chevron floors and a sculptural shelving unit soften the contrast. Details like the matte black mobile chandelier and the wall-mounted globe sconce add a contemporary edge. This bedroom embraces a softer side of minimalism. With layered neutrals, warm wood tones, and gentle lighting, the space feels calm. The sculptural rattan screen and curved pendant bring texture and flow. This bedroom embraces a softer side of minimalism. With layered neutrals, warm wood tones, and gentle lighting, the space feels calm. The sculptural rattan screen and curved pendant bring texture and flow.