ZBrush for iPad and Maxon Studio Win Awards at NAB 2025 Maxon’s products were recognized by two panels of industry experts for bringing powerful and innovative solutions to artists.

Bad Homburg – May 12, 2025 – Maxon, maker of powerful, approachable software solutions for creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects, game development, and more, is proud to announce its outstanding recognition at this year’s NAB Show, receiving two prestigious awards that celebrate innovation and excellence in media technology. ZBrush for iPad was honored with the 2025 NAB Show Product of the Year Award in the Graphics, Editing, VFX & Switchers category as one of the most significant and promising new products showcased by exhibitors at NAB Show. Maxon Studio received TV Tech’s Best of Show Award, judged by a panel of industry experts on the criteria of innovation, feature set, cost efficiency and performance in serving the industry.

“We’re excited about the opportunities ZBrush for iPad offers to create wherever artists feel inspired, and for Maxon Studio to be an inspiration engine for editors. It’s great to have the two amazing tools recognized to help get the word out about the solutions Maxon offers for artists,” said David McGavran, CEO of Maxon.

“NAB is proud to recognize the industry’s top work driving a remarkable range of solutions opening new frontiers and shaping the future of content creation, distribution and monetization,” said Eric Trabb, senior vice president and chief customer success officer at NAB. “Congratulations to Maxon on earning the 2025 NAB Show Product of the Year Award for ZBrush for iPad — a breakthrough solution transforming a pivotal stage of the content lifecycle and empowering storytellers to meet today’s challenges while shaping the future of media.”

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ZBrush for iPad is revolutionizing digital sculpting by making it possible to take the power of Academy Award-winning ZBrush on the go to sculpt, paint, and bring creations to life in real time anywhere with a reimagined, highly customizable UI; unrivaled brush system; and Apple’s pen- and touch-based capabilities!

Expanding on the desktop version’s QuickMenu, ZBrush for iPad’s highly customizable user interface makes it easy to arrange sculpting tools for a more optimized, personal experience. And it’s also possible to customize the Apple Pencil double tap or Pencil Pro squeeze to complete an action, like framing a mesh in the document or turning on PolyGroup.

ZBrush for iPad also offers many of the same tools and features found in the desktop version, including the collection of leading, proprietary digital sculpting brushes created with real-world sculpting techniques in mind.

Maxon Studio is a new After Effects template engine and intuitive interface available to Red Giant and Maxon One subscribers. Maxon Studio harnesses the capabilities of over 130 Red Giant tools so visual creatives of all types and skill levels can create standout videos with the click of a button. Studio’s collection of Capsules are not prefab templates, which can be hard to customize. Powered by Red Giant tools, Studio Capsules can be browsed, selected, and fine-tuned with our user-friendly editing interface so you can create standout videos with the click of a button.

NAB Show is the preeminent conference and exhibition driving the evolution of broadcast, media and entertainment, held April 5-9, 2025 (Exhibits April 6-9) in Las Vegas. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for next-generation technology inspiring superior audio and video experiences. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. Learn more at NABShow.com.