Quickly transfer textures to a new UV layout in Maya By Creative Bloq Staff last updated 28 September 21 What do you do if someone changes the UV layout after you’ve finished your textures? Antony Ward has a simple solution.
Create believable skin in Maya By Creative Bloq Staff last updated 28 September 21 How can you make a character’s skin look more believable when rendering Maya? Antony Ward has some suggestions.
How to rig a character for posing in Maya By Creative Bloq Staff last updated 28 September 21 Set up the controls you need to make your model move, with the help of digital artist Antony Ward.
Will Brexit wreck the VFX industry? By Scott Ross last updated 27 September 21 What benefits and detriments could Brexit bring to the VFX business?
Model an alien pirate creature in ZBrush By Darrell Abney last updated 26 September 21 How to sculpt realistic fine details to complete an alien creature’s face.
Master ZBrush with issue 229 of 3D World – out now By Rob Redman last updated 26 September 21 Plus learn about the amazing VFX behind Blade Runner 2049.
ZBrush character design masterclass By Pascal Blanché last updated 26 September 21 Ubisoft's art director shares his advice for perfecting your character designs.
Model Darth Vader in ZBrush By Riyahd Cassiem last updated 26 September 21 Discover how to create a Darth Vader illustration using 3D and 2D techniques.
Master large-scale environments in 3ds Max By Paul Roberts last updated 26 September 21 Learn how to create detailed environments with billions of polygons.
Sharpen your hard-surface modelling in 3ds Max By Victoria Passariello last updated 26 September 21 Essential tips and techniques for modelling hard surfaces in 3ds Max.
4 tips for creating depth of field in 3ds Max By Paul Hatton last updated 26 September 21 Learn how to create in-camera depth of field in 3ds Max with these top tips.
Make realistic 3D hair and fur in 3ds Max and V-Ray By Simon Edwards last updated 26 September 21 Create hirsute characters with these tips for top tresses.
Anima 3 review By Mike Griggs last updated 26 September 21 Anima 3 gives a refined and easy-to-master workflow for populating 3D scenes with AI-driven people.
Create complex crowd scenes easily with Anima By Mike Griggs last updated 26 September 21 Explore this handy standalone tool for adding people to scenes.
AndaSeat T-Pro 2 Series gaming chair review By Rob Redman published 22 September 21 AndaSeat's new gaming chair is one for animators as well as gamers.
Create a lifelike digital human By Ian Spriggs last updated 22 September 21 Learn to make digital portraits without falling into the uncanny valley.
Is the future of 3D animation in China? By Tom May last updated 19 September 21 Tom May investigates China's CG equivalent of Silicon Valley and finds out where it’s all heading.
Free app lets kids create 3D animations By Tom May last updated 19 September 21 Get your brood working on the next Toy Story or Monsters Inc with Muvizu Play.
The animation secrets of Pixar's Luca By James Clarke published 8 September 21 Discover how Pixar's Luca was brought to the screen.
Your favourite video game characters reimagined By Brad Thorne published 30 August 21 Iconic video game characters level up in these stunning fan art examples.