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Build terrain in Houdini 17

By Greg Barta

3D Learn how to create procedural environments with Houdini 17's new and improved terrain toolset.

Werewolf with hair details

How to create a 3D werewolf in Unreal Engine

By Brad Thorne

3D A step-by-step guide to creating a believable werewolf in real time.

Improve your architectural renders in 3ds Max

By Oscar Juárez

3D Follow these 4 pro tips to make your interiors shine.

Camera aperture components

A beginner's guide to camera aperture

By Mike Griggs

3D Create convincing image blends with this 3D guide.

5 essential VFX tools

By 3D World staff

VFX These apps, cameras and collaboration software are vital for VFX artists working on set and in the studio.

How to sculpt a human nose in ZBrush: 4 easy steps

By Maya Jermy

3D Sculpt a simple, anatomically correct human nose in ZBrush.

Rendered 3D robot

15 top Houdini tips

By Creative Bloq Staff

3D Industry experts share their Houdini tips and tricks to help you get to grips with the versatile 3D software.

Marvelous Designer 8 review

By Cirstyn Bech-Yagher

Tools The new features that make MD 8 such a strong update.

Behind the scenes on cinema's weirdest VFX

By 3D World staff

VFX Discover how DNEG created giant pigeons, baby legs and more.

Create a chromatic aberration effect

By Maya Jermy

Photoshop Give your work depth by adding colour distortion in Photoshop.

Brightly coloured cube

KeyShot 8 review

By Steve Jarratt

Review Do the new KeyShot 8 features justify its hefty price tag?

KeyShot rendering tips

30 KeyShot rendering tips

By Maya Jermy, Pascal Blanché

3D Discover how to improve your render experience with our expert advice.

This Cinema 4D trick could revolutionise your workflow

By Rob Redman

3D Shake up your 3D process with these need-to-know shortcuts.

OctaneRender: A beginner's guide

By Mike Griggs

3D Get to grips with this physically accurate render engine.

How to model concept art in Cinema 4D

By Michael Tschernjajew

Concept Art Design vehicle concept art for a PlayStation 4 game.

A beginner's guide to using camera lenses

By Mike Griggs

3D Learn all you need to know about cameras and lenses in 3D software.

How to combine 3D and comic art in ZBrush

By Glen Southern

3D Capture a cel-shaded comic aesthetic using ZBrush and VR.

The best cities for 3D artists

By 3D World staff

3D We talk to creators in CG hubs around the world to discover what sets these hotspots apart.

God rays image

Create god rays in V-Ray

By Simon Edwards

3D Add interest to a 3D scene with this cinematic effect. This 5-step tutorial shows you how.

Unity vs Unreal Engine: which game engine is for you?

By Creative Bloq Staff

Digital Art 4 things to consider before choosing between the game engines.