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![A screenshot from Lightmap HDR Light Studio](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/icqPcogXQLWq2yFRzvpGvW-320-80.jpg)
Lightmap HDR Light Studio review: great 3D lighting software gets even better
By Rob Redman published
The newest edition of Lightmap HDR Light Studio has taken everything it does well and improved it further.
![RenderMan 25 review; a cartoon ship in a storm sea](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jiDhsAfJAGbcxYYxP6VhFD-320-80.jpg)
RenderMan 25 review: a small update with one amazing tool every 3D artist will love
By Paul Hatton published
The same 3D tools as Pixar uses, RenderMan 25 remains an eye-catching draw.
![Maya 2024 review; a house in a tropical ocean](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/akuptmfXtmZNnFFw3HmMga-320-80.jpg)
Maya 2024 review: lacks eye-catching new features
By Paul Hatton published
Autodesk's Maya is still a great animation package, but this year's update is found lacking.
![Game engines; a render of a large snowy mountain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCvmFXzhhsv3AcWMCxRRmc-320-80.jpg)
Why is everyone obsessed with Unreal Engine and Unity?
By Paul Hatton published
We ask three pro artists.
![Unreal Engine and Unity learn a game engine; a dragon in a colourful fantasy environment](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yL5XomfdCGfXs68u55TfCT-320-80.jpg)
Unreal Engine and Unity: why you need to learn a game engine
By Paul Hatton published
Unreal Engine and Unity use is on the rise in all areas of art; why and how to learn a game engine.
![Blender 3.5 review; a sci-fi solder in a broken factory](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VvNci57abiThZKVapX7uLZ-320-80.jpg)
Blender 3.5 review: smart upgrades signal a bright future
By Paul Hatton published
Paul Hatton believes Blender 3.5's new features signal a bright future for this free 3D art software.
![Twinmotion 2022.2 review sample image by Julian Hartinger](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NNJTQk7SVerRXxhVrh2NuJ-320-80.jpg)
Twinmotion 2022.2 review: is it now the best 3D visualisation tool?
By Paul Hatton published
In motion We dig into the latest raft of updates to a seminal 3D creation tool in our Twinmotion 2022.2 review.
![Monster University still](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fBZVYzkP2WCSvumtuyRBha-320-80.jpg)
How Pixar has changed in the last 20 years
By James Clarke published
A look back at the studio's past.
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