Latest articles by Ian Dean
How Still Wakes The Deep was made more terrifyingly beautiful with Unreal Engine 5
Creating the "2001 trippy design".
Still Wakes The Deep review: a pitch perfect Lovecraftian Poseidon Adventure
An atmospheric horror that showcases Unreal Engine 5.
Honing the manga influence on indie hit video game Slave Zero X
Yasushi Nirasawa and 1990s visual influences.
How will generative AI be used in VFX?
We ask those working in the industry today to predict the future of filmmaking.
"AI has the potential to revolutionise VFX" says Chaos' Kam Star
Why and how AI could give 3D artists greater power.
The future of game development and AI
From 3D modelling to animation and scripting, how AI is being used.
Animate like Gears of War: E-Day with these 500 free Unreal Engine character animations
Epic Games releases the Game Animation Sample Project.
Game engine creator Unity has a plan for AI that is "empowering" and "responsible"
Nico Perony, Unity's director of AI research, looks to the future.
Wacom's found a use for blockchain - and it will protect your art from AI
Wacom Yuify enables artists to claim authorship.
This clever AI turns 2D art into 3D animation, and it's "a game-changer"
Artists share their experiences.
If you hate Dragon Age: The Veilguard's art direction, then you're wrong
Change can be a good thing.
Maxon Studio delivers powerful post-production motion graphics tools to everyone
And there's no AI in sight.
Xencelabs Pen Display 16 review: a great value, accurate and compact 4K OLED drawing tablet
A proper Wacom alternative.
The best Cricut Maker 3 bundle deals
These are the pick of the best Day Cricut Maker 3 bundle deals for value, variety and crafting fun.
Alien: Rogue Incursion reveals Unreal Engine 5 has a new terrifying use
Finally, a reason to dust off my PSVR 2.
Monster Hunter Wilds will have a "living world" - and it could shape open world game design
Capcom reveals a new trailer and game details.
New footage reveals we could have had a Batman stealth game
Volition's unreleased PS2 adventure surfaces.
Making The Fall Guy meant 'honouring' the practical stunts of the 80's show, says Cinesite's Jennifer Meire
Breaking down the film's VFX.
A day in the life of Apple TV+ graphic designer Gina Alessi: "We're surrounded by flurries of paper, set drawings and research photos"
A day in the organised chaos of a film's art department.
3D art advice: a pro's time-saving tip for easier subdivision surface modelling
Cornelius Dämmrich shares his shortcut.
Artist in Residence: inside the bustling studio of Marvel, Netflix and Disney artist Charles Ratteray
Library meets laboratory in this artist’s studio.
