Mike Griggs
Mike Griggs is a veteran digital content creator and technical writer. For nearly 30 years, Mike has been creating digital artwork, animations and VR elements for multi-national companies and world-class museums. Mike has been a writer for 3D World Magazine and Creative Bloq for over 10 years, where he has shared his passion for demystifying the process of digital content creation.
Latest articles by Mike Griggs
![Three of the best 3D scanners on a dark blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LpQH3vsMjg4YwwrWGoaciW-320-80.jpg)
The best 3D scanners
By Mike Griggs last updated
Create models from real life objects with best 3D scanners for games, AR and VR.
![Three of the best graphics cards for video editing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njN3JnizQWFdsodUrH9YLL-320-80.jpg)
The best graphics cards for video editing
By Rob Dwiar last updated
Work faster with the best graphics cards for video editing.
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What is colour grading? Here's all you need to know
By Mike Griggs published
Find out how to become a colour grading master.
![iMac on a desk by the window at home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nvx4tgHj7WrSCYAXFQxGj6-320-80.jpg)
The expert guide to working from home
By Mike Griggs last updated
Make home-working a success for you and your clients.
![Octane Render 2023.1 review; a render of a grey and white bend and pillow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sQNBkkQdL34csNHcy3qmvb-320-80.jpg)
Octane Render 2023.1 review: blisteringly quick
By Mike Griggs published
Our professional 3D artist puts Octane Render 2023.1 through its paces.
![How to keep your Node Graph organised in Nuke](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/siFMctQwMzhu4A6G7bzdbG-320-80.jpg)
How to keep your Node Graph organised in Nuke
By Mike Griggs published
Discover how to prevent node-spaghetti in Nuke.
![Composite image showing six of the best graphics cards for VR](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ccqn2RMRmyj6nH8Y2gv4h6-320-80.jpg)
The best graphics cards for VR
By Mike Griggs last updated
Take your VR experience to the next level, with the best graphics cards for VR headsets available today.
![The Adobe After Effects logo representing the best After Effects plugins](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TyzVsH3rPQBduhEdr4oDGW-320-80.jpg)
14 of the best After Effects plugins in 2024
By Mike Griggs last updated
The best After Effects plugins to speed up your workflow.
![Best graphics cards for laptops - AMD/Apple/Intel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HbohGU6jmMmphVJnzXitrQ-320-80.jpg)
The best graphics cards for laptops
By Mike Griggs published
Which are the best graphics cards for laptops? We run down the top options for those who want power, NVIDIA, AMD, for video editors, and more.
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10 great new tools for 3D artists this April
By Mike Griggs last updated
Spring has sprung, and with it there are great new tools for digital artists.
![Anima 3 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FG88NK3RsyBgmXWN9H8rUa-320-80.jpg)
Anima 3 review
By Mike Griggs last updated
Anima 3 gives a refined and easy-to-master workflow for populating 3D scenes with AI-driven people.
![3D scene of people walking around a sleek office complex](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vVBU8iQGKqBkpCtFw7uYrA-320-80.jpg)
Create complex crowd scenes easily with Anima
By Mike Griggs last updated
Explore this handy standalone tool for adding people to scenes.
![Adobe Substance 3D Collection](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/55ohZPfu5YnCyGkGjAG3ZR-320-80.jpg)
Adobe Substance 3D now has an end-to-end solution
By Mike Griggs published
Sponsored The Adobe Substance 3D Collection offers a new, innovative 3D workflow for artists of any skill level.
![Element 3D](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H2JN74M7evfmD9FUGoR8Un-320-80.jpg)
Element 3D: What it is and how to use it
By Mike Griggs last updated
Make stunning animations with Element 3D for After Effects.
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Model luminous 3D surfaces with these texture tips
By Mike Griggs last updated
Master CG lighting with this advice for luminous surfaces.
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9 great new tools for 3D artists in March
By Mike Griggs last updated
As March arrives we welcome the month of spring and, naturally, a whole slew of new goodies for digital artists.
![Pureref](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eXab9wFwdLZBTcMeKDYZa-320-80.jpg)
PureRef: How to use the image reference tool
By Mike Griggs published
Learn to collate and arrange reference images with PureRef.
![Compositing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jL8ZSXSAh42oSqwDGJwxLn-320-80.jpg)
Compositing in animation: Learn the basics
By Mike Griggs published
Get to grips with the basics of compositing for 3D animation.
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How to use Gravity Sketch
By Mike Griggs published
Discover how Gravity Sketch can positively impact your CG workflow with this step-by-step guide.
![XP-PEN Deco Pro review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b5tSLU3YBe2HSh9dHa4CNF-320-80.jpg)
XP-Pen Deco Pro review
By Mike Griggs published
Is a drawing tablet a third of the price of an equivalent Wacom only as third as good?
![Cinema 4D basics](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8bB3FWdsEuhnbcig4YFFAZ-320-80.jpg)
Get to grips with the basics of Cinema 4D
By Mike Griggs published
Why you need Cinema 4D, and learn the basics of the software.