Latest articles by Paul Hatton
I tried Maxon's free After Effects alternative, and I don't want to go back
Maxon Autograph is a free software solution for creating pro motion graphics and animation
The best 3D modelling software in 2026
Our expert picks the best 3D modelling software for beginners and pros alike, including free and paid-for options.
XPPen Pilot Pro review: an impressively engineered editing console with one frustrating flaw
Why on earth are the left-hand-side buttons so difficult to reach?
Which AI design tools are actually good?
Sponsored by NVIDIA
My top four favourites including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Topaz labs
Get generative AI without cloud dependency thanks to ComfyUI
Sponsored by NVIDIA
Run local AI with NVIDIA RTX acceleration
How ActorCore’s library of 6,000+ assets completely changed my 3D process
Sponsored by Reallusion
With its library of 6,000+ assets, Reallusion ActorCore has completely changed my 3D process
If it’s AI-powered audio tools you’re after, then I hope you have a NVIDIA RTX GPU
Sponsored by NVIDIA
Perform audio cleanup, noise removal, and voice enhancement in real time
Can a local AI assistant improve your creative process?
Sponsored by NVIDIA
You’ll have to read on to find out
I wasn't sure the Creality Sermoon P1 Scanner would handle shiny objects – then this happened
An all-in-one scanner boasting blue lasers with Near-Infrared (NIR) light.
I created a 3D character with the Acer Nitro 16S AI and was pleasantly surprised
I created a 3D character with Character Creator on the Acer Nitro 16S AI and was left rather impressed by its performance
How NVIDIA RTX Is changing the game for gaming creators and livestreamers
Sponsored by NVIDIA
Boost quality and speed with these world-class tools
5 (free) ways NVIDIA RTX can speed up your creative software
Sponsored by NVIDIA
Is 2026 the year to supercharge your creative workflow with AI?
I couldn’t believe how AI could help me (almost) eradicate technical bottlenecks in my workflow
Sponsored by NVIDIA
With the saved time I can focus more on expressing myself creatively
Our top 5 tools that benefit from NVIDIA RTX hardware
Sponsored by NVIDIA
A whole lot of reasons why you might consider upgrading your hardware
Character Creator 5 review: Unreal Engine support and auto-rigging make it a joy to use
Character Creator 5 might just be the best animation software companion of the year so far
I brought iClone 8 into my character animation workflow – here’s what happened
Sponsored by Reallusion
I brought iClone 8 into my character animation workflow – here’s what happened
Reallusion iClone 8 review: the gold standard for easy character animation
Reallusion iClone 8 is a character animation toolset that's easy to use and integrates into various creative workflows
I took my character animation to a whole new level with the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI might only have a laptop GPU but it still excels with its fast processing power
Are 2-in-1 laptops dead, or is there still time for a comeback?
Tablets are improving all the time which could mark the end for 2-in-1 laptops
If you work in CAD and AutoCAD these are the best laptop options out there
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.
I tested the Revopoint INSPIRE 2 with the shiniest object I could find
The Revopoint INSPIRE 2 boasts a new hybrid scanning system that is capable of capturing trickier objects than its predecessor
Poser 14 review: surprisingly powerful new features make animation easy, but can feel dated
The 3D animation software delivers modern power trapped in a dated interface.
Is the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 the ultimate budget companion?
The Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is a budget-friendly 2-in-1 laptop tablet with an equally budget-friendly set of hardware specs. The touchscreen works well, but the CPU is a little sluggish.
