Latest articles by Paul Hatton
AI tools for 3D artists: how to embrace AI without abandoning your workflow
Sponsored by Reallusion
AI tools for 3D artists often so disrupt a workflow that embracing them becomes almost pointless. I explore three AI tools that will fit effortlessly into your 3D workflow without skipping a beat.
TourBox NEO review: Customisable and comprehensive without breaking the bank
The TourBox NEO offers almost all the customisation and control that the more expensive TourBox Elite delivers but without the more premium price tag.
TourBox Elite Plus review: Fast, customisable, and it even works with tablets
The TourBox Elite Plus offers outstanding customisation and tablet compatibility for creatives craving speed and versatility
TourBox Lite review: An entry-level console for editors who are tired of keyboard shortcuts
The TourBox Lite is a budget-friendly option for photographers and videographers to speed up their workflows
The best TourBox editing consoles: Legit shortcuts to creativity
Top picks for photo and video editing.
I threw every creative AI tool that I could think of at the Acer Nitro V 16 AI, and this is what happened
The Acer Nitro V 16 AI features the hardware required to excel in AI creativity, but the benchmarks suggest otherwise
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is the Chromebook I've spent the last 5 years waiting for
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is now one of my favourite 2-in-1s, but unfortunately it's not powerful enough to be my main workstation
How AI is reshaping the 3D creative pipeline
Sponsored by Revopoint
AI is reshaping 3D creative pipelines and if artists are to stay ahead of the curve, they'll need to know how recent changes affect their workflows
These editing consoles are time-saving and ergonomic
Top picks for photo and video editing.
LightWave 3D 2026 review: its interface may look dated, but there are four new features I really love
The interface of LightWave 3D 2026 could be significantly improved, especially for new users, but there's no denying that the software's feature set is going from strength to strength.
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.
The Acer Nitro 16S AI shows that the all-rounder laptop is well and truly back, baby
I thought laptop manufacturers had given up on creating PCs that could perform across the board. I was wrong.
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
