Latest articles by Paul Hatton
Photo AI 3 review: denoising and upscaling that delivers unbelievable results
With an intuitive interface and amazing AI powered tools, Photo AI 3 will be very popular.
Maya 2025 review: lacks innovation but a solid update
Does this year's animation, modelling, simulation and rendering toolset impress?
3ds Max 2025 review: a solid update but don't expect new tools
Workflow and speed improvements dominate.
Marvelous Designer 2024 review: now with improved Unreal Engine 5 support
Creating lifelike 3D clothes just became even easier.
The best Unity plugins: we review the latest tools for game creators
Increase the quality of your games while saving time in the process.
LightWave 2023 review: 3D software makes strong return
LightWave is back in the game thanks to a raft of new features, including an Unreal Engine bridge.
Maxon reveals impressive updates for Cinema 4D, Redshift and more
The entire Maxon One suite gets a look-in.
Inside the art of Annibale Siconolfi
The Italian artist’s architectural background, the design philosophies behind his work, and why he’s a supporter of NFTs.
AI filmmaking is frighteningly real - director Freddy Chávez Olmos explains how AI was used to make horror film BYE-BYE
AI for filmmaking is a reality.
3DMakerPro Seal 3D Scanner review: highly accurate entry level scanner
This keenly priced 3D scanner boasts one of the best levels of single-frame accuracy around.
HP Omen 16 review: a mid-range gaming laptop with a great display
The HP Omen 16 is a laptop that looks great but lacks serious gaming power.
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 review: budget-friendly laptop for creatives
The Vivobook Pro 16 has a gorgeous OLED display with excellent hardware to back it up.
Philips 27E1N1300AE review: beautiful IPS monitor with USB-C connectivity
Philips have made a crisp, bright, and responsive LCD with a gorgeous design and an attractive price tag.
3DMakerPro Mole 3D Scanner review: Great accuracy, even better tracking
An affordable consumer-grade 3D scanner with a tonne of optional accessories.
ZBrush: everything you need to know
Get started in ZBrush, the 3D sculpting and painting app, with our pro 3D artist.
Sogni AI review: AI image generator app has potential, also frustrations
Sogni AI can generate some good images, but the learning curve is steep.
Nvidia Iray review: a physically based rendering solution for Nvidia die-hards
Physical lighting and materials take centre stage in this renderer from Nvidia.
The best photogrammetry software
The best photogrammetry software lets you turn photos into 3D models with a few clicks.
What is 3D photogrammetry?
Discover the quickest and most accurate way to create 3D models
Redshift 3.5.19 review: faster than ever with new node for stylised rendering
Several small new features and a range of improvements make it into the latest version of this GPU-accelerated renderer.
Autodesk Arnold 7 review: major update keeps leading renderer at the top
Open Image Denoise, extended post-processing framework, and better USD workflows take centre stage in this latest update.
KeyShot 2023 review: best renderer for virtual reality but you pay for it
An improved 3D painting system, colour workflow overhaul and 360-degree viewer make KeyShot 2023 an increasingly appealing renderer.
