Latest articles by Paul Hatton
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.
Chaos Corona 11 review: new procedural tools for a speedier workflow
Limited new features and a range of improvements make version 11 a slightly underwhelming release.
V-Ray 6 review: Photorealistic ray-traced rendering at its best
With a couple of decades' experience, our pro 3D artist takes the latest V-Ray renderer for a spin.
Cinema 4D: everything you need to know
Get started in Cinema 4D, the 3D modelling, animation and simulation software, with our pro 3D artist.
Skylum Luminar Neo 2023 review: New generative AI tools for editing photos
Take your creativity to a new high with generative AI features in Luminar Neo 2023.
The best rendering software
Create amazing images and videos with the best rendering software for Windows and Macs, for pros and beginners.
Houdini 20 review: surprisingly impressive new animation features
Our pro CG artist rates Houdini 20.
Houdini: everything you need to know
Houdini is the industry-standard VFX package that uses procedural nodes to generate incredible graphics.
