Latest articles by Paul Hatton
I create 3D art for a living, and Apple's M3 chip has made me rethink using a PC
Finally, an Apple laptop with real power.
Twinmotion 2023.2 review: poaches tech from Unreal Engine 5, and is better for it
Twinmotion 2023.2 now has Unreal Engine 5's Lumen and Adobe Substance 3D support - what's not love?
The new LG gram SuperSlim 15.6" is beautifully crafted but comes at a price
It's a thin, light and generally great all-rounder, but can it compete with MacBook Air?
There's a new AMD CPU in town: The Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series has arrived
This is the CPU that delivers it all for media, automotive and architecture industries.
Blender: everything you need to know
Our CG expert explains what Blender does and how to get started in the most advanced free and open-source 3D creation suite.
How to create braided hair in Blender
A step-by-step guide to creating braided hair using Braidify.
Unity: everything you need to know
Get started in Unity and create real-time 3D games and apps for entertainment, film, architecture, and more.
Twinmotion 2023.2 finally gets Unreal Engine 5's Lumen, this is why it matters
I couldn't be happier with Twinmotion 2023.2.
Optics 2024 review: powerful set of tools for taking your images to the next level
Good Optics Optics 2024 is a Photoshop plugin and standalone app for adding breathtaking cinematic effects to your images.
Behind the art: interview with Pedro Conti
The animation specialist discusses his career path and favourite projects.
3ds Max 2024 review: a surprisingly fresh annual release
Our expert's 3ds Max 2024 review reveals a new release that truly improves on this 3D software.
Revopoint INSPIRE 3D Scanner review: impressively specced entry-level scanner
3D, 4 stars Can the Revopoint INSPIRE 3D Scanner cement itself as the go-to scanner for beginners and enthusiasts?
Maxon Cinema 4D 2024 review: new pyro features and more efficient working
4D, almost 4 stars Cinema 4D extends its simulation capabilities with new pyro features and claims to be twice as quick as previous versions.
Unreal Engine 5.3 review: continuing to redefine game development
Unreal quality We take a look at the new features of the award-winning Unreal Engine 5.3 and whether it’s worth making the upgrade.
Adobe Photoshop 2024 review: AI is here to stay
AI like it Photoshop 2024 enables you to create new and varied images by expanding the background of your images.
RenderMan 25 review: a small update with one amazing tool every 3D artist will love
The same 3D tools as Pixar uses, RenderMan 25 remains an eye-catching draw.
Maya 2024 review: lacks eye-catching new features
Autodesk's Maya is still a great animation package, but this year's update is found lacking.
Unreal Engine and Unity: why you need to learn a game engine
Unreal Engine and Unity use is on the rise in all areas of art; why and how to learn a game engine.
Blender 3.5 review: smart upgrades signal a bright future
Paul Hatton believes Blender 3.5's new features signal a bright future for this free 3D art software.
BlackMagic Fusion Studio 18 review: incredible filmmaking and game-dev tool
Fusion power Fusion, now at version 18, offers a powerful node-based VFX and compositing workflow that packs a mighty punch.
