Rob Redman

Rob Redman

Editor, ImagineFX

Rob Redman is the editor of ImagineFX magazines and former editor of 3D World magazine. Rob has a background in animation, visual effects, and photography.

As a 3D artist he created the mothership in the Webby winning Plot Device and was animator on the follow-up; Order up. He has created training for Cinema 4D and Blackmagic Design Fusion artists. He's been a published product and food photographer since the age of 15. As well as being a multi-instrumentalist, Rob is also an avid beard grower.

Latest articles by Rob Redman

Rob Redman's 3D rain tutorial, main image

Learn how to build the storytelling in your scenes with dramatic rainstorm effects using After Effects

By Rob Redman published

Learn how to build the storytelling in your scenes with dramatic rainstorm effects using After Effects

3D
ImagineFX 252 cover

Check out some masterful manga with issue 252 of ImagineFX

By Rob Redman published

See what’s inside the new edition of ImagineFX – on sale now!

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Illustration from issue 252 of ImagineFX magazine

Download resources for ImagineFX 252

By Rob Redman published

All the files, resources and videos to accompany issue 252 of ImagineFX magazine.

Magazines
Rob Redman's snowy image illustrates the AE tutorial: TDW313.PT_AE_Snow.indd

How to create realistic snow with particle systems using After Effects

By Rob Redman published

How to bring snow to your scenes in with the help of a neat built-in plugin.

3D
Best 3D modelling apps for iPad; logos on an orange background

The best 3D modelling apps for iPad

By Rob Redman published

Our experts selects the best 3D modelling apps for iPad to sculpt on the move.

3D Software
A section of the cover of ImagineFX 251

Download resources for ImagineFX 251

By Rob Redman published

All the files, resources and videos to accompany issue 251 of ImagineFX magazine.

Magazines
A section of the cover of ImagineFX 251

Check out some masterful manga with issue 251 of ImagineFX

By Rob Redman published

See what’s inside the new edition of ImagineFX – on sale now!

Artistic Tips & Techniques
After Effects lightning tutorial

How to use Adobe After Effects to create a lightning effect the easy way

By Rob Redman published

Rob Redman shows how to create a classic VFX effect in under 15 minutes.

VFX
A centauri Carbon 3d printer on a desk.

I tried the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer and it could be the only one I'll ever need

By Rob Redman published

This FDM printer isn't quite perfect, but it comes real close...

3D Printing
The best 3D printers

The best 3D printers, for home, office or studio

By Beth Nicholls, Rob Redman last updated

Discover the best FDM and resin 3D printers on the market right now for your home, office, or studio.

3D Printing
The unicorn art featured on the cover of ImagineFX issue 250.

Celebrate 250 issues of ImagineFX, with a bumper crop of pro tips to make better art.

By Rob Redman published

See what’s inside the new edition of ImagineFX – on sale now!

Artistic Tips & Techniques
ImagineFX 250 promo image, of a unicorn

Download resources for ImagineFX 250

By Rob Redman published

All the files, resources and videos to accompany issue 250 of ImagineFX magazine.

Magazines
An elegoo Mercury + V3

Elegoo Mercury Plus V3 review: wash & cure machine makes 3D printing neater

By Rob Redman published

The perfect solution for post-processing even larger resin 3D prints.

Digital Crafting
A loklik icraft machine on a desk

Loklik iCraft review: A Cricut alternative with good reasons to explore

By Rob Redman published

This craft-cutting machine is my new go-to for card art, HVT and more.

Digital Crafting
A Mars 5 Ultra on a desk, next to a washing and curing machine.

Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra review: A beginner friendly 3D printer that produces high-end results

By Rob Redman published

Elegoo has released my favourite new resin printer of the last few years and it's a bargain.

Digital Crafting
A section of the cover art from ImagineFX 249

Download resources for ImagineFX 249

By Rob Redman published

All the files, resources and videos to accompany issue 249 of ImagineFX magazine.

Magazines
The Xtool F1 Ultra with its control panel

XTool F1 Ultra review: a high-end laser cutter and engraver for production use

By Rob Redman published

It's a hefty investment that could still prove worthwhile for small creative businesses.

Gadgets
ImagineFX magazine, issue 248

Download resources for ImagineFX 248

By Rob Redman published

All the files, resources and videos to accompany issue 248 of ImagineFX magazine.

Magazines
Apple's MacBook Pro m4 Pro laptop

Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro, 2024) review: is it any good for VFX artists?

By Rob Redman published

Can you do serious effects work on Apple's latest hardware, the M4 Pro MacBook Pro? Why yes, yes you can.

Laptops
The wecreat vista laser cutter/engraver head, inside he machine.

Wecreat Vista review: Laser engraving with some clever new tricks up its sleeves

By Rob Redman published

A complete laser package, with options for every type of laser enthusiast.

Digital Crafting
an image of the Veikk pen display set up on a desk.

Veikk Studio 16 review: affordable drawing tablet outperforms its price tag

By Rob Redman published

This budget-friendly pen display could be the one that changes everything.

Digital Art
best web browser 3D modelling apps; logos on an orange background

The best web browser 3D modelling apps: 3D sketch online and more for free

By Rob Redman published

Create models and more, all without downloading a single piece of software.

3D Software
D&D artwork of a dragon fighting a warrior.

Celebrate 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons, plus lots more in ImagineFX issue 247

By Rob Redman published

See what’s inside the new edition of ImagineFX – on sale now!

Artistic Tips & Techniques
Huron Frego M, with its accompanying stylus.

Huion Inspiroy Frego M review: an elegant tablet, aimed at digital artists

By Rob Redman published

A surprisingly brilliant wireless drawing tablet.

Digital Art
ZBrush 2025 review; a creature model

ZBrush 2025 review: iPad support and 'digital clay' improvements make this a bare bones update

By Rob Redman last updated

New tools and Redhshift integration ensures ZBrush remains the industry's best sculpting software.

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