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

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 last updated

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

Laptops
10 ways to improve your texturing techniques for 3D modelling

By Rob Redman Published

Give your models standout surfaces.

3D
Boulies Magvida sit/stand desk
I finally found the solution to my muscle aches in this standing desk

By Rob Redman Published

Could a height adjustable desk really have health benefits and more?

Chairs & Desks
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
I've been testing 3D printers for over a decade – I tried the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16k and it's truly innovative

By Rob Redman Published

The Saturn promises larger prints and at speed but does it deliver?

3D Printing
ImagineFX 253
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By Rob Redman Published

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

Magazines
ImagineFX 253
Nail your character art with issue 253 of ImagineFX

By Rob Redman Published

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

Artistic Tips & Techniques
a laser cut plywood template, made with an Alto Delta
I tried the AlgoLaser Delta, and it might be the best budget-friendly laser engraver you can buy

By Rob Redman Published

If you want to cut or engrave just about anything the Delta should be high up on your shopping list.

Digital Crafting
Rob Redman with guitar on background
As an artist, I've been resistant to AI – but I'm questioning my reasons

By Rob Redman Published

Is it all bad?

AI Art
People pulling a sled in the snow towards a sunset
“Work I’d always hoped to get is now coming in, after 40 years in the business”: first impressions with painter Greg Manchess

By Rob Redman Published

Greg tells us how martial arts training helped him learn how to paint, sparking his decades-long career as an artist.

Art
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
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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
A section of the cover of ImagineFX 251
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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 & CGI
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...

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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
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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
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By Rob Redman Published

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

Magazines
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