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Artist in residence; inside the art studio of Charles Ratteray

Artist in Residence: inside the bustling studio of Marvel, Netflix and Disney artist Charles Ratteray

By Ian Dean published

Library meets laboratory in this artist’s studio.

Creative Careers
Best CGI movies of the 90s; a t-rex and a mouse

The best CGI movies of the 90s

By Ian Dean published

The VFX films of the 90s that influenced filmmaking.

VFX
Motionbuilder 2025 review; a mech stands in a field

MotionBuilder 2025 review: the addition of Pixar's USD is a game-changer

By Paul Hatton published

What's new in the leading game art animation software?

3D Software
Using Blender Ocean to create a tranquil ocean scene

How to use Blender to build a tranquil ocean setting

By Paul Hatton published

Paul Hatton loads up Blender Ocean to show you how to create a peaceful beach scene.

3D Software
MoonRay review; a cartoon panda

MoonRay review: DreamWorks Animations' superb rendering software is free for all

By Paul Hatton published

The 3D tools behind Kung Fu Panda 4 can now be yours.

3D Software
Iryna Khymych art

First Impressions: Ukrainian artist Iryna Khymych on combining art and literature

By ImagineFX staff published

The artist talks fantasy inspirations and industry life

Interviews
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

Uncovering the secrets behind Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

By Trevor Hogg published

Executive producer Matt Shakman and cinematographer Jess Hall discuss balancing the drama and spectacle.

Movies & TV Shows
Maya 2025 review; a 3d render of a dinosaur

Maya 2025 review: lacks innovation but a solid update

By Paul Hatton published

Does this year's animation, modelling, simulation and rendering toolset impress?

3D Software
3ds Max 2025 review; a town house render

3ds Max 2025 review: a solid update but don't expect new tools

By Paul Hatton published

Workflow and speed improvements dominate.

3D Software
Using Blender to create levelled-up version of a character from Total War: Pharaoh

How to use Blender (and ChatGPT) to level up your video game assets

By Mihai Dobrin published

Upgrading the assets for hit video game Total War: Pharaoh

3D Software
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