The 5 best new 3D tools for March By Rob Redman published 9 March 16 3D artist Rob Redman picks out the best new tools for 3D and VFX artists this month.
NVIDIA launches plugins for 3ds Max and Maya By Creative Bloq Staff published 3 December 15 The advanced rendering engine is now being sold directly to creatives via NVIDIA's online store.
How to sculpt fur in Maya By Creative Bloq Staff published 2 November 15 Joe Parente explains how to sculpt fur for his pipe smoking, dread-lock sporting yeti creature using Maya.
The easy way to create realistic 3D humans By Creative Bloq Staff published 24 September 15 Generate unlimited, fully-rigged custom 3D characters for games with this new plugin for iClone.
80s-inspired short reveals Pluto's secrets By Creative Bloq Staff published 16 July 15 Three talented students beat NASA to it with their short animation, Stellar Moves, capturing an HD Pluto, complete with Charon.
This stunning WebGL site uses Twitter to measure a city's happiness By Creative Bloq Staff published 2 July 15 youtube: DS4yxlBkVSs By using extensive university research, the Shoreditch-based independent creative agency Clubhouse Studios has produced this interactive map of happiness in London.
How to get a head start in animation By Creative Bloq Staff published 9 June 15 Meet Nuke: The star of the student's final short, Internet Explorer
10 top character design tips for animation By Creative Bloq Staff published 15 December 14 Harald animator Moritz Schneider shares 10 techniques for creating CG characters with depth and personality.
Secrets of V-Ray 3 revealed in free webinar By Tom May published 25 November 14 As the popular Maya plugin reaches version 3, here's how to see the new features in action.
5 tips for creating dramatic key art By Creative Bloq Staff published 24 November 14 Bafta-nomined 3D artist Huges Giboire explains how to set up a quick shader-driven light stage for perfect product visualisation.
How to master hair and fur in Maya By Creative Bloq Staff published 31 July 14 Digital artist Antony Ward explains how to harness Maya's powerful new tools to create this furry character.
Create an accurate CG animal: 10 pro tips By Creative Bloq Staff published 26 June 14 Rendering a CG animal in ZBrush takes time, hard work and creativity - Gordon Goane takes you through his strict 10-step work process.
Updated animation software simplifies life for 3D artists By Creative Bloq Staff published 21 May 14 Not yet rated Maya 2015 is a huge update and one worth investing in, says digital artist Antony Ward.
How to create 3D bullet holes in 5 simple steps By Creative Bloq Staff published 27 January 14 Visual effects artist William Dwelly explains how to create bullet holes that appear to have actual depth, using Maya and Nuke.
Volkswagen ad defies car industry cliches By Creative Bloq Staff published 24 January 14 Plenty.TV uses papercraft-style animation to highlight the company's green credentials in this innovative ad.
How to create a realistic camera rig in Maya By Creative Bloq Staff published 22 January 14 Digital artist Pat Imrie explains how to set up a CG version of a real-world camera in a four simple steps.
20 essential resources for Maya By Creative Bloq Staff published 16 January 14 Need some help with a Maya-based project? Here, we present a selection of top Maya resources, which are guaranteed to create a smoother, more efficient workflow.
How to texture a model in Maya By Creative Bloq Staff published 9 December 13 There is no denying that a beautifully constructed model can be both impressive and inspiring. The ability to create something from a handful of vertices and ploygons is a true skill.
How to animate a character with blend shapes By Creative Bloq Staff published 11 October 13 Blend shapes are among the most useful deformers available to Maya artists. Pat Imrie reveals how they work...