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Twinmotion 2023.2 review; a stylish home rendered in Twinmotion 2023.2

Twinmotion 2023.2 review: poaches tech from Unreal Engine 5, and is better for it

By Paul Hatton published

Twinmotion 2023.2 now has Unreal Engine 5's Lumen and Adobe Substance 3D support - what's not love?

Video Game Design
3D portrait created by Satoshi Arakawa

How to create a stylised 3D portrait

By Satoshi Arakawa published

Character artist Satoshi Arakawa demonstrates how he created a stylised portrait in real time using PBR materials.

Creative Inspiration
Still from 'Tamo Junto', a short film by Pedro Conti

Behind the art: interview with Pedro Conti

By Paul Hatton published

The animation specialist discusses his career path and favourite projects.

Interviews
3ds Max 2024 review; a render of a house and trees in a 3d app

3ds Max 2024 review: a surprisingly fresh annual release

By Paul Hatton published

Our expert's 3ds Max 2024 review reveals a new release that truly improves on this 3D software.

3D Software
RenderMan 25 review; a cartoon ship in a storm sea

RenderMan 25 review: a small update with one amazing tool every 3D artist will love

By Paul Hatton published

The same 3D tools as Pixar uses, RenderMan 25 remains an eye-catching draw.

3D Software
Game engines; a render of a large snowy mountain

Why is everyone obsessed with Unreal Engine and Unity?

By Paul Hatton published

We ask three pro artists.

Video Game Design
Unreal Engine and Unity learn a game engine; a dragon in a colourful fantasy environment

Unreal Engine and Unity: why you need to learn a game engine

By Paul Hatton published

Unreal Engine and Unity use is on the rise in all areas of art; why and how to learn a game engine.

Video Game Design
Unreal Engine 5 plugins; a woodland scene rendered in Unreal Engine 5

The best Unreal Engine 5 plugins

By Paul Hatton published

The essential Unreal Engine 5 plugins will take your video games to a whole new level.

Video Game Design
CG scattering tools; a forest of trees

The best CG scattering tools for 3D artists

By Paul Hatton published

Speed up your CG workflow with the best scattering tools for Cinema4D, V-Ray and more.

3D Software
OctaneRender 2022 review; a colourful forest scene rendered in OctaneRender

OctaneRender 2022.1 review: a confusing release schedule, but faster than ever

By Paul Hatton published

Lacks some promised features, but OctaneRender 2022.1 is a fast and stable real-time renderer.

Design Software
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