Redshift 3.5.19 review: faster than ever with new node for stylised rendering By Paul Hatton published 1 January 24 Several small new features and a range of improvements make it into the latest version of this GPU-accelerated renderer.
Autodesk Arnold 7 review: major update keeps leading renderer at the top By Paul Hatton published 31 December 23 Open Image Denoise, extended post-processing framework, and better USD workflows take centre stage in this latest update.
KeyShot 2023 review: best renderer for virtual reality but you pay for it By Paul Hatton published 30 December 23 An improved 3D painting system, colour workflow overhaul and 360-degree viewer make KeyShot 2023 an increasingly appealing renderer.
Chaos Corona 11 review: new procedural tools for a speedier workflow By Paul Hatton published 29 December 23 Limited new features and a range of improvements make version 11 a slightly underwhelming release.
V-Ray 6 review: Photorealistic ray-traced rendering at its best By Paul Hatton published 27 December 23 With a couple of decades' experience, our pro 3D artist takes the latest V-Ray renderer for a spin.
The best free 3D apps in 2024 By Jim McCauley last updated 26 December 23 Sculpt, model, animate and render with these budget-friendly apps.
Cinema 4D: everything you need to know By Paul Hatton published 18 December 23 Get started in Cinema 4D, the 3D modelling, animation and simulation software, with our pro 3D artist.
How we made Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song short film By Rosie Hilder published 11 December 23 Director Oliver Murray explains how he created the new short documentary telling the story of The Beatles' last song, Now and Then.
The biggest digital art trends we'll see in 2024, as predicted by ILM, Wētā FX and other industry creatives By Tanya Combrinck published 7 December 23 The digital art trends for 2024 include AI trends, new tech and more, as predicted by leading industry creatives.
Octane Render 2023.1 review: blisteringly quick By Mike Griggs published 4 December 23 Our professional 3D artist puts Octane Render 2023.1 through its paces.
The best rendering software in April 2024 By Paul Hatton last updated 30 November 23 Create amazing images and videos with the best rendering software for Windows and Macs, for pros and beginners.
Houdini 20 review: surprisingly impressive new animation features By Paul Hatton published 30 November 23 Our pro CG artist rates Houdini 20.
Houdini: everything you need to know By Paul Hatton published 30 November 23 Houdini is the industry-standard VFX package that uses procedural nodes to generate incredible graphics.
Blender 4.0 review: still free to all, and still incredible By Paul Hatton published 29 November 23 Good Optics Our pro 3D artist reviews Blender 4.0, testing its improved rendering capabilities and more; as ever it's free to all.
How we made Westworld's VFX By Rosie Hilder published 21 November 23 The team behind the VFX on Westworld's series 3 and 4 share their process.
Vertex, the ultimate event for 2D and 3D artists, returns in 2024 By Ian Dean published 20 November 23 The Vertex festival of digital art, VFX and animation is back in 2024.
Even the artists in YouTube's AI voice experiment sound nervous about it By Daniel John published 18 November 23 Several celebrities have given permission to have their voices recreated.
Making Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 By Trevor Hogg published 16 November 23 We meet the artists behind the nine animated shorts behind Lucasfilm's hit animated series.
Marvel's Madame Web trailer is getting utterly roasted By Daniel John published 16 November 23 "I'm losing my mind at how this is shot and edited."