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Learn the principles that underpin all animation work.

I pit the two creative programs against each other.

The two top open source image creation packages duke it out.

What's the best choice for your pocket and your career?

The long road to compensation.

Buying Advice I've been wearing Loop earplugs for a few months now and the verdict is positive.

Yes, you can use your iPad to create 3D models – and the Lathe tool in Nomad Sculpt makes it easy to make a convincing-looking vase in minutes

Make complex animation movements much easier by moving the object along a predefined line

Recreating the translucency and reflectiveness of a jelly can be a challenge, but Blender’s material toolset makes it a doddle

Go beyond textures and define the look of your 3D model with materials, using one of the best stand-alone renderers on the market