Latest articles by Ian Dean
Making Netflix hit Spaceman - MPC's out-of-this-world VFX breakdowns revealed
MPC shares behind the scenes insights into creating Spaceman's VFX.
How sports branding defined the creative campaign for Deathsprint 66
"Great design transcends," says Fluid's creative director James Glover.
"The Atari logo has become a container for peoples' feelings" - new creative director Tim Lapetino defines Atari's legacy
Celebrating the iconic retro game brand.
Unreal Engine has 'democratised filmmaking' - says the director of AppleTV's new animated movie
CG film Max Beyond is bold and different.
How to draw on the iPad: your guide to getting started
Our guide to how to draw on the iPad starts with the basics, from pairing your Pencil to picking the right apps.
These new Maya and 3ds Max 2025 tools will save you time
Autodesk reveals improvements to its best 3D modelling and animation tools.
Vertex flash sale: save £30 on a ticket to our digital art and 3D festival - speakers include Pernille Ørum, Pixar's Dylan Sisson and David Levy
Learn from industry pros, and save money.
Artist Craig Yoe returns to underground comix after 50 years for a 'deeply personal look at art and life's lunacy'
The former Jim Henson and Muppets creative director is launching a new indie comic.
Procreate Dreams beginner tips – Danni Fisher-Shin shares her animation insights
Discover Procreate Dreams' best tools and workflows.
Cloudborn's pioneering generative AI means game characters can 'learn' their own lifelike personalities and never forget
This looks like a real 'live' game.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra just revealed the Unreal Engine 5.4 tools everyone will want
Games are getting unbelievably realistic.
Zombie Army VR is a "dark and bloody WW2 horror, with a cool comic book wrapper," and I'm excited for PSVR 2 again
We interview Richard Turner, Rebellion's head of art.
Blender is testing a store for free assets, I'm sold
Blender Extensions will offer free downloads to all.
Alone in the Dark has an unnerving "storm of cosmic darkness" that freaked me out, here's how it was made
Art director Rikard Ryberg reveals how one of Alone in the Dark's best set-pieces was created.
Alien: Romulus' trailer proves this movie is more than a bite of nostalgia
The original Alien and Aliens VFX artists are back too.
Nvidia's new Blackwell AI superchip could change the world, but who's it for?
The leading chip maker reveals the world's most powerful GPU.
Alone in the Dark review: beautifully creepy visual design can't hide a lack of polish
The 1992 cult horror game is reimagined… as a cult horror game.
Art director Rikard Ryberg explains why Alone in the Dark's horror is "grounded" in realism
The design inspirations and tech challenges behind Alone in the Dark.
Vertex 2024 tickets now on sale!
VFX, game art, animation and more – grab your tickets to 2024's ultimate new event for the CG art community.
The best Huion drawing tablets
Huion drawing tablets aren't quite Wacom, but still excellent for artists on a budget - find the right one for you.
Dune: Awakening's beautifully evocative concept art teases the year's hottest new Unreal Engine 5 game
Dust off your PS5.
Nothing Phone 2a review: I just found my favourite new budget smartphone
Offers innovative design at a low price.
The best sewing machines
As a sewer, I've selected the best sewing machines for quilting, making clothes or simply for anyone looking for a new hobby.
