Mike Griggs
Mike Griggs is a veteran digital content creator and technical writer. For nearly 30 years, Mike has been creating digital artwork, animations and VR elements for multi-national companies and world-class museums. Mike has been a writer for 3D World Magazine and Creative Bloq for over 10 years, where he has shared his passion for demystifying the process of digital content creation.
Latest articles by Mike Griggs
Top new tools for 3D artists this July
By Mike Griggs published
Check out the latest announcements for digital artists.
10 great new tools for 3D artists this June
By Mike Griggs published
Summer has arrived, and so have a whole load of great new tools for digital artists.
10 great new tools for 3D artists in May
By Mike Griggs published
Check out the latest updates and new features available for digital artists this month.
10 trends, tools, and tech updates you should know about
By Mike Griggs published
We round up all the must-know news and groundbreaking trends from NAB 2017.
Review: Modo 10.2
By Mike Griggs published
The final update to Modo 10 is here; has its staggered release been a success?
9 great new tools for 3D artists this January
By Mike Griggs published
Featuring everything from drawing tools to GPUs, discover this the best new tools for 3D artists this month.
Redshift 2.0
By Mike Griggs published
REVIEW: The latest version of Redshift solidifies its place as one of the most highly regarded render engines.
Modo 10.1
By Mike Griggs published
REVIEW: The first big Modo 10 update brings new procedural tools into the mix.
Christmas gift guide for 3D and VFX artists under £50/$75
By Mike Griggs published
3D and VFX artists are notoriously difficult to buy for, but here are 10 gift ideas for under £50 that are sure to make any pixel pusher smile.
Christmas gift guide for 3D and VFX artists under £20/$25
By Mike Griggs published
Here are a selection of stocking fillers which will make any VFX or CG artist happy.
10 top Octane tips and tricks
By Mike Griggs published
Octane is one of the most exciting render engines on the market, which works with a huge range of applications. Here are some top tips for working with Octane in Cinema 4D.
10 essential ZBrush shortcuts to improve your workflow
By Mike Griggs published
While a uniquely creative application, ZBrush can be intimidating for new users. Here's some top ZBrush tips for beginners.
Anima 2
By Mike Griggs published
REVIEW: Discover how Anima 2 takes the tedium out of animating character rigs and populating large scenes.
10 of the best productivity tools for CG artists
By Mike Griggs published
Being a successful CG artist doesn’t just depend on mastering a 3D app, there are numerous other applications which can make life easier and more efficient. Here are 10 of the best...
Modo 10
By Mike Griggs published
REVIEW: Modo's latest release is a set of incremental updates, but will this purchase model please everyone?
10 top MODO tips and techniques
By Mike Griggs published
MODO 10 is one of the most powerful digital content creation apps on the market – here's 10 tips to get you up to speed with the amazing application.
Effex 2.7
By Mike Griggs published
This plug-in offers a full FX solution for Cinema 4D users.
Review: Modo 902
By Mike Griggs published
Modo 902 offers an excellent camera matching and matte painting toolset
Review: Slik 2 for Modo
By Mike Griggs published
Slik 2 for Modo offers a complete light setup and HDR-creation environment for new or experienced Modo artists
Review: Mari 3.0
By Mike Griggs published
Mari 3 offers a built-in Modo preview alongside shader support for V-Ray, Arnold, Redshift and Unreal
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