Latest articles by Paul Hatton
The best rendering software
Create amazing images and videos with the best rendering software for Windows and Mac.
Follow my KeyShot and Photoshop advice for perfect renders every time
The secret sauce in achieving a premium-quality render is to use render passes – and using KeyShot and Photoshop together makes it easy
The best game development software to learn how to make a video game
The best game software for beginners, hobbyists and professionals.
The best 3D modelling software
Our expert picks the best 3D modelling software for both beginners and pros, including free and paid-for.
Link's iconic horse was almost a moose, and other Zelda secrets revealed in unearthed Miyomoto interview
Zelda secrets revealed in newly translated interview from 1988
Mixing Unreal Engine 5 and DaVinci Resolve - how new film Babiru is changing animation
A showcase of next-gen filmmaking techniques.
Technicolor's closure takes down MPC, The Mill and Mikros Animation – but is AI the answer?
A Technicolor tragedy that many saw coming but couldn’t prevent
MSI Creator A16 AI+ review: A creative powerhouse with AI smarts
MSI harnesses AI power for performance and efficiency in its latest Creator laptop.
3DMakerPro Moose 3D Scanner review: compact device with great results
An entry-level, budget-friendly 3D scanner with AI-powered tracking.
Wix 2025 review: Wix Classic remains one of the easiest to use website builders around
REview Is Wix the best platform for building your portfolio or website?
The best free animation software for 2D and 3D artists
The best free animation software for bringing your work to life
Pencil2D review: the best 2D animation tool for beginners
Keyboards Pencil2D review: the best 2D animation tool for beginners
Stop Motion Studio review: professional animation tools for free
Keyboards Stop Motion Studio review: Professional tools at your fingertips
AGON Pro AG276FK review: unbelievably fast refresh rate but this monitor lacks resolution
A perfect fit for any professional gamer – as long as FHD is enough.
AGON PRO AG346UCD review: an immersive ultrawide QD-OLED display
A cutting-edge monitor with fast response times and amazing colours.
How to master materials in KeyShot
Go beyond textures and define the look of your 3D model with materials, using one of the best stand-alone renderers on the market
Dell Latitude 14 7455 review: A portable laptop powered by Snapdragon X
The portable laptop powered by the Snapdragon X delivers AI features and a long-lasting battery life
Best drawing tablets with a screen: find the right device for you
Best drawing tablets with a screen; These are the best drawing tablets with a screen for all kinds of artists and budgets.
The best animation software: reviewed and tested by professional 3D artists
Find the best animation software for bringing your creations to life
Philips Evnia 34M2C5501A review: ultrawide and ultra-amazing monitor
Big, classy, curved; this latest Evnia monitor is another smash from Philips.
How to use a monitor calibrator: advice for digital artists to ensure colour accuracy
5 pro tips for using a colorimeter
