
Paul Hatton
Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine.
Latest articles by Paul Hatton

I tried ASUS' monitor-cum-Smart TV and unless you're desperate for a screen that does both, it's style over substance
By Paul Hatton published
A reasonable performer but not for high-end creatives

I tested the Revopoint MetroX 3D scanner against black shiny objects
By Paul Hatton published
Revopoint MetroX review: could this be the end of scanning spray?

The best 3D modelling software
By Paul Hatton last updated
Our expert picks the best 3D modelling software for both beginners and pros, including free and paid-for.

The best game development software to learn how to make a video game
By Paul Hatton last updated
The best game software for beginners, hobbyists and professionals.

After using the new MSI Modern 15 I think it's great for light creative tasks - but 3D users need to look elsewhere
By Paul Hatton published
At such a low price, you can't complain about what you get in the MSI Modern 15 F13MG.

Lenovo Legion R27qe review: a monitor with incredible colour space for its budget price
By Paul Hatton published
This attractive and affordable Lenovo gaming monitor works just fine for creatives too.

I tested Acer's new glasses-free 3D SpatialLabs monitor, and it almost makes me wish I had $3,000 to spend...
By Paul Hatton published
The Acer DS2 Series Pro delivers cool 3D SpatialLabs tech, but boy do you pay for it.

Revopoint Miraco Plus 3D Scanner review: better than all the rest?
By Paul Hatton published
The Miraco Plus is one of the first all-in-one photogrammetric metrology and scanning devices, and it sets an impressively high bar for any coming rivals.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo review: portable but not powerful
By Paul Hatton published
The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo is a lightweight Lunar Lake laptop that lacks performance.

Innocn 49Q1R review: The mother of all curved monitors has just landed
By Paul Hatton published
This oversized monitor from Innocn is great for gamers, not so good for creatives

I've had the UGREEN Nexode 25000mAh Power Bank for a month, and it shows why this brand is so trusted
By Paul Hatton published
Review With up to 140W charging and a TFT display, Ugreen has made one of the best power banks around.

Appy Pie review: website builder has limited features and not particularly affordable
By Paul Hatton published
Review The Appy Pie website builder has some potential, but is undermined by rudimentary AI and dated templates.

The best rendering software
By Paul Hatton last updated
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
By Paul Hatton published
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 laptop for CAD and AutoCAD
By Paul Hatton last updated
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.

Link's iconic horse was almost a moose, and other Zelda secrets revealed in unearthed Miyomoto interview
By Paul Hatton published
Zelda secrets revealed in newly translated interview from 1988

Mixing Unreal Engine 5 and DaVinci Resolve - how new film Babiru is changing animation
By Paul Hatton published
A showcase of next-gen filmmaking techniques.

Technicolor's closure takes down MPC, The Mill and Mikros Animation – but is AI the answer?
By Paul Hatton published
A Technicolor tragedy that many saw coming but couldn’t prevent

MSI Creator A16 AI+ review: A creative powerhouse with AI smarts
By Paul Hatton published
MSI harnesses AI power for performance and efficiency in its latest Creator laptop.

3DMakerPro Moose 3D Scanner review: compact device with great results
By Paul Hatton published
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
By Paul Hatton last updated
REview Is Wix the best platform for building your portfolio or website?

The best free animation software for 2D and 3D artists
By Paul Hatton published
The best free animation software for bringing your work to life

Pencil2D review: the best 2D animation tool for beginners
By Paul Hatton published
Keyboards Pencil2D review: the best 2D animation tool for beginners
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