Latest articles by Paul Hatton
AOC GAMING 27G4XE review: this gaming monitor is a quality budget bargain
This 1080p IPS display with 180Hz refresh rate delivers surprisingly great results.
Godot Engine vs Unity: which is right for you?
We put two popular game engines head-to-head.
Anthropics PortraitPro review: Photoshop editing tools on steroids
Anthropics PortraitPro offers photography editing tools that are easy to use and surprisingly effective.
Godot Engine: everything you need to know about the free indie game toolset
Explaining Godot Engine, the free open-source game creator platform.
Dell Precision 7780 review: Unbeatable power with a sizeable display
A powerhouse of a laptop that is perfect for creative professionals
This AI tech has me rethinking the future of motion tracking
Move Live is transforming live performances and shopping experiences like never before
Pro animation advice from the team behind Paramount Pictures' Knuckles
Outpost's animation supervisors, Oliver Dale and Peta Bayley, as well as creature supervisor Dan Zelcs share their insights.
RenderMan 26 review: improved XPU and AI features continue to impress
Pixar's render software will make your life easier.
How to animate a character with mocap
Paul Hatton transfers motion-capture data to a digital character model using RADiCAL Live with Unreal Engine 5.2.
Revopoint MIRACO review: the new king of 3D scanners?
Incredibly accurate and a delight to use, the Revopoint MIRACO is a sure hit for pro users.
The future of AI in filmmaking - from storyboard to screen
Lightricks CEO, Zeev Farbman, shares his insights into this controversial subject.
The best AI tools for filmmaking right now
AI is changing the film industry beyond recognition. Find out which tools are changing it the most.
Blackmagic Fusion Studio 19 review: VFX software goes from strength to strength
Rotoscoping improvements, AI-powered tracking, and better USD support make this a definite step in the right direction.
MSI Vector 16 HX review: a powerful gaming laptop with sub-standard construction
The 16-inch display with extra height is perfect for gaming, although fan noise can get annoying.
AOC AGON PRO AG456UCZD review: ultrawide curved monitor is a 240Hz beast
A fantastic curved monitor with great specs, but you'll need an equally domineering desk to contain it.
Video AI 5 review: Unbelievable upscaler and denoiser for rescuing footage
AI-powered tools that transform footage from low to high quality. But watch out; Video AI 5 is incredibly RAM intensive.
3D artist Cornelius Dämmrich says he "loses his mind" and "constantly burns out during projects"
Coping with with the stress of creativity.
MotionBuilder 2025 review: the addition of Pixar's USD is a game-changer
What's new in the leading game art animation software?
Mudbox 2025 review: can this niche ZBrush alt still compete?
New features continue to develop this novel 3D sculpting app.
How to use Blender to build a tranquil ocean setting
Paul Hatton loads up Blender Ocean to show you how to create a peaceful beach scene.
