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
![A screenshot from DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.5 on a computer screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9aUN5qUQKVe65U2yDtxY8K-320-80.jpg)
DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.5 review: video editor takes another step forward
By Paul Hatton published
Da-Win-ci, amirite A range of updates highlight the new DaVinci Resolve.
![A screenshot of a 3D model created using Adobe Substance 3D Modeler](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FFyDBM8soE3utabL2xTbxb-320-80.png)
Adobe Substance 3D Modeler review: better workflow, more compatibility
By Paul Hatton published
Role Model Substance 3D Modeler shows good promise, but isn't on ZBrush's level... yet.
![A screenshot of a 3D model made with Adobe Substance 3D Stager](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eczFUNcigvaBpbY3omAz5K-320-80.jpg)
Adobe Substance 3D Stager 2.0.0 review: still growing
By Paul Hatton published
Set the stage Adobe's 3D staging software is still taking shape.
![A laptop using VideoProc Vlogger video-editing software](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7WC73AURxuW7uZs26nCUuL-320-80.jpg)
VideoProc Vlogger review: the best free video editor right now?
By Paul Hatton published
Free edit A simple, intuitive and powerful video editing app that appeals to a wide range of people.
![Unreal Engine 5 plugins; a woodland scene rendered in Unreal Engine 5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WZusQk3mEiCbfwZDauvfsL-320-80.jpg)
The best Unreal Engine 5 plugins
By Paul Hatton published
The essential Unreal Engine 5 plugins will take your video games to a whole new level.
![Game engines; a render of a lion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vc3npmriA7bMv6ycYEBRiD-320-80.jpg)
Are game engines the future of 3D art?
By Paul Hatton published
Whether it's Unreal Engine 5 or Unity, game engines are taking over 3D art.
![Maya Creative review; a cottage in a leafy forest](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HV8FBsrpT4n5jd9UaGxdD9-320-80.jpg)
Maya Creative review: cheap and accessible but lacks features
By Paul Hatton published
Autodesk releases Maya Creative, a new low-cost edition of its leading 3D software. Is it right for you?
![CG scattering tools; a forest of trees](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4xoHgC8Pn9b3sUXfM2ozQZ-320-80.jpg)
The best CG scattering tools for 3D artists
By Paul Hatton published
Speed up your CG workflow with the best scattering tools for Cinema4D, V-Ray and more.
![Blender 3.1 review; a cartoon girl holds a smiling mushroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j8X9nrHUyvmvoR8rLz5ZLW-320-80.jpg)
Blender 3.1 review: keeps getting better, and it's still free
By Paul Hatton published
Faster than ever before, Blender is recommended.
![OctaneRender 2022 review; a colourful forest scene rendered in OctaneRender](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BVZruX2aToWcksAhvE9GQF-320-80.jpg)
OctaneRender 2022.1 review: a confusing release schedule, but faster than ever
By Paul Hatton published
Lacks some promised features, but OctaneRender 2022.1 is a fast and stable real-time renderer.
![Unity; a pair of characters in a cyberpunk scene](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KdxmijWAMembA6BJNrPWih-320-80.jpg)
Unity 2023: discovering the next-gen CG tech every artist needs
By Paul Hatton published
Exploring the latest updates to Unity 3D software, one of the leading real-time creation tools for video games, VFX and more.
![Unreal Engine 5 review: Screenshot of Unreal Engine, 3D computer graphics game engine developed by Epic Games](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SGEPVdEJpqHTiYshuGxLFZ-320-80.jpg)
Unreal Engine 5 review
By Paul Hatton published
In our Unreal Engine 5 review, we take a spin through what's new in this long-awaited game-building engine.
![A shot from the Maxon Cinema 4D software](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vbSPX5aqi9D8KMUH6egP6j-320-80.jpg)
Cinema 4D 2023 review: new, improved and now with more ZBrush
By Paul Hatton published
3D software The subscription model won't please everyone, but Cinema 4D 2023 is a capable update to an industry-leading 3D modelling software
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4 tips for creating depth of field in 3ds Max
By Paul Hatton last updated
Learn how to create in-camera depth of field in 3ds Max with these top tips.
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3ds Max 2017
By Paul Hatton published
REVIEW: The latest release from Autodesk enhances a lot of existing features, but is this enough to make 3ds Max 2017 worthwhile?
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Replicating colour in 3D: top tips
By Paul Hatton published
This proven workflow will give you the right colour results every time.
![Iray](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bfe7dcf88598efad94cb3e463ab00cfd-320-80.jpg)
Review: Nvidia Iray
By Paul Hatton published
Designers can achieve photorealistic results without expert computer graphics knowledge From $295
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