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Octane Render 2023.1 review; a render of a grey and white bend and pillow

Octane Render 2023.1 review: blisteringly quick

By Mike Griggs published

Our professional 3D artist puts Octane Render 2023.1 through its paces.

3D Software
Best rendering software; a mix of logos

The best rendering software

By Paul Hatton last updated

Create amazing images and videos with the best rendering software for Windows and Macs, for pros and beginners.

3D Software
Blender 4.0 review; a bike rendered to in a 3D app to look like an illustration

Blender 4.0 review: still free to all, and still incredible

By Paul Hatton published

Good Optics Our pro 3D artist reviews Blender 4.0, testing its improved rendering capabilities and more; as ever it's free to all.

Good Optics
ZBrush 2024 Maxon One update; a colourful model of a girl made in ZBrush

ZBrush 2024 gets an upgrade

By Ian Dean published

New features grab our attention in November's Maxon One release.

Digital Art Software
Get started in Twinmotion; a render of a designer bathroom

How to get started in Twinmotion: 10 tips everyone needs to know

By Paul Hatton published

Get started in Twinmotion with these beginner tips.

3D Software
Move AI Unlocks 3D Animation with Single-Camera Motion Capture App Move One

Why I think this new AI motion-capture app has been worth the wait

By Paul Hatton published

Move One, the latest in AI motion-capture apps that converts videos into mocap data, impresses.

AI Art
Maxon Redshift and Cinebench optimised for Apple M3 Chips; a laptop on a wooden table running 3D apps

I create 3D art for a living, and Apple's M3 chip has made me rethink using a PC

By Paul Hatton published

Finally, an Apple laptop with real power.

Tech
Twinmotion 2023.2 review; a stylish home rendered in Twinmotion 2023.2

Twinmotion 2023.2 review: poaches tech from Unreal Engine 5, and is better for it

By Paul Hatton published

Twinmotion 2023.2 now has Unreal Engine 5's Lumen and Adobe Substance 3D support - what's not love?

Video Game Design
3D portrait created by Satoshi Arakawa

How to create a stylised 3D portrait

By Satoshi Arakawa published

Character artist Satoshi Arakawa demonstrates how he created a stylised portrait in real time using PBR materials.

Creative Inspiration
Still from 'Tamo Junto', a short film by Pedro Conti

Behind the art: interview with Pedro Conti

By Paul Hatton published

The animation specialist discusses his career path and favourite projects.

Interviews
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