Can Lagoa drive 3D work into the cloud?
Cult developer Thiago Costa tells us why he believes the future of high-end CG lies online.
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Product Focus
Luxology ships Modo 701
New particles and dynamics tools, better sculpting workflows: read our full guide to the highlights here.
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
Can raytracing really kill raster graphics?
Imagination Technologies thinks so. We explore why its new raytracing cards could change how you work.
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
Book review: Massive Black: Volume 2
The cover will scuff easily, but if you’re after a character-design-heavy art book, you need look no further.
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
Review: Dell Precision T5600 workstation
Dell's mid-range pro workstation packs a punch. Jason Lewis tests it alongside HP's high-end Z820.
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
Review: Cinema 4D R14
The sculpting tools made headlines, but it's R14's camera tools that really help daily work, says Rob Redman.
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
Review: HP Z820 workstation
HP's top-of-the-range Z820 is a beast, particularly for rendering. Jason Lewis benchmarks it here.
Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Review: Digital Painting Techniques Volume 4
All 3DTotal's books on Digital Painting Techniques are good, but Volume 4 might be the best yet.
Friday, October 12th, 2012
Weta's Matthias Menz on new trends in CG lighting
Tintin's VFX Supervisor discusses new tools, techniques and the shift to artistically driven lighting.
Friday, October 5th, 2012
Book review: Exposé 10
Ballistic’s new round-up of the latest and greatest digital art is its biggest ever – and also one of its best.
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
Review: Wacom Cintiq 22HD pen display
Shaving off $600 and 45 pounds in weight, Wacom’s new Cintiq surpasses even the amazing 24HD.
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
We can do previs from an airplane over the Arctic!
Gradient Effects' Sandbox tech lets users work on movie-res assets via an iPad, anywhere in the world.
Friday, August 10th, 2012
GPU review: Quadro 5000 vs GeForce GTX 580
Pro card or games card? The NYC 3ds Max user group sets out to settle which is better for 3D work.
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012