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3D Filmmaking: Groundbreaking or Limiting Creativity?
When 3D filmmaking first captured the spotlight, it was hailed as a significant leap forward for cinema. It introduced a new level of immersive storytelling, promising to transform the way audiences engage with films.
Oct 07, 2025

How 3D Printing is Shaping Exploration Beyond Earth
Space exploration has always been a leader in technological innovation, and 3D printing has become one of its most groundbreaking developments.
Sep 12, 2025

Games That Learn: AI-Powered Gameplay That Adapts to Your Playstyle
Imagine starting a game that seems to anticipate your every move. The difficulty rises just enough to challenge you, the rhythm keeps you engaged, and the gameplay shifts in response to how you play.
Aug 29, 2025

How 3D Animation Changed Hollywood and the Future of Film
In recent years, 3D animation has become one of the most transformative forces in Hollywood.
Aug 18, 2025

A Low-Poly Revival: Why 3D Games Are Embracing Simpler Graphics Again
In the constantly evolving realm of video game development, one trend is making a striking comeback: low-poly art.
Jul 25, 2025

3D Fractals and What You Can Do With Them
From alien stations through Lovecraftian horrors and all the way to the visualization of the Halls of Reason, 3D fractals enable vast possibilities, but it will take time to get a grip on them.
Jul 19, 2025

ZBrush Sketchbooks and the Rise of Raw, Unfinished 3D Art as a Social Trend
As digital art grows and transforms, a notable shift is emerging that embraces the raw, unfinished, and process-focused aspects of 3D creation.
Jul 15, 2025

Old 3D Tech That Just Won't Go Away
Many modern 3D suites emerged back in the 1980s and 1990s, some of them before general PCs were even capable of handling 3D data. However different that software is now, some legacy tech still lingers and won't go away.
Jul 01, 2025

The Current Movers and Shakers in 3D Game Design for 2025
In 2025, 3D game design is being revolutionized by cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven animation, real-time ray tracing, spatial computing, and accessible design platforms.
Jun 28, 2025

A Wild Hunt for Foliage in Video Games
Vegetation is a big deal in gaming, and always has been since the arrival of 3D graphics.
Jun 04, 2025

Miniature Worlds, Monumental Impact: The Rise of 3D Digital Dioramas
Digital dioramas (meticulously crafted, standalone 3D scenes) are emerging as a compelling medium for storytelling.
Jun 03, 2025

Revealing the Alien Blueprints of Roberto Digiglio’s Terragaster Lithovore
In his latest work, Terragaster Lithovore, Roberto Digiglio unveils a compelling alien lifeform designed with a rare fusion of scientific realism and artistic depth.
Jun 02, 2025

Understanding The Difference Between AI Tools and Generative AI
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, terms like AI tools and generative AI are frequently used interchangeably, leading to widespread confusion.
Jun 01, 2025

Choosing the Right 3D Technique in Game Design Through Form and Function
Form and function play pivotal roles in game design. Choosing the correct 3D design technique can make or break a game’s design.
May 31, 2025

How Animation and Feedback Shape the Player Experience
Animation principles such as squash and stretch, paired with real-time feedback systems like camera shakes, particle effects, and hit-stop, have become critical tools for developers aiming to deepen immersion.
May 29, 2025

The Handless Girl and Her Mechanical Grace in Gears by Leonardo Betancur Díaz
In his latest work, The Handless Girl, Leonardo Betancur Díaz presents a striking 3D portrait of a girl with biomechanical prosthetics, showcasing his remarkable talent for blending technical precision with organic detail.
May 27, 2025

Collision Detection and Why Invisible Walls Need Careful Handling
Collisions as physical events are a natural part of the vast majority of video games. Modern game engines go to great lengths to approximate them convincingly.
May 25, 2025

Rene Mitchell-Lambert on Design Intent and Why Maya Works Out of the Box
RenderHub sat with Rene Mitchell-Lambert, a Hard Surface concept designer, and talked about his work, the Star Citizen video game, how it differs from other projects, the peculiarities of hard surface modeling, and the threat from AI.
May 24, 2025

Learning 3D Today: Are Tutorials Helping or Hindering Creativity?
The development of structured learning in 3D art has been deeply influenced by technological advancements.
May 23, 2025

Marcus Whinney Reveals a Powerful New Alien 3D Character
Marcus Whinney’s latest 3D piece, An Alien Emerges - 'Alien Bust', showcases his exceptional talent for creating complex, otherworldly characters that merge science fiction with emotional depth.
May 22, 2025

Astrid Luna A Steampunk Fantasy Character Rendered in Marmoset Toolbag
An impressive steampunk-fantasy character by 3D Artist Artem Dobrusin.
May 20, 2025

The Unsettling Side of Realism in Graphics and Why Stylized Works Better
Video games started way before PCs or gaming consoles were at all capable of delivering anything even remotely resembling photorealism. Now the technology is there, but it’s not necessarily what people actually want.
May 20, 2025

The Rise of 3D Collaborations as Artists Unite for Global Projects
As digital art continues to advance, 3D collaborations have emerged as a powerful force, enabling artists worldwide to co-create expansive virtual environments.
May 18, 2025

What Is the Future of 3D Art and Sustainability in Our Society?
Sustainability is creating initiatives or systems that do not deplete natural resources in our environment or harm our world.
May 16, 2025

The Digital Transformation of Lifestyle Branding
In the ever-evolving landscape of lifestyle branding, 3D modeling has emerged as a transformative force. By enabling the creation of photorealistic assets, brands can now present their products with unprecedented realism and flexibility.
May 15, 2025

Light Is Everything: The Role of a Lighting Artist in CG
This article highlights the crucial role of lighting artists in CGI across film, architecture, and video games. It covers the key skills and knowledge required.
May 11, 2025

What’s Next in Film and TV as 3D Faces the Rise of AI?
This article looks at how 3D and AI have developed in movies and TV, showing how 3D made visuals deeper and stories more engaging, while AI is making production faster and easier, suggesting they will work together to improve filmmaking.
May 10, 2025

The Return of Miniatures in 3D as Filmmakers Simulate Models for Nostalgic Aesthetics
In an era over-saturated by digital effects and CGI of varying quality, filmmakers are revisiting the tactile allure of physical miniatures by simulating them through 3D modeling.
May 09, 2025

Digital 3D Metaverses: Has their Hype Led to their Premature Demise?
A digital metaverse is a virtual 3D environment where individuals can interact with each other in real-time. Avatars represent a person in this shared online space.
May 07, 2025

Visualizing the Future with the Power of 3D Renderings in Real Estate
In today’s competitive real estate market, especially within the luxury sector, developers are increasingly turning to photorealistic 3D renderings to market properties before a single brick is laid.
May 07, 2025

How 3D Modeling is Transforming Cosplay from Pixels to Props
Cosplay has evolved from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon, with enthusiasts striving for screen and/or page accurate costumes and props.
May 06, 2025

Hit or Miss: Why Some Fan-Made Projects Excel While Others Fail
When Black Mesa by Crowbar Collective - a fan-made remake of the original Half-Life by Valve - emerged in 2020 as a standalone commercial product, it quickly became a sensation.
May 05, 2025

3D Fantasy Worlds: How 3D Connects Us to Our Heritage through Stories and Art
Storytelling and art are a natural part of our history and self-expression. Throughout millennia, they have provided us with a means to connect with others and understand the world around us.
May 04, 2025

Architecting the Apocalypse: Why Dystopian 3D Environments Are So Popular
The popularity of these digital wastelands is not accidental. In an era marked by climate anxiety, political division, and the rapid acceleration of technology, dystopian art becomes a cathartic lens through which to process unease.
May 03, 2025

Status Cloth: Today's Cloth Simulation and the Role of Machine Learning
Explore the state of today's cloth simulation and how machine learning is contributing to its advancements.
Apr 26, 2025

Retro Onslaught: Exploiting Nostalgia in Gaming
Type 'retro' into the search box of any large social network, and a whole lot of groups or separate accounts dedicated to all things retro will pop out. Retro video games will account for a significant percentage of them.
Apr 25, 2025

Reimagining Graffiti with AR and 3D to Preserve Street Art in Digital Space
As cities change and walls are repainted, the stories embedded in graffiti are at risk of being lost. But thanks to advances in 3D scanning and augmented reality, preservation is no longer confined to static photos or videos.
Apr 25, 2025

The Faces Behind the Mesh: Scanning, Modeling, and Ethics in Digital Identity
The rise of facial scanning and 3D character modeling has transformed industries from gaming to social media, while also raising significant ethical and privacy concerns.
Apr 22, 2025

Tackling the Challenges of Rendering Liquids in 3D
Water. A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, covering 71% of our planet's surface; the main constituent of the fluids of all known living organisms...
Apr 19, 2025

The New Digital Canvas: 3D Art’s Influence on Modern Tattoo Design
In recent years, the integration of 3D modeling software into tattoo design has revolutionized the industry, offering unprecedented precision and visualization capabilities.
Apr 19, 2025

Creating Dynamic 3D Worlds from Pixels to Polygons
The transition of 2D to 3D graphics had unlimited creative possibilities, allowing developers to build immersive and dynamic worlds that react to the player's actions and evolve in real-time.
Apr 18, 2025

How 3D Modeling Is Reshaping Legal Evidence
In the evolving landscape of legal proceedings, the integration of 3D modeling has emerged as a transformative tool, enhancing the clarity and accuracy of evidence presented in courtrooms.
Apr 17, 2025

Fly-By-Wire: Procedural Content Generation Tools
Procedural tools are transforming the world of 3D graphics. If you haven’t started learning them yet, here’s why now is the perfect time to step up and master them.
Apr 17, 2025

The Evolution of 3D Gaussian Splatting in Blender: A Look at the Latest 3DGS Render Addon Update
3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) continues to gain momentum as a compelling approach for visualizing, editing, and animating point clouds in Blender.
Apr 01, 2025

Clean Panels for Blender: The Essential Add-on Every User Needs
Enter the Clean Panels add-on; a simple yet effective solution to streamline the Blender interface, making it more user-friendly and organized.
Sep 08, 2024

How Neural Radiance Fields Are Revolutionizing 3D Visualization
Imagine creating a highly detailed 3D scene, reconstructed entirely from a handful of photographs. This seemingly magical ability is made possible by a cutting-edge technique known as Neural Radiance Fields.
Aug 05, 2024

Enhance Your Design Process with These Top 3D Clothing Tools
Creating 3D clothing has become an essential skill in the fashion industry. Several tools stand out in this field, each offering unique features and benefits. This article explores three of them.
Jul 16, 2024

Elevate Your 3D Creations with These Top Five Vegetation Tools
In the world of 3D modeling and animation, creating realistic vegetation is crucial. Whether for games, movies, or architectural visualizations, having the right tools to generate lush, believable foliage is essential.
Jun 14, 2024

ChatGPT Answers The Question: Is Generative AI Art?
In this post, I have a discussion with ChatGPT about whether generative AI content can be considered works of art. You may be surprised at what ChatGPT had to say about it.
Jun 04, 2024

Texture Titans: Unraveling the Top 5 Texturing Tools Shaping the 3D Industry
In this article we will get into the top five texturing software that are revolutionizing the 3D industry, offering a blend of power, versatility, and innovation.
May 28, 2024

Hyper-Reality in 3D: A Closer Look
Plenty of 3D art is realistic, but we still understand at first glance that it's something somebody made. To call a piece of art "hyper-realistic" is a whole other idea.
Nov 10, 2023

Video Game Level Design Resources
Level design is a crucial aspect of creating engaging and immersive video game experiences. Here is a list of game level design resources to help level up your game developing skills.
Oct 03, 2023