Latest articles by Paul Hatton
Performs well and looks great - what's not to love?
AI Shots brings generative AI into the heart of the rendering workflow.
It's difficult to complain when it's free, and lots of people will love it.
Will the people who name laptops please stop using AI naming so liberally
We’ve got to talk about laptop battery life because this is getting ridiculous and not in a good way
Compositing Technical Director Stijn Calis breaks down the whole process, from the background work to final details.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is an excellent 2-in-1 laptop tablet that proves to be a worthy addition to any creatives workflow
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.
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AI tools for 3D artists often so disrupt a workflow that embracing them becomes almost pointless. I explore three AI tools that will fit effortlessly into your 3D workflow without skipping a beat.
The TourBox NEO offers almost all the customisation and control that the more expensive TourBox Elite delivers but without the more premium price tag.
The TourBox Elite Plus offers outstanding customisation and tablet compatibility for creatives craving speed and versatility
The TourBox Lite is a budget-friendly option for photographers and videographers to speed up their workflows
Top picks for photo and video editing.
The Acer Nitro V 16 AI features the hardware required to excel in AI creativity, but the benchmarks suggest otherwise
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is now one of my favourite 2-in-1s, but unfortunately it's not powerful enough to be my main workstation
Sponsored by Revopoint
AI is reshaping 3D creative pipelines and if artists are to stay ahead of the curve, they'll need to know how recent changes affect their workflows
Top picks for photo and video editing.
The interface of LightWave 3D 2026 could be significantly improved, especially for new users, but there's no denying that the software's feature set is going from strength to strength.
I thought laptop manufacturers had given up on creating PCs that could perform across the board. I was wrong.
Maxon Autograph is a free software solution for creating pro motion graphics and animation
Our expert picks the best 3D modelling software for beginners and pros alike, including free and paid-for options.
Why on earth are the left-hand-side buttons so difficult to reach?
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My top four favourites including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Topaz labs
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