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The relentless march of technological advancement has brought photorealistic graphics in video games tantalizingly close. As a gamer, I’m thrilled by the prospect of even

Introduction 8K resolution offers 4x the pixel density of 4K or 16x that of full HD 1080p. With sharper images and more detailed graphics, 8K

Introduction In 2024, VR headsets will likely require significant graphics processing power to deliver immersive and realistic virtual experiences. As VR technology continues to advance

Introduction AMD’s Radeon RX 8000 series graphics cards are the company’s newest lineup of GPUs aimed at gamers, creators, and enthusiasts. As an avid PC

Introduction For years, mobile graphics processors (GPUs) have lagged behind their desktop counterparts when it comes to raw performance and capabilities. However, recent advancements in

Introduction I recently had the chance to test out Nvidia’s newest graphics card, the RTX 4090, which just launched and brings extremely powerful raytracing capabilities.

Graphics and visual design are always evolving. As technology advances and culture shifts, graphic designers adapt to create fresh, innovative visuals that capture viewers’ attention.

Introduction The release of multi-user editing capabilities for Unreal Engine is an exciting development that has the potential to significantly impact game development workflows. As

I’m excited to share my first impressions of ZBrush 6.0, the latest update to Pixologic’s industry-leading digital sculpting software. As a 3D artist who has

Overview of the Acquisition Epic Games, the company behind the popular game engine Unreal Engine and the hit game Fortnite, has acquired a majority stake

Introduction NVIDIA recently announced RTX Supersampling (DLSS 3), an AI-powered upscaling technology that leverages deep learning super sampling to boost frame rates and generate high-quality

Pixar has announced the upcoming release of RenderMan X, the latest version of its Academy Award-winning rendering software. As Pixar’s flagship rendering system for over

Varjo, a Finnish startup that develops high-end virtual reality (VR) headsets, has unveiled a new headset aimed at creators and professionals. Called the Varjo Reality

Introduction The PlayStation 6 is still likely years away from release, but Sony is undoubtedly already planning how to push graphics further with their next-generation

Introduction Unreal Engine 6 (UE6) brings exciting new features and improvements for game developers, including major advancements in weather systems and volumetric cloud rendering. As

Introduction The field of 3D modeling and animation has traditionally relied on the skills of talented technical artists. However, recent advances in artificial intelligence are

Introduction Real-time cinematic rendering refers to the ability to render high-quality 3D graphics and visual effects in real-time, at the same frame rates used for

Introduction Apple has just announced their brand new Pro Display XDR, representing a major leap forward for professional displays. With a massive 32-inch screen, 6K

Introduction Computer-generated imagery (CGI) has revolutionized animation by enabling the realistic simulation of hair and cloth. As computing power has increased, so too have the

Introduction The newly released NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics card promises exciting performance improvements for computer graphics (CG) workloads. As a 3D artist, I was eager

Introduction Blender 4.0 is the latest major release of the popular open source 3D creation suite Blender. As an avid Blender user myself, I was

I have long been fascinated by the intersection of quantum computing and computer graphics. As someone with experience in both fields, I believe there is

Augmented reality (AR) is poised to transform the way we interact with the digital world. After years of hype, AR technology has matured to the

Introduction The advent of AI image generators like DALL-E 2, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion has sparked much debate around their impact on human creatives. These

Overview of ZBrushCore ZBrushCore is a scaled-down, lower cost version of Pixologic’s popular ZBrush digital sculpting software. ZBrushCore was designed to provide an affordable entry

Choosing a new graphics card can be challenging, especially when you’re on a budget. However, there are several excellent budget graphics card options in 2022

Introduction Gaming technology has come a long way in the last few decades. With each new generation of GPUs and game consoles, we get more

Introduction Gaming laptops have come a long way in recent years, offering powerful graphics capabilities in a portable form factor. However, even the most powerful

Introduction Clip Studio Paint has emerged in recent years as a powerful alternative to Adobe Photoshop for digital artists. With its robust tools for illustration,

Introduction As a graphic designer in 2024, choosing the right monitor is crucial for visual accuracy and efficiency in my workflow. With 4K and 5K

Introduction Procreate is hands down the best digital illustration app available for the iPad. As an artist and Procreate user myself, I absolutely love this

I have been using design tools like Figma and Sketch for many years as a UX/UI designer. Both tools have their strengths and weaknesses, and

Introduction Rhino 8 from McNeel is the latest version of the popular NURBS 3D modeling software. As a long-time Rhino user, I was eager to

Creating visually appealing infographics can be time consuming and expensive if you don’t have the right tools. Thankfully, there are many free online infographic makers

Houdini 19 brings exciting new tools and workflow improvements for VFX artists, modelers, animators, and lighters. As an animation and VFX professional, upgrading to Houdini

As a motion graphics artist using Cinema 4D, the release of Cinema 4D S29 brings some exciting new features that will enhance my motion graphics

Deciding between Unity and Unreal can be a difficult choice for game developers in 2024. Both engines have their strengths and weaknesses, and the “best”

Introduction ZBrush 2024 is the latest version of Pixologic’s acclaimed digital sculpting software. As a longtime ZBrush user, I was eager to get my hands

Finding a good laptop for graphic design on a budget can be challenging. As a graphic designer myself, I know how important it is to

I have been waiting for this day for a long time. As a PC gamer and content creator, high GPU prices have really impacted my

What is DLSS? DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an NVIDIA technology that uses artificial intelligence to boost frame rates in games while generating sharp

Introduction The battle for supremacy among graphics APIs rages on in 2024, with DirectX, Vulkan, and Metal as the main contenders. As a developer, I

Introduction The Khronos Group has announced the release of OpenGL 5.0, the latest version of the cross-platform, cross-language 3D graphics API that provides developers direct

Introduction Ray tracing is a revolutionary rendering technique that enables photorealistic lighting effects in games and other graphics applications. Both AMD and NVIDIA have implemented

I’ve been using Photoshop for over a decade now, but recently Affinity Photo has emerged as a potential alternative. As a professional photographer and image

Introduction As a graphic designer and illustrator, Adobe Illustrator has been my go-to tool for creating vector graphics for over 15 years now. With each

Introduction Blender 3.0 is the latest major release of the open-source 3D computer graphics software Blender. As an avid Blender user, I was eager to

Introduction to Unreal Engine 6 Unreal Engine 6 is the latest version of Epic Games’ popular game engine and toolset. It was first announced at

As a graphic designer in 2024, mastering Photoshop will be essential for creating stunning visuals and designs. With new features and updates added constantly, there

Introduction Intel has officially unveiled its first discrete graphics processing units (GPUs) for laptops, representing a major step forward for the company in the dedicated