In Depth Articles (41 Tutorials)
A Guide to Realistic Digital Vegetation Creation for 3D Landscapes
March 11, 2024
Creating immersive, realistic vegetation is an art form in itself. Learn about tools and libraries to help you create realistic vegetation.
Between Takes: Work-Life Harmony for Film & Video Creatives
March 7, 2024
Maintaining a balance between work and personal life is incredibly important for your overall well-being. Here are tips to achieve harmony.
In Depth: How to Choose the Right 3D Rendering Software #3drenderer UPDATED
February 21, 2024
There are so many renderers available out there, and how does an artist know what to choose? Learn what the different renderers offer.
Navigating a Career Crossroads: When to Move On
February 12, 2024
Michele Terpstra explores the crucial factors to consider when deciding to leave a job. Assess your satisfaction, align with long-term goals, prioritize mental well-being, evaluate financial stability, explore alternative pathways, and seek support for an informed decision.
In Depth: Upscaling Video (Updated 8 Feb 2024)
February 8, 2024
If you work with old video footage in standard format or can’t shoot 4K, learn how to make the job smoother and get better results.
Nurturing Creativity: A Guide to Becoming a Mentor
January 17, 2024
Ready to spice up your creative career in 2024? Consider being a mentor. Nothing says “I’ve got this” like guiding the next generation.
A.I. Tools for Video Pros, Filmmakers, & Content Creators #indepth [Updated]
October 17, 2023
A.I. tools for video, filmmakers, and content creators are currently available for a lot more than you may realize. Here are tools to try!
In Depth: DaVinci Resolve Studio vs the Free Version (Updated)
July 24, 2023
Is Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio version worth the investment over the free version? Yes, it is! Read DaVinci Resolve Studio vs Free to learn more.
How to Choose the Best 3D Application for Your Needs
April 25, 2023
If you are serious about creating truly amazing visuals in 3D, it’s important to choose the right 3D application for your needs.
Michele’s NAB Survival Guide #NABShow
April 11, 2023
Going to NAB this year? For first-timers to NAB, this is the insider’s guide from someone who has been to almost 20 NAB Shows.
In Depth: Gunfire and Weapon Sound Effects UPDATED
February 13, 2023
In any action film or video game, the sound is as important as the visuals. In this article, we’ll focus specifically on Gunfire and Weapon Sound Effects. UPDATED
In Depth: Why Should I Use V-Ray?
August 19, 2022
V-Ray is a powerful 3D rendering system that was built for designers, architects, and jack-of-all-trades. Learn about how artists use V-Ray.
In Depth: Creating Space – A Galaxy of Resources for your Epic Space Film (Updated!)
August 18, 2022
Space, the final frontier! Learn to create stars, galaxies, moons, and more for your next space-themed film or science fiction short.
In Depth: Render Farms / Network Rendering / Distributed Rendering
March 4, 2022
The idea of network rendering is to distribute your render over a network, or farm, of computers, to speed up your render times.
Gunfire & Muzzle Flash Effects, Part 1
February 22, 2022
In the first article in the series on gunfire & muzzle flash, we break down real gunfire shots, to help add realism to your own effects.