Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.  3ds Max for Complete Beginners | Get Started FAST! If you use 3ds Max, my latest YouTube video is designed just for you. This tutorial provides a comprehensive and fast-paced introduction to the essential tools and features of 3ds Max. Why It Matters: Getting a good foundation in 3ds Max can make a huge difference in how quickly you advance. By mastering the basics, you’ll have the confidence to move on to more complex pro ..read more

Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.  Lionsgate Teams Up with Runway for AI-Powered Filmmaking Lionsgate, the studio behind blockbusters like John Wick and The Hunger Games, is taking a bold step into the world of AI. They've partnered with Runway, a cutting-edge AI video generation company, to develop a custom AI model. This digital assistant will be trained on Lionsgate's film catalog to generate cinematic video, which filmmakers at Lionsgate can then refine ..read more

Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.  13+ 3ds Max Modifiers (that you'll actually use!) EXPLAINED In my latest video, I show you exactly how to make use of 3ds Max’s powerful modifiers. Expect to learn how to increase the realism of your soft furnishings, add stitching, and make use of some of the lesser-known but powerful modifiers. This is the first in a series of A-Z, so let me know you like it by giving it a like and dropping the name of the modifier you h ..read more

3D News Newsletter Learn 3D Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. David Beckham Speaks 9 Languages Using AI Synthesia collaborated with Malaria No More, RG/A, and Ridley Scott Associates to create a synthetic video of David Beckham speaking in 9 languages. This AI-driven campaign aimed to raise global awareness of malaria and its deadly impact. Garnering over 800 million impressions, the video was widely covered in media and earned recognition for its social impact ..read more

3D News Newsletter Learn 3D Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. New AI Lectures Added Five new lectures have been added to the Ultimate 3ds Max + V-Ray Photorealistic 3D Rendering Course on Udemy. They explore AI tools for 3D artists, focusing on Image Enhancement, Style Transfer, and AI-driven animations. Why it matters: These additions are designed to enhance your skills, helping you deliver even better results to clients and give you a competitive edge in the i ..read more

Learn 3D Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. How I Use AI to Enhance Renders In my latest video, I explore how AI is changing my approach to Post Production. From enhancing images to speeding up workflows, I break down the tools and techniques that are helping me stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. Why it matters: AI isn't just a tool—it's a new way to work for 3D artists. By integrating AI, I can produce higher-quality results faster, adapt to client needs ..read more

Read Time: 2.5 minutes! (to save you hours) Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. What's New in 3ds Max 2025.2 Update Autodesk has launched the 3ds Max 2025.2 Update, featuring several new tools and enhancements to improve 3D modeling and animation workflows. Key Features: SVG File Support: Import and export Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files for more versatile data handling. New Data Channel Modifier Presets: Enhanced Data Channel Modifier (DCM) with additiona ..read more

AI tools are revolutionizing….. everything! Making complex and time-consuming tasks incredibly easy. In this blog post, I’ll showcase several AI tools that any 3D artist can integrate into their workflow. We’ll look at some examples and see how these tools are set to transform our approach to 3D. The AI Revolution: Threat or Opportunity? Many fear that AI might devalue art or replace artists. But history shows that technological revolutions, like the internet, often lead to greater prosperity and innovation. AI in art is no different. These tools won’t replace artists; instead, they will ampl ..read more

Forget everything you know about rendering animations. Dream Machine is about to change the game by transforming your renders into stunning videos effortlessly. In this blog post, I'll introduce you to Dream Machine, dive into its text and image to video feature specifically for 3D renders, and guide you step-by-step on how you can transform your images into video using this remarkable tool. Key Features of Dream Machine But first, let me show you some of the key features that make Dream Machine so powerful and help you make the most out of this tool. Once you see what it can do, transformin ..read more

Read Time: 2.5 minutes! (to save you hours) Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.  How To Create Yacht Visualisations with 3ds Max Ever wondered how to make yachts look like they belong in the water? Here's exactly how I used to do it working for Yacht Designers in Monaco. It's a fast way to get your model to sit realistically on your back plate. It covers camera matching and post-production. So basically from start to finish. Why it matters: Being able to ad ..read more