Articles by: Mike Griggs

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Mike Griggs is a veteran digital content creator and technical writer. For nearly 30 years, Mike has been creating digital artwork, animations and VR elements for multi-national companies, world-class museums and his local radio-controlled-car club. Mike has been a writer for 3D World Magazine and Creative Bloq for over 10 years, where he has shared his passion for demystifying the process of digital content creation.

Articles by: Mike Griggs

Best graphics cards for laptops - AMD/Apple/Intel

The best graphics cards for laptops in 2023

By Mike Griggs published 1 August 23

Which laptop has the best graphics card? We run down the top options for those who want power, NVIDIA, AMD, for video editors, and more.

Best 3D scanning software; a man scans a computer part

The best 3D scanner software in August 2023

By Mike Griggs published 20 June 23

Best 3D scanners; a mix of camera heads for 3D scanners

The best 3D scanners in August 2023

By Mike Griggs published 19 June 23

Our expert industry artist picks best 3D scanners for creating models from real life objects, perfect for games, AR and VR.

Adobe Substance 3D now has an end-to-end solution

By Mike Griggs published 16 September 21

The Adobe Substance 3D Collection offers a new, innovative 3D workflow for artists of any skill level.

14 amazing After Effects plugins

By Mike Griggs published 9 March 21

The best After Effects plugins to speed up your workflow.

PureRef: How to use the image reference tool

By Mike Griggs published 15 December 20

Learn to collate and arrange reference images with PureRef.

The best graphics cards for video editing 2023

By Rob Dwiar last updated 15 July 23

These are the best graphics cards for video editing crossing all budgets and demands.

Compositing in animation: Learn the basics

By Mike Griggs published 17 November 20

Get to grips with the basics of compositing for 3D animation.

How to use Gravity Sketch

By Mike Griggs published 15 October 20

Discover how Gravity Sketch can positively impact your CG workflow with this step-by-step guide.

XP-Pen Deco Pro review

By Mike Griggs published 4 August 20

Is a drawing tablet a third of the price of an equivalent Wacom only as third as good?

What is colour grading? Here's all you need to know

By Mike Griggs published 3 August 20

Find out how to become a colour grading master.

Get to grips with the basics of Cinema 4D

By Mike Griggs published 19 May 20

Why you need Cinema 4D, and learn the basics of the software.

Blender tools: features every 3D artist should know

By Mike Griggs published 17 March 20

Discover how you can make the most of Blender's impressive toolset.

Wacom One review

By Mike Griggs published 11 March 20

Is this drawing screen 'The One.'

Image formats in CGI: Everything you need to know

By Mike Griggs last updated 3 February 20

Get your image formats right with this handy guide.

Element 3D: What it is and how to use it

By Mike Griggs last updated 8 March 21

Make stunning animations with Element 3D for After Effects.

Fusion 360: A 3D artist's guide

By Mike Griggs published 13 November 19

Autodesk Fusion 360 blends CAD and 3D tools. Get started with this handy guide.

Create a realistic CG tree in 6 simple steps

By Mike Griggs published 21 October 19

Bring your foliage to life with award-winning 3D software SpeedTree.

ftrack review

By Mike Griggs published 19 July 19

The new ftrack system makes it easy for CG artists to collaborate.

3D rigging: all you need to know to get started

By Mike Griggs published 12 July 19

Get your head around 3D rigging with these key elements.

Get started with Adobe Dimension CC

By Mike Griggs published 4 July 19

Create bespoke 2D and 3D scenes with Adobe Dimension.

Adobe Fuse: What it is and how to use it to create 3D characters

By Mike Griggs published 24 May 19

Complete a model in 6 easy steps.

A beginner's guide to camera aperture

By Mike Griggs published 21 March 19

Create convincing image blends with this 3D guide.

OctaneRender: A beginner's guide

By Mike Griggs published 13 February 19

Get to grips with this physically accurate render engine.

A beginner's guide to using camera lenses

By Mike Griggs published 11 February 19

Learn all you need to know about cameras and lenses in 3D software.

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