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Advertising Campaigns That Redefined CGI and VFX in the Last Three Years

Over the past few years, the role of CGI and VFX in advertising has shifted dramatically. Visual effects no longer require blockbuster film budgets to make a global impact.

How Untold Studios Created Marcellus - A Digital Octopus That Feels Alive

One of the most interesting aspects of The VFX of Remarkably Bright Creatures is not simply the final realism of Marcellus, but the process of building the character from the ground up. Untold...

The Philosophy, R&D, and Frame Architecture: How ILM, Wētā FX, and DNEG Are Shaping the Future of...

Modern filmmaking has evolved far beyond traditional cinematography. Today, every breathtaking digital world, photorealistic creature, or large-scale destruction sequence is the result of years of...

Toolbag 5.02 Beta Now Available: A Deep Dive into the Latest Features

The latest beta release of Toolbag 5.02 is here, unveiling a wealth of exciting updates and experimental features that expand the horizons of texturing, baking, rendering, and scene management.

Unlocking the Full Potential of AI Tools: Prompt Mastery with Sergei Argunov

I’m Sergei Argunov, a seasoned technology and AI expert, offering an in-depth exploration of leading AI platforms-Grok by xAI, ChatGPT by OpenAI, and MidJourney-in 2025. As AI increasingly shapes the...

"The Prickly Warrior", Сергей Аргунов

This character was born from inspiration drawn from the children’s book Pro Vidvazhnogo Barvinka i Konika Dzvonika. My goal was to bring Barvinko’s nemesis to life in 3D, preserving its prickly...

"The Prickly Warrior", Сергей Аргунов

This character was born from inspiration drawn from the children’s book Pro Vidvazhnogo Barvinka i Konika Dzvonika. My goal was to bring Barvinko’s nemesis to life in 3D, preserving its prickly...

Exploring TopoGun 3: My 5-Year Journey as a 3D Artist

Hey, fellow creators! I’m Sergey, a 3D artist with five years of experience crafting models for games, animations, and visualizations. Today, I’m excited to dive into TopoGun 3—a retopology tool...

Manual vs. Automatic Retopology in 2025: What Should 3D Artists Choose?

Hey everyone! After more than five years working in the 3D industry, I keep returning to one key question: which method works better — manual or automatic retopology? The answer is far from obvious....

How to Render Scenes and Set Up Lighting: My Experience

I’ve been working in 3D visualization for 5 years, and during that time, I’ve tried a ton of rendering software. As of May 2025, I have two favorite programs—V-Ray and Marmoset Toolbag.

Turnstile gamedev ready, Сергей Аргунов