One of the incredible things about working at Shutterstock is witnessing trends unfold in real time as contributors continuously enrich the marketplace with fresh creative works. This dynamic flow of information is part of what inspires our team at Shutterstock Studios, where staying ahead of emerging technologies, techniques, and styles isn’t just valuable — it’s essential for delivering award-winning campaigns …
Read these TurboSquid tips before buying your next 3D game assets
Acquiring the perfect 3D game assets is both an art and a science. Online marketplaces like TurboSquid offer a wealth of possibilities for game developers, but there are also some key things to consider if you want to avoid solvable issues down the line. The good news is finding great assets is easier than you think. Just use this guide, …
Explore the Kaiju VFX techniques used in Godzilla movies
Kaiju. It’s a word almost synonymous with Godzilla movies. If you have some years under your belt, chances are the large lizard, or King Kong, was your first taste of the genre. Or if you’re younger, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers might have been more of your jam. Regardless of where you begin on the Kaiju timeline, audiences around the globe …
Digital sets, real impact: Virtual production’s role in a greener future
If you’ve paid attention to the Film—or even TV—landscape over the last decade, you’re probably no stranger to virtual production. Here at TurboSquid, it’s not uncommon to open up Slack and see our team sharing behind-the-scenes videos from shows like The Mandalorian and House of the Dragon, detailing how they pulled off some of the most epic, cinematic moments in …
Vault-Tec Approved: 3D Models Inspired by the Fallout TV Show
Unless you’ve been living in an underground vault, you might have heard that Amazon’s Fallout TV show has been raking in viewers — 65 million in the first 16 days according to Variety. Our team is among the millions. So we wanted to take some time to draw inspiration from the desolate, stylized beauty of Fallout’s post-apocalyptic world. Journey with …
Spice Up Your Life: 3D Models Inspired by Dune: Part Two
When Spielberg is calling your movie one of the best sci-fi films he’s ever seen, you know you’re doing something right. And he’s not the only one. Audiences have been raving about Dune: Part Two for weeks, propelling an “unfilmable novel” into what might become this generation’s Lord of the Rings. What’s clear is that Dune will cast ripple effects …