Talking Virtual Production with Shutterstock Studios’ Drew Weigel

Jesse Radonski Virtual Production

Has the thought of skyrocketing location fees or unpredictable weather ever dampened your filmmaking spirit? Virtual production offers a valuable solution. Whether you’re the director of photography or a 3D artist creating real-time 3D assets for film and TV, this filmmaking technique has transformed the way visual content is created. And companies are already reaping the benefits. But how much …

7 TurboSquid Search Tools to Help You Find Your Next Model

Jesse Radonski 3D Modeling

Whether you are a professional artist working on a studio production or a solo creator designing your passion project, having the right 3D assets can make all the difference. But creating high-quality assets that are versatile and detailed takes time, skill, and dedication. Thankfully, there’s a shortcut that will make your life a little bit easier.  The TurboSquid marketplace currently …

5 YouTube Creators That Know How to Teach 3D Modeling

Jesse Radonski 3D Modeling

If you’ve ever wanted to sculpt digital dragons or breathe life into 3D characters, it’s no secret that YouTube is a fantastic online destination for beginners. Find the right instructor and you may be surprised how fast you can create and animate a scaly monstrosity…or whatever else your heart desires.  But with millions of channels to wade through, where do …

Create a Timeless Holiday Scene With These Festive Favorites

Brad Thorne 3D Modeling, Featured Models

Building a holiday scene, like the season itself, can be chaotic. Whether it’s a snow-covered town or a festive storefront, you need a whole load of assets to recreate the most decorative time of year. Or perhaps you just want some objects to populate an arctic environment. When it came time to highlight our favorite holiday-themed assets from the library, …

Inspired by November: Thanksgiving 3D models and more

Jesse Radonski 3D Modeling, Featured Models

When it comes to November, it can be easy to just zero in on turkey day. Especially when you’re tasked with creating Thanksgiving content. And while there’s a wealth of great Thanksgiving models in the library, we also wanted to highlight some options that would work well for other popular events, like Black Friday, No-Shave November, and more. Have a …

How Digital Reality Lab Creates Photorealistic 3D Models

Jesse Radonski 3D Modeling, Featured Artists

The Uncanny Valley can be a frightful place when you’re creating photorealistic 3D models of people. But with a talented team and a lot of cameras, you can create digital humans from all walks of life. Digital Reality Lab took us behind the scenes of their studio in Bulgaria where they specialize in character 3D scanning services for VFX, video …