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Below you’ll find a list of every article we have ever written. This includes Hardware Reviews, PC-Build Guides, How-to Articles and a multitude of Benchmarks related to both Content Creation and Gaming.

How to move the Camera in Blender (All possible ways)
How to move the Camera in Blender (All possible ways)

How to move the Camera in Blender (All possible ways)

March 17, 2021

Camera movement is one of the key elements to any animation, representing the lens through which the viewer sees your animated creation, framing and visually narrating the action (or inaction) displayed.

2021 Motherboard Buying Guide for Workstations [How to Buy a Motherboard]

2021 Motherboard Buying Guide for Workstations [How to Buy a Motherboard]

March 16, 2021

Picking the right motherboard is one of the most complicated but critical tasks when you’re getting parts together for a brand-new PC build.

Where to buy PC-Parts, CPUs & Graphics Cards in your Country Where to buy PC-Parts, CPUs & Graphics Cards in your Country

Where to buy PC-Parts, CPUs & Graphics Cards in your Country

February 27, 2021

Well, it’s 2021, and stock issues still plague buyers worldwide.

Adobe Illustrator System Requirements (And PC Recommendations)
Adobe Illustrator System Requirements (And PC Recommendations)

Adobe Illustrator System Requirements (And PC Recommendations)

February 4, 2021

Whether you’re a professional graphics designer working in Adobe Illustrator or a new talent that’s picking up the industry-standard program, it’s crucial to figure out Adobe Illustrator’s system requirements, first, to know what it’ll take to perform smoothly.

Best Workstation PC for DaVinci Resolve Studio [2021 Guide] Best Workstation PC for DaVinci Resolve Studio [2021 Guide]

Best Workstation PC for DaVinci Resolve Studio [2021 Guide]

January 27, 2021

DaVinci Resolve is a powerful video editing package in a unique market position.

Adobe After Effects System Requirements & PC Recommendations
Adobe After Effects System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Adobe After Effects System Requirements & PC Recommendations

February 20, 2021

Adobe After Effects is one of the most popular Motion Design & Compositing software on the market.

How to Update Blender (All possible ways)
How to Update Blender (All possible ways)

How to Update Blender (All possible ways)

January 18, 2021

Over the past few years, Blender’s industry adoption rate has skyrocketed, with the extra exposure and interest driving the contributions to the Blender Development Fund up.

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements & PC Recommendations
Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Adobe Premiere Pro System Requirements & PC Recommendations

March 15, 2021

Video Editing is more accessible than ever.

NVLink vs. SLI and Multiple GPUs – Is it worth it? NVLink vs. SLI and Multiple GPUs – Is it worth it?

NVLink vs. SLI and Multiple GPUs – Is it worth it?

January 17, 2021

It’s a reasonable enough assumption to make that if one new graphics card (GPU) can speed up your work by X amount, two will do the job twice as fast, right?

Samsung EVO vs QVO SSDs Compared – Which one’s better? Samsung EVO vs QVO SSDs Compared – Which one’s better?

Samsung EVO vs QVO SSDs Compared – Which one’s better?

March 12, 2021

Samsung—possibly the most prolific SSD brand on the market—recently released a new line of SSDs to go with their other popular options, the Samsung 870 QVO.

Best Renderers (Render Engines) for Blender in 2021
Best Renderers (Render Engines) for Blender in 2021

Best Renderers (Render Engines) for Blender in 2021

January 18, 2021

Blender is finally shedding its “quirky kid around the block” attire and donning a more serious and respected “3D powerhouse” one.

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide) How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

January 7, 2021

Upgrading your system is an exciting experience that comes with a lot of benefits:

Adobe Photoshop System Requirements & PC-Recommendations
Adobe Photoshop System Requirements & PC-Recommendations

Adobe Photoshop System Requirements & PC-Recommendations

March 12, 2021

Adobe Photoshop is the most popular photo editor in the world.

How to check your PC’s Specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage & More) How to check your PC’s Specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage & More)

How to check your PC’s Specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage & More)

February 17, 2021

Skip this intro and jump straight to the good stuff.

Should you go to Film School or teach yourself? I did both. Should you go to Film School or teach yourself? I did both.

Should you go to Film School or teach yourself? I did both.

January 2, 2021

You ask yourself if going to film school is worth it or if there’s another way.

Best Gifts for Tech-Enthusiasts, Content-Creators & CG-Artists Best Gifts for Tech-Enthusiasts, Content-Creators & CG-Artists

Best Gifts for Tech-Enthusiasts, Content-Creators & CG-Artists

January 2, 2021

Picking gifts for a loved one is never easy.

How to Render Faster – In-Depth Guide to increasing Render Performance in 3D
How to Render Faster – In-Depth Guide to increasing Render Performance in 3D

How to Render Faster – In-Depth Guide to increasing Render Performance in 3D

December 21, 2020

We all want to render faster.

How can Blender be Free? A quick look behind the curtain.
How can Blender be Free? A quick look behind the curtain.

How can Blender be Free? A quick look behind the curtain.

January 13, 2021

The 3D industry is full of expensive professional 3D Software.

Current Software Versions of Content Creation Applications [Updated Regularly]
Current Software Versions of Content Creation Applications [Updated Regularly]

Current Software Versions of Content Creation Applications [Updated Regularly]

March 14, 2021

As Content Creators our day to day work involves using a multitude of different Applications.

Best Laptops for Engineering Students (2021 Guide)
Best Laptops for Engineering Students (2021 Guide)

Best Laptops for Engineering Students (2021 Guide)

January 19, 2021

Being an engineering student in college can be quite an undertaking.

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

December 18, 2020

AMD released its newest range of Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs on October 8th.

Cinebench R23 Scores [Updated Results]
Cinebench R23 Scores [Updated Results]

Cinebench R23 Scores [Updated Results]

January 17, 2021

Maxon’s Cinebench has become one of the most popular benchmarking software for CPUs.

Best Gaming Desks for your needs [2021 Guide] Best Gaming Desks for your needs [2021 Guide]

Best Gaming Desks for your needs [2021 Guide]

January 23, 2021

An excellent gaming desk is crucial for both your health and your gaming performance.

LGA vs. PGA and how to fix bent CPU Socket Pins LGA vs. PGA and how to fix bent CPU Socket Pins

LGA vs. PGA and how to fix bent CPU Socket Pins

February 4, 2021

If you’ve ever shopped for processors and motherboards, you might’ve encountered terms like ‘sockets,’ ‘LGA1200,’ and so on.

Whirlwind FX Element Keyboard Review Whirlwind FX Element Keyboard Review

Whirlwind FX Element Keyboard Review

December 18, 2020

The Element FX Keyboard may seem like just another RGB keyboard on the surface, but a deeper look at its features is warranted here.

The Best Thermal Paste for your needs (Beginner’s Guide) The Best Thermal Paste for your needs (Beginner’s Guide)

The Best Thermal Paste for your needs (Beginner’s Guide)

January 4, 2021

Every PC enthusiast knows that a cool PC is the best PC.

AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance

AMD Graphics Cards List in Order of Performance

December 29, 2020

There are so many different AMD Graphics Cards for purchase that it can get confusing at times.

Corona Renderer Benchmark Results [Updated] Corona Renderer Benchmark Results [Updated]

Corona Renderer Benchmark Results [Updated]

December 18, 2020

Corona has become a popular Render Engine which is available for 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and as a standalone Application.

Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]
Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]

Best Workstation PC For 3ds Max [Updated Guide]

January 26, 2021

Autodesk’s 3ds Max is as popular as it is demanding on your hardware.

Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]
Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]

Best PC / Workstation for Autodesk Revit [Updated Guide]

January 26, 2021

Revit is a powerful building information modeling (BIM) software that allows users to design buildings and their components in 3D, detail them in 2D and 3D, and access building information from the model’s database.

AMD Zen3 – 5000 Series CPUs Release AMD Zen3 – 5000 Series CPUs Release

AMD Zen3 – 5000 Series CPUs Release

January 2, 2021

AMD announced its newest range of Ryzen 5000 (yes, we’re skipping 4000 on the desktop) on October 8th.

Best Workstation PC for ArchiCAD [2021 Guide]
Best Workstation PC for ArchiCAD [2021 Guide]

Best Workstation PC for ArchiCAD [2021 Guide]

January 26, 2021

ArchiCAD is a Building information modeling (BIM) CAD package developed by Graphisoft and used by students and professionals worldwide for architectural design and engineering, as well as architectural 3D modeling.

New GPU Launches: RTX 3000, AMD RDNA2 and Zen3 New GPU Launches: RTX 3000, AMD RDNA2 and Zen3

New GPU Launches: RTX 3000, AMD RDNA2 and Zen3

September 14, 2020

Nvidia’s announcement about the RTX 30-series of Ampere GPUs will interest gamers and creators alike.

Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K Review for CG-Workloads: 3D Viewports Still Love Intel Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K Review for CG-Workloads: 3D Viewports Still Love Intel

Core i9 10900K and Core i5 10600K Review for CG-Workloads: 3D Viewports Still Love Intel

January 2, 2021

Yes, I know.

Fix Jumpy Mouse Movement across multiple Monitors (Free tool) Fix Jumpy Mouse Movement across multiple Monitors (Free tool)

Fix Jumpy Mouse Movement across multiple Monitors (Free tool)

December 18, 2020

If you are working on multiple Monitors, chances are high that you have cursed Windows for not being able to properly move your mouse across them.

How to Clean and Maintain Your PC (Beginner’s Guide) How to Clean and Maintain Your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

How to Clean and Maintain Your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

December 22, 2020

Few things are more frustrating than a PC that takes ten minutes to load your favorite Software and Games.

Best PC / Workstation (DAW) for Audio Editing & Music Production Best PC / Workstation (DAW) for Audio Editing & Music Production

Best PC / Workstation (DAW) for Audio Editing & Music Production

January 26, 2021

The modern music industry is built around digital mastering and processing, and the proliferation of flexible and powerful audio software has helped a wide variety of indie, hobbyist, and at-home musicians take their audio production workflows to the next level.

Best B550 Motherboards for AMD Ryzen CPUs [2021 Guide] Best B550 Motherboards for AMD Ryzen CPUs [2021 Guide]

Best B550 Motherboards for AMD Ryzen CPUs [2021 Guide]

March 17, 2021

After numerous delays, motherboards with the B550 chipset for AMD processors have finally started popping up on the market.

Best Smallest ATX Cases for Compact PC Builds in 2021 Best Smallest ATX Cases for Compact PC Builds in 2021

Best Smallest ATX Cases for Compact PC Builds in 2021

January 5, 2021

Most of us wouldn’t say no to a PC stuffed with beastly hardware, but not everyone has the desk or floor space to stash a tower the size of a child.

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

December 29, 2020

This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:

Best Z490 Motherboards for Intel 10900K, 10700K, 10600K CPUs Best Z490 Motherboards for Intel 10900K, 10700K, 10600K CPUs

Best Z490 Motherboards for Intel 10900K, 10700K, 10600K CPUs

June 15, 2020

Intel’s 10th Generation lineup has brought back competition to the market, in a way at least, by enabling hyperthreading across the entire product stack.

The 2021 Monitor Guide to Refresh Rates and Response Times The 2021 Monitor Guide to Refresh Rates and Response Times

The 2021 Monitor Guide to Refresh Rates and Response Times

January 5, 2021

If you’re serious about gaming, especially competitive gaming, then the topics of refresh rate, response time, and input lag are likely of great importance to you.

Best Modular Power Supplies of 2021 – 550W / 650W / 850W / 1000W Best Modular Power Supplies of 2021 – 550W / 650W / 850W / 1000W

Best Modular Power Supplies of 2021 – 550W / 650W / 850W / 1000W

January 5, 2021

Picking a suitable power supply is critical, as it’s one of the core elements of your PC build.

Best CPU Cooler for Intel i9-10900K Best CPU Cooler for Intel i9-10900K

Best CPU Cooler for Intel i9-10900K

January 21, 2021

Intel’s i9 10900k Processor is an exceptionally powerful CPU.

Best Gaming Monitors [2021 Guide] – Budget / 1080p / 1440p / 4K / 240Hz Best Gaming Monitors [2021 Guide] – Budget / 1080p / 1440p / 4K / 240Hz

Best Gaming Monitors [2021 Guide] – Budget / 1080p / 1440p / 4K / 240Hz

January 23, 2021

Buying a great gaming PC or building your own is good and all, but all that power means nothing without a solid gaming monitor to go with it!

Buying The Best Gaming CPU For You [2021 Guide] Buying The Best Gaming CPU For You [2021 Guide]

Buying The Best Gaming CPU For You [2021 Guide]

January 23, 2021

Buying a processor (CPU) may seem intimidating at the outset, especially if you aren’t a tech expert.

Best Motherboards for Gaming [2021 Guide] Best Motherboards for Gaming [2021 Guide]

Best Motherboards for Gaming [2021 Guide]

January 23, 2021

Whether you’re building a PC for gaming or work, a motherboard remains one of your PC’s core components.

How to Build your own Render Farm [Ultimate Guide] How to Build your own Render Farm [Ultimate Guide]

How to Build your own Render Farm [Ultimate Guide]

January 29, 2021

Although building your own Render Farm might seem like an expensive or complicated endeavor at first, you’ll be astonished by how fast it pays for itself, how much time it frees up in a typical work-day, and you’ll wonder why you haven’t started building one much earlier.

Building the Best PC for SketchUp [2021 Guide]
Building the Best PC for SketchUp [2021 Guide]

Building the Best PC for SketchUp [2021 Guide]

February 6, 2021

SketchUp is a powerful 3D application that manages to be both approachable for hobbyists and useful for professionals.

AMD Radeon Pro W5500 Review & Benchmarks – An Excellent Entry to Workstation Graphics
AMD Radeon Pro W5500 Review & Benchmarks – An Excellent Entry to Workstation Graphics

AMD Radeon Pro W5500 Review & Benchmarks – An Excellent Entry to Workstation Graphics

September 22, 2020

The Radeon Pro W5500 is one of the latest additions to AMD’s workstation graphics lineup.

Set up your Home-Office & What PC-Parts you’ll need Set up your Home-Office & What PC-Parts you’ll need

Set up your Home-Office & What PC-Parts you’ll need

May 1, 2020

Roughly 5% of people who work do so from home.

Best Curved Monitors For Content Creators Best Curved Monitors For Content Creators

Best Curved Monitors For Content Creators

March 12, 2021

Curved Monitors are becoming more and more popular, especially for Gaming.

Best Laptops for Graphic Design
Best Laptops for Graphic Design

Best Laptops for Graphic Design

March 17, 2021

Time is money and the importance of good equipment that doesn’t hinder your efficiency is undisputed.

The AMD Threadripper 3990X Review for Content Creators
The AMD Threadripper 3990X Review for Content Creators

The AMD Threadripper 3990X Review for Content Creators

September 23, 2020

AMD’s Threadripper lineup launch, featuring overwhelming 24 and 32-core CPUs, left a trail of dizzy Intel HEDT and even enterprise-class Xeon processors in its wake.

Mac Pro 2019 vs Custom-Built PC – A closer look Mac Pro 2019 vs Custom-Built PC – A closer look

Mac Pro 2019 vs Custom-Built PC – A closer look

March 16, 2020

The launch of Apple’s Mac Pro in late 2019, ranging from $5000 to 50,000~, set off an endless array of memes, jokes, and general online hate.

Best PC for Adobe Illustrator & Vector Illustration
Best PC for Adobe Illustrator & Vector Illustration

Best PC for Adobe Illustrator & Vector Illustration

February 4, 2021

While a workstation for Adobe Illustrator & vector graphics might sound niche to some, knowing how to build a PC that caters to your specific workflow can be incredibly helpful.

Best Pre-Built Gaming PCs of 2021 – Unpack, Plug-In & Play Best Pre-Built Gaming PCs of 2021 – Unpack, Plug-In & Play

Best Pre-Built Gaming PCs of 2021 – Unpack, Plug-In & Play

January 23, 2021

Building your own gaming PC isn’t rocket science, but it’s not the easiest thing in the world, either.

Where to buy Pre-Built PCs & Workstations Where to buy Pre-Built PCs & Workstations

Where to buy Pre-Built PCs & Workstations

January 28, 2021

So, it’s time to get a new PC.

Finding The Best NVMe SSDs: Value, Speed, Optane, and more Finding The Best NVMe SSDs: Value, Speed, Optane, and more

Finding The Best NVMe SSDs: Value, Speed, Optane, and more

January 23, 2020

Today, we’re going to walk you through everything you need to know about NVMe SSDs.

What is the Best GPU for Video Editing and Rendering? What is the Best GPU for Video Editing and Rendering?

What is the Best GPU for Video Editing and Rendering?

January 19, 2021

Buying a new graphics card (GPU) can be tough, especially if you aren’t familiar with all the nitty-gritty tech jargon involved.

Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper CPUs 3990X, 3970X, 3960X Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper CPUs 3990X, 3970X, 3960X

Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper CPUs 3990X, 3970X, 3960X

July 2, 2020

With the release of AMD’s Threadripper 3000 processors (3rd Generation Threadripper), Intel has finally lost the lead in both single-core and multi-threaded workloads.

The Best External Drives for your needs (Hard-Drive & SSD) The Best External Drives for your needs (Hard-Drive & SSD)

The Best External Drives for your needs (Hard-Drive & SSD)

January 16, 2020

What is the best external hard drive for you?

CGDirector Survey Results 2019 CGDirector Survey Results 2019

CGDirector Survey Results 2019

May 19, 2020

At the beginning of this year, for the first time, we started adding polls to our posts that you could vote on.

How to Build a PC: Beginner’s Guide (Choose your Parts & Assemble) How to Build a PC: Beginner’s Guide (Choose your Parts & Assemble)

How to Build a PC: Beginner’s Guide (Choose your Parts & Assemble)

March 12, 2021

Building your first PC can be daunting.

New CPU Launches: AMD Threadripper 3960X, 3970X VS Intel i9 10980XE New CPU Launches: AMD Threadripper 3960X, 3970X VS Intel i9 10980XE

New CPU Launches: AMD Threadripper 3960X, 3970X VS Intel i9 10980XE

January 17, 2020

AMD’s much-awaited, much-hyped Threadripper 3000 processors are finally here.

ASUS PRO DUO Hands-On & Short Review ASUS PRO DUO Hands-On & Short Review

ASUS PRO DUO Hands-On & Short Review

March 27, 2020

I recently got a chance to get up close and personal with one of the most unique laptops out there – the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581.

Best Computer for Photo Editing [2021 Guide]
Best Computer for Photo Editing [2021 Guide]

Best Computer for Photo Editing [2021 Guide]

January 26, 2021

While photo-editing software has become incredibly portable, it’s hard to deny the value of a proper workstation for professional work.

Best Motherboards for i9 9900k, i7 9700k [Intel 9th Gen CPUs] Best Motherboards for i9 9900k, i7 9700k [Intel 9th Gen CPUs]

Best Motherboards for i9 9900k, i7 9700k [Intel 9th Gen CPUs]

May 31, 2020

Intel’s consumer CPUs have always remained a step ahead of their AMD counterparts when it comes to single-thread performance.

The Best Time to buy Computer Parts The Best Time to buy Computer Parts

The Best Time to buy Computer Parts

January 21, 2021

In this article, we’re going to discuss the best time of the year to buy PC hardware.

The Best Case Fans for your PC The Best Case Fans for your PC

The Best Case Fans for your PC

May 11, 2020

In this article, we’re going to teach you all you need to know to purchase the best case fans for your needs.

The absolute Best 4K Monitors you can buy today [2021 Guide] The absolute Best 4K Monitors you can buy today [2021 Guide]

The absolute Best 4K Monitors you can buy today [2021 Guide]

January 5, 2021

Today, we’re going to help you find the best 4K monitor for your needs.

Best Laptops For Photo Editing [2021 Guide]
Best Laptops For Photo Editing [2021 Guide]

Best Laptops For Photo Editing [2021 Guide]

January 6, 2021

Today, we’re going to teach you all you need to know to buy the best laptop for photo editing.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors (Updated with Launch Details for 3960X and 3970X) AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors (Updated with Launch Details for 3960X and 3970X)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors (Updated with Launch Details for 3960X and 3970X)

May 2, 2020

Update:

Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs (Review Roundup) Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs (Review Roundup)

Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs (Review Roundup)

January 21, 2021

AMD’s Threadripper CPUs were designed to deliver incredible performance at shockingly low prices.

Best Computer for Blender (Workstation & PC-Build Guide)
Best Computer for Blender (Workstation & PC-Build Guide)

Best Computer for Blender (Workstation & PC-Build Guide)

January 26, 2021

Blender is a versatile digital content creation tool that has been used in a variety of high budget and low budget productions.

Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs (Benchmarks & Comparison) Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs (Benchmarks & Comparison)

Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs (Benchmarks & Comparison)

January 16, 2021

With the launch of Ryzen 5000 CPUs (5950X, 5900X, 5800X, and 5600X), AMD has surpassed even Intel’s most premium offerings.

Best Memory (RAM) for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600 Best Memory (RAM) for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600

Best Memory (RAM) for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600

January 2, 2021

Wondering what RAM would be perfect for your Ryzen PC Build?

Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs 5950X, 5900X, 5600X Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs 5950X, 5900X, 5600X

Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs 5950X, 5900X, 5600X

March 3, 2021

On the lookout for a motherboard that pairs well with a Ryzen 5000 CPU like the 5950X?

Best PCIE Riser & Extension Cables for heavy GPU Workloads Best PCIE Riser & Extension Cables for heavy GPU Workloads

Best PCIE Riser & Extension Cables for heavy GPU Workloads

March 12, 2021

PCIe Riser and Extension Cables have become more and more important in recent years.

Best Monitor for Graphic Design, Video Editing & 3D Animation (Updated) Best Monitor for Graphic Design, Video Editing & 3D Animation (Updated)

Best Monitor for Graphic Design, Video Editing & 3D Animation (Updated)

January 16, 2021

The great thing about buying a Monitor for Graphic Design, Video Editing, Photo Editing, or 3D Animation and CAD, is that all of these tasks are visually demanding and therefore require very similar features from a Monitor.

Pre-Built vs Custom PCs (Assemble yourself or Plug & Play)? Pre-Built vs Custom PCs (Assemble yourself or Plug & Play)?

Pre-Built vs Custom PCs (Assemble yourself or Plug & Play)?

May 19, 2020

When it’s time to buy a new PC, the first thing you need to do is decide what type of system you’re going to buy.

Best Laptop For Video Editing [2021 Guide] Best Laptop For Video Editing [2021 Guide]

Best Laptop For Video Editing [2021 Guide]

January 6, 2021

A short overview for those of you who just want some quick suggestions – These are our top picks for the Best Laptops for Video Editing:

Western Digital Blue vs. Black Series – Which is best for your needs? Western Digital Blue vs. Black Series – Which is best for your needs?

Western Digital Blue vs. Black Series – Which is best for your needs?

March 16, 2021

When it comes to hard drive brands, it’s difficult to find a more famous and trusted name than Western Digital Corporation (otherwise known as WD).

What Kind of Computer Do You Need? (Step-by-Step) What Kind of Computer Do You Need? (Step-by-Step)

What Kind of Computer Do You Need? (Step-by-Step)

January 19, 2021

Are you thinking about buying a new Computer or Laptop, or want to upgrade your existing one, but don’t really know where to start?

Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)
Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)

Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)

November 21, 2020

Our Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark measures how snappy and smooth your Active Work inside your 3D Software will be.

Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory on Ryzen Threadripper (Benchmarks) Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory on Ryzen Threadripper (Benchmarks)

Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory on Ryzen Threadripper (Benchmarks)

May 19, 2020

Does Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory impact performance on Ryzen Threadripper CPUs?

Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)
Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)

Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)

January 19, 2021

There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.

Best Workstation PC / Laptop for CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Inventor
Best Workstation PC / Laptop for CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Inventor

Best Workstation PC / Laptop for CAD, Autocad, Solidworks, Revit, Inventor

January 26, 2021

What is the best Computer or Laptop for CAD Software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Inventor, or Revit?

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation) Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

January 16, 2021

What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?

Best Computer for Video Editing [2021 Guide]
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Best Computer for Video Editing [2021 Guide]

February 19, 2021

Video Editing is one of the most popular things you can do on a Computer or Workstation.

Memory Clock Speeds Comparison on AMD Threadripper (Benchmarks) Memory Clock Speeds Comparison on AMD Threadripper (Benchmarks)

Memory Clock Speeds Comparison on AMD Threadripper (Benchmarks)

May 19, 2020

AMD Threadripper CPUs are being talked about a lot.

Building the best PC for 3D Animation [2021 Guide] Building the best PC for 3D Animation [2021 Guide]

Building the best PC for 3D Animation [2021 Guide]

January 26, 2021

Building the best Computer for Animation requires some specific Hardware Components and just a tiny bit of insight into the inner workings of 2D & 3D Animation Software and how they use your PC’s hardware.

VRAY Benchmark & CPU + GPU Scores (Updated Results)
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VRAY Benchmark & CPU + GPU Scores (Updated Results)

January 27, 2021

Chaos Group’s V-Ray Benchmark is a widely used tool for benchmarking your Processor and your Graphics Card.

Octanebench Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)
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Octanebench Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

January 6, 2021

OctaneBench is the currently most popular GPU Rendering Benchmark.

Best Laptop for Animation [2021 Guide] Best Laptop for Animation [2021 Guide]

Best Laptop for Animation [2021 Guide]

January 25, 2021

There are quite some things to consider when looking for the best Laptop for Animation.

Best Computer For Graphic Design
Best Computer For Graphic Design

Best Computer For Graphic Design

January 26, 2021

As a Graphic Designer, you’ll need an excellent Computer optimized for Graphic Design workloads for a fast and frustration-free work experience.

Nvidia Graphics Cards List In Order Of Performance
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Nvidia Graphics Cards List In Order Of Performance

January 16, 2021

A list of Nvidia Graphics Cards in order of performance is something I keep looking for myself.

PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation

PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation

January 21, 2021

Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

January 26, 2021

The most interesting thing about looking for a Computer or Workstation for 3D Modeling and Rendering is the fact that 3D Modeling and (CPU) Rendering are two very different use cases.

Redshift Benchmark Results (Updated)
Redshift Benchmark Results (Updated)

Redshift Benchmark Results (Updated)

February 27, 2021

Redshift Benchmark results are not easy to find, that is why I compiled a list for everyone to take a look at.

Cinebench R15 Scores (Updated Results)
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Cinebench R15 Scores (Updated Results)

January 19, 2021

There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.

Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)
Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

January 22, 2021

The Open Source Digital Content Creation Software Blender is among the most popular 3D-Modeling, -Animation, -Rendering, Video Editing & Compositing Solutions out there.

How Much RAM Do You Need For Photoshop
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January 28, 2021

Knowing how much RAM (System Memory) you need for working in Photoshop can be quite tricky at times because there are so many factors to keep in mind.

Best CPU & GPU Render Benchmarks
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Best CPU & GPU Render Benchmarks

January 25, 2021

There are many kinds of Benchmarks out there.

What Does Ti mean in a GPU
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May 19, 2020

Ok so here is a quick one.

How Much RAM Do You Need For Video Editing
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January 16, 2021

Are you thinking about getting a new Video Editing Desktop PC or a Video Editing Laptop or want to upgrade your existing one?

9 Fulfilling Ways to Make Money as a 3D Artist

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May 19, 2020

How do you want to make money as a 3D Artist?

Best CPU For Rendering [2021 Guide]
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Best CPU For Rendering [2021 Guide]

January 15, 2021

Have you ever wondered what Processor (CPU) is best for rendering?

How to use the After Effects Wiggle Expression
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How to use the After Effects Wiggle Expression

May 19, 2020

The Wiggle Expression in After Effects (or ae wiggle for short) is a great way to make objects move randomly, have some sort of idle Movement in character joints, animate a random camera shake, create wobbly text or animate a blinking/flickering light.

Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2021 Guide]
Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2021 Guide]

Best Workstation Computer For After Effects [2021 Guide]

January 26, 2021

There are quite some factors to consider when building a new PC that is mainly targeted at After Effects use.

Best Hardware for GPU Rendering in Octane – Redshift – Vray (Updated)
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January 26, 2021

Graphics Card (GPU) based render engines such as Redshift, Octane, or VRAY have matured quite a bit and are overtaking CPU-based Render-Engines – both in popularity and speed.

The Albedo Map Mystery Revealed The Albedo Map Mystery Revealed

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May 19, 2020

There seems to be quite some hype about Albedo Maps recently, especially in 3D Rendering and Realtime Rendering Applications.

10 best Cinema 4D Textures Resources

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June 9, 2020

If you are looking for Cinema 4D Textures to use in your C4D Materials, look no more.

Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2021 Guide]
Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2021 Guide]

Building the Best Cinema 4D Workstation Computer [2021 Guide]

January 28, 2021

It’s always fun to research new PC-Parts to make your new Workstation or Computer work as fast as possible in the Programs you use, without having to spend an arm and a leg.

Rule of thirds in Film: An Incredibly Easy Method That Works Rule of thirds in Film: An Incredibly Easy Method That Works

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May 19, 2020

This quite simple rule of thumb, which was first documented in the 18th century, is today used by filmmakers and artists, who want to achieve a more interesting image composition.

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Quick-Tip: Straight Alpha VS Premultiplied Alpha

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May 19, 2020

Have you ever tried figuring out the difference between Straight Alpha and Premultiplied alpha and when to use what?

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June 9, 2020

You have the technical skills to create a short film, but are trying to get your head around storytelling and structuring your story?

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