There is a multitude of Applications in the Content Creation Industry. Some Free, some Open-Source, and some costing a hefty sum of money.
We cover everything from How-To Guides to Software Updates, keeping you knowledgeable and up-to-date so you can stay competitive.
December 7, 2022
Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS cater to noticeably disparate audiences, and have vastly different strengths and, most importantly, weaknesses. Here's which OS we recommend.
![How to Screenshot on a Lenovo Laptop [ThinkPad, Legion, Yoga & More]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2022/11/How-To-Screenshot-On-A-Lenovo-ThinkPad-Twitter-420x236.jpg "How to Screenshot on a Lenovo Laptop [ThinkPad, Legion, Yoga & More]")
November 10, 2022
Taking a screenshot is one of the most basic things you can do on a Laptop, and most Laptops, Lenovo included, work in a very similar way. Here's how to screenshot on a Lenovo ThinkPad, Legion, Yoga, and more.
October 29, 2022
Redshift has conquered the GPU Rendering World by storm. But with all this popularity also come considerable performance demands. Here's our take on Redshift's System Requirements.
![Lumion System Requirements & PC-Recommendations [Updated]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2022/09/Lumion-System-Requirements-PC-Recommendations-Twitter-420x236.jpg "Lumion System Requirements & PC-Recommendations [Updated]")
September 14, 2022
Lumion is one of the most popular architectural render engines for many different 3D Applications. But what do you need to run Lumion well?
August 23, 2022
MSI Afterburner is a fantastic tool for controlling your GPU's Clocks, Fan Curves, and Monitoring all kinds of sensors. Can you use it with non-MSI GPUs though?
August 15, 2022
SketchUp's official System Requirements just aren't helpful enough to figure out what kind of PC you'll need for smooth modeling and rendering performance. Here's our take.
August 1, 2022
Premiere Pro is expensive like all other Adobe apps. Here are our recommendations for Premiere Pro alternative for free!
![How to Fix Photoshop Brush Lag [Try this first]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2022/07/How-to-Fix-Photoshop-Brush-Lag-Twitter-420x236.jpg "How to Fix Photoshop Brush Lag [Try this first]")
August 15, 2022
Brush Lag is one of the most encountered performance issues within Photoshop, ever. Here's our Guide on how to get rid of Brush Lag for good.
July 1, 2022
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) has become extremely popular. Here're the System Requirements and what kind of PC we recommend to run OBS optimally.
![How To Reset Your Graphics Driver [And Why You Should]](https://www.cgdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/media/2022/06/How-To-Reset-Your-Graphics-Driver-and-Why-You-Should-Twitter-420x236.jpg "How To Reset Your Graphics Driver [And Why You Should]")
August 15, 2022
A Graphics Driver Reset helps with solving all kinds of problems you might encounter. It's also recommended to reinstall your Driver after a GPU upgrade.
September 3, 2022
Autodesk 3ds Max is as capable as it is performance-hungry. The official system requirements don't do it justice. Here's what kind of Hardware you'll need.
June 17, 2022
Autodesk's 3D Software Maya comes with serious system requirements - at least when doing complex work. But you can also get away with an entry-level Build.
September 3, 2022
Upgrading your CPU, GPU and Motherboard is done quickly, but do you have to reinstall your Windows Operating System as well? A closer look.
January 3, 2023
Photoshop is expensive with no perpetual license availability. Here is a list of free alternatives that can do everything Photoshop can, for free.
February 15, 2022
Substance Painter is used by creative productions far and wide. But what are the System requirements and PC recommendations you'll need to run it?
April 27, 2022
Unity's Official System Requirements are quite vague and you'll have to take a closer look at your Unity workloads to truly find the right set of hardware for your needs.
March 1, 2022
Our take on Blender's official System Requirements will tell you what kind of Hardware you'll need for your specific Blender Workloads.
November 9, 2021
Normal Maps are easily created through free Generators. They add detail to your 3D Models without the necessity of increasing polygon count.
March 1, 2022
Everything you need to know about the After Effects Wiggle Expression. Wiggle Position, Loop, Advanced Wiggle Control, and more.
April 4, 2022
Can you combine the processing power of 2 or more PCs? How do you do this and for what kind of workloads does this make sense?
November 9, 2021
Will your new GPU run on your old Graphics Drivers or do you need to uninstall your old Drivers first before installing a new Graphics Card? A closer look.
August 15, 2022
There are huge differences in 3D Modeling Software and choosing the right one can make or break your succsess as a 3D-Artist in the 3D Industry.
April 29, 2022
You'll need a stronger PC than what Maxon officially recommends in their System Requirements for Cinema 4D. Keep this in mind for running Cinema 4D.
May 9, 2022
Everything you need to know about Blender's Undo, Redo, Repeat Last and Adjust Last Operations. Follow along the Videos or Images.
February 8, 2023
Adobe's Lightroom Tools can demand some serious performance from your System even though the official System Requirements are quite low. Let's take a look.
September 25, 2021
Find all possible ways to move the Camera in Blender here. See which fits your workflow best and which method is the fastest.
February 8, 2023
Adobe's official System Requirements are fairly low and you'll need to make sure your PC is up to spec when working on more complex projects. We'll show you how.
May 9, 2022
After Effects' Official System Requirements are set so low that you'll quickly run into performance issues on more complex projects. Our recommendations are robust.
May 9, 2022
The best method to manage and update your Blender Versions depends on a couple of factors. We take a look at the best way for you to update Blender.
May 9, 2022
Adobe Premiere Pro's Official System Requirements are extremely low and you'll want to make sure you have some decent PC Specs for more complex Projects.
January 3, 2023
There are many available Render Engines for Blender. We take a closer look at the most popular Renderers, their strengths and weaknesses.
February 8, 2023
Adobe is setting the bar low with its official Photoshop System Requirements. Be sure to follow our recommendations for efficient work inside Photoshop.
May 9, 2022
How can Blender, a professional, high-end 3D Modeling and Animation Software, be free? Is there a catch, or is Blender just so good? Here's all you need to know.