A unique perspective on the processes involved in creating immersive learning experiences, from initial concept and storyboard into full production. Along with exclusive insight from a seasoned artist and developer on the latest tools, technologies, industry trends and best operational practices.
Deep cuts insight
Development concepts, dispatches and creative ideas.
Chinook Crew Chick - Breaking barriers and inspiring others
Liz McConaghy chronicles her time in the RAF, what it's like serving in a male dominated industry, and being the longest serving female Chinook crew member.
SideFX launches Houdini for Apple Silicon
Houdini for M1 and M2 processors comes after a year-long beta period. The premier 3D VFX application is now optimised for the latest generation of Macs.
Curating a 3D learning experience with Sketchfab collections
Useful model collections for educators. Making the most of Sketchfab functionality to effectively share 3D resources.
MathML finally supported in Google Chrome
Development team Igalia bring support for the Mathematical Markup Language to the Chromium browser project.
Developing educational material with Cavalry
Jumping headfirst into creating new learning experiences with the vector based Cavalry app.
iPad external display support
A first look at using apps on an external screen with iPadOS 16.2.
Running OpenFOAM CFD on Apple Silicon
Basic experimentation with native OpenFOAM performance on a MacBook Pro.
Reflecting on a brilliant adventure
I have a deep interest in reimagining the learning experience and inspiring students. My primary focus is to reach as many people as possible.
Alnico bar magnet models
Modelled in Houdini and textured with Substance Painter, these two bar magnets are available for download in USDZ format.
Going fast and breaking things: All-in on AVIF images
Pushing visual boundaries using the web's freshest image format and no safety net.
GPU accelerated cloth and rope simulations
Fast, stable and predictable simulations created with Cinema 4D's new unified dynamics solver.
Strictly Come Dancing takes flight with augmented reality
Pushing the limits of live television, Strictly's larger than life graphics take dancing to another level.
Rendering natural, sculpted, raw clay
A look development exercise to show off a new set of awesome 3D clay materials.
Transforming HDR images to ACEScg for Solaris
When using an ACES workflow, Houdini Solaris needs a little nudge to get a standard dome light into the correct colour space.
Defining an ACES OCIO environment variable in macOS
ACES is designed to be a single source of colour truth within a system, but macOS configuration is trickier than expected.
Compiling UsdView for Apple Silicon
The 22.08 release of Pixar's USD platform brings full support for Apple Silicon, including a Metal backend for UsdView.
USD experiments in a backyard laboratory
Animal Logic raise the bar with an all new version of their wonderful open source project, ALab.
Conveniently delivering interactive 3D scenes on the web
Looking into solutions to display local 3D content in a web browser, which is still far more difficult than it ought to be.