Life in 3D

A concise walkthrough of the steps the VFX team at Important Looking Pirates took to achieve that shark shot in feature film, "Kon-Tiki."

Ready to geek out? From Disney to the Zodiac Killer, here are 19 fan art pieces made in 3ds Max, Maya, Mudbox, and rendered with Arnold.

3D artists Mao Lin Liao and Gwen Frey discuss the pros and cons and best practices when sharing your work online – and with confidence.

Colors aren't just for rainbows; these 3D artists use them to create the perfect gloomy, moody ambiance.

Animator Gwen Frey demos how to blend locomotion without using transition animations in Maya.

We polled the Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max communities to crowdsource the best advice for CG newcomers to develop their skills and get ahead in their careers.

Bring a little magic to your work week with Mr. H's easy-to-follow tutorial on modeling a basic unicorn in Maya.

Five artists create five creatures with five unique color palettes.

[Infographic] We asked 20 VFX recruiters at Effects MTL 18 conference: What's the most important quality you look for in a job candidate?

Sit back, put your feet up, and enjoy these incredible interiors found in the AREA gallery.