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Beginners usually find it difficult to create complex animated designs when they move towards more technical things. Even expert designers face issues with detailed animations since they take lots of time and resources to process. That’s why many extensions are available for animation programs that help users manage multiple tasks on their own. Yet, someone moving up the ladder won’t k

Most people who want to create lifelike objects or animated scenes on a computer feel unsure about which tool to start with. Particularly, they feel stuck between major tech giants, including 3ds Max and Blender, for designing and building 3D artwork precisely. Although these tools allow users to visualize their creative ideas, choosing the right depending on goals becomes challenging.Besides, bot

After graduating from Ringling College of Art and Design’s Computer Animation Program, Fletcher (Ellie) Rainey shares first impressions of the animation scene and how Fox Renderfarm played a key role in supporting student projects. From easing tight render deadlines to providing cost-effective and accessible cloud rendering, Fletcher reflects on how Fox Renderfarm streamlined the rendering w

With a background in stage art and video post-production, Wenming completed her undergraduate studies in Hong Kong and earned a master’s degree in France. Her journey into 3D rendering began when she discovered Blender, and she started using Fox Renderfarm two years ago during a render challenge hosted by pwnisher. What began as a trial soon became an essential part of her creative workflow

The art of 3D modeling is actually full of creativity, but making your models look real needs special attention and work. A lot of new artists or creators usually struggle with the final step, which is known as rendering. This stage basically turns your work into a finished animation, and it must be done correctly for the best results.Here, knowing about 3ds Max and how to render correctly is key

Although animation software is optimized to work on most devices, it usually crashes when the load is higher. These sudden crashes while you are working on complex designs mostly occur due to your system's limited capabilities. Software like Maya requires lots of memory and processing power to function properly and render your animations. Besides, simple tasks can take a long time to finish if the

It is that time of year again, and our 2025 Annecy Festival Recap is here! This year, Fox Renderfarm, the industry’s top cloud rendering services provider and render farm, was stationed at Booth B.16. We had the pleasure of meeting many of our valued clients, learning about the incredible projects we have helped bring to life, and connecting with countless new faces across the global animati

As many artists know, the journey of turning a simple 3D model into something realistic starts with one important step, which is known as textures. It basically helps creators bring depth and detail to their creations, whether working on a game or 3D animation. Without them, even the most carefully built model can look plain or unfinished.At this point, many beginners feel unsure when it comes to

Many beginners want to create moving characters and animations but don't know which software is better. This confusion can happen because tools usually look similar or have a complex interface that most people can't navigate. Similarly, some tools are free while others require payment, which adds more questions. That's why people look around for comparisons between tools to see which one is better

Many people enjoy watching animated videos or characters, but their movement is only one part of the animation. Once the movements are complete, the last step is to turn everything into a smooth and detailed video. Since beginners don’t know how to prepare their scenes for this final step, they get stuck at this point. That’s because they don’t understand how to set up and render

Many animation fans and aspiring creators are curious about how Pixar makes its stunning movies. From Toy Story to Inside Out, each film shows great detail and smooth movement. This leads individuals to ask, "What animation program does Pixar use to bring these stories to life.” Thus, understanding Pixar’s tools helps artists and learners see how top studios build great animations.More

City Siege © LescArtWe are pleased to welcome Lennard Schmidt aka. LescArt, a talented 3D generalist from Northern Germany and the 1st Place winner of pwnisher’s Chasm’s Call Challenge. His stunning entry—a meticulously crafted medieval battle scene—stood out among thousands of submissions, showcasing his expertise in crowd simulation, environmental storytelling, and d