Fog and atmosphere always look awesome, but rendering them is still a pain. Noise, trouble with lights and lack of control (and of course slow rendering speeds) make us dread rendering fog scenes. Our approach is to add fog in post-production as often as possible using a depth pass. This trick is cheap and easy! […]
Comedy is hard It is one of the least forgiving genres. Setting up a joke and missing the mark is painful. The best way to avoid falling flat is to warm your viewers up and make them ready to laugh! A great way to do this is by utilizing comedy music in your edits. Your […]
We’re constantly asked where is the best place to stay updated on all the new content. The answer is right here! Watch the latest Monthly Crate Update and find out what new 3D assets, visual effects, sound effects, music and graphics are available for you to download. You can also watch entries into the famous […]
Mike shows us his workflow for creating a Cyber Punk inspired city in 3D! Find the 3D Futuristic Greeble Materials he used here
I remember coming across a web series 6 years ago that got me excited for indie creators. Usually, webseries tend to bomb. Even when they’re well made, they tend not to get very many views, especially compared to the one-off videos a lot of creators release. I get it. Watching a series is a commitment we […]
We live in truly amazing times. The technology we use, the resources we have and even many of the jobs that pay our bills did not exist only a decade ago. I’m always trying to stay up-to-date with the latest visual effects and film-making resources. I love hearing about creators who are finding their own […]
David has been working with us since 2016, creating some of the most iconic visual effects the Crater community has seen. From explosions to 3D models, meet the creator behind some of your favorite assets. David walks us through some of his favorite software, how he’s finding success on Instagram and what his favorite dinosaur […]
Ocean scenes for films, games and illustration are a challenging task. You may think you’ll only need a blue background, but there are many subtle features that make an ocean realistic. ProductionCrate’s mission is to empower our community with unlimited creative freedom, with over 10,000 professional VFX, sound effects, and 3D models. The diverse range […]
Let’s hope this doesn’t become the standard dress code for 2021. We’ve added a new, 3D Character to RenderCrate. The Hazmat Suit Character works perfect for your apocalyptic short films, horror movies, Sci-Fi fun and daily renders. We’ve also created 30 Hazmat Animations, pre-rendered and ready to drag and drop into any editing software. We’ve […]
You won’t find any feathers on these hungry predators. We’re sticking with the cinematic, inaccurate, and terrifying style we’ve grown up knowing and loving. Download these rendered velociraptor effects today. Choose from various angles to fit your shot. We have running loops, attacking animation, and idling shots. As you’ve probably expected, these are all pre-matted with an […]