Chad Ashley

Here’s a macro shot for those who really want to 👀

Thinking outside the box is over rated. We have the best 3D packaging models and cardboard materials in the biz. Don't believe us? We have monthly pricing. Go try for yourself. 📦 👀

Studio just got smarter.

Introducing Smart Send: Now with one click, you can send HDRIs, Gobos, Area Light Maps, and Surface Imperfections straight into Cinema 4D. No manual setup required.

Also new: drag-and-drop model import, browser-based login, UI improvements, and more.

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These Workflow Scripts started as internal tools. Now they’re heading to Plus. Click Savers are coming soon. 🖱️💥

YO! We just dropped a 💩-load of materials and models today! Go check'em out in Studio right now!

Sorry I meant processing as in touching up and grading in Lightroom ✌️

Kinda feeling the urge to carry an SLR again. Got an old Sony A7 with solid glass, but do I really have the patience to process photos all the time? Especially when my phone is right there, ready to go. 🤔

What's in the box? 📦

Prepare for an unboxing experience like no other. Your next go-to collections for product renders are almost ready to ship…

Factory-fresh. Ready for your next product render. New Molded Plastic materials coming soon. ⏳

Finally finishing up a collection I’ve wanted to make for a long time. Dropping next month. ✌️

Oh, we were just talking about that. I believe they removed it in favor of an opacity slider. Though I'm not in front of my computer so I could be hallucinating. 😁

Can't do the first but the second is under way ✌️

Ok, you can add or change one thing in our Studio app, what's it gonna be? 👂👇

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Shoutout to all the motion designers and 3D artists with work in the Super Bowl who now have to explain to their families what they actually do for a living.

AI assistants are about to flip software education on its head. Soon, learning tools won’t mean hunting for tutorials—it’ll be asking an AI to walk you through it. My Redshift assistant GPT, helping thousands daily, convinced me. Crazy times.

A super useful update is coming soon to Studio. Been wanting this one for a while 🤫 Stay tuned.

Try replacing Google with Perplexity. It’s actually useful

Anyone else barely using YouTube these days? I’m not sure if it’s TikTok/Reels stealing attention, AI answering questions better, or the algorithm just falling off, but I hardly open it anymore. Is it just me, or are you feeling this too?

ChatGPT - Color Science Assistant Your friendly neighborhood Color Science expert.

One of the most talented colorists I know built this amazing color science assistant GPT. Jeremy Stuart made it super easy to understand complex topics. Curious about color spaces (ACES) or why rendering is linear? Give it a spin! chatgpt.com/g/g-674b7b51...

Today, I challenged myself to create a replacement for incremental save. It saves the scene with your input & version it with v1.01 for incremental saves and v2.0 for major version saves. It also creates appended notes in a txt file. It’s promising, but I’ll keep playing.

My absolute favorite mouse is on sale for BF, if you are tired of the heavy MX master, do yourself a favor and grab this mouse. @keychron.bsky.social www.keychron.com/products/key...

Whoa nice! Thanks!

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Ok Bluesky algorithm, connect me with 3D artists and designers. 🎣

ChatGPT - Redshift Render Assistant Friendly Redshift expert for Cinema 4D with fun tips and tricks.

It’s crazy that thousands daily use my Redshift Render Assistant. 🤯 Some say it helped them grasp a concept or even shorten render times. This is what AI should do: help make life easier or more productive. Here’s my Redshift “clippy” if you wanna try it: chatgpt.com/g/g-I7wP8l4p...

Wrapped up the Cinema 4D scripts I’ve been working on. Once they’re tested, I’ll look into ways to get these to our members. In the meantime, let me know if you want to know more about any of these 👇

Hundreds of Curated Materials and Models for Product Viz Renders Nearly 500 new assets, including product photography props, concrete and terrazzo materials, cyc wall models, and abstract area light maps.

11/🧵 Thanks for reading!
The team really knocked this release out of the park. Go check out all the new assets, and don’t forget to tag us in your renders—we can’t wait to see what you make! 🙌 greyscalegorilla.com/500-product-...

10/🧵 20 Geometric Zen Stones
I’ve been seeing these geometric stacking stones in so many product renders lately. We wanted to create our own take on them, and now you can use them in your projects to add a sense of balance and style.

9/🧵 8 New Cyc Walls
Cyc walls are one of those tools that seem simple but are incredibly useful. Whether you need a clean, curved backdrop or something a bit more stylized, these walls are fully UV’d and ready to go.

8/🧵 10 New Concrete Block Models
These chipped and worn concrete blocks are perfect for product platforms or industrial backdrops. I’ve been wanting these in our library for years, and now that they’re here, I can’t stop using them.

7/🧵 70 New Product Photography Props
This collection is becoming a go-to for our team when making modern product renders. It’s full of plinths, steps, and other props that make your compositions feel effortless. Honestly, you’d have to try to make something that doesn’t look good with these. 😅