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The software and AI tools I use in my work.
- 3ds Max + V-Ray: 3D rendering.
- Nano Banana, Google Flow: AI images and video clips.
- CapCut: editing reels.
- Canva: Pinterest pins and quick designs.
- WordPress + Elementor, Hostinger: websites and hosting.
My full toolkit, by type of work
These are the tools I use day to day for client projects, my own sites and my experiments. I keep the list short and practical.
3D and rendering
3ds Max is where I model and set up interior, exterior and product scenes. V-Ray is the render engine I use with it, for realistic light and materials.
Graphic design
Adobe Photoshop for editing renders and photos, and for final touches. Adobe Illustrator for logos and vector work. Canva for fast social posts, Pinterest pins and thumbnails.
Websites
WordPress with Elementor for building sites, and Rank Math for SEO titles, descriptions and schema.
AI tools
I use ChatGPT and similar AI assistants for ideas, outlines and scripts, and AI image and video tools for concepts and short clips. I always check and edit what AI gives me before it goes into client work.
Planning and code
Asana to plan projects and content, and GitHub to keep code and website files organized.
How I choose my tools
I pick tools that clients and studios already use, that run well on my own computer, and that I can learn deeply instead of switching every month. A new tool only joins my workflow when it saves real time on a real project. For AI tools, I test them in small experiments first, and I share some of those tests in the AI Experiments Lab.
Questions people ask
Which tool should a beginner learn first?
For 3D, start with 3ds Max and V-Ray basics. For design, Canva is the easiest start. The AI Tool Finder helps with AI tools.
Do you teach these tools?
I share tutorials and free tools on this site, like Render Doctor for common V-Ray problems.
See what I make with these tools in my portfolio.