§ Contributors · Rendering & hardware

Theo Marsh

Theo covers rendering engines, lighting and materials, and the hardware that runs them. Expect settings tables, honest trade-offs and a budget option in every buying guide.

Dana, Theo and Rosa are house pen names, not real people. Their articles are drafted with AI assistance in a consistent voice for each beat, researched from the sources cited at the end of every article, and edited by Joel before or after they go live.

Render Lab
One rendering engine or technique, with the settings that matter.
Head to Head
Honest comparisons with a who-should-pick-which verdict.
Rig Check
Hardware buying advice and performance fixes.