The impact of emerging technologies on the world of 3D art cannot be overstated. Besides the aid of a good render farm and good optimization practices, a true tech renaissance in the field is empowering artists to work faster, smarter, and more creatively. Both AI-based and more traditional technologies are making huge strides.On the AI front, we are seeing extremely sophisticated neural networks that can analyze photos or text prompts and generate 3D models, textures, animations and other assets with increasing realism. This is massively amplifying the productivity of 3D artists.In parallel, more traditional tools in areas like VR/AR, motion capture, real-time rendering and material libraries are also evolving rapidly. Together, these AI and non-AI toolsets are transforming what is possible in 3D art.Any 3D artist looking to level up their skills needs to be leveraging these new technologies. In this post, we will explore some of the most important tools and developments that 3D creatives should have on their radar for 2023-2024.