Seattle Blender User Group on Saturday, Feb. 1st By ogbog on January 29, 2025 Usermeetings Users in Seattle are meeting again for a Saturday morning filled with Blender.When: Saturday, February 1st, 10 AM to 1 PMWhere: Academy of Interactive Entertainment, 305 Harrison St #405 Seattle, WAWhat: This Saturday, join your fellow Blender artists for a morning of 3D demos, shenanigans, philosophizing, and solutions! We'll look at Blender for concept art, with a mix of thumbnailing, 3D block-ins, kitbashing, paintovers, and every other trick in the book to get a killer keyframe. We'll also dig into grease pencil pipelines that utilize its newfound friendship with geometry nodes. But also, nothing makes Seabug smooth like butter than when our awesome attendees bring their cool new projects in and blow us away, so bring your cool new project in and show us!See you there,--OscarP.S. Here's the Meetup link!P.P.S. Can't make it in person? We also hang out online on Thursday nights!

Blender 'Storyliner' Storyboard Addon Review By SpitfireStoryboards on January 29, 2025 Add-ons Spitfire Storyboards gives an exceptionally in-depth review of the Storyliner add-on.This is a features overview of the addon Storyliner for blender. It is a powerful tool for storyboard, animatics, previs, shot creation, exporting shots, retiming scenes. Really robust addon and I highly recommend it.Links Blender Market: Storylinerhttps://a.blendernation.com/go/go.php?src=BN&url=https://blendermarket.com/products/storyliner&code=57dc75af5eade46296a7a7cb03452cbe

Design massive Cities in Blender with cutting-edge geometry nodes procedural tools. This pack has a set of discrete tools, including 8 procedural buildings, 3 semi-procedural buildings, and over 150 street-level props designed to create an American-like City.Source

In this six part tutorial series Ryan King creates this studio microphone product visualization animation in Blender.Source

Tetris animation for immersive experience By Louis du Mont on January 27, 2025 Behind the Scenes Louis du Mont created a four-wall projection video in Blender, and takes us through the creation process.Immersive Gamebox is an in-person games and experience company who are starting to develop more and more joint IP projects, including Tetris! Like previous games, we were brought on for the animated cut scenes.https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/113/851/091/039/414/281/original/cf821678d11cbc38.mp4The animations are projected on all 4 walls in a "gamebox" and aim to increase immersion with engaging surround motion that feels dynamic, but stops at the point of making people feel nauseous.Starting from a script, we built out previs and sound design for review, then moved onto production. Like before, we used Eevee, in part due to the demanding 7680x1280 pixel resolution, we also utilised geometry nodes for the voxel cube effect, which sampled a texture map to keep the colour information of the original mesh models.https://i.imgur.com/Uksgban.mp4We also used geometry nodes to generate the voxel cube dome explosion, which mimicked the in-game Unity experience. We used instanced circle curves and various maths operations to create a 3D sphere of curves, we then converted the curves to points and instanced cubes on the points.https://i.imgur.com/aqxhRh2.mp4Geometry nodes were also used for the electricity effect with a simple set position node with vector normal and a noise texture.The whole animation was 6 unique scenes blended together. The characters were humanised versions of the Immersive Gamebox Meep characters that we developed with the company. This project was one of the first where we worked closely with the game development team, who are using more and more 3D assets in the Unity builds, sharing more assets back and forth.If you interested there are more Immersive Gamebox video available to watch here:

Get all your Blender add-ons on BlenderKit By Vilem Duha on January 25, 2025 Add-ons BlenderKit's latest update offers an extensive library off add-ons at your fingertips.We are proud to announce that from now on all free & paid Blender add-ons will be available on BlenderKit.Discover Blender add-ons on BlenderKit.BlenderKit (pre-link: https://www.blenderkit.com/) offers an ever-growing asset library seamlessly integrated into Blender 3D. The community-driven database includes 3D models, materials, brushes, scenes, HDRIs and more. It was a long-term dream of ours to extend our library and incorporate Blender add-ons.Our aim is to assist creators in sharing their add-ons and provide the community a curated list of amazing Blender tools. Much thought was devoted into creating a well-maintained system beneficiary for all. Since BlenderKit is committed to open-source, even creators of free add-ons will be paid and all creators will receive a fair commission rate.Hopefully, you will enjoy finding all your 3D assets in one place. If you are a creator, be sure to upload your add-ons.Sincerely yours,The BlenderKit team

Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: (paid job) Looking for someone to create a custom plugin/geonode setup Paid job, Gun Raiders Low Poly Skin Seeking Abstract Art Concept Artists (paid job) Creating models from images, mostly anthropomorphic art Looking for a 3D generalist, specialising in Blender [...]Source

Every week, hundreds of artists share their work on the Blender Artists forum. I'm putting some of the best work in the spotlight in a weekly post here on BlenderNation.Source

Seamlessly Imperfect By Stefan_K on January 23, 2025 3D News Seamlessly Imperfect is a collection of 50 surface imperfection maps to give your models that worn look.With just a few mouse clicks you can take your models from new and pristine to worn and grubby or anywhere in between. Tell your models' stories with dings, dirt, scratches, and smudges.The effects are provided as assets, so it's just a case of dragging and dropping them into the shader editor. The simple interface lets you concentrate on creating, rather than getting tangled in Blender noodles.You don't want to spend hours tweaking individual nodes in a spaghetti tangle. Easily control coverage, strength, location, rotation and scale of the effects with a few simple sliders.All textures are 4k and seamless.Links

Making a 3D Pokmon Card in Blender By Cody Gindy on January 23, 2025 Video Cody Gindy writes made a 3D Pokmon card illustration using Blender.In this video, I take you through the process. That includes: texturing with real life markers, digital painting, little shading tricks, compositing, starting over, and more :) This is not a tutorial, it's a quick overview of the workflow.I had a lot of fun making this, thanks for watching!!

Some great and diverse work by Blender user Xeroflow!Source

Behind the Scenes: Iron Sentinel By Alina Khan on January 21, 2025 Behind the Scenes Dive into Yusuf Salih zdemirs creative journey as he masterfully crafts a medieval knight, blending realism and fantasy through intricate armor design, detailed texturing, and dynamic posing.INTRODUCTIONHello, Im Yusuf Salih Ozdemir (y2art). My journey into the creative world began at a very young age with graphic design, and today it has positioned me as a 3D artist. I describe myself as a 3D generalist because the effort to bring every idea in my mind to life is a constant source of happiness for me.My interest in games encouraged me to deepen my knowledge in this field, leading me to complete a masters degree in Game Design. Throughout this journey, I had the opportunity to mentor game companies in Turkiye and deliver talks at universities. Additionally, I manage the Blender Turkiye Toplulugu Discord server, which consists of over 2,000 members, where we collaborate on exciting projects together.For me, 3D art is not just a profession but also a space where I express and discover myself. Meeting new people, learning something fresh, and generating creative ideas at every step of this journey are my greatest sources of motivation.INSPIRATIONRecently, I had been focusing a lot on characters and was interested in working on armor instead of clothing, but it was just an idea. That is, until I watched The Elder Scrolls Online Cinematic Trailer. The knight in the trailer caught my attention so much that I immediately started working on it.PROCESSAll Stages: Concept, References (PureRef) Base Shapes, Models (Blender) High Details (ZBrush) UV Mapping (Blender) Bake, Texturing (Substance Painter) Rig, Pose, Render (Blender) Concept, ReferencesIn the initial stage, I examined various medieval outfits from many places selling them. This was an important step in gaining a deeper understanding of the clothing from that era.However, when working digitally, we have the opportunity to overlook certain details if we decide they are unnecessary. Therefore, my goal was to achieve a realistic appearance while also giving the character a slightly fantastical vibe.Base Shapes, ModelsFirst, I used the basic female model from ZBrush. Since I had previous experience with hard surface modeling, creating the armor was not difficult.After establishing the base on the character, I added the necessary modifiers to build the armor. I shaped the entire armor in this way.I completed the model, but it didn't fully satisfy me. So, I examined my references more closely and tried several alternatives to find the armor that would best convey the feeling I wanted.High DetailsAfter finalizing the armor design, I completed the entire character's armor and sword using the same technique. Then, I moved on to adding more details in ZBrush.Since the character is a knight, I aimed to give her a somewhat aggressive appearance, starting by sculpting the face. I added details like cracks and dents to the armor and applied wrinkle effects to areas like the cape.Additionally, I wanted the helmet to be removable, so I needed to incorporate details that allowed the hair and hood to open and close. Considering the character needed to be game-ready, I began creating the hair using hair cards. While I experimented with many alternative hair alphas, I ultimately chose to work with just three of them. To make the hood open and close, I applied a shape key to the head area and sculpted accordingly. This approach allowed me to complete the characters visual and functional details effectively.UV MappingDuring the UV stage, since I wanted to make this character game-ready and designed with detachable elements, I kept the texel density of the invisible parts inside the armor much lower compared to the outer sides. To avoid losing detail, I increased the number of materials. Therefore, I assigned a separate material to each part of the armor, ensuring that areas like the body, shoulder pads, shoes, etc., each had their own material.Bake, TexturingI switched to Substance Painter for texturing and performed a high-to-low bake. To easily access every part of the character, I made sure to keep both the individual pieces and the full character in a single file. After a clean bake, I began creating high-quality textures.By creating my own smart materials, I painted down to the finest details. I used "Texturing XYZ" for the detailed displacement texture on the face. However, before achieving the final result, I had to make several changes to the tattoos, colors, blood, and some minimal details.Rig, Pose, RenderI was really excited to see the final version of my character in T-pose. The next step was to add a pose and take a render. For this, I rigged the character using the ARP addon. There were some weight issues in certain areas, which I manually corrected. To add effects to the cape, I weighted half of it and applied a cloth simulation, making it responsive to wind. I actually wanted to create an animation and render a video, but although the processes I mentioned may seem short here, they took quite a bit of time. Therefore, I decided to apply a pose and take a render of my character from a nice angle.Finally, the most enjoyable part for me was the post-process. I started by adding a background, then increased the contrast and brightened the darker areas to make the details of my character stand out more. After that, I finished my project with some general touch-ups. I hope this article has answered any questions you had and inspired you as well. Your feedback is highly valuable to me; I would be happy to hear your thoughts and suggestions.RENDER: Iron Sentinel And that's it. Thank you for reading my article. I hope you have a nice day!If you have any questions or feedback, please dont hesitate to share your thoughts.About the Artist Yusuf Salih zdemir is a 3D Generalist from Turkiye. He is currently working as a Lead 3D Artist at a gaming company. Links

This Blender Shader is the Secret to Magical 3D Art By Levi on January 21, 2025 Videotutorials Levi shows how to set up a stylized crystal shader in Blender for manga-like effects, using only shader nodes!In this tutorial I walk you through, the process of creating a procedural, stylized crystal shader in Blender. I made it beginner-friendly, so if you havent touched shader nodes yet, you should also be able to follow along.In this video youll learn how to: Build complex shader setups Create hand-drawn looking lineart Use compositing to make the shader shine Watch it to level up your shading skills:

C-Beams - 1 Year of Development By JohnLogostini on January 21, 2025 Games C-Beams is a Space Action RPG made using Unreal and Blender.You can publicly follow its development from the team's weekly devlog videos. John Logostini reports on the project.After our first year of development, the new Distant Light Games team has finally announced our first project, C-Beams a new Space Action RPG being developed in Unreal Engine for PC SteamDeck and Linux, with more platforms yet to be decided.We have been developing C-Beams for the past year, with the project's founder, Charlie Goldberg (aka LevelCap), creating weekly dev logs. This has resulted in significant community contributions to the project even I joined as a contributor.Blender has been the primary DCC used for the project. Personally, I have been using Blender my entire life.All sculpting for the project was done in Blender, including the custom asteroid bases. These were blocked out using basic primitives, remeshed, and then detailed with custom brushes. Afterward, they were retopologized using the Exoside Quad Remesher addon. UVs were created manually and packed with UV Packmaster. While external addons were utilized, its incredible that the entire processing workflow for an asset can be completed directly within Blender. However, since the following video was posted, our workflow has evolved slightly. This video covers the primary workflow used for creating custom sculpted assets.As for other models, while not documented in as much detail, we used Blender for nearly all of the models in the game from blackout to UVs, and final game-resolution assets. Everything was done in Blender. Some data required for the engine was generated in Houdini; however, the final meshes were completed in Blender.Link C-Beams on Steam (wishlist) Dev logs playlist:

6 new AWESOME features in The Roads Must Roll By Bart on January 20, 2025 3D News The Roads Must Roll is a new road generator that allows you to create detailed streets, bridgesand intersections in minutes, not days. Everything is procedural and based on curves.After the successful launch in september, were back with six awesome new features to take your projects to the next level. Lets dive in!1. A Splash of Water!Instantly transform your scene with realistic water effects. Adjust the balance between dry and wet areas Set the roughness of the water layer Control the amount of puddles 2. Say hello to a wide variety of material options and customizable settings.Roughness, normal and other maps are included.Available materials to choose from: 3 asphalt materials 19 sidewalk materials 2 concrete materials 8 green strip materials 3. Easily add your own textures too!4. Add authenticity with new materials for cracks, wear, and tear.5. A new procedural asset lets you animate vehicles on independent curves.6. A new Super texture resolution option.These additions are a result of a the feature requests submitted by the users in our survey.7. Other updates: Enhanced realism across materials. Numerous small menu improvements Updated procedural assets Generate white and yellow lines as geometry. Simultaneously rotate all vehicles around their axes. Use your own tree collections in scenes. Performance enhancements for the fully procedural asphalt material Find out more about The Roads Must Roll at: https://theroadsmustroll.com

Join Polygon Runway as he models and animates a wireless pods product in Blender.Source

Trailer: Jumbo By Bart on January 19, 2025 Video Indonesian Blender studio Visinema Studios is working on a feature-length movie, to be released in their local cinemas later this year. Here's their trailer.atn1987pring writes:Hello everyone, just want to share an animation teaser movie from Indonesia. Im involved in the rig characters and responsible for a small part of the shots.From 3D assets, rigging, animation, and rendering use Blender for main tools and Cycle render. It will be released next year in my country, I dont know if it will be released overseas, but I hope you all enjoy the teaser.Thanks for watching.

How to Bridge Blender to External Image Editing Tools By Michael Bridges on January 19, 2025 Education Michael Bridges shares how you can edit Blender images externally with tools like Krita or Photoshop. Ever wondered if there is an easy way to edit images within Blender Externally using tools such as Photoshop, Krita and GIMP?Discover two methods to edit Blender images externally with tools like Krita or Photoshop. Learn to streamline your workflow and tackle common challenges!In this video, I explore two effective methods for editing Blender images using external software. Blender, while a powerful tool, often lacks the comprehensive image editing features found in dedicated programs like Krita or Photoshop. I demonstrate how to prepare your Blender projects for external editing, including setting up the image paths and preferences to integrate seamlessly with your chosen software.I also discuss potential challenges, such as image path issues and refresh inconsistencies, and provide solutions to keep your workflow smooth. Beyond this, I highlight another approach for exporting 3D viewport images to external editors, detailing the benefits and pitfalls of each method.Are you maximizing Blenders potential by combining it with external tools? Learn how to elevate your projects with these streamlined techniques!

Making a Castle Ruins Environment in Blender By That3DGuy on January 18, 2025 Behind the Scenes Join That3DGuy as he walks us through the creation process of his Castle Ruins scene.I find blender to be an amazing tool for Concept art. I wanted to showcase how i created these Castle Ruins in Blender.I showcase the variety of techniques used to create the Ruins : I used the blender modeling tools create a Blockout and use booleans cut into the models. After I Blockout the ruins, I use dynamic Topology to sculpt further details. Then using masking tools, I texture the ruins. I also cover the process for the rest of the scene and especially the emphasis of introducing story into your artworks to elevate them further. You can check out video here!

Blender 4.3 for Beginners Workshop By Allan Brito on January 18, 2025 Training Videos Learn how to use Blender 4.3 to start workin with 3D Modeling, Animation, Texturing, and Rendering for Beginners with this new course by Allan Brito.If you're looking for an updated resource to learn Blender from scratch, I'm proud to announce a new training resource from Blender 3D Architect. The Blender 4.3 for Complete Beginners workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Blender, specifically designed for people who have never used the software before. The workshop explains and demonstrates various aspects of Blender: UI Management Add-On Implementation 3D Modeling (Covering Meshes, Curves, and Geometry Nodes) Materials and Textures Lights and Cameras Rendering (Cycles and EEVEE) Animation Video Editing. This introductory workshop features nearly 14 hours of video content packed with examples and downloadable project files. Available through Udemy, it offers lifetime access to all materials. You can visit the workshop page to watch a brief trailer that showcases some of the projects and lessons covered in the course.For more details, visit the Blender 4.3 for Beginners page.

Jeremy White shared this incredibly realistic video of a swimming crocodile - all made in Blender!This fluid simulation was crafted entirely in Blender using the Flip Fluids add-on and simulated on an Intel Xeon workstation. The trees and shrubs were designed with the Grove add-on, while the rocks and grass were generated using GeoScatter, with materials sourced from Quixel Megascans.The underwater caustics were achieved by applying a water caustic image sequence to the transparency of the water shaders shadows. For the volumetric water scattering, the newly added Fournier-Forand phase function was utilized, creating realistic underwater god rays.Production information:Blender 4.3Particles Fluid and Whitewater : 238GB [189.30 hours]Particle Fluid Count : 144.52 millionRender : Cycles [4min/frame]Composite : BlenderVideo edit and sound : Davinci ResolveYou can enjoy more of Jeremy's work on his Blender Artists portfolio.

Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: CupidAI | 3D Generalist Full-time 3d generalist for photorealistic product visualisation in Berlin (German speaking) Fast paid work for nodes or step by step instruction 3D Animator Looking for 3D Environment Modeler with UV Mapping Experience(Contract / Outsourced) Bode Software [...]Source

Every week, hundreds of artists share their work on the Blender Artists forum. I'm putting some of the best work in the spotlight in a weekly post here on BlenderNation.Source

Behind the Scenes: Victoria, a Steampunk short film By Bart on January 16, 2025 Behind the Scenes About a year ago, BlindIllusionist posted a passion project he worked on: a short film in a Steampunk universe, inspired by Ian Hubert. He now posted a breakdown of the project, showcasing how Blender played a significant role in creating its VFX.First, let's what's the film itself again:And here's the new breakdown:

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Blender Conference 2025: Sept 17-19 By Bart on January 15, 2025 Conferences BCON will fall a little earlier this year - in September instead of October. Ticket sales start in March!From the announcement page:Save the date! BCON25 will happen 17-19 Sep. 2025 at Felix Meritis in Amsterdam. Moving the event a bit earlier than usual aligns with IBC, helps with the overall scheduling and hopefully provides us with late summer weather in Amsterdam :) Tickets sale starts in March. Meanwhile, enjoy the proceedings of the past edition!

"Blender Scripts from ChatGPT Often Fail If You're Not a Coder This Blender Add-on Changes That!" By toapyandfriends on January 14, 2025 Development Create your own Blender add-ons using AI. This add-on by Jesse C Morris uses many data sources like the Blender Manual and Stack Exchange to help you build a stable solution. Introducing the Ultimate Script Generator for Blender 4.3... The latest addition to the 'FAST Animation Studio Tools' Blender add-on... Which BTW is the BIGGEST Blender add-on IN THE WORLD!!!(code-wise)!!!...Introduction:Our cutting-edge script generator harnesses the power of ChatGPT, using the exact same well tested A.I. model (GPT-4o is the name) available with the ChatGPT Pro subscription on the ChatGPT website, to create scripts from your detailed user commands. If a generated script encounters an error, our system automatically tests it and, if necessary, sends it back to the GPT-4o model for revision. This iterative process, which defaults to five iterations, works in a loop: it reads your user command, generates a script, tests it for errors, looks up the Blender API, Blender Manual, even Blender Stack Exchange!! It also retrieves code examples from our comprehensive add-on, and any other add-on you tell it to retrieve code examples from, and then sends it back to the OpenAI model for revision.Notable features include: OpenAI-powered script generation for automation. Automatic error testing and revision. Boost User Command feature upgrades your command to be Blender Manual-compatible. Verified compatibility with Blender 4.3 only (but will convert scripts to Blender 4.3!) Automatically locates example scripts from our database based on errors. Easily updates older scripts to the latest Blender version. One-click error fixing in the text editor. Allows you to provide your own code examples. Can find/pull (and fix as necc.) code examples from Stack Exchange. Can find/pull (and fix as necc.) code examples from Blender Stack Exchange. Optimized functionality for creating animation scripts. Optimized functionality for creating small/medium shader/compositor/geo-node setups. World class customer support. Any issue will likely get fixed the same day. Learn more on fast-blender-add-ons.com.Deep Dive:And one final caveat thats also a bonus: in some cases, our system may encounter an error it cant automatically resolve. When this happens, weve made it so simple that anyone can resolve these errors themselves, in 5-10 min., even non-programmers, using our easy-to-follow instruction set system thats so straightforward even kids* can create working scripts for Blender. (It even does a Hail Mary fix attempt when these issues arise allowing that you might not even have to step in.)This is a major bonus as programming has been around for decades and nowhere else, as to our research, can non programmers guarantee error free code!*(Kids 6th grade and higher as there is some required reading of techy stuff.)

The Path to the Heights - A Short Film Crafted with Blender By ricardograca on January 14, 2025 Video Ricardo A. B. Graca submitted his Blender work to the Hollywood North International Film Festival. You can watch it now and help him by adding your vote.Hello Blender Artists, Animators, Screenwriters, Blender Makers!We're thrilled to present our animated short film, "The Path to the Heights," which has been officially selected for the prestigious "Hollywood North International Film Festival." We are competing in the "Best Animation" category, and it's an incredible honor for us.About the Film"The Path to the Heights" is a journey that showcases not just creative storytelling but also the technological power of open-source tools. Our entire project was crafted using Blender and other open-source software, highlighting how accessible and powerful these tools can be in the world of animation.Watch and SupportWe would love your support by watching and voting for our film in the "Public Choice Award," which is decided by public votes online. Your support would mean the world to us and would help bring international recognition to another piece of Brazilian cinema.Watch and Vote HereWe hope our film inspires and motivates fellow Blender artists to continue exploring and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with open-source tools. Enjoy, share, and vote!Thank you for your support and for being part of such an amazing community.Warm regards,Ricardo Graca

Behind the Scenes: Afghan Girl Likeness By Alina Khan on January 13, 2025 Behind the Scenes Discover the intricate art process behind Gndzs 3D modeling of the iconic 'Afghan Girl' photograph, where every detail, from texture mapping to lighting, brings a new depth and dimension to Steve McCurry's timeless image.INTRODUCTIONHello, my name is Volkan Gndz.Before diving into 3D, I graduated from the Industrial Design department. During my final year at university, I realized that creating 3D models for manufacturing didn't suit me, so I transitioned to mesh modeling, and later, I moved on to digital sculpting.Switching to something completely different from the principles I was used to was challenging at first, but knowing that the possibilities are endless and trying out new things has always excited me.After graduating, I was unemployed for a while, which affected me emotionally, but I didnt stop working on improving my portfolio. Eventually, I received a job offer via social media from the studio I currently work with. I am still collaborating with them as a freelance artist.INSPIRATIONThe "Afghan Girl" photograph has been a deeply impactful image for me since my childhood. The green color of her eyes, the way the light falls on her face, and most importantly, the striking message it conveys... Because of this, Ive always wanted to create a piece inspired by the Afghan Girl.From a digital sculpting perspective, creating a model based on a single reference image is a real challenge, which makes it even more significant. Being able to achieve this is also important because, when working on likeness projects, it can sometimes be difficult to find sufficient reference photos.This combination of technical difficulty and the emotional impact of the Afghan Girl photograph is what motivated me to undertake this project.PROCESSSoftware ZBrush ZWrap Blender Camera SettingsIn this project, I first focused on setting up the camera and creating the base shapes through it, as I only had a single reference, and it was crucial for the model to match it exactly. I started by adjusting the focal length and position of the camera in Blender to determine the placement and distance. Once that was set, I created the primary forms of the base mesh in Blender.Afterward, I transferred the mesh to ZBrush for detailing. Using ZWrap, I wrapped the TexturingXYZ base mesh onto my sculpt.TexturingFor the texturing process, I edited it node-based in Blender. In some areas, I adjusted the exposure, while in others, I used projections from the original reference image to create the textures.(Yes, a lot of nodes )DistortionThe most challenging part was ensuring that the model didn't distort when viewed from other angles, as working from a single reference can easily lead to such issues. Preventing this distortion was the biggest challenge throughout the process.And that was it! Below is the final render and clay render.RENDER: Afghan Girl Likeness Thank you for reading! If you have any questions or feedback, please dont hesitate to share your thoughts.About the Artist Volkan Gndz is a character artist from Turkey. He is currently working as a freelance 3D artist at Jpeq Studios. Links

Now we can convert Maya's AiStandardSurface shaders to Blender's Principled BSDF using this free addon that Robert Rioux developed with ChatGTP (thanks to Tinkerboi for the finishing touches).Source