In this video, Polyfjord explores the various ways artificial intelligence (AI) can be utilized to enhance the 3D artist's workflow in 2024. From decoding Blender's log of operations to generating Python scripts and even engaging in meaningful conversations, AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini offer a plethora of possibilities. Decoding Blender's Log of Operations One of the intriguing...

The splash screen artwork for Blender 4.3, created by Blender Studio. The Blender Foundation has released the public beta of Blender 4.3, the latest version of the open-source 3D software for VFX, animation, game development and visualization. Below, we’ve picked out five key changes, from Grease Pencil 3 – a major overhaul of Blender’s 2D animation...

The tiger model's fur can be tweaked via Particle Edit Mode. Take a look at this endearing stylized animation featuring an adorable tiger drinking from a pond, created by a Freelance Concept Artist, Modeler, and Animator known only as KoalaOK. Set up in Blender, the creature's model was shown to be incredibly customizable, enabling the artist to tweak the tiger's fur and...

As it turns out, you don't even need a game engine to run the legendary FPS in Blender. From Windows' Notepad to lawnmowers, from pregnancy tests to living cells – it seems that if you are motivated enough, you can play the original 1993 DOOM on just about anything, regardless of the intended use of your platform of choice. Earlier this month, the...

A YouTuber's Experiment with AI-Driven 3D Modeling A recent video by Mickmumpitz has sparked interest in the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize 3D modeling software like Blender. In the video, Mickmumpitz demonstrates how they used ChatGPT, a large language model, to automate various tasks within Blender. From Scripting to Scene Creation Initially, the focus was on using...

About Onur Erdurak Onur Erdurak, a Turkish director, writer, and 3D artist with a Cinema degree, gained international recognition with his debut short film, "STRANDED," premiered at Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner in 2018. Erdurak found inspiration to delve into Blender, with this Instagram (@blendreams) boasting over 100,000 followers, where he showcases his 3D creations where he...

    Key Takeaways from Blender Lecture Introduction Focus: Five things you should never do in Blender, regardless of skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). 1. Don’t Obsess About Topology Common Issue for Newbies: Beginners often overthink topology, which can hinder progress. Simplified Workflows: Use Boolean and Enon-based workflows to...

    3D scanning tools developer Kiri Innovations has released 3DGS Render, an open-source tool for visualizing 3D Gaussian Splats inside Blender. The add-on makes it possible to import 3DGS scans of real-world objects in PLY format and manipulate them in real time inside Blender, rendering them with the Eevee renderer. A new technique for generating 3D scans from images of...

Architectural visualization firm and tools developer polygoniq has released engon, a free, open-source asset browser for Blender. The tool, previously built into polygoniq’s asset libraries, provides advanced filtering options, built-in scattering tools, and the option to convert assets to linked files. The asset libraries – botaniq, traffiq, aquatiq and...

Nodes Interactive – aka games artist and tools developer Piotr Popek – has released the Sculpt Bridge Tool, a new free modeling add-on for Blender. The add-on enables users to create 3D strands connecting two selected parts of a mesh, in a similar way to ZBrush’s Slime Bridge tool, or to punch out a tunnel connecting them. Generate organic-looking 3D...

3D Tudor writes: Introducing Blender 4 Ivy Foliage Geometry Node We are thrilled to introduce the 'Blender 4 Ivy Foliage Geometry Node' - a cutting-edge, user-friendly tool crafted to elevate the creative workflow of 3D artists, regardless of their experience level. Key Features: Customizable Leaf Assets: Personalize ivy leaves with default or custom objects, tailoring them to...

Alex Huguet talked to us about The Captain project and shared his experience with working in Blender, guiding us through the modeling, texturing, and rendering pipelines and giving some tips for beginners. Introduction My name is Alex. I was born and raised in beautiful Barcelona, Spain. I got into the 3D world in the mid-90s with a crappy x286 computer and a few old software programs...

Chuckcg is the master of realistic and mysterious environments! Today, he shows how to set up a realistic wall material using displacement maps. I love how easy we can get high detailed surfaces using cycles adaptive subdivision. This is a tutorial where I explain from pbr textures for realistic materials, to blender procedural textures to create terrains within blender, thanks for looking....