Jack McVeigh's awesome artworks let you travel 30 years into the past.   Today, let's take a trip back to 1995 and have a look at some of the astonishing artworks created by Jack McVeigh, a Digital Artist and avid Blender enthusiast. In 2023, the artist kicked off a series of low-poly creations inspired by the aesthetics of PlayStation 1...

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...

  Show Detailed Table:   🔮Add-ons ^ Check list of Blender's built-in add-ons documentation here. 🌊Simulation/Physics ^ FLIP Fluids : is a powerful liquid simulation plugin that gives you the ability to create high quality fluid effects all within Blender, the free and open source 3D creation suite.  Molecular Script : is a particle...

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...

Julien Gauthier's Auto-Building 1.2 comes with Blender 4.0 compatibility and a slew of new features. In case you missed the news, Senior Concept Artist and Art Director Julien Gauthier has recently launched Auto-Building 1.2, a new and improved version of his procedural building generator for Blender powered by Geometry Nodes. Initially...

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 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...

The detailed recreation of the card was set up using Blender. Ryosuke Hana, an experienced Artist, Developer, and Senior Design Technologist at the PlayStation team, has recently showcased a breathtaking digital prop that will most certainly send you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane if you've been a PS fan since the console's early days....