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Let's model and simulate a rolling die in Blender!
In this three part series cephalopunk models and simulates a die roll in Blender.
Video: Interstellar Docking Scene – Recreated in LEGO
Doctor Orcinus re-created the iconic docking scene from Interstellar in Blender. The visual quality is stunning - relecting the almost 2 years it took them to create this video. This is my recreation of the iconic docking scene from Interstellar—in LEGO. I started working on this project in mid-2023, and it has been an incredible [...]
Blender 4.4 Released: Check Out These Standout Features
Blender 4.4 introduces significant improvements focused on stability and quality, alongside innovative features that enhance animation workflows and video editing capabilities. Key Features: Action Slots: Revolutionizes animation by allowing multiple data-blocks to share a single Action, simplifying complex animations. Video Sequencer Enhancements: Improved text editing, support for H.265 codec, and faster performance for various effects [...]
Jiggle Physics With Geometry Nodes in Blender
harryblends steps through the tools and techniques I used in Blender to create DEREK - simulated procedural creature with customizable jiggle physics. I developed him as an experiment in creating secondary motion with geometry nodes and here I build him bit by bit, explaining all the principles that make him work.
"Rage against the T-Pose!" [Blender Short/Tease]
Todor Nikolov has released a short teasing an upcoming Blender course. This short video showcases some of the techniques and skills that viewers can expect to learn in the course. The course will be available for free on Todor's YouTube channel in the coming days. Stay tuned for more updates
Character Creation-Enhanced Eye Rig
Anthony's creation series continues with more rigging tips and this time we are taking a closer look at the eyes. In this first part, we cover how you can fairly easily add more eye control to the base Rigify metarig and what to watch out for that could mess it up a little. In case [...]
BlenderKit Spring Sale [$]
BlenderKit is an extensive 3D asset library seamlessly integrated into Blender 3D. The ever-growing database includes 3D models, materials, brushes, scenes, HDRIs, node groups, and Blender add-ons. Spring to life with BlenderKit! Get a huge 3D asset library 25% off! More than anything, BlenderKit is a community. Founded in the spirit of open-source, BlenderKit is [...]
Blender Jobs for March 21, 2025
Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: Python: Separate Z-Anatomy.py into independent add-ons Blender ConjureSDF plugin model work Environment Artist VFX for one shot in my Short Film [$50hr] Environment Artist for Sci-Fi Videogame RealTruck, Inc. | Junior 3D Modeler (Contract position) Eleven Eleven | Lead 3D [...]
Best of Blender Artists: 2025-12
Every week, hundreds of artists share their work on the Blender Artists forum. I'm putting some of the best work in the spotlight in a weekly post here on BlenderNation.
CharMorph v0.4.0 Character Creator Released
CharMorph is an Open Source character creation tool for Blender. Its goal is to offer high-quality, parameterized character models that not only rival closed-source solutions but exceed them, achieving the level of quality seen in blockbuster movies and next-gen video games. We are pleased to announce the first major release of CharMorph, a comprehensive character [...]
Tape Animation Tutorial
Let’s model and animate a cool and colorful retro cassette tape scene in Blender.
Spiral Roll Geometry Node Presets - Motion Presets Update [$]
The March 2025 update for “Motion Presets for Blender” has been released, here are the new features. Spiral Node Geometry Node Presets: You can roll a plane mesh either horizontally or vertically Node Setup is programmatically generated by the python script, no extra blend files are needed 1 Click option for Mesh preparation that gives [...]
Perfect 'Stroopwafel' Factory Loop Animation in Blender – New Geometry Nodes!
Menno van Roon is creating Dutch Stroopwafels in Blender! It's been a while! A few years back—I know time flies, right!?—I posted a video similar to this. Only for Blender to start rapidly developing Geometry Nodes, meaning that workflow was quickly out of date. Hence, this update. Blender's latest Geometry Nodes updates make factory animations [...]
Creating a Biplane in Blender
In this 15 part tutorial series Ryan King shows you how to create this Boeing-Stearman Model 75 Biplane in Blender. (This is a playlist)
Procedural Crystal Generator
Crystals are tedious to create by hand, especially if you want to create lots of them. In this tutorial Manuel looks into how to create a procedural crystal generator from start to finish using Blender 4.3 Geometry Nodes. We‘ll create detailed geometry with internal crystal structures and then use a dispersion shader in Cycles.
3D Modeling Shrek's Swamp in Blender
Pietro Chiovaro writes: A short project I worked on, trying to bring back the Shrek we all know and love. Let me know your thoughts — and don’t miss the short animation at the end! :D Software: Blender 4.4 (Beta) Render Engine: Eevee Total Time: 2 hours
2D/ 3D Storyboard Masterclass in Blender Grease Pencil - Preview [$]
Paul Coulthard presents his Masterclass course in 2D/3D Storyboards and Animatics, featuring Blender and its Grease Pencil tool.m Launching in April 2025 The course will launch in 2 tiers : THE MASTERCLASS COURSE tier, and the INTRODUCTION TO BLENDER FOR STORYBOARDING tier , to suit the needs of everyone. Both of these tiers are video [...]
Blender Manual in Dutch Milestone: 10%
A dedicated team of volunteers is working hard to translate the Blender Manual into Dutch. With 10% of the manual already translated, they currently rank eleventh among all translations. Can you help? They have left the Italian translation far behind, but there is still work to be done to catch up with the Portuguese team, [...]
Short Film: Deep Rooted
An animated short film by Duncan Rudd about unfettered greed and its consequences. It's OK being the tallest tree in the forest. But, when the wind blows, how solid is the ground you're standing on?
Best of Blender Artists: 2025-11
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.
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