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Genode writes: I love Blender... ...and I love the way it uses HDRIs for lighting, but then they all do that now. I remember when I saw the first animation done with an HDRI lighting it. It was the Holy Grail of lighting, and at the time it all looked a bit complicated. how do [...]

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Anas took about a week to re-create some youth nostalgia: Crash Bandicoot! Check out this video that includes a breakdown of the entire project.

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In this 2 part Blender tutorial Ryan King creates this marble run rigid body physics animation. Final Marble Run Animation Tutorial

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Michael Campbell from 3D Illusions creates artificial life in Blender using Geometry Nodes and Physics simulations. Discover the ultimate Blender tutorial for bringing creations to life so they can act completely autonomously! Learn step-by-step how to use: Geometry Nodes - to design intricate, procedural models. Physics Simulations - for realistic animations and movement Shaders - [...]

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What if you Alpha Brush is square? And if the resolution is too low? In this video, Jan van den Hemel looks at solutions to those common issues when using height maps as sculpting brushes in Blender, specifically with Hard Surface Sculpting.

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Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: Looking for an artist/team of voiceover artist to create sound for a low budget animated short film Finite Games Studio | 3D Game Environment Artist (Concept to Final) Side | 3D Environment Artist - Talent Pool [PAID JOB] Blender Animator [...]

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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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Ever hit the render button in Blender and your whole scene turns bright pink? Yeah… been there. Sometimes it’s just one object. Sometimes it’s everything! In this video, Jamie walks you through what’s going on and how to fix it. He'll also show you a couple of simple things you can do so it doesn’t [...]

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Quentin Steinke writes: Learn how to model and sculpt the Sword in the Stone in Blender! This tutorial covers blockout, sculpting techniques (Remesh, Dyntopo, various brushes), and modeling the sword. Get the final .blend file for FREE on Ko-fi. Ask questions in the comments!

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Todor Nikolov announces CG Dive's new in-depth rigging training that's not a chopped down version of the paid one! If you clicked on this article, I'll assume you're interested in learning rigging in 2025. :) Perfect! I’m releasing a free course called Rigging Isn’t Scary that will help you do exactly that. A Proper Course [...]

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Using assets from BlenderKit, Sketchfab, imeshh and 3dsky, Gturmanidze created this video with gorgeous lighting, color and camera motion.

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From Paul Caggegi on the CG Cookie blog: Blender updates are exciting, packed with shiny new features and tools, but they can also feel like a double-edged sword. Just when you’ve mastered the current version, here comes another release to shake things up. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, staying current can feel [...]

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Discover the creative process behind the dystopian surrealist artwork 'Agony' with Nguyen Bao. INTRODUCTION Hey there! I’m Nguyen Bao, a 3D Visual Artist based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. I've been a 3D Visual Artist for three years. I love creating and experimenting with visual art, expressing myself, and exploring the unconscious mind through 3D [...]

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Quentin Steinke writes: In this Blender 4.4 tutorial I walk you through modeling a Mac in Blender. If you have any questions of need some help, let me know in the comments!

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Character designer Peter Alexander shares his enthusiasm for the recent Blender Auto Setup updates, highlighting how they streamline character design using Character Creator 4 (CC4) assets. He details his workflow, emphasizing the efficiency and viability of this setup for those without access to licensed software like Zbrush. About Mythcons Greetings, my name is Peter Alexander. [...]

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Jan van den Hemel writes: 40-minute about an Image to 3D model workflow using the (much improved!) Trace Image to Grease Pencil feature in Blender. This is great for creating a base mesh that you can then use for either boolean, sub-d or sculpting workflows (it's up to you!).

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Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: That's No Moon | Lead Environment Concept Music Video Help Blender Designer for 30-Second Crowdfunding Video Looking for someone who can fix my 3d studio scan 3-Wheel Tilting Motorcycle Rigging in Blender Danjorous Games | Artiste 3D Looking for artist [...]

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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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Catch up with LA Blenderheads this Saturday to celebrate Blender 4.4, hear about cool Blender projects, and socialize with your peers. Meeting topics include Blender new features along with AI mesh creation/training, combining normal maps, using Graphite with Blender, and more. We are meeting in-person and online and hope to see you there.

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​Discover how BuyingZebra's advanced suspension armature utilizes Blender's rigid body constraints to create realistic, physics-driven vehicle animations. I have developed this armature using my tank armature as the foundation. Using the default bone constraints default bone constraints (with no drivers), the leaf springs (as well as the shackles and hinges) function like the actual suspension [...]

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