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Exporting Bloom and Transparent Video In Blender
Michael Bridges dives into creating stunning bloom effects in Blender and export them as transparent assets for use in other programs like OBS. I take you through my full thought process, exploring how bloom works and why transparency is essential when layering visuals over different backgrounds. This isn’t just about getting a glow—it's about controlling [...]
Autodesk releases MotionBuilder 2026
Update to the character animation and mocap-editing software extends USD workflows. Check out all the changes here.
Atlantis The Lost Empire – Fan Trailer
Jonathan Munoz shares his stunning fan-art concept trailer. Everything about it is very high qualitym including all CG animation which done with Blender. This project has been cooking fot quite some time now… My name is Jonathan, I’m a Director/VFX artist based in Los Angeles. Back in October 2023 I set out to assemble a [...]
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2026
Check out the latest changes to the 3D modeling and rendering app, including updates to retopology, shading and animation.
Autodesk releases Maya 2026 and Maya Creative 2026
3D modeling and animation tool gets updates to the ML Deformer and liquid simulation in Bifrost. Check out all the new features here.
Autodesk adds Golaem 9.2 to its Media & Entertainment Collection
Maya crowd simulation plugin goes back on sale as part of Autodesk's product bundle for VFX and games work. Check out its new features.
Blender Developers Meeting Notes: 24 March 2025
Notes for weekly communication of ongoing projects and modules. Announcements Blender 4.4 has been released on Tuesday. Check out what’s new in the release notes. Modules & Projects 2025-03-17 Modeling Module Meeting 2025-03-18 Render & Cycles Meeting 2025-03-18 Animation & Rigging module meeting 2024-03-18 Tablet Support: UX and other implications 2025-03-18 Grease Pencil Module Meeting [...]
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Animela Festival intro animation
This animated short created was created by 13 students from Srishti Manipal institute of Art, Design and Technology for this years Animela 2025 Festival. Archit writes: More than happy to share the signature animation created for this years AniMela Festival 2025 created entirely in Blender. Aaghosham means celebration. The animation was created in 4 weeks [...]
Freight Rail Grain Hopper Train Wagon 3D Model [$]
This is two realistic models of a rail car freight grain hopper wagons for transporting grain across rail networks. Use it for freelance concept art, environment building, indy film or realistic rendering. Asset Description Substance ready: (tested - but substance file not included) Vertext ID's are painted by element creating substance quick masks if you [...]
Zen Masters releases Zen UV 5.0
Check out the new features in the free update to the popular Blender UV editing toolset for games and visual effects work.
Peregrine Labs ships Yeti 5.2
Check out the latest features in the popular Maya fur and feathers plugin, including new nodes for resolving intersections.
3DCoat 2025 UI Theme Presets
Check out new open-source 3D character generator CharMorph
Promising free Blender add-on generates rigged 3D characters with skin materials and hair, suitable for games, animation or VFX work.
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 [...]
Polygonflow releases new free version of Dash
Use the powerful Content Browser from the Unreal Engine 5 world-building tool free indefinitely. Comes with thousands of free 3D assets.
Eraser Tool (Paint Workspace)
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.