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Kai writes: In this video, I’ll show you how to create a procedural wonky modifier in Blender using Geometry Nodes and how to loop noise textures seamlessly. This modifier lets you add organic imperfections to static models or create loopable animations, giving your 3D objects a more handcrafted, less perfect look. I’ll break everything down [...]

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Gleb Alexandrov writes: In this free bonus tutorial from Game Asset Workflow course, we’ll explore two methods of displacing intricate geometry in Blender using generated depth-maps.  

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Library Drop 05 makes over 150 new assets available for the real-time rendering and look dev software, including 86 new materials.

So why is the Maya and 3ds Max developer culling 9% of its global workforce when revenue is actually going up across the business?

New standalone app from the maker of the Unwrella plugins for 3ds Max and Maya promises easy UV unwrapping and packing.

Discover five key new features in the open-source game engine, including updates to shading, lighting, animation and physics.

Check out the new features in the architectural modeling app, also used in concept art, including HDRI lighting and PBR materials.

Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: GameXChange | 3D artist 3D Animator/Art Designer Full time job for product visualization generalist in Berlin Total Atelier | CGI / 3D Artist PT Delisari Nusantara | 3D Artist **[PAID] Seeking a skilled Blender Artist to take our film's 3d [...]

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In this video, Mark Kingsnorth compare the key differences between his add-ons Conform Object, Flowify, and Mesh Materializer. All these add-ons deform objects to surfaces in different ways, and there are pros and cons of each approach. Add-on links: Conform Object Flowify Mesh Materializer I hope you find the video useful and if you have [...]

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dparish2 writes: I could never find a good tutorial for soft foam. I would always see ocean foam, beer foam, or Styrofoam. I found what I think is a quick and easy way to make a nice soft dense foam material. I hope it can help you.

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Martin Klekner talks about how he created 2D animated effects using Grease Pencil.

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Master character effects workflows for animation, cinematics and VFX with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed Houdini tutorial.

Promising open-source add-on lets you scatter plants and rocks in your scenes according to elevation, texture masks or guide curves.

Create advanced scattering systems in Blender with OpenScatter, a completely free and open-source addon. Creating advanced scattering systems in Blender typically requires spending countless hours building a custom geometry nodes setup. Most environment artists don’t have time for that. OpenScatter features an intuitive UI panel that allows you to quickly set up scatter systems. You [...]

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Reggie Perry re-created an illustration in Blender and turned it into an animation. In this video he shares the creation process. I recently connected with illustrator and toy designer Hippy Potter and he has this really cool plush toy. He posted a video of it in 2D form and I wanted to try my hand [...]

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Seattle Blender User Group's in-person meeting is this Saturday! When: Saturday, March 1st, 10 AM to 1 PM Where: Academy of Interactive Entertainment, 305 Harrison St #405 · Seattle, WA What: Gory monsters! Hand painted texturing! 3D for concept art! Modifier stacks! After years of deep diving on Geometry Nodes, the goal for this Seabug [...]

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Check out the new time-tracking tools in the cloud-based production management platform for VFX. Free for six months to startup studios.

Discover the creative journey behind Myrrai, a unique character blending mythology, nature, and personal inspiration, as Clark brings her to life through a mix of hand-painted and semi-realistic art styles. INTRODUCTION Hi, my name is Marcus Clark, and I am a 3D artist and filmmaker from Baltimore, Maryland. My introduction to Blender came from taking [...]

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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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