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Is AI replacing render farms?

15 hours 56 minutes ago
[Sponsored] Online render farm Forrender argues that traditional workflows provide control and scalability that new AI tools cannot.
Jim Thacker

Facial animation is easy now!

1 day 9 hours ago
Animating realistic faces is one of the hardest things to do in 3D animation. Thankfully we now have tools that allow you to record your face and apply those movements directly to your characters. Jamie Dunbar shows how. In this video I'll show you a completely free method to achieve this, as well as some [...]

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Jamie

5 key features in Blender 4.4

1 day 12 hours ago
Check out the key changes due in the next version of the open-source 3D app, including important updates to animation and viewport rendering.
Jim Thacker

How to create a watercolor effect and line art in Blender

1 day 14 hours ago
Kai describes how he achieved the gorgeous painting effect in his 'Bard' video. In this tutorial, I break down the process step by step—covering shader setup, textures, stylized shading techniques, and different line art approaches using Eevee, ensuring everything runs smoothly in real time within the viewport. This tutorial is a follow-up to my Bard [...]

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Kai

Discover the Best New Features in Blender 4.4 - Beta Out Now!

2 days 8 hours ago
Blender 4.4 beta is out and brings a lot! One that everyone will enjoy are the performance improvements to Geometry Nodes, Baking and Denoising, but there's much more. Southern Shotty gives a full overview. The 4.4 release note that outline all the changes are available here. You can download 4.4 beta here.

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Bart

'Flow' is the Splash Screen for Blender 4.4

2 days 13 hours ago
The touching feature-length movie Flow will decorate your favorite app starting in March! Flow was made fully in Blender by a small team and achieved recognition with over 60 awards, including a Golden Globe for Best Animation and two Oscar nominations. The upcoming Blender 4.4 release is scheduled for March 18, 2025, and is currently [...]

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Bart

Short Sci-Fi Film: Haedean

3 days 5 hours ago
Robin Zeeb shares his Sci-Fi horror movie (no gore), that he worked on for more than a year! It has impressive visuals and great sound design. Enjoy! HAEDEAN is my latest DIY animation project from the ZEPHID universe that I have been working on for more than a year. Basically, I want to let my [...]

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Bart

KeenTools 2025.1: Blender 4.4 Beta Support, Wireframe Render

4 days 7 hours ago
KeenTools just dropped their 2025.1 update, bringing support for Blender 4.4 Beta and a new wireframe render option for GeoTracker and FaceTracker. If you're into 3D tracking and facial animation, KeenTools is one of the best add-ons for enhancing your Blender workflow. Let’s get this straight. This release is mostly about maintenance, so you have [...]

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What In Blender Needs a GPU?

4 days 14 hours ago
Ever wondered where a powerful GPU truly shines in Blender? Michael Bridges dives deep into the specifics, helping you optimize your hardware for the best performance. Does Blender need a powerful GPU? Yes—but only in the right areas. In this video, I break down exactly where a GPU makes a difference and where it doesn’t, [...]

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Michael Bridges