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Digital sculpting software gets its fifth consecutive 'minor update', but the cost of monthly subscriptions falls back to 2022 levels.

Check out the new features in the next major production version of the GPU renderer, including new decal and lens effects systems.

Intriguing new tool lets you create or edit Unreal Engine MetaHuman characters directly inside Blender. Now available in beta.

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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New tool lets you control any camera inside a shared, browser-based 3D scene using a phone or tablet. Can be used for free.

'First ever path-tracing solution' for virtual production lets studios render existing V-Ray assets on LED walls in real time for in-camera VFX.

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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Design practical character makeup for movies and TV with the leading concept artist's new tutorial series for The Gnomon Workshop.

Check out the latest features in the production renderer, including toon shading on GPU, and new HTML viewer for render statistics.

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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3D scanning firm Kiri Innovations' free add-on now lets you paint onto 3DGS data inside Blender, including through texture images.

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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Check out the changes to the image-editing and retouching software, updating workflow in the Adjustment Presets layout.

BlenderKit Add-on 3.15.0 is here, featuring enhanced search tabs, node group assets, and improved workflow tools. Vilem Duha writes: We’re pleased to announce the release of BlenderKit Add-on version 3.15.0, packed with exciting new features, important improvements, and stability fixes. Search tabs will immensely boost your workflow and Search tabs will immensely boost your workflow [...]

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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 [...]

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