This talk explores how engineers can create domain-specific tools in Blender using the low-code development add-on Serpens and powerful Python libraries such as OpenSeesPy. The presentation highlights StructureWorks, a structural analysis add-on that b…
If you’ve ever opened the Shader Editor and felt overwhelmed, this video breaks down all the essential nodes you actually need to create stunning materials in Blender. Whether you make stylized art, cozy fantasy scenes, or game-ready assets, this guide…
If you are still hand-sculpting every crest, coin, and compass rose, you are burning hours. This kit lets you stamp, engrave, and emboss pirate-grade detail in seconds—no base-mesh surgery required. What it is The 3DT Pirate Ornamental Pack (50) is a p…
A walkthrough of how Blender was used as a core part of the VFX pipeline on Sonic The Hedgehog 3. I’ll cover how we integrated Blender into Paramount’s in-house pipeline, from previs through postviz to final shots.
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Mastering Cable Knitting: Essential Tips for Stunning Stitches Cable knitting is one of the most beautiful and rewarding techniques in the world of knitting, transforming simple stitches into intricate, braided designs. Whether you’re a beginner lookin…
Rendering relies heavily on approximations of physical reality, which can sometimes fail to capture complex optical effects. This is one reason why 3D renders don’t always appear true to life. Yaraslau will explore phenomena such as birefringence, grad…
Add sticky notes with a variety of formatting options to your node setups! Now available for free during beta testing. FrameFlow smoothens the process of note making inside the Node Editor and adds handy features too. Documenting is always crucial (if …
Starting an artist collective is an empowering act that can both ground you as a group and propel you as individual artists. In this article, we’re going to cover what an artist collective is, what the benefits are, and how to go about setting one up. Expert Advice on Starting an Artist Collective What is an Artist Collective? An artist collective is a group of artists with shared intentions. The group is usually united by a similar aesthetic sensibility, or a mutual perspective or belief system. There is a historic pattern of solidarity with collectives. Over the centuries we have seen pioneering artists gather together to be a mouth piece in turbulent times, or to stand up against the structures of the art world. When we think about artist groups like the Impressionists, who formed an alliance as the Anonymous Co-operative Society of Artists after being rejected from the French academy exhibitions; I wonder, had they not come together, would they have become as well-renowned as individual artists? More recently, artist activists Guerilla Girls arguably make more of an impact as a group. When artists come together a powerful form of alchemy occurs, a new kind of …
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Here’s an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: HIRING – 3D Artist (Blender) Looking to buy a dynamic character for add-on documentation and promotion Hiring : Fixing code for RE Mesh Editor addon that …
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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