<![CDATA[BlenderNation]]> Follow BlenderNation, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/blendernation Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:16:03 +0200 <![CDATA[How to make a Character in Blender - My Full Process in 10 Minutes]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufv0xrKsAiHrUTXPGaG87AR Keelan Jon shares his character design process, starting with finding reference images and sketching, to sculpting, fixing the topology and finally shading and rendering. Today I show you how to make 3D characters in Blender. I filmed my whole process, starting from a basic sketch, all the way through to the final 3D model. With [...]

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:00:45 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufv0xrKsAiHrUTXPGaG87AR <![CDATA[Short Film: Veena - The Strings Of Resilience]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxudp5clbyqu744MOI2eu70Rg Veena is a 3D animated short film about a young girl who struggles with her mental health when sudden events cause her to move to a new country. This film was made as part of the Thadam Create and Connect Challenge. Thadam aims to empower the Tamil community to openly discuss Tamil health issues.

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:55:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxudp5clbyqu744MOI2eu70Rg <![CDATA[4 Methods to Take Your Blender Camera Animation to the Next Level]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxuc7MmlRWaw9k3HnycKeoCpf Florin Flammer reviews cinematic camera movements and explains how to achieve them in Blender, to add additional dramatic effect and realism to your projects. Some of the methods he describes are: Walk navigation mode Create a camera path using curves and a track-to constraint Parenting the camera to an animated object to get a POV [...]

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:45:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxuc7MmlRWaw9k3HnycKeoCpf <![CDATA[Blender Jobs for September 21, 2023]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxucOM-IrDFhI5O4sICfMfkNm Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: Character Artist - Strategic Shooter at Rebellion Character Artist - Strategic Shooter at Rebellion Senior Environment 3D Artist at Techland S.A. For more jobs, look here.

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:15:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxucOM-IrDFhI5O4sICfMfkNm <![CDATA[Free CC0 3D Models by ShareTextures [$]]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufAuTeuHOQ13-4sICfMfkNm ShareTextures shares a library of 1000+ free models and textures for your Blender projects. Today they present a collection of CC0 models - the Creative Commons 'No Rights Reserved' license, which means they're completely rights free and you can use them without restrictions and without needing to provide attribution. Greetings, BlenderNation community! I'm excited to [...]

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:40:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufAuTeuHOQ13-4sICfMfkNm <![CDATA[Blender Developers Meeting Notes: 18 September 2023]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxueZzxvjkeIEXagzzHWHxDTV Announcements Blender UI and manual translation effort will now happen on an instance of Weblate: translate.blender.org. See Blender Translations Infrastructure Update for more details. Modules & Projects 2023-09-13 User Interface Meeting 2023-09-14 Pipeline, Assets & I/O meeting VFX & Video meeting notes 2023-09-12 2023-09-18 Grease Pencil Module Meeting New Features and Changes Cycles Principled BSDF [...]

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:35:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxueZzxvjkeIEXagzzHWHxDTV <![CDATA[Watch Along: Creating a Castle for Shrek in Blender]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufVTFXeLOhI0fnNuMIJyU22 Take a seat, lean back and enjoy watching Adam work on his castle scene for Shrek (and Donkey!)

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:30:57 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufVTFXeLOhI0fnNuMIJyU22 <![CDATA[Creating a Meteor Strike in Blender: VFX Breakdown [$]]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxuc0Wvdt5ihe53KSkciKEY1s Joseph writes: Hey everyone! This is a vfx breakdown of a meteor strike test shot we created using simulation and a variety of compositing techniques in Blender. The effect includes camera projection, camera noise modifiers, particle effects, fire/fluid simulation, and bit of layer compositing with different techniques to achieve a more photo-realistic result! Enjoy and [...]

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:05:35 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxuc0Wvdt5ihe53KSkciKEY1s <![CDATA[Martin Klekner Blender Showreel 2023]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxuco-vXmxBl_NCuZukmJ4mr4 Martin Klekner is the hero of historical animation projects in Blender. Today he presents his showreel and an overview of his past projects. Last several years were a period of crazy activity for me. This showreel presents a short highlight of the solo work I was lucky enough to finish. It’s been a ride! Learn [...]

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:00:55 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxuco-vXmxBl_NCuZukmJ4mr4 <![CDATA[Behind the Scenes: Flan Pâtissier]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxuci_WFxwsWEHkTXPGaG87AR INTRODUCTION Hi, my name is Irfane Moussa, and I’m from Reunion Island (France). My journey into 3D began in 2014 with Blender as a hobby, but for the past year, I've been specializing. I love modeling, texturing, and rendering realistic scenes. INSPIRATION I love pastry! In France, one of the best pastry chefs is Philippe [...]

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:55:21 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxuci_WFxwsWEHkTXPGaG87AR <![CDATA[Blender Jobs for September 20, 2023]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufAfMHs5_Dj6wpx5_w21kha Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: WebstaurantStore | 3D Hard Surface Prop/Set Modeler For more jobs, look here.

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:15:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufAfMHs5_Dj6wpx5_w21kha <![CDATA[Blender Workshops at the View Conference 2023 in Turin (Italy), 15-20 Oct 2023]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxucl-YsTxMaEbQpx5_w21kha Helge is representing Blender at the View Conference this year where he'll host several workshops. This year I have again the great honor of being invited to speak at the View Conference 2023 about Blender for Indies. This is a great opportunity to meet with other Blender heads and helps to increase the awareness of [...]

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:40:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxucl-YsTxMaEbQpx5_w21kha <![CDATA[Remembering Phil Gosch [promoted]]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufrqgr8fCQyNVw3HFUzDTIP It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Phil Gosch (known as Saphires) and his wife, Mikaela. Our deepest condolences go out to their families and all those who held them close. Phil was an integral part of the Blender community, having been with us from the early [...]

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:09:45 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufrqgr8fCQyNVw3HFUzDTIP <![CDATA[A Simple Way to Make 3D Feel Painterly]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxudQGO3v5SMy_Om6srrLMsqK Cody Gindy writes: In this video, I cover a surprisingly simple way to make your 3D renders feel like a painting. We'll do it by painting over object space normal maps, which is not as scary as it sounds. This technique allows us to capture the feeling of a 2D painting while maintaining the flexibility [...]

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:24:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxudQGO3v5SMy_Om6srrLMsqK <![CDATA[Creating a Quartz Crystal in Blender - in Two Minutes]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxudQGO3v5SMy_OifqJurszLU CGMatter uses a Cell Fracture modifier to break apart a cylinder, sculpts on some detail with Dynotopo and then does some super simple tricks with Glass and Translucent BSDF shaders and BAM! - You have a quartz crystal.

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]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:00:28 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxudQGO3v5SMy_OifqJurszLU <![CDATA[Behind the Scenes: NY Cafe]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxudl1wriOTqoGfdczOo_8W9B INTRODUCTION Hello everyone, my name is Inti Manassero, and I’m from Argentina. I'm a 3D artist currently looking for a job. In 2020, during the lockdown, I started studying Blender as a self-taught artist. Since then, I couldn’t stop learning every day. Now, I also know a few more software programs for my creative process, [...]

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]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:55:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxudl1wriOTqoGfdczOo_8W9B <![CDATA[20 High Quality Earth HDRIs up to 16k resolution [$]]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxucY2rSlAPv9xASngkwrdsok Are you ready to take your Blender projects to a whole new level? I'm thrilled to introduce a stunning collection of 20 Earth HDRIs that will bring space to you screens! What Are Earth HDRIs? Earth HDRIs are high-dynamic-range images that capture the beauty of our planet from an orbital perspective. These spherical maps provide [...]

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]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:50:02 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxucY2rSlAPv9xASngkwrdsok <![CDATA[Video: What happened to the USS Arizona? (Pearl Harbor)]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufVNiX1qZIjM8fGo0LrnZNO Jared Owen writes: I visited the Arizona memorial back in summer of 2022 - it was neat to see! During that visit I started planning in my head what that animation would look like. I'm pleased with how the final video turned out! Thanks for watching and please share your feedback.  

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]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:45:35 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxufVNiX1qZIjM8fGo0LrnZNO <![CDATA[Interview: BlenderBIM with Dion Moult]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxueJ2hFzI6MaHle5jCclomp- One of the Blender subcommunities that I don't report on is BlenderBIM - a fork of Blender for architectural modeling (BIM stands for Building Information Modeling). In this two-part podcast, UH Studio Design Academy interviews Dion Moult, one of the forces behind this project and they take a deep dive into the project.

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]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:40:41 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxueJ2hFzI6MaHle5jCclomp- <![CDATA[About outdated Blender features in videos]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/XXaw8zpIxuf19jBj0PMdDFLv-B9hV9S2 Joey Carlino writes: Blender updates and features are changed or added pretty often. Not only that, I just find better ways of doing things, so this video will talk about new ways of doing things and ways to stay up-to-date on what is changing.

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