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Blender

🌎 blender.org

Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite that supports the entire 3D pipeline, including modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking. It is developed by the Blender Foundation, an independent public benefit organization, and is used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, and interactive 3D applications. The software is available on multiple platforms including Windows, MacOS, and Linux.

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Blender - Latest News and Updates

• Blender has updated its featured assets to include new concepts and textures such as 'LAYER 1 - EARLY CONCEPTS' and 'DOG AND CAT TEXTURES', replacing older models and animations.
• Blender released a new add-on called Physical Water FX for creating realistic water surfaces with dynamic ripples and waves.
• Blender has enhanced its Belt Maker tool with user-favored features for creating stylized belts.
• Blender is now available for download on Windows PCs with Arm-based Snapdragon X chips, and Qualcomm has joined The Blender Foundation.
• Qualcomm Technologies has joined The Blender Foundation to enhance Blender's 3D modeling software with native CPU support on Snapdragon, improving performance and battery life.

• Blender released Ucupaint, a free addon for managing texture layers in Eevee and Cycles renderers.
• On October 19, 2024, Blender released a shader node by SouthernShotty that converts textures into 3D pixel art.
• Blender's Development Fund activity page has seen an increase in small donations and new Bronze memberships, with a notable shift from membership renewals to one-time contributions.
• Blender announced the Project Gold Showcase pre-premiere at Blender Conference 2024.
• Blender's monthly contribution decreased to €164,525 with 4444 individual contributors, and new members include Wire Wheels Club, cozythreads_8, and EvrBilt Limited.

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