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Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from full Vulkan support to hidden gems like the new FBX importer.

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John R. Nyquist writes: How do you run multiple instances of the SAME version of Blender on a Mac? It is a quick tip, in a nutshell just run this in the Terminal: open -n -a Blender

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Neat add-on creates detailed 3D rivers for animation or visualization work from 'just a plane and a curve'. Check out its new features.

Blender users in Nuremberg, Germany are getting together tonight! Gottfried Hofmann writes: NuremBUG, the Blender user group from Nuremberg, Germany meets up again on Monday, July 14th starting 7pm at Coworking Nürnberg (Josephspl. 8, 90403 Nürnberg). As always beginners are welcome.

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Robert Rioux writes: I made this cool extension that allows you to match two meshes with different topologies. Of course they still need to be similar. You are not going to match an airplane with a rabbit. It's free, like all my other admins/extensions. Download the add-on below: click on the release button, download the [...]

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Check out the new features in this wide-ranging update to the real-time 3D engine. Available free for indie games and VFX projects.

[Sponsored] RenderHub combines a 3D art gallery and marketplace with a supportive user community. Four artists explain what makes it special.

Blender Studio Releases DOGWALK, a whimsical open game made with Blender and Godot.

Here's an overview of the most recent Blender jobs on Blender Artists, ArtStation and 3djobs.xyz: Scopely | Art Lead - Monopoly GO! OtherSide Entertainment | Sr. 3D Artist Jagex | Marketing Artist - Runescape: Dragonwilds Dirtbike models Expanding team: generalist ABI3D | Freelance Parametric 3D Modeler – Fashion & Fabric Printing Storm Eye Studios | [...]

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Renderer developer's €30,000/year contribution to the open-source 3D app follows the release of the new official edition of V-Ray for Blender.

Check out the new features in this wide-ranging update to the NURBS modeler, including new physical materials and HDRI environments.

Much-anticipated tool creates KineFX-compatible muscle and skin simulation rigs for use in visual effects, animation and games.

New generative AI features in the renderer and visualization app run on your local machine, but may create copyright-infringing results.

BlenderKit has just launched version 3.16.1 of its add-on, introducing Printables as an official asset type in its growing 3D asset library. This update includes numerous enhancements and bug fixes, such as improved drag-and-drop functionality, permanent auto-map settings, and refined thumbnail styling for printable assets. BlenderKit is proud to roll out BlenderKit Add-on version 3.16.1! [...]

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Promising new SDF modeling tool provides a quick, intuitive way to explore shapes for concept designs and hard surface assets.