Design Case Studies and Success Stories with Blender
CASE STUDY Greenhaus GFX
Blender helps Greenhaus GFX create film title graphics for movies like Wonder Woman and xXx. Joseph Conover uses Blender for modeling, simulation, and texturing. Blender speeds up his workflow and le...ts him see the final product early. He finished a full environment in one afternoon using Blender. Blender's tools help him work faster and avoid switching between programs.
blendFX used Blender to create a virtual reality app for Schlösserland Sachsen. The app reconstructs the captain's chamber of Schloss Rochlitz across five historical periods. The team used Blender fo...r modeling, texturing, and rendering, working closely with conservators and museologists. They solved technical challenges with custom scripts and advanced rendering techniques. The VR experience helps museum visitors explore the room's history using Samsung Gear VR devices.
Media Production Case Studies and Success Stories with Blender
CASE STUDY Allucinari
Blender helped Allucinari, a Los Angeles media production company, create motion graphics for the Emmys and concerts. The team used Blender for stage design concepts and motion graphics, favoring its... free and fully functional features. In 2018, they used both Cycles and EEVEE render engines to meet high-resolution demands and fast rendering needs. EEVEE's real-time capabilities allowed for quicker production of show graphics. Allucinari plans to use Blender more for live shows and visual effects in future projects.
ONiRiXEL 3D Animation Studio used Blender to create a 12-minute 3D animation film for the European Space Agency. The project focused on visualizing space debris and required high accuracy in spacecra...ft simulation. ONiRiXEL used Blender for modeling, animation, rendering, and stereoscopic editing. The team collaborated with Orekit developers to ensure precise orbital data. ESA was highly satisfied with the final result, which was showcased at a major conference.
Entertainment Case Studies and Success Stories with Blender
CASE STUDY Blue Zoo
Blue Zoo used Blender to create the short film Sinking Feeling for the charity PAPYRUS UK. The project let a large team of artists and animators learn Blender while working on a social good cause. Bl...ender's Grease Pencil and dynamic parent addon helped the team mix 2D and 3D animation. The film addresses youth mental health and will be shown online and at festivals. Many team members were new to Blender and got paid to learn the software.
Blender helps Goodbye Kansas Studios create visual effects and animation for movies, game trailers, and commercials. The studio uses Blender for modeling, hair grooming, and environment work. Artists... find Blender fast and easy for box modeling and sculpting. Blender's tools improve workflow and make complex tasks simple. The modeling department in Stockholm uses Blender more each year. Artists praise Blender for its speed and creative freedom.
Blender helped Cartoon Saloon create Wolfwalkers. The team used Blender for 3D pre-visualization and camera work. They mixed 3D models with 2D animation using Grease Pencil. This workflow saved time ...and let artists give feedback quickly. Wolfwalkers was made on a budget of about twelve million dollars.
CASE STUDY Ubisoft Animation Studio (Ubisoft Film & Television - Paris)
Ubisoft Animation Studio used Blender 2.83 LTS to produce a 70-minute special episode of Rabbids Invasion. The team needed a stable and flexible previz environment for creative work. Blender helped 2...D and 3D artists work together and improved asset sharing with partners like Supamonks. The broadcaster was impressed by the immersive previz. The team overcame remote work challenges and built custom tools to support their workflow.
Blender helped Gentilhomme create immersive video content for Nashville International Airport's new terminal. The team used Blender's Geometry Nodes to design 40 minutes of motion graphics and CGI, d...isplayed on two giant LED screens. They produced 13 video segments, including six fully CGI capsules. Blender enabled fast iteration and collaboration, letting artists adjust animations and lighting easily. The installation celebrates Nashville's culture and enhances the airport experience for travelers.
CASE STUDY Jérémy Clapin / I Lost My Body production team
Blender helped the team behind 'I Lost My Body' create a unique animated film. They used Blender's 3D tools and Grease Pencil for a hybrid 2D-3D look. The workflow allowed for smooth camera moves and... fast drawing. The team split work across studios in France for layout, CG, and 2D animation. Blender made it possible to achieve the film's quality and style.
Khara, Inc. switched from Autodesk 3ds Max to Blender for 3D CG production. They needed a tool that was affordable for small and mid-sized partner studios. Blender is open source and free, making it ...easier to manage costs. The 'Grease Pencil' feature in Blender helped them move to the new software. Khara now uses Blender for parts of their film 'EVANGELION:3.0+1.0' to improve collaboration and efficiency.
Blender helped Dream Well Studio create the animated film Flow. The team switched to Blender in 2019 for its EEVEE renderer and workflow speed. Blender enabled a small team of 15 to 20 people to hand...le complex animation, water effects, and rendering. The film was made entirely in Blender, with each 4k frame rendering in 0.5 to 10 seconds. Flow won over 60 awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.
Blender helps Alexandre Heboyan, an animation director, speed up storyboarding for his independent film Maryam & Varto. He uses Blender's Grease Pencil and hybrid 2D/3D workflow to create animatics i...n days instead of weeks. Alexandre keeps his entire workflow in Blender, from drawing to editing. This approach lets him work faster and expand his creative options. He finds Blender easy to learn and flexible for mixing 2D and 3D animation.
Barnstorm VFX used Blender for visual effects on The Man in the High Castle. They switched to Blender for its Cycles render engine and ease of use. The team set up cloud rendering with AWS to handle ...large projects. Blender allowed them to work efficiently with a small team and avoid costly software. As a result, they became a Blender-focused studio and trained new artists on the platform.
Blender was used by Makuta Visual Effects for the VFX in the Indian film RRR. The team switched their 3D pipeline to Blender in 2019. They delivered 700 shots for the movie using Blender for asset pr...oduction and 3D rendering. Blender's Geometry Nodes helped with foliage and asset distribution. The workflow allowed fast updates and previews for the client.
Computer Software Case Studies and Success Stories with Blender
CASE STUDY Embark Studios
Embark Studios uses Blender as their main tool for 3D and environment art in game development. Blender's non-destructive modeling tools and real-time viewport help artists create and evaluate assets ...before importing them into Unreal Engine. The team uses Blender for tasks like creating real-time hair, leveraging its grooming tools and flexible data management. Blender's open-source nature and constant updates make it easy for Embark to integrate into their pipeline. Many artists at Embark have become strong advocates for Blender after using it in their workflow.
