Latest Product Updates and Feature Enhancements on Blender
B4D Tools Adds Blender 5.2 Support
B4D Tools 1.5.1 now supports Blender 5.2, enhancing motion graphics with features like cloners, effectors, and fields. It integrates with Blender's instancing and supports Cycles and Eevee render eng...ines. Pricing varies from $1 to $153.99, depending on the license type.
New Blender Tool For Complete Motion Capture Using Only One Video
Arcomade has developed BlendCap, a motion capture add-on for Blender, enabling complete motion capture from a single video. The tool integrates with Blender, offering features like FK-to-IK conversio...n and custom mapping for various rigs. It operates offline and requires Blender 4.2 or newer, with an NVIDIA GPU recommended for optimal performance.
Blender has released version 5.2 LTS, introducing node-based physics for hair and cloth, enhanced rendering with texture-aware Cycles, and new Geometry Nodes tools. The update includes features like ...XPBD Solver node, procedural mesh beveling, and improvements to EEVEE and Grease Pencil. This release aims to enhance 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities for users.
Blender 5.2 LTS Released with Node-Based Physics and Online ...
Blender Foundation released Blender 5.2 LTS, introducing experimental node-based physics for cloth and hair simulations, online asset libraries, and a new texture-caching system. The update enhances ...Geometry Nodes with lists and functions, improves EEVEE's ray-tracing, and adds VR Location Scouting. Grease Pencil tools and color-management workflows also see significant updates. Blender 5.2 is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Blender 5.2 LTS Released With Many Great Enhancements
Blender 5.2 LTS has been released, featuring significant enhancements to its 3D modeling capabilities. Key improvements include an overhauled Screen Space Raytracing pipeline, optimized Fast Global I...llumination, and new instancing optimizations for EEVEE. The update also introduces support for online asset libraries and new input color spaces for various camera brands.
Overgrown targets an open feature pipeline for Blender
Blender Studio introduces "Overgrown," a feature film project expanding its open movie model into feature animation. The project aims to develop an open-source feature-film pipeline with tools, docum...entation, and production logs. It targets 7,000 subscribers by September 2026 to fund initial development, with plans to involve external producers for further funding.
Blender Studio Takes Open-Source Filmmaking To Feature Length
Blender Studio is embarking on a new venture with its feature film "Overgrown," aiming to create an open-source guide for large-scale animated productions. This initiative seeks to empower filmmakers... with a set of tools and documentation, encouraging artist-centric creation without reliance on cloud services. Blender Studio aims to reach 7,000 subscribers to support this project.
Blender 5.2 LTS introduces significant updates, including new cloth and hair options, effectors like colliders and force, and the XPBD Solver for enhanced cloth and hair dynamics. These updates impro...ve Blender's capabilities in 3D modeling and physics simulation.
Breeze Through 3D Creation with This Generator Bundle for Blender
Blender Procedural has released the Ultimate Generators Bundle V2, featuring over 50 procedural assets for Blender. These assets include city generators, fluid simulations, and stylized effects, all ...built with Geometry Nodes for enhanced flexibility. An add-on streamlines asset registration and parameter adjustments, optimizing the 3D creation process for artists.
Blender 5.2 LTS has entered beta, introducing features like Cycles texture cache for reduced memory use, new Hair/Cloth dynamics, and a Thin Wall mode for photorealistic rendering. The update also in...cludes enhancements to Grease Pencil, LoopTools, and Geometry Nodes, alongside support for remotely hosted asset libraries. The stable release is expected on July 8th.
Blender 5.2 LTS enters beta, introducing new features like an experimental physics system for hair and cloth simulations, enhanced Screen Space Raytracing, and optimized Fast Global Illumination. EEV...EE lights now support camera ray visibility, and the software supports online asset libraries and new input color spaces.
Blender 5.3 will integrate NVIDIA's DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction as a new denoiser in its Cycles rendering engine, enhancing lighting and look-dev workflows for 3D artists. This integration aims to im...prove image quality and responsiveness, particularly in ray-traced and path-traced scenes.
Blender has launched a public roadmap to enhance transparency in its 3D software development. This roadmap provides a unified view of ongoing projects and features, benefiting artists, studios, and c...ontributors by offering clear insights into development progress and future releases. It aims to improve production planning and collaboration by reducing fragmentation and increasing predictability in Blender's evolution.
Blender Plans To Introduce Its Own Texture Layer System
Blender is planning to introduce its own texture layer system, enhancing material and texture authoring with a high-level user interface. This update aims to integrate layered texture functionality d...irectly into Blender's core, improving the baking workflow and ensuring long-term support. The new system will be available in future versions beyond Blender 5.2 LTS.
Blender Studio releases "Singularity," a 4K HDR short film, offering free downloads of production assets and encodes. The project showcases Blender's DCC tools, including enhanced Brushstroke Tools a...nd Geometry Nodes for procedural animation. It serves as a practical reference for animation, rendering, and HDR workflow testing.
Blender Studio Releases Its First 4K HDR Short Film, Singularity
Blender Studio has released "Singularity," its first 4K HDR short film, showcasing Blender's capabilities in stylized rendering and animated effects. The film, directed by Andy Goralczyk, combines wa...tercolor-inspired visuals with generative simulations. Created with the latest Blender version, it features new Brushstroke Tools and procedural animation systems. Production assets are available under a Creative Commons license.
Blender 5.2 LTS introduces a Cycles texture cache to optimize memory usage in texture-heavy renders. This feature generates .tx files for efficient tile and mip level loading, reducing VRAM waste. It... supports CPU and GPU rendering and is available in daily builds, with a full release expected in July. Blender remains free and open source.
Blender 5.2 LTS Adds New Cycles Texture Cache System
Blender 5.2 LTS introduces a new Cycles Texture Cache system, enhancing memory efficiency during rendering by loading only necessary image tiles and resolutions. This feature, already in daily builds..., aims to streamline workflows across CPU and GPU backends, benefiting render farms and production pipelines.
Blender has halted development of its iPad app to focus on an Android version. Despite a tech demo at SIGGRAPH, no specific reason for the pause was given. Blender, known for its open-source 3D creat...ion software, remains optimistic about future iPad development.
MacRumors - Blender iPad App Development Halted as Android...
Blender has halted the development of its iPad app to prioritize Android tablets, as confirmed by developer Dalai Felinto. No specific reason for this shift was provided.
Blender iPad App Development Halted as Android Tablets Get Priority
Blender has paused its iPad app development to prioritize Android tablets. Initially announced in July, the iPad version was to feature multitouch and Apple Pencil Pro support. Despite a tech demo at... SIGGRAPH, the project is now on hold, with no reasons given. Blender's focus has shifted to Android tablets.
Blender 5.1 Beta Improves Performance, Workflow, and Compositing
Blender 5.1 Beta introduces performance enhancements and workflow refinements in animation, compositing, and USD export. The update focuses on improving efficiency and user experience without major d...isruptions. Key features include better action playback, new compositor nodes, and a Python hook for USD export, benefiting artists and studios using Blender in multi-application pipelines.
Blender 5.1 has officially entered the beta stage, introducing new nodes, a Grease Pencil workflow, and animation system enhancements. The beta will run until March 11, 2026. Users are encouraged to ...test and report issues to ensure a stable release. The update follows the recent release of Blender 5.0 and includes a new roadmap for future developments.
Hover, Dont Click: Outliner Preview Lands in Blender - Digital Production
Blender has introduced the Outliner Preview, a free add-on developed by Shuimeng, which allows users to see 360 model thumbnails in the Outliner panel by hovering. This feature, compatible with Blend...er 4.2 and later, enhances workflow efficiency by providing instant visual feedback without needing to switch views. The update includes support for linked instances, improved UI behavior, and performance enhancements.
Blender 5.0 is here, with many new features including HDR support and improved color management - GIGAZINE
Blender has released version 5.0, introducing new features such as HDR support and improved color management. This update enhances the software's capabilities in 3D creation, offering users more robu...st tools for high-quality rendering and color accuracy.
Blender 5.1 Aiming For Vulkan By Default, More Improvements Coming
Blender 5.1 will enable Vulkan API support by default, enhancing its 3D modeling software. The release is expected in mid-March 2025. This update follows the Blender 5.0 release, which already suppor...ts Vulkan as an alternative to OpenGL. The developers are working on improvements like parallel shader compilation to ensure platform parity across GPU vendors.
URBAN Nuvo 450 , Nuvo 500 , Nuvo 600 , and Nuvo Max portable blenders launched
URBAN has launched the Nuvo Series Portable Blenders, including models Nuvo 450, Nuvo 500, Nuvo 600, and Nuvo Max, targeting lifestyle and wellness tech. These blenders feature a high-performance mot...or, stainless steel blades, and smart safety locks. They are designed for portability and convenience, catering to diverse needs from single servings to family meals. Available in India, prices start at Rs. 1,999.
Anthropic Joins Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron
Anthropic has joined the Blender Development Fund as a Corporate Patron, contributing at least 240,000 annually to support Blender's core development, including the Blender Python API. This financial... backing aids in maintaining foundational features but does not involve immediate product integration with Anthropic's Claude models.
Corporate News and Organizational Updates on Blender
Blender limits Anthropic to one-time donation and reaffirms no ...
Blender Foundation limits Anthropic's funding to a one-time donation, reaffirming its commitment to human-driven creativity and independence from corporate influence. The policy update clarifies that... AI integration in Blender remains exploratory and optional, with no plans for generative AI features. This approach ensures that corporate funding supports general development without dictating specific features.
Blender Clarifies AI Policy Following Development Fund Updates
Blender has clarified its AI policy following updates to its Development Fund. The Blender Foundation emphasized that AI will not be a central focus but rather an area of experimentation, maintaining... an artist-first approach. Anthropic's recent contribution to the fund is a one-time donation, ensuring Blender's independence in decision-making. No generative AI features are planned for integration into Blender.
Blender Announces Development Fund and AI Policies
Blender has announced a new Development Fund along with AI policies aimed at guiding community governance and funding. These updates are designed to support contributors and tool developers, reflecti...ng Blender's commitment to open-source development.
