2026-04-30T00:03:41Z https://yabu.me Blender 🔶 https://yabu.me/npub1k5u9jf409swsu25vufk3dhsdzjt7e39ekjnkjwau0ntgqej7xt9qhqhg3t https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/000/284/692/original/0f4af7efb7b7c853.jpg https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/000/284/692/original/0f4af7efb7b7c853.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstn4x7t7kav5ucekw49y74zq3fww9umaz3vqm8g9j7ahkajtxyuwczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev56ggj0n Watch episode 12 of Blenderheads! A series about the people behind the Blender project. 🧡<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DveYH4fQL4w&amp;list=PLa1F2ddGya_8I8QCMCKlQUOQpgOga2nZ-&amp;index=1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DveYH4fQL4w&amp;list=PLa1F2ddGya_8I8QCMCKlQUOQpgOga2nZ-&amp;index=1</a> #b3d #blenderheads 2026-05-05T12:04:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstpru37f22ftzvey50q7efw0yeg5sxaep8f62vnssmvhdvmurdgtczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5pkpwh6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8gz5whtful8wu8rjw7msj39w3ve7klrfq85quu7877ulzzdqmxmgqfpwwd'>nevent1q…pwwd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We hear your concerns around how Blender relates to AI topics.<br/><br/>Here is an update regarding upcoming Blender Development Fund and AI Policies: <a href="https://www.blender.org/news/upcoming-blender-development-fund-and-ai-policies/">https://www.blender.org/news/upcoming-blender-development-fund-and-ai-policies/</a><br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2026-05-01T16:49:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszr8dsk5pen8d88j6glnem67825x937fds0u2ghlqljvs9dem498czyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5rauc7t The recent announcement about Anthropic joining the Blender Development Fund as a Corporate Patron member has raised concerns from the community around how we engage with AI topics.<br/><br/>This is how we plan to address the issue: <a href="https://www.blender.org/news/upcoming-blender-development-fund-and-ai-policies/">https://www.blender.org/news/upcoming-blender-development-fund-and-ai-policies/</a><br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2026-05-01T16:14:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv4k6cxa0j4j452f3an2vz3c2vglj5prtpwhy58u8qd2eaqfz6slgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5tyqe9v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8gz5whtful8wu8rjw7msj39w3ve7klrfq85quu7877ulzzdqmxmgqfpwwd'>nevent1q…pwwd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Note: partially reworded the social media announcement so it sounds less tone-deaf about the controversial nature of the membership. 2026-04-28T17:16:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs83tja6v7sz5pqwd4hkdjlvm9q0hdmgqa958s7a3v2v3l9lzndsgqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5rvgcx3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8gz5whtful8wu8rjw7msj39w3ve7klrfq85quu7877ulzzdqmxmgqfpwwd'>nevent1q…pwwd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Make sure to check out the full message on <a href="https://www.blender.org/press/anthropic-joins-the-blender-development-fund-as-corporate-patron/">https://www.blender.org/press/anthropic-joins-the-blender-development-fund-as-corporate-patron/</a> and the funding policy at <a href="https://fund.blender.org/funding-policy/">https://fund.blender.org/funding-policy/</a> to get the complete picture. 2026-04-28T16:33:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8gz5whtful8wu8rjw7msj39w3ve7klrfq85quu7877ulzzdqmxmgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5f3v9t2 Welcome Anthropic as a Corporate Patron sponsor of the Blender Foundation’s Development Fund! This support will be dedicated towards general Blender core development. More details at <a href="https://www.blender.org/press/anthropic-joins-the-blender-development-fund-as-corporate-patron/">https://www.blender.org/press/anthropic-joins-the-blender-development-fund-as-corporate-patron/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2026-04-28T15:18:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0ecvgqqgw8r3c0l2phzgju8lcpzf48wks3jyx8s9cyr8d9zeh7tqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5ca3ts5 GodotCon just wrapped up! The Blender HQ hosted a small meet-up of Godot and Blender users this weekend. Open source and human connection at its finest 🧡🩵 <br/><br/>#b3d #Godot<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/464/938/084/790/412/original/103f1ec7ae83ac50.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/464/938/130/816/205/original/f777af9486d2c17b.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/464/938/124/872/111/original/142d57846e7382b6.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/464/938/126/243/500/original/f3db73d0a97005f8.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-25T10:45:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfkvp8ldp02hnht60g9n09p5ujjxlnwr6pfzf402st0ftafahtfuqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev58kvjyp Recap of the first quarter of 2026 Blender Lab research and development projects. 🧪<br/><br/><a href="https://www.blender.org/development/blender-lab-activity-report-q1-2026/">https://www.blender.org/development/blender-lab-activity-report-q1-2026/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #BlenderLab 2026-04-24T15:43:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2p0qrgf2nf72gnjfru4sf73g6a4s5mx7nr9qtjqj8mt4smptmnnszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5ctdudq Get your tickets for Blender Conference 2026!<br/><br/>The largest gathering of Blender artists, developers and contributors is back on September 23-25 in the heart of Amsterdam. 🌷<br/><br/>Early bird discount available! <a href="https://conference.blender.org/2026/">https://conference.blender.org/2026/</a> #b3d #BCON26 2026-04-20T18:11:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrng46u03lf25cvkxchrf8ejcksdt8p5g68zf7sqzkc268g29f2hgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5h3nm4x Testing needed! 📣<br/><br/>Blender 5.1.1 Release Candidate is now available for download, addressing around 70 issues found in the initial release.<br/><br/>If you experienced issues in Blender 5.1.0, please give it a try. Thank you!<br/><br/>👉 Download Blender 5.1.1 RC: <a href="https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/">https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/</a> #b3d 2026-04-10T12:46:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrhu0ykh7wrhssz0z2nww0ssgzdl9vjyxgu3fyxmk80n5kf3440mgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5r8n9qy Everyone is talking about 5.1, but both Blender LTS just got better! 🚀<br/><br/>🔶 Blender 4.5.8 LTS fixes 13 issues present in the previous version.<br/>🔹 Blender 4.2.19 LTS fixes 2 issues.<br/><br/>As usual, updating is highly recommended.<br/>Download and read the changelog at blender.org/lts<br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2026-03-19T16:54:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxmdmv90wqj5hkwv888mjrrfsxux8j7mlh2znquues8f0e37y2j3szyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev57x6why Blender Foundation and the online community proudly present Blender 5.1! 🎉<br/><br/>Rock solid, feature-packed, and a performance beast on all fronts, from animation to modeling and compositing.<br/><br/>🎁What&#39;s New: <a href="https://www.blender.org/download/releases/5-1/">https://www.blender.org/download/releases/5-1/</a><br/><br/>📺Watch Recap: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r3xoRwwN6I">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r3xoRwwN6I</a><br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2026-03-17T16:34:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy4gdq08ugw5pt5hysmqp9zk8lswtv8sj48zpujs5rvepcd66nk9szyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5g6mt3z New job opening! 📣 Blender is looking for a Communications Lead to join the team. Help share exciting news about Blender development, Blender Studio productions, and everything happening around the Blender project and its community.🧡<br/><br/>Read more and apply at <a href="https://www.blender.org/jobs/communications-lead/">https://www.blender.org/jobs/communications-lead/</a> #b3d #jobs 2026-03-13T14:26:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxc8w7c4kt9qccsvxq5ytqzjexw9s4hfrk7uqncjx0rk6pwuqvkwszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5ajcaa0 The Blender Benchmark has been updated to support Blender 5.0 (and soon 5.1)!<br/><br/>Download the Blender Benchmark: <a href="https://opendata.blender.org/">https://opendata.blender.org/</a> #b3d 2026-03-11T15:14:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfu6rqxk7m5hqhnha0eqzsve25q68wt779wch67yrenvkyk5jqwmgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev53a7hzf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstskk8v2fgw8dh34dd60n4nem52j7lc288rdhhqvlzq0ue5cvwdhg8u2xwl'>nevent1q…2xwl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>If you also like to live dangerously, try out the upcoming Blender 5.1 Beta! ❤️‍🔥<br/><br/>📖 What&#39;s New: <a href="https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/5.1/">https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/5.1/</a><br/>⬇️ Download: <a href="https://builder.blender.org">https://builder.blender.org</a><br/><br/>#b3d 2026-02-20T11:36:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstskk8v2fgw8dh34dd60n4nem52j7lc288rdhhqvlzq0ue5cvwdhgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5plk469 Your Blender LTS just got better! 🚀<br/><br/>🔶 Blender 4.5.7 LTS fixes 19 issues present in the previous version.<br/>🔹 Blender 4.2.18 LTS fixes 4 issues.<br/><br/>As usual, updating is highly recommended. Download and read the changelog at blender.org/lts<br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2026-02-20T11:28:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2y67d3x8368q2ztkm4qec78naygs8qa6pcnt7cauc4sgk6syk08szyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5wp67tj Who knew that Blender could help us study the stars? 🌌 In this new User Story, Ph.D student MohammadHossein Jamshidi explains how he used Geometry Nodes for his research in cosmology.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.blender.org/user-stories/cosmology-with-geometry-nodes/">https://www.blender.org/user-stories/cosmology-with-geometry-nodes/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #geonodes #cosmology #research #userstory 2026-02-17T17:50:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdk3jzwm27xhv78sndvk9tx4pzl0cr07dvlt6m5akudtamdqllpdqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5gs2l77 Make BCON Austin possible this April! The Blender event for North America needs 250 more attendees to happen. Spread the word! Student discounts are available. <br/><br/>🎟️ Tickets: <a href="https://bconna.org/2026/">https://bconna.org/2026/</a> <br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtVBccW7H14">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtVBccW7H14</a><br/><br/>#b3d #bconna #bcon 2026-02-10T18:15:49Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxpuhudl550t427fn26r0pyjq4wf4za70m95x2lhj7azt4d5jgdtczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev52sshj9 Meet the splash for the upcoming Blender 5.1!<br/><br/>🎨 Featuring artwork from Singularity, by <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1j5z95nfy93agu8lxjsa7s4x4g2tly535lfdhyygzpr5qvynwsdfqy8x7kh" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Blender Studio</span> (<span class="italic">npub1j5z…x7kh</span>)</a></span> <a href="https://studio.blender.org/projects/singularity/">https://studio.blender.org/projects/singularity/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/023/402/372/609/146/original/ec2ed44957456f77.png"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/023/402/356/481/168/original/f7dbed1cbdbc42e0.webp"> <br/> 2026-02-06T11:17:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs97mn5cc7ted7mf470pd0ndehxj4xezadeqgp9hewuvvl9ehsvgmgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5rdjjpr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrgnj9602tgx3e623tdu8pan8wl29f9rrp7zk74uarpd0ue7qh3zq7h90ct'>nevent1q…90ct</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>You can watch (for a limited time) the first episode of the show at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PeK7mY2t1A">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PeK7mY2t1A</a> 2026-02-05T17:00:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrgnj9602tgx3e623tdu8pan8wl29f9rrp7zk74uarpd0ue7qh3zqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5j2g820 📣 New user story! Creating &#34;Il Baracchino”, an Annie-nominated adult mixed-media series made entirely in Blender by Megadrago. <a href="https://www.blender.org/user-stories/creating-il-baracchino-italys-first-adult-animated-series-made-with-blender/">https://www.blender.org/user-stories/creating-il-baracchino-italys-first-adult-animated-series-made-with-blender/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/019/089/062/622/814/original/774032fc608dcc7a.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-02-05T17:00:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqqquhg8x4cj8wtlm8n437kectf5gwz96cxw8u0lc9j8jc0um32hszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5lta77c Welcome Arrowhead Game Studios as a Corporate Gold sponsor of the Blender Foundation’s Development Fund! <a href="https://fund.blender.org">https://fund.blender.org</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/007/528/372/224/205/original/e37de7a0462523d6.png"> <br/> 2026-02-03T16:00:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs88a9jnx83v828mf6ah3ekqpl72d4elg844w3zk3fjnz5tnfej2lszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev56w9hfg Blender Foundation is thrilled to announce that Netflix Animation Studios is joining the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron. <br/><br/>This support will be dedicated towards general Blender core development, to continuously improve content creation tools for individuals and teams working in media and entertainment-related workflows.<br/><br/><a href="https://fund.blender.org/">https://fund.blender.org/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #devfund<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/968/354/649/348/527/original/4d48e6996735c42b.png"> <br/> 2026-01-27T17:57:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9rm2twuauvq767y0c7zrjmv9xpfqwprn46q0uslh3sms9trjfetgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5tqquuf It’s time to update your Blender LTS! 🚀<br/><br/>🔶 Blender 4.5.6 LTS addresses 60 issues since 4.5.5<br/>🔹 Blender 4.2.17 LTS addresses 8 issues since 4.2.16<br/><br/>📖 Download and see what&#39;s changed: <a href="https://blender.org/download/lts/">https://blender.org/download/lts/</a><br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2026-01-21T17:53:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyqtcy7jg60fl54dvj6jlrxmm8n82n37d88f4r7gxyycxrn7urrwgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5l5ktdy 💫 Happy 2026! And a message from the Blender Foundation board: <a href="https://www.blender.org/news/a-message-from-the-blender-foundation-board/">https://www.blender.org/news/a-message-from-the-blender-foundation-board/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d 2026-01-02T16:09:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfssad7xfgt5egvg8uddnua3qf35c995ev34ll8j85eqznet6hqsgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5adjcm5 Happy birthday, Blender! 🎂<br/><br/>Today, your own 3D software turns 2⁵! Here&#39;s to many more years of Freedom to Create.<br/><br/>#b3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/825/585/900/044/589/original/b0c7ba495a32511e.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-02T12:49:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyhnezjradk3agu7sq3r9ss8k8wyfqh3ynvm5kzeejvsp8647stwqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5q2daxm The Blender Survey 2025 results are here! 🎉<br/><br/>Thanks to the over 5,000 participants who shared their experiences and insights on how to make Blender better! <a href="https://survey.blender.org/feedback/2025/">https://survey.blender.org/feedback/2025/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/803/245/227/574/908/original/14fc9ecafaf6f92c.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-29T14:08:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszhwpyyyqwrzy6m04ey5skjlhwl5ehkvy4tp2466ah89zs8kly7nczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5l8e395 Another small bugfix release: Flamenco 3.8.2. A few more bugs were squashed, most notably in the new web-based settings editor.<br/><br/><a href="https://flamenco.blender.org/download/">https://flamenco.blender.org/download/</a><br/><br/>Flamenco is Blender&#39;s Open Source render farm software.<br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d #renderfarm #Flamenco #devfund #OpenSource 2025-12-29T10:17:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgv3j8kkp0zr4pzmvrhjl6da2c7e3zum00k8fwaw5ruvvx2n5sfqqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5qp3v4g Flamenco 3.8.1 was just released! It has a single bugfix, which could cause the database file to grow under load.<br/><br/><a href="https://flamenco.blender.org/download/">https://flamenco.blender.org/download/</a><br/><br/>Flamenco is Blender&#39;s Open Source render farm software.<br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d #renderfarm #Flamenco #devfund #OpenSource 2025-12-25T13:02:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv7pjk42s74l29vymdzd0x9n7yar56qp7y9lwjq4jhw42ugdask7czyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5dszqpd Many fixes for the major release!<br/><br/>🔶 Blender 5.0.1 is out! It fixes 132 issues found in the previous release. If you’re on 5.0.0, it’s highly recommended to update.<br/><br/>✨Changelog <a href="https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/5.0/corrective_releases/">https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/5.0/corrective_releases/</a><br/>⬇️Download <a href="https://blender.org/download">https://blender.org/download</a><br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d 2025-12-17T10:33:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdpfyvycwfnckn0c42uhp0rjvvc95aexfusyrqsmw8cj7frfj007szyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5xy90nz The Blender project remembers Germano Cavalcante, long-time Blender contributor. Our hearts go out to his family and friends in Brazil. <a href="https://www.blender.org/news/remembering-germano-cavalcante/">https://www.blender.org/news/remembering-germano-cavalcante/</a> #b3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/690/777/215/864/764/original/b0048c5652f366c5.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-09T17:26:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvulaxpx6zsgr27hz0a59wv2fxh6kflcn2zzxjgqvstcavjr79vzgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5n0wzxl Flamenco v3.8 was just released! Some of the release highlights:<br/><br/>- Settings editor in the web interface.<br/>- Multiple jobs, tasks, and workers can can be selected simultaneously, making mass-requeueing and worker management simpler.<br/>- Compatibility with Blender 5.0<br/>- Progress bars on jobs &amp; tasks, to show how far along they are.<br/>- ... and more!<br/><br/><a href="https://flamenco.blender.org/download/">https://flamenco.blender.org/download/</a><br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d #renderfarm #Flamenco #devfund #OpenSource 2025-12-05T15:37:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr9k22lxnkf4wg0qfucwzhj467cw3kkzatxvxu2flvfd3wnckydhqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5d9l6px Blender Foundation and the online developer community proudly present Blender 5.0!<br/><br/>ACES, Adaptive Subdivision, HDR, Storyboarding, Geometry Nodes, 588 bugs fixed, and so much more.<br/><br/>📖Changelog &amp; Download: <a href="https://blender.org/download/releases/5-0/">https://blender.org/download/releases/5-0/</a><br/><br/>📺 Video Recap: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wEqD-jK0DU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wEqD-jK0DU</a> #b3d 2025-11-18T18:44:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9p760mfa8el5qpqxcl0sqhqxw3zz8ln2pkm9e3vmfus5h5w7rxkszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev593n92r Did Blender help you this year? Help back!<br/><br/>If every active user contributed $5 this month, Blender would be funded for the entire year 2026. <br/><br/>Professional 3D software. No subscriptions. No limits. Just your support.<br/><br/>Do your part. Donate today.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.blender.org/news/give-back-to-blender-fundraiser-for-2026/">https://www.blender.org/news/give-back-to-blender-fundraiser-for-2026/</a> #b3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/543/719/450/087/689/original/edfa75c9ae3f11d0.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-13T18:07:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs04nvvvw4ts227yk76j2890xttjhycp96rglumj8dew3efrx779zszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5p0swpt Blender 5.0 has entered Release Candidate stage! 🚀 <br/><br/>Please take some time to try it, test your add-ons, files (backup first!), and report any bugs you find.<br/><br/>⬇️ Download: <a href="https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/">https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/</a><br/>📖 What&#39;s New: <a href="https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/5.0/">https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/5.0/</a><br/>🐞 Report: Help→Report a Bug<br/><br/>#b3d 2025-11-13T11:15:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp0rxyctys2959zal8mnpdjc45eylkaef8mln02fejkzgnpwuplvczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5xghq20 Announcing Blender Lab: an innovation space within the Blender project, where designers and developers can work together on future-defining projects. Learn more at <a href="https://www.blender.org/news/introducing-blender-lab/">https://www.blender.org/news/introducing-blender-lab/</a> #b3d 2025-11-10T16:55:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr9tqas59d4v6xfkzk6km9scyz2xuezqhpvqya4rvln46f03ewd9czyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5ffxgum It’s time to update your Blender! Two new releases are available today. 🚀<br/><br/>🔶 Blender 4.5.4 LTS addresses 63 issues since 4.5.3<br/><br/>🔹 Blender 4.2.15 LTS addresses 13 issues since 4.2.14<br/><br/>📖 Download and read what&#39;s changed: <a href="https://www.blender.org/download/lts/">https://www.blender.org/download/lts/</a><br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2025-10-29T14:31:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsttzyj0vcjlh38alq6dktdz8m9ev7kmycz5ezxzqrya4x3mqcg7tqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5duamug Join the official Blender Survey 2025! <br/><br/>Let&#39;s get a picture of the community and help shape the future of Blender together. 🧡 <br/><br/><a href="https://www.blender.org/news/blender-survey-2025/">https://www.blender.org/news/blender-survey-2025/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2025-10-20T08:58:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq2kfvfkgxcyt7thnrxh9756xyw3eup6z0xhjh7wzu9jcj96lmy4gzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5hcfxqr Blender 5.0 is in Beta! 🚀<br/><br/>Featuring artwork by Juan Hernández<br/> <br/>Please take a moment to test your files, update your add-ons, and report any issue you may find by going to Help → Report a Bug.<br/><br/>👉 Download <a href="https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/">https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/</a><br/>📖 What&#39;s New <a href="https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/5.0/">https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/5.0/</a><br/>#b3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/367/277/916/493/822/original/bad1a4d05183d714.png"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/367/278/302/048/115/original/17f1599071aba9da.webp"> <br/> 2025-10-13T14:16:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstxqpnk4sz867gkn2v9j6vaqqmfpeqkqfpuvvnukhjzn7z390agtgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5llxj4a Blender Conference 2025 wrapped up a few days ago! Thank you to the speakers, to the attendees, and to the entire organization team for making it special. <br/><br/>Check out the recap at <a href="https://www.blender.org/press/blender-conference-2025-recap/">https://www.blender.org/press/blender-conference-2025-recap/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #bcon25<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/292/277/306/799/433/original/ffb210d578d6241b.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-09-30T08:22:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv2rz0rh5jvzy0gsjfuqvuavt30ccrtnz8l2uwlu0lykl34utj0xczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5gghfz3 During the Blender Conference 2025 keynote, Ton Roosendaal announced to step down as chairman and Blender CEO per January 1st 2026, passing on his roles to Blender COO Francesco Siddi. Watch the full presentation at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXm0-ilIknE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXm0-ilIknE</a> #b3d <br/><br/>Press release: <a href="https://www.blender.org/press/blender-foundation-announces-new-board-and-executive-director/">https://www.blender.org/press/blender-foundation-announces-new-board-and-executive-director/</a><br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/219/582/463/418/079/original/50372828882ac0fc.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-09-17T12:15:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw3d48pd63hmj9yg0ekmmnxe840yd0lrrersvf9au4f0kra5fu4gczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev548yvx6 📣 Blender Conference 2025 is here!<br/><br/>📅 Follow the program: <a href="https://conference.blender.org/2025/schedule/">https://conference.blender.org/2025/schedule/</a><br/><br/>📺 All presentations will be uploaded to the official Blender YouTube channel as usual: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BlenderOfficial">https://www.youtube.com/@BlenderOfficial</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #BCON25 2025-09-17T07:19:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs29m8rkz9sfvtvgrpe8wfa02xmgxa4nhw40e8epwrttkqyvpnytqgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev594l4e8 The Blender Foundation annual report 2024 is out! Read about the supported activities, the people, and the long term mission and vision of the organization. <a href="https://www.blender.org/news/blender-foundation-annual-report-2024/">https://www.blender.org/news/blender-foundation-annual-report-2024/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/208/924/072/500/679/original/bda2df72fa55b438.png"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/208/924/533/929/079/original/49fa8a40e0f34646.png"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/208/923/917/099/670/original/44feb70f61007be9.png"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/208/924/942/527/168/original/ddcae0de44e3bf6b.png"> <br/> 2025-09-15T15:04:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8qcxjtcd2q3t79wqgrt0dranlw8y5j7992qh9g3lffk6560asuvczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5he64rs Welcome Bolt Graphics to the Blender Foundation’s Development Fund as a Corporate Patron!<br/><br/>This will enable general Blender development, with the goal of continuously improving content creation tools that will benefit the entire community. fund.blender.org #b3d #DevFund<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/192/130/784/901/711/original/d1c3ef9d7435b947.png"> <br/> 2025-09-12T15:55:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxf40vu220svcfmdwvtvvu6vzph8tm3e9gccaptwvjaa6dmts3w7gzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5yq9ms9 Blender Conference is just around the corner, which means it&#39;s time to vote for the Suzanne Awards! ⭐<br/><br/>Cast your vote for your favorite festival entries and help decide this year&#39;s Suzanne Awards winners! <a href="https://conference.blender.org/2025/festival/entries/vote/">https://conference.blender.org/2025/festival/entries/vote/</a> #b3d #BCON25 2025-09-01T14:44:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2a6wr57lstqaq5vfakpcaj558s0ya8f2fdedmkp5qa8g8xxvklxszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev50zp2y7 Welcome Wacom to the Blender Foundation’s Development Fund as a Corporate Patron!<br/><br/>A key contributor for the optimization of pen and touch performance and the development of a next-generation Blender experience for Android tablets. <a href="https://fund.blender.org">https://fund.blender.org</a> <br/><br/>Press release: <a href="https://www.blender.org/press/wacom-joins-the-blender-development-fund-as-corporate-patron/">https://www.blender.org/press/wacom-joins-the-blender-development-fund-as-corporate-patron/</a> <br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/110/936/853/973/321/original/33e15a7a1a30f7c8.png"> <br/> 2025-08-29T07:45:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrssl6gv6950secu5f035jrzaumarpfr33xa9ptnhzv4tvqz2en9czyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5z5we8u Welcome PICO to the Blender Foundation’s Development Fund as a Corporate Patron!<br/><br/>A key contributor to improve and support Blender&#39;s OpenXR development. <a href="https://fund.blender.org">https://fund.blender.org</a> #b3d #OpenXR #DevFund 2025-08-08T13:28:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy9pq7y29ep8zm4rqg4jh9n0vy09zw8cywwfqduanalvw9qnex79czyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5xqmlgz It&#39;s time to update your Blender! 🚀<br/><br/>🔶 Blender 4.5.1 LTS addresses 89 issues present in the initial release.<br/><br/>👉 Download: <a href="https://blender.org/download">https://blender.org/download</a><br/>📖 Changelog: <a href="https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.5/corrective_releases/">https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.5/corrective_releases/</a> #b3d #DevFund 2025-08-04T15:18:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgh33ufknquggvmvcd0nxj0fd0rc5nupjyq3g0dda3hgq8uf2pvmszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5qwxtyk Join the Blender team at SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver this August! Along with a beautiful demo space in the exhibit area, Blender will be featured in various events and presentations. Find out more at <a href="https://www.blender.org/press/blender-at-siggraph-2025/">https://www.blender.org/press/blender-at-siggraph-2025/</a> #b3d #siggraph25 2025-07-28T12:08:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgqkehmm3v0huvq7lnh874g5u4usse7807axqgmwuemcwzda54jlqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev54j3ng0 Help make blending on-the-go a reality. <a href="https://code.blender.org/2025/07/beyond-mouse-keyboard/">https://code.blender.org/2025/07/beyond-mouse-keyboard/</a> #b3d #DevFund<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/908/790/566/084/127/original/ec57715438f30c80.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-07-24T14:59:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswlxsyqkffswmxltmap33xajuw68lqf7ghd57u3nym6vr8thsnfcgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5lqdzt4 Watch the ninth episode of BLENDERHEADS, a series that dives into the people behind the Blender project. 🧡 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHpv291cZY8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHpv291cZY8</a> #b3d #blenderheads 2025-07-22T12:22:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrlcmhxqh955a7vvqqyza53ffxct9zv4ar3dd8mkltcz64xdkrsmgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5dq6jem Blender Foundation and the online developer community proudly present Blender 4.5 LTS!<br/><br/>Vulkan, faster EEVEE, improved compositor, Geometry Nodes, nearly 500 bugs fixed, and so, so much more.<br/><br/>👉 Release notes: <a href="https://www.blender.org/download/releases/4-5/">https://www.blender.org/download/releases/4-5/</a> <br/><br/>📺 Video recap: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPhA0imjvVs">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPhA0imjvVs</a><br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d 2025-07-15T15:33:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrkq28xm995v977640aclrmka6p853rpya4fepw978038t3xjpjfszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev54pcrf8 Blender 4.5 LTS has reached Release Candidate! 🚀<br/><br/>Now&#39;s the time for you to test it and report any issues to help make this release as stable as possible.<br/><br/>👉 Download it here: <a href="https://builder.blender.org">https://builder.blender.org</a> #b3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/828/344/389/439/279/original/075de63bbb1d699f.png"> <br/> 2025-07-10T09:58:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9warhvvgw9d3mmt89retludswpse9e5zmzc6tv8hwheyfn8g0c9gzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5tj869j Welcome Chaos to the Blender Foundation’s Development Fund as a Corporate Gold sponsor! <a href="https://fund.blender.org">https://fund.blender.org</a> #b3d #DevFund<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/822/670/469/598/577/original/4e503b7e4a99f2e2.png"> <br/> 2025-07-09T09:55:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvmfw4puhxxkfqzjpr4cvt0j465q3t6zgpwgh8cqwhjfp6824wlmqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5983wn8 Have you worked on a cool project using Blender recently? <br/><br/>Share it at the upcoming Blender Conference 2025 in September! There’s one week left before the call for submissions closes. Check it out: <a href="https://conference.blender.org/2025/call-for-participation/">https://conference.blender.org/2025/call-for-participation/</a> #b3d #bcon25 2025-06-09T17:01:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxc9dredwmt4088m3qm8f0hgc59xxghxcxh23ym9nq4e0kdrh65xszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5w30q3f Blender Studio will be attending the Annecy International Animation Film Festival from June 10th-13th.<br/>Have an accreditation, any type? Register to join our community event on Tuesday June 10th! 🥐 ☕ <br/><br/>#b3d #annecyfestival #BlenderStudio #annecy2025<br/><a href="https://www.blender.org/press/blender-at-annecy-2025/">https://www.blender.org/press/blender-at-annecy-2025/</a> 2025-05-29T13:19:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8cmpl3yv50hucgrgzmqlx3nwz9zwgp4y946duvcyyh8kuxh0kqeszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5dartkv 📣 Blender is looking for people to join the team! Read our new job postings and get in touch - let&#39;s collaborate!<br/><br/>➡️ UX Designer | Dev Manager | Render and Graphics Engineers ✍️<br/><br/>#b3d #cganimation #rendering #uxdesign #jobs #apply<br/><a href="https://www.blender.org/jobs/">https://www.blender.org/jobs/</a> 2025-05-27T16:22:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqgc42jlkhe9f703uuzkq7pvzn94dfe3rma0n5hxhvl6srhu0zgnqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev58p02jh The Blender Survey 2024 results are here! 🎉<br/><br/>Thanks to the over 7,000 participants who shared their experiences and insights on how to make Blender better! <a href="https://survey.blender.org/feedback/2024/">https://survey.blender.org/feedback/2024/</a> #b3d 2025-05-26T15:02:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz37t56px8cc9utjegda22xjz2ezc0nwk0e6xxtpxphrymykz6kxqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev553wa6t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxzvfmnlqd47tzayehdgzauku6h6h8mp0ec379xeed8geks9v8zgcpljzph'>nevent1q…jzph</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These projects—and the entire Blender project—are made possible thanks to donations. Do your part by donating at <a href="https://fund.blender.org">https://fund.blender.org</a> 🧡 2025-05-22T13:30:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxzvfmnlqd47tzayehdgzauku6h6h8mp0ec379xeed8geks9v8zgczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5c7v4qe With Q2 underway, here is a look at the current status of ongoing Blender projects. <a href="https://code.blender.org/2025/05/projects-update-q2-2025/">https://code.blender.org/2025/05/projects-update-q2-2025/</a> #b3d #DevFund 2025-05-22T13:26:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyhlegl2tsvqqew95eaqgcf02v6gnydqnnpzgcup2gqxawsek9gtgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5vfjyhl Congratulations to the Autotroph team on the Superhive rebrand! Superhive (formerly Blender Market) is a great example of adhering to Blender’s trademark guidelines. This will help the marketplace build a strong, independent brand as a vital part of the ecosystem that supports the Blender project.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFm96T6Tpag">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFm96T6Tpag</a> <br/><br/>Learn more about the Blender trademark guidelines: <a href="https://www.blender.org/news/reinforcing-the-blender-trademark-guidelines/">https://www.blender.org/news/reinforcing-the-blender-trademark-guidelines/</a> 2025-05-07T15:32:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvf3ulz6c0avv5g7j4yqzk9qz3s95nhrc39k50yu87lh456geqeuczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5attu7m Blender Conference 2025 is now open for submissions! 🎉<br/><br/>Just like last year, there will be four rooms (Theater, Studio, Classroom, and Developers Attic), each with its own style of talks. Which one will be yours?<br/><br/>Deadline: June 16th <a href="https://conference.blender.org/2025/call-for-participation/">https://conference.blender.org/2025/call-for-participation/</a> #b3d #BCON25 2025-04-17T15:05:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrnq2lt024l67f6f5rqwh8m693w0782jagzljpazrzfyc2ay9yqxqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev53glr83 Vulkan is ready! 🌋<br/>...for testing. <br/><br/>Help getting Vulkan ready by testing it and sharing your feedback with the developers. Learn more: <a href="https://devtalk.blender.org/t/vulkan-feedback-and-testing/39900">https://devtalk.blender.org/t/vulkan-feedback-and-testing/39900</a> #b3d #Vulkan 2025-04-08T13:52:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswdyqsj905une22wmehcups5dj6h4g7au83s4qsd38l7dyqx485agzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5ga8as3 🎟️ Ticket sale for Blender Conference 2025 starts today! <br/><br/>🐦 Grab your early-bird ticket at <a href="https://conference.blender.org/2025">https://conference.blender.org/2025</a> #b3d #BCON25 2025-04-07T17:12:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2xeyf9z63j7z8472znw9tw8wd50sdh8hwgmk58wc2lcxgjfftvdczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5h6e7yh Flamenco v3.7 was just released!<br/><br/>- Load job compiler scripts on demand<br/>- FFmpeg upgraded to 7.0<br/>- Fix issue with pausing jobs<br/>- ... and other goodies!<br/><br/><a href="https://flamenco.blender.org/download/">https://flamenco.blender.org/download/</a><br/><br/>Flamenco is Blender&#39;s render farm system.<br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d #renderfarm #YourOwnRenderFarm #devfund 2025-04-03T10:36:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfgc5r3geg2c6ee9e0sny33q57srzeykhuspl45ja74duzm8hnldgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5ymkkng Blender Foundation and the online developers community proudly present Blender 4.4! 🚀<br/><br/>A massive milestone in stability, with over 700 issues fixed and packed with features. Ready for production.<br/><br/>✨ What&#39;s new: <a href="https://www.blender.org/download/releases/4-4/">https://www.blender.org/download/releases/4-4/</a><br/>🧡 Donate: <a href="https://fund.blender.org/">https://fund.blender.org/</a> #b3d 2025-03-18T16:31:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszvjpgwh6xg6al9dx3m0txxwzfuwwhyqx0jtz65aejlpvylltekwczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5pz4fnp The Blender team will be at [@Official_GDC](<a href="https://peoplemaking.games/@Official_GDC">https://peoplemaking.games/@Official_GDC</a> ) <br/>in San Francisco next week and is organizing a &#34;Blender Meetup&#34; event on March 18. Learn more at <a href="https://blender.org/events/blender-at-gdc-2025/">https://blender.org/events/blender-at-gdc-2025/</a> and RSVP at <a href="https://lu.ma/5faxy196">https://lu.ma/5faxy196</a> #b3d #GDC2025<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/152/141/792/627/243/original/eff5b9998cf617f1.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-03-12T23:50:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrw2w5475gg3xa898nrknjvdr6dwev4zk74z4er42ec0nqmhtxuygzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5a2cytk Blender 4.4 Release Candidate is here! 🚀<br/><br/>Test your production files, explore the new features, and report any issues you find.<br/><br/>The final release is just around the corner! Your feedback helps make it more stable for everyone. 🧡<br/><br/>👉 <a href="https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/">https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/</a> #b3d 2025-03-12T14:08:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy3xfnsqgszxdsv2f5mqgwn432cwa593pqsw6rm2f8qsuwhpjv37szyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5z6gy3y In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgqeukm2cqxfrmw0rnr48ccgxj89g6tesynfvng26z6ggurqese0sx03agf'>nevent1q…3agf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🧡<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/098/098/601/527/099/original/54debac17a3b6f75.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-03-03T10:47:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgqeukm2cqxfrmw0rnr48ccgxj89g6tesynfvng26z6ggurqese0szyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5g69qr7 Congratulations to Gints Zilbalodis and the entire Flow film crew for the Academy Award win!<br/><br/>Flow is the manifestation of Blender’s mission, where a small independent team is able to create a story that moves audiences worldwide.<br/><br/>Thank you for the shout out! 🧡 #b3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/098/096/351/209/927/original/37aedcf4ae9e3de3.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-03T10:46:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswqceyn6e45qfcpp8u6f7a6fmkd7lx679jv396rnswlllz2ynlz0szyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5akgnmt Meet the splash for the upcoming Blender 4.4!<br/><br/>Featuring Flow, a film by Gints Zilbalodis. Golden Globe-winning film and 2025 Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature Film and Best International Feature Film 🐈‍⬛ #b3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/952/698/409/571/176/original/bc0915b64e1de64f.png"> <br/> 2025-02-05T18:30:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszu6s57uvp0z05yvy4h8rpc589ym6hzqaj4tzanwhxwa3grdwzpeqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev56k2vz6 Flow –the animated sensation of the year– was created in Blender! Francesco had a chat with director Gints Zilbalodis to discuss his experience working on the film. The interview covers topics such as learning Blender, working with a team (actually multiple small teams), using add-ons, and single-handedly lighting and rendering the film. Enjoy: <a href="https://www.blender.org/user-stories/making-flow-an-interview-with-director-gints-zilbalodis/">https://www.blender.org/user-stories/making-flow-an-interview-with-director-gints-zilbalodis/</a> #b3d 2025-01-27T15:00:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvnff0w96hhu79hev87up7e69xz0ffgu5jawvc2nej55l9crs632gzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev58sj5ny Scrap new year&#39;s resolutions: welcome new planning!<br/>Check out the projects to keep an eye on in 2025. 🎉 <br/>#b3d #planning #development #DevFund<br/><br/><a href="https://www.blender.org/development/projects-to-look-forward-to-2025/">https://www.blender.org/development/projects-to-look-forward-to-2025/</a> 2025-01-14T09:45:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg8rv3e9ss6xn3qhxa2xkqdqyhzwrlqaqnqfc2hn05fhum0j647tczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5cggf4y fund.blender.org - last day #b3d #DevFund #jointhetwopercent<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/675/482/008/352/601/original/144712e025b5a0ba.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-12-18T19:30:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvnfjqum76khtsmjcvxzf0kkwlwn6e9j94wdz3c8wls8qjuhenhugzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev52sx9xn fund.blender.org - are you doing your part? #b3d #devfund #jointhetwopercent<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/663/928/621/107/604/original/a30ebc5c38c9eaa4.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-12-16T18:33:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrj4hxw90punphvfhp9fvuwy2zyhzgy7u5fy7rxkfk4wruc9kqlcqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5qkz57l 📝New blogpost! Next steps for overrides: how to make them easier to use and manage. #b3d #DevFund <a href="https://code.blender.org/2024/12/the-future-of-overrides/">https://code.blender.org/2024/12/the-future-of-overrides/</a> 2024-12-13T14:41:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs04pt2dsapjmqp9sxpl0mfe95g3f8rxrh4uza0n57l8h04l9w272szyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5fd57n7 fund.blender.org #b3d #jointhetwopercent #devfund<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/635/495/968/310/752/original/b588e34e9c288b6f.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-12-11T18:01:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspes3kmsahrug6lse3r5wp3xvcn0n9jtettvjh6a0zk8cfaj8hn6gzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev52cm6he It’s time to update your Blender 4.3!<br/><br/>🐞 Blender 4.3.1 addresses 95 issues since its initial release. As with all corrective releases, it is highly recommended to update.<br/><br/>👀 Change list <a href="https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.3/corrective_releases/">https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.3/corrective_releases/</a><br/><br/>👉 Download <a href="https://blender.org/download/">https://blender.org/download/</a> #b3d 2024-12-10T15:19:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv4scmajw76aed3fgy32vh8g8rgglykpy72h2t54ae88ap347s7cszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5kv47g2 fund.blender.org #b3d #devfund #jointhetwopercent<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/623/596/014/574/961/original/0244597bc01081a9.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-12-09T15:34:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvr3s0tzsexjadqmxzawpwexqllx68klwsj6ltpzk96gh22uzskrqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5qt076e fund.blender.org #b3d #devfund #jointhetwopercent<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/601/105/277/284/345/original/86d33978155d408f.png"> <br/> 2024-12-05T16:15:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxlmkksyt4jy49rlvncax0gc9u0j4s2gdvhvny55pr8yy94dl8seszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5mrthyu fund.blender.org #b3d #devfund #jointhetwopercent<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/590/211/492/608/076/original/01dae22c18b9b8ff.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-12-03T18:04:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx5u62l7lpahe9vtsqnpvk2merg0a8csc8a2xahglv6lpmd34e5kgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5rerpek What&#39;s up with the memes? Here is an update from Francesco on the Blender Development Fund donation campaign donation campaign. #b3d #devfund #jointhetwopercent fund.blender.org<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-v7Uhoot4Qg">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-v7Uhoot4Qg</a> 2024-12-02T15:06:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstzjna2z279djrfejamcvfr8h5l2f3df3n6ltcslx5ahle2vq4ysqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5pmfrmw Flamenco v3.6 is released!<br/><br/>It adds support for pausing jobs, submitting files from Blender via Python, and more. And of course a bunch of bugfixes.<br/><br/><a href="https://flamenco.blender.org/download/">https://flamenco.blender.org/download/</a><br/><br/>Flamenco is Blender&#39;s render farm software. Free &amp; Open Source, of course!<br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d #RenderFarm #devfund 2024-12-01T15:19:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs85m0tc02ftcs3crgywqhal4zlk0jn7fek6d0ajwa9x62hzpnjkdczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5z4rc8v fund.blender.org #b3d<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/567/310/200/487/033/original/3713e2f2b2261d54.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-29T17:00:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqexyxnkslg55gzgwe7zl70mxxqpnts69t3mdqx3ans9ac9ypd4lqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5f690n9 <a href="https://fund.blender.org/">https://fund.blender.org/</a><br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/521/974/600/839/213/original/ddb7f49487631181.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-21T16:51:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswzvexen24ykhfmhgagjx8w5jmkyjped350ajk39mp7y4mtttza4czyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5ssxv6r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszjqhdl6t6jjwzglm4jgzvf47s4qpkfpnv0v90pe0pmq9tsxehkuslcdhh2'>nevent1q…dhh2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Watch the video recap: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnpvIIfm7uQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnpvIIfm7uQ</a> #b3d 2024-11-19T17:53:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszjqhdl6t6jjwzglm4jgzvf47s4qpkfpnv0v90pe0pmq9tsxehkuszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5jx5kjx Blender Foundation and the online developer community are proud to present Blender 4.3! 🎉<br/><br/>Packed with exciting improvements to existing tools (hello EEVEE Light Linking and multi-pass compositing!), performance boosts, and the foundations for the future (looking at you, Grease Pencil v3).<br/><br/>Plus, hundreds of contributions ranging from new features to accessibility enhancements—and as always: loads of fixes.<br/><br/>Read the notes: <a href="https://blender.org/download/releases/4-3/">https://blender.org/download/releases/4-3/</a><br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2024-11-19T17:53:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszwljhxzma4anxcptp7sfh6m06pjt7ajukn0s73xrnlp3xe332ydszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5hajre3 Join the 2%! Announcing Blender Foundation’s 2024 Fundraiser: <a href="https://www.blender.org/press/blender-foundations-2024-fundraiser/">https://www.blender.org/press/blender-foundations-2024-fundraiser/</a> #b3d #devfund 2024-11-18T18:41:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfrr20z7x9rycma9qgw47y49us8s63s8zvn0lgr24w4wr4af4luxqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5grwlfe Blender 4.3 Release Candidate is here! 🚀<br/><br/>Test your files, explore the new features, and report any issues you find.<br/><br/>The final release is expected next week—your feedback now helps ensure a more stable release! 🧡<br/><br/>👉 <a href="https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/">https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/</a> #b3d 2024-11-15T13:53:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy3fyh79j9fezgstl35mww7jy947rzhecvqh40evpa0hhkykxqggczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5wjxx59 The Blender 4.3 release has been rescheduled to November 19th, allowing developers an extra week for refinement and users a chance to spot any remaining issues. <br/><br/>Please try out Blender 4.3 Beta and report any bugs you find!<br/><br/>⬇️ Download: <a href="https://builder.blender.org/">https://builder.blender.org/</a><br/>✨ What&#39;s New: <a href="https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.3/">https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.3/</a><br/><br/>#b3d #DevFund 2024-11-07T11:10:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfvtxll2904kfr3rl920ru46huq0jgwdz4kzmltrkrqazhj7te8rgzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5wtzkkl Blender Conference 2024 wrapped one week ago, hopefully we all made it past the post-bcon blues!<br/><br/>As the team works on the full recap-video, here is a quick summary, all photos and the talks playlist: <a href="https://www.blender.org/press/blender-conference-2024-recap/">https://www.blender.org/press/blender-conference-2024-recap/</a> #b3d #bcon24<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/408/709/464/931/899/original/b3a2c5dc6ff21ee4.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-11-01T16:47:16Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf9nk7tssnujg8fnt3mlhr5yqa775n99wppenqnkeyq3tuyns2p9szyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev59kk9en Blender Conference starts on Wednesday! Or does it?<br/><br/>Well… legend has it that some Blenderheads meet up on Tuesday evening at one of the classic BCON venues near Leidseplein. Look out for Blender t-shirts.<br/><br/>(If you see bronze iguanas, look across the street 👀🦎) #b3d #BCON24<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/344/779/387/712/114/original/435ed3c22e6a2ee7.png"> <br/> 2024-10-21T09:48:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs89seju00je9g6hsz74zcvxjmve7u2wsr3u4fgtzqk5mmh6q7rknczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5x5atpq New in Blender 4.4: Slotted Actions.<br/><br/>In this video, dr. Sybren shows how to work with Slotted Actions, a feature coming to Blender 4.4 and already available in daily builds.<br/><br/>In older Blender versions, this animation would have been spread across three different Actions, but using slots it can all be neatly stored in one Action instead.<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/u1VftqTABK0">https://youtu.be/u1VftqTABK0</a><br/><br/>#b3d #blender3d #animation #devfund 2024-10-18T13:50:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqcklunu4us43n7kgm33keu0use4wy44esautahdfl990hwtx89gqzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5z83yna It’s time to update your Blender 4.2 LTS! 🚀<br/><br/>🐞 The third corrective release of this LTS addresses over 50 issues since version 4.2.2. And as with all corrective releases, it is highly recommended to update.<br/><br/>👉 Download Blender 4.2.3 LTS <a href="https://www.blender.org/download/lts/4-2/">https://www.blender.org/download/lts/4-2/</a> #b3d 2024-10-16T10:51:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswk8hyj4rqyepujj5qph2w5j8et65f7hmtnmfycmf6088huytl7lczyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5fwp2fk Join the official Blender Survey 2024!<br/><br/>Let&#39;s get a picture of the community and help shape the future of Blender together.🧡<br/><br/><a href="https://www.blender.org/press/blender-survey-2024/">https://www.blender.org/press/blender-survey-2024/</a> #b3d #DevFund 2024-10-14T10:41:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqtng8vp4wg2pw9tfxn7x6vltj35ntmmd8e6gq8xy46gke88dw6ygzyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5yjn9up 🏅 Vote for your favorite animations at the Suzanne Awards animation festival! <br/><br/>The top entries will be nominated and screened during Blender Conference 2024. <br/><br/><a href="https://conference.blender.org/2024/festival/entries/vote/">https://conference.blender.org/2024/festival/entries/vote/</a> #BCON24 2024-10-04T17:05:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxzdj3ryjey5rdzk4y4khj7gm4978xcmv8junx7qyq4nhzj7rd4gszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5fx7wv6 Meet the splash for the upcoming Blender 4.3!<br/><br/>🎨 Featuring artwork by [@BlenderStudio](<a href="https://mastodon.social/@BlenderStudio">https://mastodon.social/@BlenderStudio</a> ) <br/><br/>What&#39;s new? <br/>* Grease Pencil v3 (with support for Geometry Nodes!)<br/>* EEVEE Light Linking<br/>* New Brushes and Asset Browser integration<br/>* Vulkan (Experimental)<br/><br/>...and much more! Read the blog post: <a href="https://code.blender.org/2024/10/blender-4-3-beta-is-here/">https://code.blender.org/2024/10/blender-4-3-beta-is-here/</a> #b3d #DevFund<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/249/385/907/054/356/original/1af404aaa423f6f2.png"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/249/386/713/464/216/original/d34b64fae15b620f.png"> <br/> 2024-10-04T13:30:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx8zh0fz556zkucwgc37t60dxg3ecnacd2q36l8edk8j2uja8vxqszyz6nskfx4ukp6r323n3x69k7p52f0mxyhx62w6fmh37ddqrxtcev5eyzurq It’s time to update your Blender LTS! 🚀<br/><br/>🔶 Blender LTS 4.2 has its second release, addressing 101 issues since version 4.2.1.<br/><br/>🔹 Blender LTS 3.6.16 tackles 4 issues from the previous release.<br/><br/>As always, it is highly recommended to update.<br/>➡️ blender.org/lts<br/><br/>#b3d 2024-09-25T10:16:04Z