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News<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Projects<\/a>Projects to Look Forward to in 2026<\/a>

New tools, collaboration, and broader platform support.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"A<\/a>A message from the Blender Foundation board<\/a>

A happy new year from the new Blender Foundation board!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Remembering<\/a>Remembering Germano Cavalcante<\/a>

The Blender Project mourns the loss of long-time contributor Germano Cavalcante.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Give<\/a>Give Back to Blender – Fundraiser for 2026<\/a>

If Blender helped you with your projects this year, we’re asking you to help us back.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

See all News<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Press Releases<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Netflix<\/a>Netflix Animation Studios joins the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron<\/a>

A historic first for the animation industry!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Blender<\/a>Blender 5.0 Release<\/a>

Hi Five! \ud83d\udd90\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Blender<\/a>Blender Foundation announces new board and executive director<\/a>

Ton Roosendaal announced to step down as chairman and Blender CEO per January 1st 2026, passing on his roles to Blender COO Francesco Siddi.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Bolt<\/a>Bolt Graphics joins the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron<\/a>

Bolt Graphics, the developer of an upcoming graphics processor joining the Blender Development Fund.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

See all Press Releases<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Events<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Media<\/a>Media Creation Tools at FOSDEM 2026<\/a>

Welcome to the FOSDEM 2026 Media Creation Tools Devroom Call For Participation. <\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Blender<\/a>Blender Conference 2025 Recap<\/a>

Blender Conference 2025 wrapped up a few days ago. Here is a recap.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Blender<\/a>Blender at SIGGRAPH 2025<\/a>

The Blender team will attend SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver, and participate in a number of activities.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Blender<\/a>Blender at GDC 2025<\/a>

A small delegation of the Blender team are going to attend the Game Developers Conference.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

See all Events<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Development<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Projects<\/a>Projects Update – Q2\/2025<\/a>

Here\u2019s a look at the current status of all ongoing projects.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"The<\/a>The Future of Overrides<\/a>

Next steps for overrides: how to make them easier to use and manage.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Animation<\/a>Animation 2025: Progress & Planning<\/a>

The Animation & Rigging module presents the progress and future plans for Animation 2025.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Node<\/a>Node Tools in Blender 4.0<\/a>

Node tools are available in Blender 4.0 Beta!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Go to the Blender Developers blog<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Blender Studio<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Course:<\/a>Course: Facial Rigging now online!<\/a>Blender Studio's facial rigging course is online. This advanced video course will give you the tools and knowledge to create an appealing and intuitive facial rig.<\/a><\/div><\/div>
\"10<\/a>10 Years Since Caminandes Llamigos<\/a>Throwback to the early days of short film production at Blender Studio.<\/a><\/div><\/div>
\"Updated<\/a>Updated Fundamentals Training<\/a>A new course to teach each area of Blender for beginners.<\/a><\/div><\/div>
\"Estimating<\/a>Estimating final render times using Blender VSE<\/a>A simple script that can help processing current editorial info into a nice overview.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Go to the Blender Studio blog<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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User Stories<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Cosmology<\/a>Cosmology with Geometry Nodes<\/a>

Learn about the real-life scientific applications of GeoNodes in Cosmology research.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Creating<\/a>Creating “Il Baracchino”: Italy’s First Adult Animated Series Made with Blender<\/a>

Developed using Blender, the series is set in the gritty yet vibrant world of stand-up comedy.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Making<\/a>Making Flow – Interview with director Gints Zilbalodis<\/a>

In this interview, Gints Zilbalodis, writer and director of the film, shares how Blender was instrumental in the creation of the film.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>

\"Behind<\/a>Behind the Scenes: Nashville International Airport<\/a>

Montreal-based Gentilhomme studio goes over their use of Blender for their installation at the Nashville International Airport.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

See all User Stories<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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