Blender (software)

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Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality, and computer games. Blender's features include 3D modeling, UV mapping, texturing, raster graphics editing, rigging and skinning, fluid simulation, smoke simulation, particle simulation, soft body dynamics, sculpting, animating, match moving, rendering, video editing and compositing.

History[edit | edit source]

Blender was initially developed by Ton Roosendaal as an in-house application for the Dutch animation studio NeoGeo and Not a Number (NaN). The software was released as shareware in 1998. In 2002, the software was released as open-source software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Features[edit | edit source]

Blender provides a wide range of tools for various aspects of 3D production:

Community and Development[edit | edit source]

Blender is developed by the Blender Foundation, a non-profit organization. The development is driven by a community of volunteers and funded by donations, grants, and the Blender Development Fund. The Blender community is active and provides a wealth of resources, including tutorials, forums, and user groups.

Applications[edit | edit source]

Blender is used in a variety of industries, including film, video games, architecture, and education. Notable projects created with Blender include the open movies produced by the Blender Foundation, such as Elephants Dream, Big Buck Bunny, and Sintel.

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