The blender foundation released (and usually releases) 2.79 rc1 (rc=release candidate), then rc2 with bug fixes, then 2.79a with more bug fixes, maybe a new feature here and there, then 2.79b with even more bug fixes but no new features, then 2.79c with even more bug fixes (exept this time 2.8 is getting so close to completion that there isn’t going to be a c release). 2.79b is the second official release of 2.79. Blender has no price tag, but you can invest, participate, and help to advance a powerful collaborative tool: Blender is your own 3D software.If you are wondering what the different versions are all about, 2.79 is the current official version of blender.

To confirm specific compatibility, the list of supported platforms indicates those regularly tested by the development team.Īs a community-driven project under the GNU General Public License (GPL), the public is empowered to make small and large changes to the code base, which leads to new features, responsive bug fixes, and better usability. Its interface uses OpenGL to provide a consistent experience. Examples from many Blender-based projects are available in the showcase.īlender is cross-platform and runs equally well on Linux, Windows and Macintosh computers. Blender is well suited to individuals and small studios who benefit from its unified pipeline and responsive development process.

Advanced users employ Blender’s API for Python scripting to customize the application and write specialized tools often these are included in Blender’s future releases. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline-modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, and video editing. Blender is a free and open source 3D creation suite.

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