This in-depth tutorial by Bradley Animation demonstrates how to replicate advanced Houdini particle effects inside Blender 5.0 using the powerful new Simulation Nodes and Volume Grid functions for stunning, intersection-free procedural curves.
The Ultimate Guide to Volume Grids in Blender…
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Blender 5.0 brings a total overhaul to the Array Modifier, rebuilding it entirely on **Geometry Nodes**. This powerful update introduces intuitive interactive gizmos, four dynamic shape modes (Line, Circle, Curve, Transform), and advanced randomization features for enhanced procedural creation.
The…
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Many artists misunderstand Path Tracing’s immense power. Expert creator TUF unveils five crucial facts—from its non-real-time physics simulation to its Hollywood heritage—proving why it delivers unparalleled photorealism and cinematic accuracy.
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Hivemind’s Mountain Temple asset pack offers a comprehensive, modular toolkit for creating highly detailed Japanese mountain shrine environments in Unreal Engine. Featuring advanced material layering, Nanite foliage support, and flexibility for various genres, this pack significantly streamlines the environment creation…
Plasticity offers an intuitive, history-free CAD workflow tailored for artists, combining precise solids modeling with advanced surface blending (XNURBS) and powerful direct editing, making complex industrial and concept designs genuinely fun and effortless.
The world of precision modeling often feels…
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A talented creator has released a powerful, free procedural blueprint for Unreal Engine 5 that allows artists to instantly generate massive, performance-optimized solar power plants for ArchViz and virtual production scenes, streamlining complex scene setup.
Creating vast, detailed environmental assets…
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CGEcho brings you October’s handpicked selection of totally free tools and assets from Fab and ArtStation! Explore gorgeous Alpine backdrops, advanced MetaHuman hair workflows, thousands of Unreal Engine animations, powerful Blender addons, and more to boost your creative work.
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ND Version 2.0 debuts with major improvements for Blender users, enabling smooth non-destructive hard-surface modeling. This complimentary add-on brings refined utility handling, improved bevel tools, and a robust Geometry Nodes–driven asset library, simplifying creative pipelines.
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The Blender 5.0 release is drawing closer, bringing a rich set of additions — a revamped UI, improved node workflows, powerful new modifiers, and an innovative storyboarding template. See how these upgrades simplify workflows and open fresh creative opportunities.
Discover insider techniques for professional 3D art. Master model optimization, craft textures that tell a story, and apply expert tips to evolve your portfolio from novice to industry-ready. Improve your abilities now!
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