Blender
A free, open-source, cross-platform 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and video editing.
Overview
Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite covering a full workflow from modeling and rigging to animation, simulation, rendering, and compositing.
Why it is here
It brings many parts of 3D production into one cross-platform application and includes a Python API for extending tools when needed.
Good fit for
Creators starting a long-term 3D practice, or teams that want to keep several production stages in one workflow.
Try it when
- Modeling and texturing 3D assets
- Creating character animation and rendered scenes
- Combining simulation, compositing, and basic video editing
