Blender 3D Software

This cluster centers on discussions about Blender, praising its capabilities, UI improvements since version 2.8, steep learning curve, comparisons to tools like Maya, and alternatives or forks for easier use.

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Sample Comments

makach Sep 10, 2022 View on HN

Nothing but masterful! Blender is a tool to be reckon with

vvpan Jan 24, 2012 View on HN

Blender has been doing this for a while. Works pretty well.

diego_sandoval Sep 12, 2021 View on HN

Apart from Blender, what tools/libraries should I learn to use to do this?

CyberShadow Jun 26, 2021 View on HN

Question from someone completely unfamiliar with this domain - when would you choose to use this instead of Blender?

kaba0 Apr 4, 2021 View on HN

What’s your opinion on Blender?

memexy Jun 19, 2020 View on HN

Does anyone know how this compares to blender for beginners?

fctorial Feb 26, 2021 View on HN

Is there any point in learning blender as a software developer? I like it a lot but feel like the learning curve is too high and not worth it for me?

crazypython Dec 18, 2021 View on HN

Blender has thrown other software out the window.

bavell Nov 16, 2021 View on HN

Sounds like blender might not be for you. Personally I'm super happy with the new UI they revamped a year or so ago in 2.8 (which has barely changed since then). Plus there are tons of great YT videos at all skill levels for inspiration and help. Geometry nodes has been incredible for procedural modeling and I love the direction they're going with it!

cypress66 May 18, 2022 View on HN

Blender UI used to be awful, but nowadays it's better than the competition IMO (especially Maya)