Open Source Alternative
Find alternatives for   

Home
Software Directory
business
communications
databases
development
education & science
games
graphic applications
internet & networking
multimedia & audio
security & privacy
system utilities
web development
Suggest software
Contact
Links
Advertising
In the News
About


Free Storage with Dropbox
Click here



Top 10 Commercial
1. Visio
2. Photoshop
3. Dreamweaver
4. AutoCAD
5. iTunes
6. Movie Maker
7. MS Project
8. Norton Ghost
9. Nero
10. Publisher
Top 10 Open Source
1. Dia
2. OpenOffice Draw
3. FreeCAD
4. StarUML
5. Quanta Plus
6. NeverNote
7. zNotes
8. RedNotebook
9. Clonezilla
10. Avidemux

Blender 2.46


About
Website
Blender

Available for
windows* mac
linux** unix
java

Tags
3d-modeling 3d-animation photorealistic cg blender yafray particle-system

Download Blender
Blender is a free 3D animation and modeling suite. It includes tools for modeling - fast subdivision surface and polygon tools, multi-resolution mesh sculpting, metaballs, NURBS, vector fonts, and curves; uv mapping; shaders and texturing - both paint based and node based; ik and fk animation tools with rigging, constraints, skinning, morph targets, drivers, deformers, and modifiers; simulation tools including hard bodies, soft body, cloth, and fluids; and particle systems including hair. Blender has integrated rendering with both its native renderer and the raytracer Yafray as well supporting many external renderers; and python based scripting. Blender also has an integrated node based compositor; non linear editor; and game engine. Blenders user interface is non-conventional but it is especially designed for fast and productive use.

Blender is well suited for character animation, effects, and content creation for games, movies, and flash or web animations, as well as for still renderings for such areas as illustration, architecture, and product design. It can also be used for video editing and compositing.

5 out of 5 See detailed product rating and read or post comments

Open source software similar to Blender

Pixie
Available for: windows mac linux unix java
Pixie is a RenderMan like photo realistic renderer. It is being developed in the hope that it will be useful for graphics research and for people who can not afford a commercial renderer. Pixie is an... Read more

Blender is an open source alternative to

Autodesk 3ds Max 9
Available for: windows mac linux unix java
3ds Max is one of the most widely used 3D graphics and animation packages on the market. 3ds has advanced modeling capabilities including NURBS - and a physics engine for realistic animation of... Read more
Autodesk Maya 8
Available for: windows mac linux unix java
Maya is the best known 3d modeling and animation products for professionels. It's high quality rendering combined with it's advanced modeling features makes it a unique tool for people working in the... Read more
Pixar RenderMan
Available for: windows mac linux unix java
One of the best and fastes professionel 3D renders for either animated cartoons or special effects for movies or music videos. RenderMan has the capability to produce photorealistic images and videos... Read more

Blender news feed

Blender 4.1 Release
Blender 4.1 is a solid upgrade to those looking for performance, stability, and quality of life improvements all across the board.
Blender at GDC 2024
A small delegation of the Blender team are going to attend the Game Developers Conference.
OFE and FOSDEM 2024 Report
An activity report on OFE and Fosdem 2024.
Celebrating 30 years of Blender
Today Blender turns 30 years old! Here is a short message form the team.



Follow osaltcom on Twitter