Blender GPU Rendering: CUDA vs OptiX – The Good and The Bad

CUDA VS OPTIX COMPARISON Blender Classroom scene

CUDA vs OptiX: The choice between CUDA and OptiX is crucial to maximizing Blender’s rendering performance. In terms of efficiency and quality, both of these rendering technologies offer distinct advantages. CUDA is best suited for faster, more CPU-intensive tasks, while OptiX is best for more complex, GPU-intensive tasks. It is important to consider the specific …

Principled BSDF for Physically-Based Rendering in Blender

Principled BSDF shader in Blender

The Principled BSDF node in Blender is a physically-based shader that combines several different shading models into one easy-to-use node.This shader is based on the Disney principled model, which is a set of guidelines for creating materials that are physically accurate and consistent in different lighting situations. By using the Principled BSDF shader in Blender, …

How to Create 3D Cartoons and Animations with Blender 3D

Blender 2d animation

Blender is a powerful 3D animation software that can be used to create amazing animations and visual effects. Here is an ultimate guide on how to make animations with Blender 3D: Plan your animation: The Pre-Production stage Before you start making the animation, plan the story, the characters, and the environment. Decide what type of …

8 Must-Have Blender Addons for 3d Artists

Blender add-ons preference screenshot with text Top rated blender addons

Blender is a powerful open-source 3D creation software that is used by artists, animators, and designers all around the world. Blender can handle a variety of tasks from modeling and animation to compositing and simulation. However, the software can be even more powerful with the help of add-ons. Blender Addons are extra tools and features …

Latest Blender Keyboard Shortcuts and Essential Hotkeys

Latest Blender keyboard shortcuts and essential hotkeys

There are plenty of keyboard shortcuts in Blender that can help you work faster and be more productive. With so many keyboard shortcuts available in Blender, it can be hard to remember them all. However, there are some essential Blender keyboard shortcuts that you should definitely know in order to increase your productivity. Here are …

7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Learning Blender

Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Learning Blender

I started learning Blender few years ago and I wish I had known a few things before I started. Firstly, Blender is not an easy software to learn. It took me a few weeks of solid learning before I felt comfortable using it. Secondly, the community is fantastic! There are so many helpful and friendly …