Blender - 3D Animation

Blender is an open source (FREE) 3D/Animation production application. I put it right up there with Hollyweird (Hollywood) post production software costing thousands of dollars. The capabilities of this software is only limited by the imagination ... For some of us, that is endless ... LOL. Wait till you see the samples below (WOW!). First of all this software is not for the meek or those looking for the "Quick & Dirty" type of applications. The proficiency curve on this is rather steep. I would say that it would take approximately a year or two before you'd become proficient in it's use. I've used it for a while and admittedly I am not very good at it at all. Needless to say the samples attached are not my work ... BUT DAMN IT'S GOOD! <~~ Shouting ... lol. The graphics produced can give a lifelike appearance when it comes to producing the human image ... Facial expressions are awesome. This is very difficult for most animation software to pull off. With experience and the proper skill set (much patience is required), you can create entire scenes with endless embellishments. There is much web content (YouTube & Similar Sites) on this programs use and tutorials are available also. On a star scale of 1 - 10, I give this one 25 stars. This wonderful software can be downloaded freely at the manufacturers website. The first image is of Jack Nicholson, notice the lifelike appearance of his skin, hair and facial expression. The second image is of a Bugatti sports car, notice the realistic shadowing and the sheen of the auto paint. The first movie sample consists of heavy usage of Blender animations with a live person accompanying the graphics. The second movie animation is made entirely with Blender ... Post production quality at it's best (Rivals Disney in my humble opinion) ENJOY!

Image Sample 1 - Jack Nicholson

Image Sample 2 - Bugatti (Italian Sports Car)

Movie Sample 1 - Jay Funk presents: Zet Project (HD)

Movie Sample 2 - Sintel, Third Open Movie by Blender Foundation (HD)