Blender 2.46 Released (Open Source 3D Tool, not "Expression Blend")

Blender.org - Blender 2.46

"The work of the past half year - also thanks to the open movie project "Big Buck Bunny" - has resulted in a greatly improved feature set, now released as Blender 2.46, the "Bunny release"!

This version supports a new particle system with hair and fur combing tools, fast and optimal fur rendering, a mesh deformation system for advanced character rigging, cloth simulation, fast Ambient Occlusion, a new Image browser, and that's just the beginning. Check the extensive list of features in the log below... have fun!

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3D is one of those "I really wish I could this" things. I keep hoping that lightening will strike and suddenly I'll become Mr. 3D. But instead it looks like it's going to take blood, sweet and tears... (or maybe just the "right" app?  ;)

(via Slashdot - Blender 2.46 Released)

 

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