{"id":166064,"date":"2023-01-06T17:43:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T09:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=166064"},"modified":"2023-01-10T10:09:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T02:09:11","slug":"what-is-blender-software-simply-explained","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/kb\/what-is-blender-software-simply-explained","title":{"rendered":"What Is Blender (Software)? \u2013 Simply Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container container--l container--space\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<p class=\"paragraph paragraph--emphasized\">Whether you&#8217;re a beginning or seasoned CAD user, you&#8217;ve likely heard of Blender. Learn what the Blender software is and what it is used for!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-container ad-container--horizontal-fullpage ad-container--desktop-only\" data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite that supports pretty much every aspect of 3D development. With a strong foundation of modeling capabilities, there\u2019s also robust texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and a host of other tools for complete 3D creation. This software is great whether you want to deal only with static models or get into the world of animation.<\/p>\n<p>As a bit of background, Blender software was developed out of the Blender Foundation, a nonprofit organization formed in 2002. In 2007, the spin-off Blender Institute was created and now hosts the foundation, which has become a home base for continued development and creative projects.<\/p>\n<p>Even though it\u2019s free, Blender is accessible and valuable for a wide range of users, from the beginner hobbyist to the professional animator. Even\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/user-stories\/nasas-experience-curiosity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NASA<\/a>\u00a0uses it for many of its public models! Since it\u2019s continually being refined by advanced users, it may present a bit of a learning curve for the total amateur.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of it, Blender remains all about access: Giving people creative power so that they can build whatever is in their imagination. For those who are wanting to make their own models for 3D printing, it\u2019s an invaluable tool!<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019re going to cover all things Blender, starting with what you need to get it up and running on your computer. Then, we\u2019ll dive into the most popular features and give you some resources if you want to get started or need a little help. Finally, we\u2019ll let you know some good alternatives to Blender.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s get into the mix!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Prices &amp; Licensing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/09\/cd1751c5c0a85408.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"564\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It&#8217;s amazing what you can do with this free software (Source: Blender)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>As you may have gathered, one of the best things about Blender is that it\u2019s completely free!<\/p>\n<p>Blender has been released\u00a0under the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnu.org\/licenses\/gpl-3.0.en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GNU General Public License<\/a>, which allows people to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>use Blender, for any purpose,<\/li>\n<li>distribute Blender,<\/li>\n<li>study how Blender works and change it, and<\/li>\n<li>distribute changed versions of Blender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means anything you create in Blender is not only your sole property, but you can also sell and distribute your creations to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to support the Blender Foundation, it operates largely on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fund.blender.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">donations<\/a>\u00a0as well as merchandise sold through the Blender Institute\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/store.blender.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">System Requirements<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/09\/9fcf5978576ce2c8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure you check your computer&#8217;s capabilities (Source: Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>Another great feature is that Blender is totally cross-platform compatible, so it will run happily on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download<\/a>\u00a0Blender, feel free to read the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/download\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">system requirements<\/a>\u00a0on their website.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to install Blender on your computer, you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/portableapps.com\/de\/apps\/graphics_pictures\/blender_portable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">run it off a USB stick<\/a>\u00a0as it\u2019s completely self-contained. This means you can take it with you, though you\u2019ll still need a powerful enough computer to be able to handle the program. It may not be as efficient when it comes to rendering on computers with low RAM. (Python 2.5 needs to be installed and it\u2019s recommended to use a USB 3.0 drive.)<\/p>\n<p>Blender doesn\u2019t need a lot in terms of hardware requirements and has the following minimum recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>64-bit dual-core 2GHz CPU with SSE2 support<\/li>\n<li>4 GB RAM<\/li>\n<li>1280 \u00d7 768 display<\/li>\n<li>Mouse, trackpad, or pen and tablet<\/li>\n<li>Graphics card with at least 1 GB RAM, OpenGL 3.3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Computers that are more than 10 years old may have a bit of a hard time running Blender. Regardless, you\u2019ll want to make sure your OS is up to date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Features &amp; Functions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/09\/5b201f91481599f4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let your imagination run wild (Source: Blender)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>Blender is chock full of useful tools, but some will be more relevant to beginners than others. For many coming to Blender, the most popular tools are modeling, sculpting, and texturing, as well as animation. Those creating objects for 3D printing may not even go beyond modeling and sculpting.<\/p>\n<p>However, for those who are interested in exploring the more advanced 3D techniques and tools, you\u2019ll want to check out the 2D\/3D hybrid Grease Pencil, physics simulations, scripting, and visual effects.<\/p>\n<p>With that, let\u2019s jump into more detail about the core features offered in Blender.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3>Modeling &amp; Sculpting<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/09\/863cf5f499797fc0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sculpt of the Blender monkey (Source: Blender)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>The most powerful and useful features that Blender offers are its 3D modeling and sculpting tools. After all, there\u2019s no 3D art without 3D objects!<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of ways you can approach creating a 3D model in Blender, and the latest version (2.8) makes it even easier to utilize these methods. You can freely change between\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikibooks.org\/wiki\/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro\/What_is_a_Mesh%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mesh<\/a>\u00a0editing and sculpting tools with a single quick command.<\/p>\n<h4>TYPES OF MODELING<\/h4>\n<p>Mesh-based modeling is the most commonly used approach, also called surface modeling or box modeling. This method works on a polygon to polygon basis, where objects are constructed out of individual surfaces, sometimes even one\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/blender-how-to-add-a-vertex-simply-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vertex<\/a>\u00a0at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to this method is the curve-based method, called NURBS modeling in Blender, which instead uses lines to define objects. This approach involves drawing guiding structural lines, which are then used to generate the mesh.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/blender-2-8-sculpt-tools-simply-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sculpting<\/a>\u00a0has a variety of tools used to \u2018push\u2019 and \u2018pull\u2019 the mesh in different ways, similar to how a traditional artist might sculpt clay. This method works best when there are a lot of polygons, and is generally used to create highly detailed and textured objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3>Texturing &amp; UV Unwrapping<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/09\/9f45c4fa11e69671.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">UV unwrapping can be a little unsettling, but you get used to it (Source: Blender)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created a model, if you aren\u2019t rushing off to 3D print it, you may want to make it look pretty with some color! This is where texturing and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/blender-uv-mapping-simply-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UV mapping<\/a>\u00a0come in to play.<\/p>\n<p>Blender offers a powerful engine for the creation of materials and textures. These allow you to create a huge variety of appearances for your objects.<\/p>\n<p>The UV unwrapping tool lets you flatten out the surface of your model so you can paint on your own texture. You can then adjust all sorts of things such as opacity, diffusion, light reflection, or back-lighting to get just the effect you are looking for.<\/p>\n<h3>Rigging &amp; Animation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/09\/2bdc3ca7df4a8d0c.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Bone tool can give your character a rigged skeleton (Source: Almas Iskak via YouTube)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to see your model just sitting around looking pretty, you may want to explore Blender\u2019s rigging and animation tools. These will allow you to essentially put a skeleton inside your model and make it move and dance however you choose!<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to use rigging for basic animation: You can animate just about any movement in Blender by \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/blender-shape-keys-simply-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keying<\/a>\u2018 it into the animation timeline. This is basically a stop-motion method, where you create points in the animation timeline. This is all you need if you want something to fly around or move from point A to point B.<\/p>\n<p>For more complex animation, especially if you want to animate a character, you\u2019ll need to use Blender\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/blender-2-8-rigging-simply-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rigging tools.<\/a>\u00a0With these, you can get your model moving exactly the way you want.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s great is that Blender will automatically fill in the movement in between your keyframes. You just need to set the starting and ending pose, and Blender will fill in the movement in between. It can take some fiddling though, which is where the art of the animator comes in.<\/p>\n<h3>All the Rest<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/09\/dfe36c39d323c6b2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"589\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A variety of Grease Pencil brushes (Source: Blender Developers Blog)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>Beyond the primary tools, there\u2019s a lot to discover in Blender!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Grease Pencil<\/strong>\u00a0is a fascinating and popular tool that allows you to paint in 3D space using 2D brushes. You can create 2D animations using a hybrid workspace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physics simulations<\/strong>\u00a0such as gravity, cloth, and generated hair are fun to use. Other cool ones to play with are fire, smoke, or liquid particle effects.<\/li>\n<li>Blender\u2019s\u00a0<strong>powerful rendering engine<\/strong>\u00a0lets you output your images and designs in a variety of formats and resolutions.<\/li>\n<li>There are lots of\u00a0<strong>video editing and visual effects<\/strong>\u00a0that can turn your renders into fully-qualified animations.<\/li>\n<li>Blender\u2019s\u00a0<strong>built-in scripting<\/strong>\u00a0lets you shape the program to your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With all that and more, it\u2019s easy to see why so many people use Blender!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">How Does It Drive?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image image--spread image--rounded image--sync\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/09\/2b5d63d2561aeb20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Incredible works are possible, such as this Porsche model (Source: Blender Artists)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>With so many features, Blender may be a bit overwhelming at first. However, once you\u2019ve gotten to know the workflow, it\u2019s easy to adapt. For 3D modeling beginners or those who have come from other programs, it might not always be so intuitive. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to improve your skills, which we\u2019ll go more into a bit later.<\/p>\n<p>Blender\u2019s interface is very straightforward, with all your main tools on the left, all your properties and options to your right, and your main controls down at the bottom. You can modify and change your Viewports (the window you\u2019re seeing a model or scene in) in a variety of ways, or use dual monitors to give yourself more space to work.<\/p>\n<p>The release of Blender 2.8 offers a greatly improved system for quick commands and radial menus that let you get to the tools you need in as few clicks as possible. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cgcookie.com\/articles\/get-ready-for-eevee-blender-s-new-real-time-rendering-engine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">new Eevee rendering system<\/a>\u00a0lets you preview right in the Viewport, without needing to render every time you want to check how something will appear.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are a lot of bells and whistles available, it\u2019s still relatively easy to get in and get going!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Use Cases &amp; Applications<\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/09\/8dde4d53f0db49ef.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"554\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You make pretty much anything in Blender, including a field of donuts (Source: Blender Guru via YouTube)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>Blender appeals to a broad range of users, though it seems to best fit those who already have some understanding of 3D modeling.\u00a0 Largely, it\u2019s used by hobbyists for creative design, artwork, and object creation for 3D printing. Within the 3D printing community, Blender\u2019s often the program of choice for editing or adjusting pre-existing 3D models.<\/p>\n<p>Blender is also commonly utilized for prototyping, but it may not be as effective for engineering uses as some other programs. For high-end visual graphics such as in film, Blender\u2019s not usually the go-to choice, though there\u2019s a growing stream of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/about\/projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">animated features<\/a>\u00a0emerging that show it\u2019s increasing popularity as an animation tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline  headline--xl\">Community &amp; Company Support<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image image--spread image--rounded image--sync\">\n<p>There\u2019s a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fantastic community<\/a>\u00a0surrounding Blender, boosted by the fact that it\u2019s open-source, meaning there\u2019s a lot of help and advice to be found. From tutorials to threads, you can find your answers to all things Blender either on their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">support page<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikibooks.org\/wiki\/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro\/Unit_1:_Knowing_Before_Making\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WikiBooks<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cgcookie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CG Cookie<\/a>\u00a0(paid service with a free trial),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/opensource.com\/article\/18\/4\/5-best-blender-video-tutorials-beginners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Source<\/a>\u00a0or even\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/topic\/blender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right here on All3DP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are also communities that are more specific to particular parts of Blender, such as materials. If you aren\u2019t sure what you want to design or are looking for inspiration, there\u2019s a great community at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blendermada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blendermada<\/a>\u00a0with a huge materials database.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Alternatives<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">\n<p>While Blender is a powerful tool in its own right, you might also want to explore some other modeling and animation options that are out there.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for another free software that\u2019s nice and accessible to beginners, then\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketchup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SketchUp<\/a>\u00a0might be for you. It offers both a free version and a paid upgrade. It also has pre-made models built-in for you to use and play with as you get started.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you have a little bit more in your budget for a powerful animation tool, you might find\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxon.net\/en-us\/products\/cinema-4d\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cinema 4D<\/a>\u00a0to be a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/cinema-4d-free-download-is-there-a-free-full-version\/\">worthwhile investment<\/a>. In many ways, Cinema 4D is similar to Blender, but with more emphasis and power devoted to film production and high-end imagery. This is a good step up if you want to get into something slightly more professional.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re really ready to become a pro, and pay a professional price, you can look at either\u00a0<span class=\"link\" data-action=\"modal-open\" data-modal-ajax=\"\/en\/product-overlay\/92826\/limit\/0\/\">3ds Max<\/span>\u00a0or\u00a0<span class=\"link\" data-action=\"modal-open\" data-modal-ajax=\"\/en\/product-overlay\/110532\/limit\/0\/\">Maya<\/span>. They are also both similar to Blender, but definitely in the professional range in terms of power and focus. These two are cutting edge in the industry, but in many ways, their workflows aren\u2019t so different from Blender.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of software out there that can be used for all your modeling and animation needs, including the more specialized like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixologic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ZBrush<\/a>\u00a0for sculpting, but, overall, Blender\u2019s a great place to start!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3DS Max<\/li>\n<li>Autodesk Maya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\"><\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\"><\/div>\n<div data-provider-url=\"\/ajax\/snippet\/ads\/93893\/\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/2\/blender-simply-explained\/\">What Is Blender (Software)? \u2013 Simply Explained | All3DP<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re a beginning or seasoned CAD user, you&#8217;ve likely heard of Blender. 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