Blender
Blender is a free and open source 3D graphics software creation tool used for animation, visual effects, games, art, motion graphics, virtual reality and more. Each step in the 3D pipeline is supported: modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, and video editing. Have a look at the Blender 3.0 - Features Reel Showcase to see what's possible!
The version of Blender we have available is 4.0.
Blender in the Inspiration Lab
Blender is available on CIL3004, CIL3006, CIL3007, CIL3008, CIL3009, CIL3010, CIL3012, CIL3014, CIL3015, CIL3016, CIL3017, CIL3018, and CIL3021, which can be reserved in advance or you may drop-in (subject to availability). If reserving, bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance, for up to 3 hours per day. For more information, please see these booking instructions.
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