Best of Blender — September 2024

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   Codrops·2y

   Habit Hustle: The Creative Process Behind a UI Animation

   Michael, a visual designer based in Stockholm, shares his creative process for making a UI animation using gem materials. He details his program stack which includes Blender, Figma, and AfterEffects, and outlines the steps from concept creation, through animation synchronization between Blender and AfterEffects, to final rendering. Michael also shares useful tips for overcoming common challenges and emphasizes the importance of enjoying side projects as a way to learn new skills and create polished animations.

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   Code Monkey·2y

   Get 5 AWESOME Bundles at 97% OFF! (Tools and Assets, plus Top 20 NEW Visuals)

   Multiple bundles offering tools, assets, and courses for game developers are currently available at 97-98% off. The offerings include Blender courses, pre-made assets for various game genres, animation packs, and more. The post highlights specifics such as low poly character creation, animation techniques, realistic assets, and a list of the top 20 new visual assets as of September 24th. Limited-time discounts and coupon codes are also mentioned.

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   Gamefromscratch·2y

   Cutting Edge Blender Game Art Course Bundle -- Even Blender 4.2 Simulation Nodes!

   The post discusses a new Game Dev TV bundle for learning game art creation in Blender 2024, featuring courses on the latest tools like Blender 4.2 simulation nodes and geometry nodes. The bundle is organized into tiers, each offering different courses and assets useful for both beginners and intermediates. The courses include isometric scene creation, texture painting, anime character creation, and more advanced topics like animation, rigging, and visual effects.

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