Blender for Windows

User Reviews

• ADware! BEWARE

  gnarlyerikJune 24, 2015

  Pros

  None that I found

  Cons

  I downloaded this parasite from CNET and it immediately infected my new iMac with ADware called 'TuneUpMyMac! I spent 45 minutes getting that aggravating parasite off my computer! BEWARE!

  Summary

  DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS PARASITE!

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• One software for all 3D models

  Karlo NolascoApril 30, 2015

  Pros

  This is a great software. I'm an animator. I've tried some things with it and it works well. I've heard that it's professional quality, which is amazing for a freeware. If you can figure out a way to learn it, go for it. This should help.

  Cons

  The current version is newer, and some things are different. If you can understand the software and have the plugins you need, I don't see anything wrong with it. Just be warned, rendering video takes a LONG time, A faster computer does help, but even then, there's quite a wait.

  Summary

  Blender is an amazing 3D software. Very soon it will have the complete potential to replace the leading industry standard softwares. Many budding animation studios in India are adapting to Blender which is actually a very interesting thing.

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• Free and Awesome Stuff!!

  RadioactiveTeddyBearJune 3, 2014

  Pros

  Of course it does not cost thousands of dollars, and after you are done learning at least the basics from the thousands of tutorials on Youtube, many things are much less complicated than Maya. Not sure about C4D. Also, rendering is really good.

  Cons

  Harder to use at first and not many default custom settings. Also, no windows.

  Summary

  This free software is really different from others. But, it is much less cluttered after the 2.70 update and rendering is the same as others. It is really good for small to big projects. Even 2-D animation, video editing, compositing, and a bunch of things fits onto this software.

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• One of the most powerful 3D packages ever.

  JimmyCMP-ITMay 6, 2014

  Pros

  Powerful, fast, intuitive, versatile, unparalleled user support for tutorials, questions, plug-ins and software fixes.

  Cons

  the interface can be complex and daunting for first time users and if you are looking for instant results having never used this software before this is not going to happen.

  Summary

  Blender rivals software that costs thousands of dollars and you need nothing else to buy to use this software to it's fullest. Modeling, Sculpting, Mapping, Simulations, Animations, Green Screen, Weight Paining it does this and more. The vast majority of negative reviews were from people who did not bother use the resources needed to learn this software or from people directing you to use software that costs more than the safety deposit of a NYC apartment.

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• Wonderful!

  twiggywFebruary 5, 2014

  Pros

  Powerful 3D modeling and animation tool. Open source which makes it free!

  Cons

  Buttons change positions frequently but this is not a problem if you keep up with all the updates

  Summary

  Some people complain it's hard to lean but of course it is! 3D modeling is not easy but if you dedicate and study you can learn it! And there's a lot of (free) material and tutorials out there. So if you love 3D modeling and animation you can start with Blender without cost. Of course donating to Blender.org is a good thing since thy give us the wonderful program for free. :)

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• Easily the best open-source program on the planet

  rschiwalFebruary 1, 2014

  Pros

  Blender is an amazing, professional-level program. It easily compares with software that costs up to $6,000 a seat. While not superior to Maya, Zbrush, Houdini and Unity, it has all of the features of all of those programs combined. You can do an entire production in this one program.

  Cons

  The learning curve is a very big one.

  Summary

  I use it at work, in a cartoon studio, for training film and R&D production. The modelers tease me daily for not knowing Maya, but I frequently drop their jaws in amazement with what Blender can do.

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• I CAN'T USE IT

  Bamboo731January 19, 2014

  Pros

  NONE at all.

  Cons

  IT DOESN'T EVEN RUN FOR ME SO IT IS USELESS.

  Summary

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• All this power and it is free?!!

  oabdallaAugust 15, 2013

  Pros

  1. FREE 2. Flexible and fully customizable user interface with built-in layouts and themes 3. A great community of supports providing constant update to the software as well as video and written tutorials. 4. Cross-platform compatibility (Windows/Linux/Mac) 5. Rich features (modeling, texturing, still renders and animations, game engine, physics and simulation, scripting)

  Cons

  1. Some learning to fully grasp the capabilities of the tool and get used to its interface which may be intimedating at first with options and buttons distributed literally in all directions of your screen real estate 2. Power requires capabilities and that is where Blender may crash more often than your typical Windows/Linux application if your hardware is not up to the task plus the ongoing development of the tools also brings with it some unstable code.

  Summary

  Overall this is a must have tool for any one who want to venture into 3D modeling and animation or computer generated art in general.

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• Purely Awesome!!!

  tomagnewJune 13, 2013

  Pros

  Its amazing that software like this is free. If you are a graphic artist of any sort, 3D or not, this program can do everything. Its fun and very addictive!

  Cons

  Steep learning curve, non-intuitive interface, but its stable, works great and its free, so who cares.

  Summary

  Probably the best open source software in the world.

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• One tool for all 3D works.

  SreeSimhaDecember 7, 2012

  Pros

  Cross Platform Extensive Python api All features at fingure tips Support for various formats Quick Development Very good community Good quality tutorials Good number of tutorials Streamlined interface Uncluttered UI Builtin Compositor Builtin Game Engine etc...

  Cons

  Not many except for a few rough edges. Game engine and Video Sequencer needs more attention. Doesn't have a good quality audio editor(It is expected since it has a good quality video editor) Crash save feature. Even more features from physics would be awesome. As of now, I cant get liquid and smoke interact with each other. Or even wind and rigid body interaction. All these are problems of a pro user who can by-pass them with simple tricks. Its difficult for first timers.

  Summary

  Blender is an amazing 3D software. Very soon it will have the complete potential to replace the leading industry standard softwares. Many budding animation studios in India are adapting to Blender which is actually a very interesting thing.

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