Here are 2 games with different styles, Monster Truck Hero (PC/Mac) and No, Human (iPhone). Both games are Unity based. The first video, “No, Human” game play trailer: Monster Truck Hero,...

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An enjoyable little time-waster: test your Blender 2.5 knowledge with a Blender quizz. Right now there are four quizzes to take, and more will appear in the future. Demohero writes: Hi everybody. I...

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Reynante Martinez has published 4 very impressive detailed particle tutorials that cover if not everything you need to know about particle system. From getting start with basic parameters for both...

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Many readers sent leading stories of this use of Sintel trailer in a demonstration of a mind reading hardware. EEG (Electroencephalography) is the process of recording brain activity. From the video,...

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Blendm3 is a Blender plugin to work with StarCraft 2′s m3 files being developed by Alexander Stante. While animation and exporting aren’t yet supported, they are already in their...

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The developers’ meeting notes this week, only one main topic was discussed, “Blender 2.5x todos and beta release” Ton Roosendaal writes: Hi all, Only one main topic was discussed:...

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Last night our baby girl Floortje Nina was born! We’re all insanely proud and happy :) Bart

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Paul Caggegi released 2 video tutorials of his character modeling using Blender 2.49b this month. The first one released on August 10th is about the boot tongue and laces, adding more details with...

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While “RenderMan” could refer to many things, it  is also a standard protocol for rendering in many renderers, for instance, 3Delight, Air, Aqsis, Pixie, PRMan and many others not listed...

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In the same week as our 60,000th comment, we reach another milestone: our 3,000th article (this one). In just a little over 5 years, this site has grown from a hobby experiment to a regular part of...

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Things are going to be pretty unresponsive around here (more than usual) for the next week as I’m taking some time off to recharge the batteries. After I return things will be picking up rapidly as we enter the new conference season. Here are some upcoming things that are going on over the next few months. There is lots of exciting new stuff that I can’t wait to start talking about.

Intel Developer Forum · San Francisco · Sep 13 – 15
My first conference back will be the Intel Developer Forum taking place at Moscone Center in San Francisco. Adobe and Intel have partnered for the Melrose project that presents an excellent way for developers to monetize their AIR applications targeted at netbooks. I will be presenting on Adobe’s multi-screen vision.

Flash on the Beach · Brighton · Sep 26 – 29
I am really starting to get amped up for this year’s Flash on the Beach conference, which is arguably the world’s best. There is an interesting mix of speakers this year including several industry heavyweights. The Inspire sessions are probably my favorite part of this conference. Now don’t be a wanker. Go and register.

Flash Camp Portugal · Lisbon · Oct 2
This will be my first time in Portugal and I’m looking forward to hearing the difference between Brazilian Portuguese and the native version. Will essa porra even translate? The plans for this are still in the works but it will take place in Lisbon on October 2nd.

Adobe MAX · Los Angeles · Oct 23 – 27
MAX will be huge this year and I will be pretty busy. I’m doing a 90-minute BYOL session on building your first AIR for Android application. I will also be doing a slightly modified version of the My Head Hurts presentation that I did at FITC. I think it is a really informative session. Go and register for my sessions if they sound useful to you.

Latin Flash Tour · Latin America · Oct 30 – Nov 12
Yes were coming back for a second year bringing mayhem, cervezas, and some Flash stuff too. Check out the details on the official site. Details are still be worked out so be sure to check back. Mateo un ladron!

Bit Films are again looking for interns to work on Tube with Bassam Kurdali. Fateh writes: Calling all students (18+), recent graduates, and professionals wanting to ply their 3D skills in free...

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Igor Sabbetti told us about an Italian television program “Superquark” which features an experimental wind generator with the images of  “Carousel” made by Igor Sabbetti and...

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The Wall Street Journal recently put out an article describing how the demand for Flash developers has been increasing as of late. While this is no surprise to most of us in the community, it is a refreshing reminder that those who have marked Flash as a dying technology are quite wrong indeed. The article states that the increase in online Flash gaming is a large reason for the spike. I’m guessing that it also has something to do with all of the anticipation surrounding Flash on mobile devices.

The article also includes a quote about the salaries that top Flash developers are getting these days:

Top full-time Flash engineers can now command more than $150,000 a year in salary, says Stuart Liroff, a headhunter at GreeneSearch recruiting firm. That compares with $50,000 to $80,000 a year three years ago.

I’m sure a lot of you are now running to your bosses office to talk about getting a raise .

The Detail Library is an open movie project to be used as laboratory for the pupils of the school of arts “Casa dos Quadrinhos” in Brazil and the project only use open source and freeware...

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Yes! How’s that for you, you ’1st post!’ shouting kiddies! Jamez here knows how to do it properly – he just posted the 60,000th comment on BlenderNation. Well done Jamez! As a...

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Big news: Siggraph Asia has selected Sintel for their Animation Festival. This is the first time a Blender Institute movie will be shown at the renowned Animation Festival! Ton Roosendaal writes:...

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The Hiza Ro and the “Blender Army” in Indonesia have come up with a smart, beautiful hand sign which illustrates both an expression of peace and of the love for Blender.  They call it...

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This is SO going to make your day!! The Making Of Pretty cool huh? I think I watched the video three times in a row ;-) Very, very well done everyone! Link More background about this project: Drinks...

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From Joseph Eagar’s blog post, it seems that BMesh is nearing completion and that he’s aiming to do an intense testing sprint in near future. BMesh is a new mesh system for Blender that...

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