Blender is a free, open-source professional-grades 3D graphics and animation software that provides a complete tool set for modeling, rendering, animation, simulation, and more.
Application Overview
Blender is used at Chaffey College for projects ranging from animated films, visual effects, and 3D printing to game development, VR content, and motion graphics.
It covers nearly the full 3D content creation pipeline: modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and simulation allowing users to produce complex, high-quality projects.
Its cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux), multiple rendering engines, and extensible architecture make it a versatile tool for academic and creative work.
Usages and Features
Blender provides a complete 3D creation environment, combining flexibility, power, and community-driven resources to support a wide variety of digital content workflows.
Key Features:
- 3D Pipeline — modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, physics
- Rendering Engines — Cycles, Eevee, real-time, ray-tracing
- Animation Tools — 2D, 3D, motion, drawing, tracking
- Compositing Editing — nodes, sequences, color, effects, video
- Extensibility Support — Python, add-ons, community, resources
If you require access or installation of Blender, please contact the Chaffey IT Help Desk for further assistance.
Blender Provided Resources
For assistance with Blender or other general issues, you can check out their Main website or take a look at their Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you're experiencing issues related to Blender installation or access, you may contact our Chaffey IT Helpdesk Webpage using the following methods: