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Software > Blender > Blender News

Blender 2.74 is out

Apr 01, 2015 by CGP Staff
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The Blender Foundation has released the latest version of its open source 3D software. New features include:
  • The Cycles renderer got several noise, speed and memory improvements. New Pointiness attribute for the Geometry node allows to control texture space of one object by another.
  • The viewport can now display Ambient Occlusion and Depth of Field.
  • Ability to transfer data layers between meshes using a new Mesh Data Transfer operator and modifier. Support for custom normals.
  • Significant improvements to hair dynamics and editing tools. Support for hair collision with meshes. Simulation now happens using volumetric calculations, yielding more realistic results.
  • Improvements to the Grease Pencil tool.
Watch some new features videos and find out more on Blender’s website.

Source: Sami Sorjonen

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Nossgrr
10 years ago

Solid release, watch the feature videos.. Impressive.

Josh
10 years ago

Even if i’d try my best, I would not be able to find the right words to praise enough this software and developers for their hard work with these feature packed rapid releases!

steve gilbert (cresshead)
10 years ago

this point release looks to offer way more development that what’s rumored to be in 3ds max 2016 for £600 subscription…

Eric Smith
10 years ago

Lookin’ good!! Interface looks solid too.

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