3D animation has come a long way in the last couple of decades with tools like Blender putting it within reach of even amateur creatives. And just how far it's come is apparent when we see this ...

In 3D animation, character design stands as a pivotal element, bridging the gap between storytelling and visual artistry. Formulating compelling characters requires a deep understanding of design ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A former tech executive covering AI and XR for Forbes. Cartwheel, a new 3D animation company founded by OpenAI scientist Andrew ...

In a blog posted by Nikola Todorovic, Co-Founder of Wonder Dynamics (an Autodesk company), the industry was introduced to a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to generate 3D scenes from ...

The most 3D printed faces made for a stop-motion film is 106,000 by the animation studio LAIKA for its film Missing Link (2019). The studio uses a ‘replacement animation’ technique where thousands of ...

Characters and scenes in animation come to life with the magic of 3D texturing and shading. These two elements work together to add details and colors, transforming simple images into captivating ...

But it’s not just filmmakers driving this shift. Indie game developers want to prototype characters and worlds in hours, not weeks. TikTok and social media creators are looking to animate original ...

Blender is shaping modern creative pipelines as 3D animation software becomes faster and more specialized. In 2026, many tools deliver stronger viewport performance optimization, handling massive ...