Hey Reader, Zach here, With a new dose of inspiration and resources from the 3D world. Today, I’ll start with an animated Blender short film about our beautiful planet Earth (don't miss this one), followed by a stunning architectural Blender animation. I’ll also share news about our new "Magic Shop" 3D challenge and the September Sprint. Finally, I’ll share a new, powerful procedural Nature Generator add-on for Blender. Let’s dive in. "The Ballad of Pale Blue Dot" - Animated Blender Short...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, The other day, in a CG Boost team meeting, we were discussing how platforms are oversaturated with content and images, which can make it feel like, what’s the point of making more content? Then Masha who has been on our team since the very beginning of CG Boost said: The reason I create art is to give life to my imagination. I like the process of thinking about an idea and fully bringing it to life. That encouraged me. Like a breath of fresh air, it was a great reminder...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, With 5 of our most popular quick-tip tutorials from August 2025. Check out how much Blender wizardry you can learn from CG Boost instructors in less than 60 seconds each. Let’s dive in. Tip 1: Make Your Blender Character Hold an Object Jim Morren shows a simple and powerful way to make your character hold a rifle (or any other object) in its hand or both hands using the Child Of Constraint. This allows us to animate the object and the character’s hands following its...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, With fresh inspirations and resources from the 3D world. Today I’ll start with a new 3D challenge straight from Pixar, followed by a cool car animation breakdown and a new 3D character course from Blender Secrets. Let’s dive in. New Pixar RenderMan 3D Challenge "First Contact" 3D challenges are sprouting like mushrooms all around, but this one is pretty special. Pixar just announced its 12th annual 3D render challenge, this time named "First Contact". To participate,...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, With some fresh inspirations and resources from the 3D world. Today, I’ll share Polyfjord's new 3D tracking technique, a CGI dragon in Iceland, and a reminder about our Master Compositing in Blender Course Sale ending today. As a cherry on top, Free Mannequin Rigs from P2Design. Let’s dive in. Polyfjord’s new Photogrammetry 3D Tracking Workflow When Polyfjord releases a new video, I always watch it, expecting something exciting. This time was no different, and the 3D...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, With new resources and inspirations from the 3D world. Today, I’ll share a cool Blender martial arts animation, an indie feature animation "Boys Go To Jupiter", and a stylized car game teaser. Let’s dive in. Amazing Mannequin Animation from P2Design Pierrick Picaut is a true animation sensei. He trained four of his new 3D mannequins to perform amazing combat animations in this fun video - and they’re killing it! They are uniquely designed to represent distinctive body...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, With a new dose of inspiration and resources from the 3D world. Today we’ve got our new Green Screen Keying tutorial from Daniel Nees, a new Pwnisher's “Rampage Rally” Challenge, a free Blender animation course, and ToAnimate's anniversary sale. Let’s dive right in! Green Screen Keying in Blender (Tutorial) Our very own Master Compositing in Blender course creator, Daniel Nees, just released a brand-new tutorial on green screen keying in Blender. What makes this one...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, I’m excited to announce our new August CG Boost Challenge titled, Lost Tech World, as well as the CG Boost August Sprint. Let’s dive in. 💿 Lost Tech World Challenge A forgotten world awaits… Starting today, CG Boost challenges you to create an art piece that captures the mystery and wonder of a long-lost technological civilization. Whether you choose to craft a detailed prop or vast environments, focus on storytelling through design, composition, and mood. Uncover the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Daniel Nees here, and I’m excited to let you know that the final chapters of my Master Compositing in Blender course are now live, and the course is officially complete! Few! 😌 With the full course now available, the 20% Early Bird Discount will end soon, on August 22nd, 2025–23:59 CEST. If you’d like to join the course before the discount expires, just use the coupon code EARLYBIRD20 at checkout: 👉 Master Compositing in Blender Note: If you own the course already, this update is...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read