Hey Reader, We are back with a fresh dose of news, inspiration, and resources from the 3D world. Please Note: Before we begin, we wanted to let you know weāll be taking the next week a bit slower as we prepare for Easter and want to spend more time with our families (this may mean a bit slower support). Now back to the news. Today, we have a community game project from Poly Have (which you can join too), a free walk-cycle animation tutorial, a new ArchViz 3D challenge, and we'll end with an...
14 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey Reader, We are back with a fresh dose of news, inspiration, and resources from the 3D world. Today, weāll start with whatās new in the latest Blender 5.1 release, and weāll share our updated handy shortcut PDF. Next, weāll share the Top 100 animations montage from the Pwnisherās Dream Sequence Challenge and weāll end with news of the Flipped Normals Marketplace Closing Sale. Letās dive right in. Blender 5.1 Released - Letās See Whatās New The Blender 5.1 release is mostly focused on...
21 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey Reader, We are back with a fresh dose of inspiration and resources from the 3D world. Today weāll start with a reminder that our Robotic Planet sale ends today, weāll share a breakdown of a cartoony Mug animation by Louis du Mont and an intricately woven motion graphic by Albin Merle. Finally, weāll share a faster-than-ever Dust Particles generator from Gleb Alexandrov. Letās dive right in. Last Chance to get Robotic Planet 20% off Our CG Boostās 7th Birthday Sale for Robotic Planet ends...
28 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, Today is CG Boostās 7th birthday as a platform. š„³ Usually, when my personal birthday comes around on October 9th, we celebrate with our once-a-year-only big sale. But in the past at CG Boostās birthday, we havenāt really done much to mark the occasion. Thatās why this year, we wanted to do something small, but noteworthy. What started 7 years ago as a small channel with a big mission has grown into a platform where thousands of artists learn 3D and storytelling...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, With new inspiration and resources from the 3D world. Today, Iāll start with Martin Kleknerās video about the benefits of personal art projects, followed by a funny animated short "Washed Up". Next, Iāll share a tutorial on animating fish by Polyfjord, and a 25% Winter Sale on Superhive (with a special focus on Gleb Alexandrovās "Cinematic Lighting" Course update for Blender 5). Iāll end with a quick reminder of our ongoing Cubic Worlds Challenge. Letās dive in. Why...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, With a fresh dose of inspiration and resources from the 3D world. Today, Iāll start with an amazing 3D mountain landscape, followed by a free art book PDF from the creators of "Forevergreen". Next, Iāll share an inspiring stop-motion Winter Olympics trailer and finally, a cool procedural house generator for Blender. Letās dive in. Stunningly Realistic 3D Mountains Landscape made in Blender āI want to see mountains again!ā said Bilbo Baggins to his friend Gandalf, and I...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, Today, Iāll start with a free robotic arm rigging tutorial, followed by an animated, solo-made short film. Next, Iāll share a handy 3D Anatomy Reference Tool, and end with a reminder of our ongoing Cubic Worlds Challenge. Letās dive in. How to Rig a Robotic Arm - with DemNikoArt DemNikoArt made a new free rigging tutorial. In it, he explains the ins and outs of a robotic arm setup, which contains all the basic rigging elements you need to understand to make efficient...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, With a new dose of inspiration and resources from the 3D world. Today Iāll start with a quick reminder that our Cubic Worlds update discount ends today! Weāve also started a new 3D challenge, and so has Pwnisher. Next, Iāll share Polyfjordās Robot rigging breakdown and an epic anime sword fight made in Blender. Letās dive in. Last chance to get updated Cubic Worlds $10 off Our Cubic Worlds discount is ending today (February 6th, 2026, 23:59 CET). Get the course while...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey Reader, Zach here, Iām excited to announce our new Cubic Worlds Challenge! š There is something special about the Cubic Worlds course and style that keeps artists coming back. It simplifies the 3D process so that you can focus on storytelling fundamentals, mood, lighting and create far more ambitious ideas. Plus itās a lot of fun. Whether youāre new to the course, already enrolled, or just curious about Cubic Worlds, this challenge is a great moment to jump in, explore the newly updated...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read