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Kent Trammell
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The Future of Blender: Spencer Magnuson on Ton’s Legacy, AI, and the Value of Struggle
Spencer Magnuson talks with Kent Trammell about Ton Roosendaal’s legacy, AI in Blender, and why creative struggle still matters.
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Wes Burke
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12 of the Best 3D Printing YouTube Channels for Makers and Blender Artists
Discover 12 of the best 3D printing YouTube channels in 2025 for makers and Blender artists, from beginner tutorials to advanced engineering experiments.
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Wes Burke
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CG Cookie Member Feature: Ewan Thorpe
Meet Ewan, a 3D texture artist from Scotland who turned his passion for Blender into a thriving business with the help of CG Cookie’s courses and supportive community.
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Wes Burke
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CG Cookie Member Feature: Lewis Thorpe
Blender became a lifeline for Lewis, helping him through tough times and turning his passion into a career. Read his inspiring journey from beginner to 3D artist.
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Wes Burke
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CG Cookie Member Feature: Martin Starchel
Discover a 50-year-old’s journey from quitting his job to learning Blender with CG Cookie. Learn how he overcame challenges and found support in the 3D art community.
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Wes Burke
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CG Cookie Member Feature: Blaine Jensen
Discover Blaine Jensen’s journey from a lifelong passion for computers and filmmaking to learning Blender for 3D modeling.
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Success Story: How Learning Blender Led to a VFX Studio Job in Just One Year
Read the incredible journey of Martin, a CG Cookie member who mastered Blender and secured a job at a VFX studio in exactly 365 days. From his first Blender donut to professional success, discover how determination and the right training can lead to extraordinary achievements.
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Kent Trammell
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Explaining computer animation to a 5-year-old?
Discover how a young boy’s curiosity about the world of ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ led to an enlightening session on the basics of animation. Even complex concepts become relatable when likened to everyday experiences, proving that age is no barrier to understanding technology.
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Introducing “Why Blender Why?!” and its creator Omar Domenech
This video series was created to quickly answer your Blender questions, addressing the “gap” in learning Blender.
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Pavla Karon
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Meet-the-Member, Shawn: “I used to suffer from endless Blender WIPs, now I am completing projects”
Shawn Blanch is a CG Cookie lifetime member. This exclusive membership level is only open to a handful of members each year, which is reason enough for us to get to know them better.