Netflix Animation Studios has officially joined the Blender Development Fund, becoming the first major animation studio to directly provide financial backing to the open-source 3D creation suite.
Key Highlights:
- Direct Funding: The resources will be funneled into improving the software’s core engineering.
- Industry Standards: Blender is widely used by media and entertainment professionals for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering.
- Open Source Commitment: This partnership reflects a growing trend of major studios supporting open-source tools to streamline production workflows.
By investing in Blender’s core development, Netflix aims to enhance the stability and feature set of a tool that is increasingly vital to its global animation pipeline.
