Bits of Blender turns 17!

A Blender 3D interface displaying a 17th anniversary graphic with an image of two people wearing "bender" shirts.

John R. Nyquist writes:

Seventeen years ago, Bits of Blender launched on YouTube, back when videos were 320×240 and could not exceed 10 minutes. That was long enough for me, John Nyquist (BFCT), and my 9-year-old son, Richard, to share quick Blender tips.

Blender 2.4x had a reputation for being challenging, but we thought a 9-year-old using it might inspire others to get over that initial hump in learning it.

For our anniversary, we’re dropping a special Bit… a 45-minute guided tour of Blender 4.4 as we build an animation from scratch, visiting each of the workspaces.

Watch it now (it was edited in Blender’s VSE!)  and share your comments on the video or memories of our old Bits!

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