News: BlenderNewbies Blender 2.5 Training DVDs (Final Update)

This is the final update for the training dvd. The next notice will be the official release, in about two weeks.

It turns out that the final product is now FOUR DVD-Rs! Originally, this was supposed to be two dvds, but I found it difficult to stay within that limitation. I tried, but ultimately decided it would be simpler to not fight it.

The original price for the two dvds was $35, but I will have to increase the price to $50 for the four dvds. However, this doesn't effect those that have pre-ordered the dvds. And, I think it's only fair to continue offering the training at the original $35 price for a two-week grace period for those that have been waiting for the official release to purchase.

So, if you're interested in purchasing the training dvds, you can still get them for $35 plus postage and handling (a steal) until May 13th! After May 13, 2011, the price will be $50 (plus postage and handling).

You can get more info about the training, here. This page is the original announcement and the graphics could use some updating, but I plan to get to that over the next two weeks.

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News: Blender 2.57a (stable) is available for Download

This release is a bugfix for the v2.57 release. Lots of issues addressed!

You can find the downloads, here...

Here's the changelog for this release...

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News: Blender 2.57 (stable) is available for Download

Blender 2.57 (Stable) is available for downloading from the Blender Foundation!

You can find download links, here...

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News: Blender 2.57 RC2 (Release Candidate) available for Download

Release Candidate 2 is available for downloading from the Blender Foundation!

You can find download links, here...

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News: BlenderArt Mag Issue #32 is Available

From BlenderArt Magazine:

In this issue we are going to explore some nice “Springy” topics like plants and trees. Nice warm growing things that make us think warm thoughts and forget all about being cold and snowed in.

Table of Contents:

• Making 2D environments for the iPhone game Spires
• A videogame in few logic bricks
• Modeling an iPhone 4 with Modifiers
• Creating Plants Using Arrays
• CanTree – Online Tree Generator
• Blender 2.5 Materials and Textures Cookbook

And Lot More…

So grab your copy today...

Also be sure to check out our gallery of wonderful images submitted by very talented members of our community.

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