One of the things I appreciate so much about blender is seeing how it has evolved and improved so dramatically. I initially used it maybe 20–25 years ago when my dad started telling me Linux was going to take over computing, and all my expensive 3d modelling and animation programs were going to get replaced by this "open source" software called Blender 3d.
I thought he was full of it (as teenagers will), but over time I've come to see where he was coming from, and Blender's progress as an open source application has been staggering.
It's at the point where I'd pick it over several commercial options, and genuinely prefer it. It's great software.
Something I appreciate about it is how inspiring it is to see what people can accomplish given time and determination. It's a wonderful product which I didn't think was possible as a kid. I didn't expect it to become what it is at all.
I thought he was full of it (as teenagers will), but over time I've come to see where he was coming from, and Blender's progress as an open source application has been staggering.
It's at the point where I'd pick it over several commercial options, and genuinely prefer it. It's great software.
Something I appreciate about it is how inspiring it is to see what people can accomplish given time and determination. It's a wonderful product which I didn't think was possible as a kid. I didn't expect it to become what it is at all.