CGWire Blog

Learn how to create, export, and share Kitsu playlists using Python. This guide shows how to extract playlist data, download previews into a clean folder structure, and package everything for offline or client-friendly reviews.

Learn how to build a self-hosted Blender render farm using Flamenco. This guide walks through setup, shared storage, workers, and scaling strategies to help artists render faster using the hardware they already own.

Learn how to package Kitsu workflows into a standalone command-line tool using Python, Gazu, and PyInstaller. This guide covers CLI design, interactive prompts, and compiling a single executable for reliable deployment across studios and render farms.

Learn how Blender shaders really work, from node-based materials to procedural shading and Python-driven automation. This guide breaks down shader concepts, node types, and scripting techniques to help artists build flexible, production-ready materials.

Learn how to automate animation and video rendering in Blender using Python. This tutorial covers scene setup, 3D text generation, keyframe animation, and programmatic rendering to build repeatable, script-driven workflows.

Learn how to build a Blender addon that connects to Kitsu to manage asset revisions. This tutorial covers creating, browsing, and loading file versions directly from Blender, keeping production files traceable and in sync with studio workflows.