Best Practices for your Animation / VFX Productions and news about CGWire Kitsu
Sign up nowTurn your Blender scripts into real tools artists love using—here’s how to build clean, intuitive UI panels for your add-ons.
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Basile Samel
Learn how to script Blender Geometry Nodes using Python to automate procedural setups, generate node trees programmatically, and build reusable tools for your animation pipeline.
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Basile Samel
Blender’s Geometry Nodes let you build 3D models procedurally. Learn how they work, why they’re essential for modern animation pipelines, and how to start using them to create smarter, faster, non-destructive workflows.
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Basile Samel
FFmpeg is one of the most powerful media tools used in animation and video production — yet many artists barely scratch the surface of what it can do. Learn 10 essential FFmpeg commands for assembling renders, adding audio, overlaying logos, comparing versions, and optimizing review exports.
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Basile Samel
Discover the difference between Forward Kinematics (FK) and Inverse Kinematics (IK) in Blender. Learn how animators use these systems to bring 3D rigs to life with realistic motion, balance, and control. Includes hands-on rigging examples for beginners.
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Basile Samel
Learn how to automate Blender with Python! Discover how scripting can speed up production, eliminate repetitive work, and let you build custom tools tailored to your animation pipeline.
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Basile Samel
Learn how to build a custom Blender integration for Kitsu using Python. This guide walks you through setting up a local environment, generating previews in Blender, and uploading them to Kitsu automatically—streamlining your DCC pipeline for faster, more reliable production.
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Basile Samel
From BLEND and FBX to MP4 and EXR, each animation file format serves a distinct role in production. This guide breaks down native, exchange, simulation, and rendering formats—helping you choose the right one for collaboration, rendering, and delivery.
Welcome to our latest CGWire and Kitsu update! Over the past three months, we’ve been hard at work, and we’re excited to share all the progress, new features, and improvements we’ve made. Let’s dive in!
