Blender 4.2 Best features in 5 MINS
Michael Bridges
Blender 4.2 LTS introduces major updates, enhancing performance and realism in Eevee and Cycles. Discover the latest features and improvements in this exciting release.
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Eevee Changes | https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.2/eevee/
Cycles Changes | https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.2/cycles/
Compositor Changes | https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.2/compositor/
Python Changes |https://developer.blender.org/docs/release_notes/4.2/python_api/
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⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 - Start 00:05 - Marker 21 00:11 - 4.2 RC 00:20 - What LTS means for you 00:50 - Eevee NEXT 01:05 - Eevee - Bloom 01:12 - Eevee - GI (Global Illumination) 01:27 - Eevee - 128 to 4096 Light 01:46 - Eevee - Auto Shadow Settings 01:58 - Eevee - Shared Motion Blur Settings 02:08 - Cycles Enhancements 02:13 - Cycles - Ray Portals 02:28 - Cycles - Thin Film 02:36 - Cycles - Improved Denoising 02:48 - Cycles - Shared Motion Blur Settings 03:06 - Compositor - GPU Acceleration 03:25 - Compositor - Execution Time Overlay 03:43 - Compositor - New Bloom Mode In The Glare Node 03:59 - Compositor - Viewport Limited To The Camera View 04:12 - Python API Updates 04:21 - Add-Ons / Extensions 04:36 - API Breaking Changes
Blender 4.2 LTS has arrived, bringing an array of impressive updates that elevate the software to new heights. This version promises long-term support for two years, ensuring stability for your larger projects. However, backing up your old files before upgrading is essential to avoid any unexpected issues.
Eevee has undergone a significant overhaul, boasting out-of-the-box performance improvements. Bloom is now a compositor feature, global illumination enhances realism, and the light limit has increased dramatically. Automatic shadow settings and unified motion blur settings between Eevee and Cycles streamline the workflow.
Cycles has also seen substantial enhancements. Ray portals offer exciting possibilities for visual effects, thin film effects add realism to surfaces like soap bubbles, and improved denoising ensures cleaner renders. The shared motion blur settings with Eevee create consistency across render engines.
The compositor benefits from GPU acceleration, speeding up processes and providing real-time statistics on node performance. A new Bloom mode within the glare node and limited viewport compositing for better performance are notable additions. Python API changes introduce an extensions platform, altering how add-ons function and requiring developers to adapt their code.
If you're eager to explore these features, the release candidate is available now, with the full version just days away. Dive in and experience the enhanced capabilities of Blender 4.2 LTS. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST2_eFRcKwQ
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