In 2024, I migrated from Houdini, Maya and 3DS Studio Max to Blender and never looked back. For me, it was having all the tools in one place rather than rendering out endless passes utilizing the various strengths of the different software. Geonodes in Houdini, Character animation in Maya, Hard surface modelling and V-Ray Chaos in Max. Now Netflix Animation Studios is also supporting it. Netflix Animation Studio's investment in Blender's Development Fund shows confidence in Blender's stability, performance, and long-term future as a production-ready platform. This investment has officially moved Blender into the mainstream of professional animation. For studios, agencies, and brands producing short animated commercials and social media content, this shift has major implications — especially when it comes to cost, speed, and flexibility.

Blender Is Built for Short-Form, Fast-Turnaround Work It’s a practical shift that makes high-quality animated video more affordable and accessible for smaller teams with real budget constraints. If you’re considering animation in the $1,500–$15,000 range, Blender offers a rare combination of:

- Professional-quality results - Faster production timelines - Lower overall cost

"Netflix’s animation division already uses Blender in real production contexts, especially since acquiring Animal Logic, a studio where Blender was already part of the pipeline for tasks like pre-visualization and matte painting." https://byteiota.com/netflix-backs-blender-with-e240k-open-source-wins=~