“[Verse] is a network protocol that lets multiple applications act together as one large application by sharing data over a network. If one application makes a change to shared data, the change is distributed instantly to all the other interested clients.”
“[Blender] is the open source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback. Available for all major operating systems under the GNU Public License.”
There is also an active community supporting [Python scripts] that enhance Blender.
“[The GIMP] is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It works on many operating systems, in many languages.” Download the Gimp/Verse plugin].
Verse is a network technology that can connect multiple applications together in a managable way. Verse works on multiple platforms (Linux, Mac, and Windows). On the Blender Wiki, you’ll find [Detailed Documentation] showing how to start a Verse server and integrate it will Blender. In the [Verse Download Section] you’ll find downloads to connect Verse with even more applications.
cvs -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.blender.org:/cvsroot/verse co verse
The verse project also has a free OpenGL 2.0 renderer that you can get with from CVS.
cvs -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.blender.org:/cvsroot/verse co quelsolaar
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