SkySplat: 3D Gaussian Splatting for Blender
Transform drone footage into photorealistic 3D scenes with cutting-edge Gaussian splatting technology
📰 Latest: Updates on SkySplat
This is a quick blog post to update everyone on the current state and future directions of SkySplat. Since the BlenderCon tutorial there has been a ton of activity and interest in the project. We’ve been getting great bug reports, feature requests, and even a tutorial from a popular Blender youtuber. On the development side, I’m looking ahead to version 0.5 with some exciting features like multi-camera support and smarter frame selection. Read on for the details!
🎬 BlenderCon 2025 Talk
Watch the full presentation from BlenderCon 2025 where we showcase SkySplat’s capabilities and demonstrate real-world workflows for 3D Gaussian Splatting in Blender.
🛠️ SkySplat Blender Addon
Blender addon for 3D Gaussian Splatting workflows. Process drone footage into 3DGS models.
New in v0.4.0:
- Multi-Instance Workflow: Manage multiple videos in one .blend file without file collisions
- Animated Camera Creation: Generate camera animations from COLMAP reconstructions
- Blender 5.0 Support: Compatible with Blender 5.0 and 4.0+
Features:
- Video processing and frame extraction
- COLMAP integration with multi-instance support
- Point cloud transformation
- Brush training configuration
- Viewport preview
What You’ll Find Here
📝 Blog Posts
Latest insights, tutorials, and updates from the world of 3D Gaussian Splatting. Read Blog
📚 Documentation
Comprehensive guides and API documentation for all SkySplat tools and projects. Browse Docs
📄 Articles
In-depth technical articles about 3DGS research, implementation details, and best practices. Read Articles
About 3D Gaussian Splatting
3D Gaussian Splatting is a revolutionary technique for real-time rendering of photorealistic 3D scenes. Unlike traditional mesh-based approaches, 3DGS represents scenes as collections of 3D Gaussian functions, enabling:
- Ultra-fast rendering with real-time performance
- Photorealistic quality from novel viewpoints
- Efficient storage and transmission
- Easy integration with existing 3D pipelines
Getting Started
- Explore the Blog - Start with our latest posts about 3DGS techniques
- Check the Documentation - Learn how to use SkySplat Blender addon
- Read Technical Articles - Dive deep into implementation details
- Join the Community - Contribute to our open-source projects
SkySplat is an open-source project dedicated to making 3D Gaussian Splatting accessible to artists, researchers, and developers worldwide.