Ton Roosendaal

Ton Roosendaal is a Dutch software developer best known for creating Blender, a free, open-source 3D modeling and animation program used in digital art, film, and game design. He founded the Blender Foundation to support its development and promote open-source software. Roosendaal's work has made advanced 3D tools accessible worldwide, fostering collaboration and innovation in visual effects and animation industries. His contributions demonstrate how community-driven projects can succeed against commercial software, empowering artists and developers with powerful, free tools.