Eight contributors completed projects through Google Summer of Code 2025 for Blender, delivering improvements across compositor sampling methods, regression test coverage, glare node enhancements, mesh sculpting performance optimizations, video sequence editor keyframe creation, edit-mesh mirroring, pitch correction for audio playback, and Flamenco render manager UI enhancements. Most changes are merged and will ship in Blender 5.0.
Table of contents
Improving Sampling in the CompositorImproving Regression Test Coverage for the CompositorCompositor: Glare Node EnhancementOptimizing Mesh and Multires Sculpting Performance in BlenderCreate Keyframes in VSE PreviewEdit-Mesh Mirror ImprovementsPitch Correction for Sound Playback in SequencerAdding handy features and UI improvements to Flamenco896 Impressions