How to Use the Spin Tool in Blender
The spin tool in Blender extrudes geometry while spinning it around a pivot point. A great tool for bending things like pipes and tubes. Here’s everything you could want to know about it.
How to Duplicate and Link Objects in Blender
This post will cover different methods of duplicating and copying objects and mesh elements in Blender. We will also cover linking data between objects so one object will update when changes are made to another. I also have related posts about how to separate parts of objects and how to join multiple objects together. Duplicate…
Keyframe Animation in Blender
A complete guide to keyframe animation in Blender 3D. How to add a keyframe, the graph editor and dope sheet, auto-keying and much more.
How to Add Glare, Glow and Bloom in Blender (Eevee & Cycles)
Bloom is the technical name for a glowing effect in imagery. It creates a feathered light glowing around an object. Bloom can be accomplished in Blender. The process for adding Bloom and Glare in Blender differs in Eevee and Cycles. We will start with Eevee, but click here to jump to the Cycles part. For…
Blender 3D Dynamic Sky Add-On (Free)
Dynamic Sky is a free add-on that comes pre-installed in Blender. It just needs to be activated in the user preferences. The add-on allows us to create custom, procedural sky textures for our world – right inside Blender. Skies created with Dynamic Sky aren’t going to be as realistic as an HDRI. I have another…
Blender 3D – Data Blocks, Fake Users & External Files Explained
Understanding data blocks in Blender and…most importantly… Fake Users can be helpful. Also, how to save and purge unused data!
Texture Baking in Blender 3D (Step-By-Step)
Texture baking in Blender is complicated but here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to bake PBR textures.
Node Preview Add-On for Blender 3D
The Node Preview Add-On displays helpful preview images above every node in the shader editor to visualize what each node contributes to the material.
How to Organize Nodes in Blender 3D (Six Ways!)
Nodes are becoming a larger part of Blender and the worst part of nodes is they can become a confusing mess. Here’s everything you need to know about how to organize nodes in Blender. This guide will cover the following six ways to organize nodes: Collapse Nodes & Hide Unused Sockets The first way to…
Best Cinema 4D Courses on Udemy
Cinema 4D (C4D) is Maxon’s powerful and intuitive 3D software. It lets us create stunning 3D renders and animations. C4D is also the software that Beeple uses! Udemy is a large platform of video tutorial courses with many Cinema 4D tutorials. If you are looking to learn C4D, these Udemy courses are a great place…