Save Incremental in Blender 3D
A newer Blender feature called “Save Incremental” is explained…. and when to use it.
What are Creative Commons (CC) Licenses for Art?
In the world of art or content creation, you will inevitably come across Creative Commons (CC) licensing and may wonder what it means. You may want to use an image, 3D model, texture or other asset and need to understand if you’re allowed to. Or maybe you wish to share your own creations and want…
Most Common 3D File Types Explained (FBX, OBJ, STL, etc…)
Here’s a rundown of the most common 3D file formats you’ll run into whether you’re a 3D artist, 3D printer or architect…
What are Empty Objects in Blender 3D?
Empty objects are a specific type of object in Blender. They have several uses…
How to Use Blender Without a Number Pad
Blender’s number pad is used for specific commands but here’s how to use Blender if you don’t have one…
How to Change the Resolution and Aspect Ratio in Blender
How to change the render resolution and aspect ratio in Blender. Also covered are render presets and common resolution dimensions.
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!
Solutions to Common Issues in Blender 3D
This is a running list of solutions to common issues in Blender 3D. Blender is packed full of settings and it can be frustrating when something isn’t right. This troubleshooting page is where you can find fixes to the most common problems you’ll run into in Blender. Black Spots in Transparent Areas (Cycles) If you…
Render Transparent Backgrounds in Blender 3D
Blender gives us options on how to render transparent background. Here’s how to do it.
How to Add Depth of Field in Blender (Cycles)
Depth of Field (Background Blur) in Blender is achieved through camera settings in Cycles and Eevee. Here’s how to create it.