Blender

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Light up your world
Blender: Lighting – Simply Explained

No render is ever complete without a good lighting setup. Get familiar with all the essentials to Blender lighting and setting a scene.

by Jaime Rios Velasco
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New Shapes, Old Objects
Blender: Shape Keys – Simply Explained

Blender's shape keys allow you to deform a single object into many new shapes. Since they're integral to animation and prototyping, let's see how they work.

by Niall Mobsby
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When Chrome Doesn't Work
Blender for Chromebook: How to Make It Work

Chromebooks run Chrome OS, an operating system incompatible with Blender. Read on to learn how to get Blender for Chromebook!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Flip the Norm
Blender: Recalculate Normals – Simply Explained

Normals are an important part of your objects, but they can get flipped. Learn all about Blender's recalculate normals options.

by Michelle Jensen
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Blender & MMD: How to Import an MMD Model into Blender

Blender doesn't natively support MMD files, but read on to learn how to import MMD files to Blender and get the best from both programs.

by Amir M. Bohlooli
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Better Together
Blender & Substance Painter: How to Use Them Together

Want to apply textures to create high-quality, photorealistic 3D models? Learn to integrate Blender and Substance Painter into your workflow!

by Cherie Tan
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Will It Blend?
Daz to Blender: Import Characters from Daz in Blender

Combine the ease of use of Daz with the modeling power of Blender. Learn how to export characters from Daz to Blender with just a few clicks!

by Phillip Bruno
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From Cube to Character
Blender: Character Modeling – Simply Explained

Blender character modeling can seem intimidating, but don't fret! Follow these simple steps to learn how to make a character in Blender!

by Almyra Valdez
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Grease Pencil Is the Word
Blender 2D Animation: Get Started with Grease Pencil

If you love modeling but are looking to dabble in Blender 2D animation and art, here's your ticket. Get started with Blender's Grease Pencil!

by Michelle Jensen
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Not Actually Paint
Blender: Weight Paint – Simply Explained

Weight paint is essential to many aspects of the modeling workflow in Blender such as rigging, applying modifiers, and particle spreading, among other things. Explore this guide as we exlain Blender weight paint and show you how to use it!

by Jaime Rios Velasco
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Addicted to Add-ons
The 20 Best Blender Add-ons (Some Are Free)

Blender is a fantastic tool, but add-ons can enhance the program's capabilities. Discover our picks for the best Blender add-ons!

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Vertices Virtuosity
Blender: How to Add a Vertex – Simply Explained

Adding vertex in Blender is easy, and it's useful to improve your models. Find out how to add vertices in Blender through this simple guide!

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Blending with Effects
Blender & After Effects: How to Make Them Work Together

There is nothing better than a good mix of Blender and After Effects for your 3D animations. Check out three different ways to combine both!

by Jaime Rios Velasco
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Two of a Kind
Blender: Merge Objects – Simply Explained

Using Blender to merge objects is sometimes the easiest way to design a complex model. See how to add objects and join them in Blender 3.0.

by Blu Siber
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Open Source for All
What Is Blender (Software)? – Simply Explained

Want to make your own models for 3D printing? Check out Blender, CAD software that's free, open source, and packed with great features!

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Node Blending
Blender: Procedural Texturing – Simply Explained

Blender's procedural texture capabilities are powerful, yet difficult to master. Read on to learn all about the basics!

by Cherie Tan
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Blend In with the Pros
Blender Tutorial for Beginners: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Tired of depending on other people's models? Easily get into shaping with our step-by-step Blender tutorial for beginners!

by Lauren Fuentes
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Pause and Reflect
Blender: Mirror Modifier – Simply Explained

Having a hard time getting your symmetries nice and even, or want to flip an object the opposite direction in Blender? Learn more about the Blender mirror modifier which makes this task straightforward!

by Tanner Hartmann
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Blending with Unity
Blender to Unity: How to Export/Import Models

Learn how to move files from Blender to Unity, and see why these two awesome programs complement each other so well!

by Lucas Carolo
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Polygons, Be Gone!
Blender: Smooth Shading – Simply Explained

In Blender, smooth shading is a great way to make an object's surfaces appear smooth. Read on for more on Blender's smooth shading features!

by Jackson O'Connell
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