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Blender wiki PDF Manual conversion by Marco Ardito

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Table of Content

Table of ContentWhat is Blender?Blender is a full-featured tool

Video: From Blender 1.60 to 2.50Version/Revision Milestones

The start !Blender 2.0Blender goes Open SourceA Big LeapBlender 2.5 - The Recode !2.63 - Bmesh - Blender with N-gons2.64 - The Open Source VFX release2.65 - Continuous Improvements2.66 - Dynamic Topology, Rigid Body Simulation2.67 - Freestyle, 3d printing2.68 - Continuous Improvements2.69 - Continuous ImprovementsIRC chat channels

Who uses Blender?Interface

New User InterfaceMulti-screenCustomizable

Animation systemEverything is animatable!Dope sheet and graph editor

New functionsSearch toolFile browser improvements

Python APIWatch this page on video!AudienceLearning CG and Blender

Downloading and installing the binary distributionHardware Support

Developers platformsCompiling the Source

DownloadVersionDistribution releases

InstallationInstalling into /opt or /usr/local

ConfigurationAlt+Mouse Conflict

Compositing Desktop EnvironmentsScreenshot Install

Ubuntu (step by step)Debian (step by step)

General Instructions (text)HintsDrivers for 3D Graphic CardsSoftwareGL ModeCycles RenderingSolving problems

Shortcut ConflictsDesktop EffectsIntel Graphic Cards

Compiling BlenderUseful linksOpening a Terminal Window using Gnome ShellInstalling Missing Blender dependencies with yum

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Determining your Hardware ConfigurationDownloading Blender From the Blender Download WebsiteExecuting Blender after it has been extractedExecuting Blender In Hardware Or Software OpenGL ModeOperating System Keyboard Conflicts & Blender

ALT+Left Mouse ButtonObtaining Snapshot Versions of BlenderEnabling RPM Fusion Repository For FedoraInstalling CUDA Support In Fedora For Blender GPU Cycles Rendering SupportAdding Blender to ApplicationsAdding Blender to your DockDownloadVersion

InstallationWelcome screenLicense agreementInstallation options

Program optionsLocationInstalling

InstalledPortable Install

FreeBSDInputFile PathsSystem

OSXWindowsUnix (Linux/BSD/Solaris)

Path LayoutNotes

User Scripts PathEnvironment VariablesScripts Path & Missing ButtonsSave your work regularly

Interface conceptsThe 3 RulesPowerful interfaceOverviewInput configurationUsage of Mouse Buttons

Conventions in this ManualMouse Button EmulationNumPad EmulationNon English Keyboard

The default sceneThe Info Window (main menu)3D Window View3D Window HeaderButtons (Properties) Window HeaderOutliner WindowTimeline Window

Maximizing a windowSplitting a windowJoining two framesChanging window sizeSwapping contentsOpening new windowsHiding a headerShowing a headerHeader positionWindow type buttonMenus and buttonsWindows XP/Vista/7LinuxMacOSConsole Window Status and Error Messages



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Configuring your ScreensAdding a new Screen TypeDeleting a ScreenRearranging a ScreenOverriding DefaultsAdditional Layouts

Scene configurationAdding a new SceneA brief exampleDeleting a Scene

Collapsing MenusInteractionNew MenusOptionsAdding Pie Menus In BlenderOperation ButtonsToggle ButtonsRadio ButtonsNumber Buttons

ExpressionsUnits

Menu ButtonsColor Selector Controls

Eye DropperCascade Buttons

What is rendering?Rendering an image using Full Render - Blender InternalRendering an image using OpenGL RenderAdjusting the resolutionOutput format and output fileSaving your imageRendering an animation using Full Render - Blender InternalRendering an animation using OpenGL RenderShowing Only Rendered ObjectsThe purposes of OpenGL Rendering

Options for Actions (User Level)UndoRedoRedo LastUndo HistoryRepeat LastRepeat HistoryBlender Search

Options for Files (System Level)Save and Auto SaveRecovering Auto SavesOther options

Restoring the Default Scene to Factory SettingsOperating System Screenshots

Windows ScreenshotsMac OSX ScreenshotsGNU/Linux Screenshots

Software ScreenshotsGimp ScreenshotsBlender Window DimensionAddon: 3D View:Screencast Keys

General Web-based Help OptionsProgramming OptionsDiagnostics OptionsLegacy Version SupportSplash Screen

Other Help OptionsBlender SearchTooltipsConfigureSave the new preferencesLoad Factory Settings

View manipulation2D ViewportsManipulator



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MenusNew objectsUndoGrease PencilPlaybackKeyframingTransformSculpt Overlay ColorDuplicate Data

Adding and deleting presetsSelecting presetsSetting presets to defaultExport/Import key configuration

MouseNumpad emulationView manipulationKeymap editor

File PathsScripts Path

Save & LoadAuto SaveGeneralSoundScreencastCompute DeviceOpen GLWindow Draw MethodText Draw OptionsTexturesSequencer/Clip EditorSolid OpenGL lightsColor Picker TypeCustom Weight Paint RangeInternational FontsWarming upBuilding the body

Mirror modellingArms and Legs

Undo/RedoCoincident vertices

The HeadSubSurfaces (Subsurf)Constrained Scaling

Let's see what Gus looks likeCamera setupThe GroundLightsRenderingSaving our work

Materials and TexturesEyes and detail

Flipping a duplicate around the cursorMouthEyes materialRenderingSaving

RiggingSkinning

Vertex groupsPosing

Original positionInverse KinematicsForward Kinematics

Gus walks!DescriptionUsing the File Browser and Folder NavigationSide Panel

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Protection

DescriptionSavingSave Options

Compress FileRemap RelativeSave CopyTip for Save IncrementsCollada (.dae)Motion Capture (.bvh)Scalable Vector GraphicsStanford (.ply)Stl (.stl)3d studio (.3ds)Autodesk FBX (.fbx)Wavefront (.obj)X3D Extensible 3D (.x3d)The Collada ExporterOperator PresetsExport Data Options

Apply ModifiersSelection OnlyInclude ChildrenInclude ArmaturesInclude Shape keys

Texture OptionsOnly Active UV layerInclude TexturesCopy

Armature OptionsDeform Bones OnlyExport for Second Life

Collada OptionsTriangulateUse Object InstancesTransformation TypeSort by Object Name

The Collada ImporterTechnical details

MeshImportExport

LightImportExport

Material & EffectExport

AnimationExport&Import

NodesImportant things to rememberCollada (.dae)Motion Capture (.bvh)Stanford (.ply)Stl (.stl)Autodesk 3DS Max (.3ds)Autodesk FBX (.fbx)Wavefront (.obj)X3D Extensible 3D (.x3d)Image Formats

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Movie FormatsColor ModesColor Depths



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Radiance HDROutliner and OOPS SchematicUsers (Sharing)

Fake UserCopying and Linking Objects Between ScenesAppending or Linking Across Files

Proxy ObjectsPack and Unpack Data

Unpack DataCopying and Linking Datablocks

Copying and Linking Object DatablocksCopying and Linking other Datablocks

Unlinked DatablocksPlanning Your Timeline

Loading the UI with File OpenWorking with Scenes

Adding a SceneNaming a SceneLinking to a SceneRemoving a scene from the fileDescription

Outliner view

Selecting the outliner window typeUsing the Outliner

Selecting and activatingToggling object-level restrictionsSearchingFiltering the displayExampleGeneral Procedure

Folder and File OrganizationAppending library objects into your current project

Reusing Objects (Meshes, Curves, Cameras, Lights, )Reusing Material/Texture SettingsReusing Node LayoutsProxy ObjectsArmatures and Multiple instances

3D Window HeaderView MenuSelect MenuObject MenuMode ListViewPort Shading ListPivot Point SelectorTransform (Manipulator) SelectorsLayer SelectorLock to SceneSnap to MeshRender Buttons

Perspective and Orthographic ViewsDescriptionOptionsTechnical Details

Perspective definitionOrthographic definition

Rotating the ViewDescriptionOptions

TrackBall/Turntable

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Dolly the ViewDescription

Aligning the ViewAlign View

Local and Global ViewQuad ViewView Clipping Border

DescriptionExample

View NavigationDescriptionDescription

View Properties PanelDescriptionViewItemDisplay

Background ImageSettings

ShortcutsWalk mode

DescriptionOptions

Fly modeDescription

OptionsRender Border

Working with LayersViewing layersLocking to the sceneMultiple LayersMoving objects between layersExample of object layer arrangementDescriptionExamplesBasic transformationsAdvanced TransformationsTransform Control3D View

Transform WidgetShortcuts in the 3D ViewControling Grab/Move Precision

OrientationsOther Editor WindowsPython ScriptingHintsDescriptionUsage

Rotation using the keyboard shortcutConstraining the rotation axis (axis locking)Fine Tuning The Rotation

Rotation with the 3D Transform ManipulatorRotation with the Properties Panel

DescriptionUsage

Scaling using the keyboard shortcutConstraining the scaling axis (axis locking)Fine Tuning The Scaling

Scaling with the 3D Transform ManipulatorScaling with the Properties Panel

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UsageOptionsTransformation AmountTransformation OrientationTransformation CenterTransformation SnappingDescriptionUsage

With hotkeysWith the Transform Manipulator

Holding CTRLGrab/move transformationsRotation transformationsScale transformations

Holding SHIFTHolding CTRL and SHIFT

Grab/move transformationsRotation transformationsScale transformations

TranslationRotationScalingNumeric input via the Properties shelf

Transform Properties PanelOptions in Object modeTransform Properties LockingDescriptionClear Options

Apply Object transformationsApply Options

Manipulator controlsManipulator PreferencesChoosing the Transform Orientation

Our Demo CubeOrientations

GlobalLocalNormalGimbalView

Custom OrientationsDescription

UsageAxis locking types

Axis lockingPlane lockingAxis locking modes

Pivot Point selectorIn Object modeIn Edit mode

Single selectionMultiple selection

In Object modeIn Edit modePositioning the 3D cursor

Direct placement with the mouseUsing the Snap menuNumeric input

In Object ModeIn Edit ModeIn Object modeIn Edit modeSnapTransform Snapping

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Additional snap optionsSnapTransform Snapping

Snapping ModesSnap ElementSnap Target

Additional snap optionsMultiple Snap Targets

Object modeEdit mode

InfluenceOptionsExamples

DrawingSketching Sessions

Shared Grease Pencil SettingsDrawing SettingsSensitivity When DrawingAdditional Notes For Tablet Users

Animation of the SketchesOnion SkinningAdjusting Timing of SketchesCopying SketchesGeneral Options

TimingExampleUsageShortcuts

Types of ObjectsObject Centers

Moving Object CentersErase ObjectsJoin ObjectsSelections and the Active ObjectPoint SelectionRectangular or Border Select

DescriptionExampleHints

Lasso SelectDescriptionUsage

Circle SelectDescription

Menu SelectionSelect Grouped

DescriptionOptions

Select linkedDescriptionOptions

Select All by TypeDescriptionOptions

Select All by LayerDescriptionOptions

Other Menu OptionsObject Mode

Creation and deletionAddDuplicateJoinDelete

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Object ParentObject (Keep Transform) ParentArmature Deform ParentArmature Deform Parenting - Example Of UseArmature Deform Parent With Empty GroupsArmature Deform With Automatic WeightsArmature Deform With Envelope WeightsBone ParentBone Parenting - Example Of Use

Bone Relative ParentingVertex Parent

Vertex Parent from Edit ModeVertex Parent from Object Mode

OptionsMove childRemove relationship/Clear Parent

Parenting ExampleHints

Separating ObjectsOptions

Grouping objectsOptionsSelect GroupedDescriptionExamples

Linked DuplicatesDescriptionExamples

Procedural DuplicationLinked Library DuplicationHints

DupliVerts as an Arranging ToolSetupRearrangingOrientation

DupliVerts as a Modeling ToolSee alsoBasic usageScaleLimitations / ConsiderationsBasic UsageDupliGroup and Dynamic Linking

ExampleMaking a DupliGroup Object RealExamples

External linksDescription

Types of TrackingTrack To ConstraintLocked Track ConstraintDamped Track ConstraintOld Track

HintsInvalid Tracking or settingsEntering Edit ModeVisualizationTool ShelfProperties Shelf

Mesh DisplayVerticesEdgesFaces

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OverhangThicknessIntersectionsDistortionSharp Edges

Selection ModesSelect Mode Header WidgetsSelect Mode Pop-upSwitching select mode

Selection ToolsSelect Modes

Select Mode popupSelect Mode header widgets

Selected elements after switching select modeAdding to a SelectionSelecting Elements in a Region

Rectangular region (Border select)Circular regionLasso region

Additional Selection ToolsSelect SimilarSelecting Loops

Edge Loops and Vertex LoopsFace LoopsEdge RingPath SelectionLoop Inner-RegionBoundary Loop

Edge LoopsEdge Rings[edit] Face Loops[edit] Ngons in Face Select Mode

Types of ToolsAccessing Mesh Tools

Mesh Tools PaletteMenusDeleteDissolveConvert Triangles to QuadsUnsubdivideMerging

Merging VerticesAutoMerge EditingRemove Doubles

Further Reading

X-MirrorTopology MirrorMirror ModifierSnap to SymmetrySymmetrize MeshMirroring Geometry

MergingMerging VerticesAutoMerge EditingRemove Doubles

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Vertex ConnectVertex SlideSmoothMake Vertex ParentAdd HookBlend From Shape, Propagate ShapesSet Edge Attributes

Mark Seam and Clear SeamMark Sharp and Clear SharpAdjust Bevel WeightCrease SubSurf

Edge SlideUsage

Even modeLimitations & Workarounds

Rotate EdgeUsing Face Selection

Delete Edge LoopExample

CollapseEdge SplitBridge Edge LoopsCreating Faces

Make Edge/FaceFillBeauty FillGrid FillConvert Quads to TrianglesConvert Triangles to Quads

SolidifyRotate EdgesNormals

Flip DirectionRecalculate NormalsPush/PullWarp

ExampleShearTo Sphere

ExampleAxis of symmetryPivot pointTransformation orientationLaplacian SmoothExtrude RegionExtrude IndividualExtrude Edges and Vertices OnlyOptions

ExampleAngleDupliMerge DuplicatesRecalculate NormalsIntroductionDescriptionUsageLimitationsOptionsExamples

The Spring exampleClockwise and Counterclockwise using the Spring ExampleBending the Profiles using the Spring Example



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Creating perfect Screw SpindlesA Screw Tip

Screw Tool - Evolution since 2.5xOptionsExamples

One EdgeTwo Tri EdgesTwo Opposite Quad EdgesTwo Adjacent Quad EdgesThree EdgesTriQuad/Four EdgesMulticut

UsageOptionsUsageOptionsConfirming and selectionLimitationsOptimizations

Knife ProjectExamplesKnown IssuesBevel ModifierUsageOptionsExamplesSort ElementsMesh SnappingShrinkwrap Modifier

Sculpt ModeSculpt BrushesSculpting with the Multires ModifierSculpt Properties Panel

Brush MenuStroke MenuCurve MenuTexture MenuSymmetry MenuOptions MenuAppearance MenuTool Menu

Hiding and Revealing MeshKeyboard Shortcuts

Typical usage scenarios for Vertex groupsCreating Vertex Groups

Group NameActive Group

Deleting vertex GroupsLocking Vertex GroupsWorking with Content of Vertex Groups

Assigning verts to a GroupChecking assignmentsRemoving assignments from a GroupUsing groups for Selecting/DeselectingFinding ungrouped vertsKeyboard Shortcuts

Vertex Group ManagementHints

Vertex Group CategoriesThe Deform GroupsThe Other Groups

The Weight TableSet the Active GroupDisplay Weights in Edit ModeEdit Weights in Edit ModeChange a weightPaste a weight to other vertsDelete a weight from a Group

The Function barAbout locked Vertex Groups



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Weight Paint ModeThe weighting Color Code

BrushesThe main brush propertiesNormalize OptionsThe Brush stroke definitionThe brush Falloff curveThe brush appearanceBrush presetsCustomizing brush color space

Selection MaskingDetails about selectingVertex Selection MaskingFace Selection Masking

Hide/Unhide FacesHide/Unhide VerticesThe Clipping Border

Weight Paint OptionsWeight Paint ToolsWeight Painting for BonesWeight Painting for Particles

The Subset OptionNormalize All

Operator parametersNormalize

Operator parametersMirror

Operator parametersInvert

Operator parametersClean

Operator parametersLevels

Operator parametersBlend

Operator parametersTransfer Weights

Prepare the copyCall the tool

Redo Panel ConfusionWorkaroundOperator parameters

Limit totalOperator parameters

Weight Gradient (wip)Operator parametersSmooth shading

Smoothing parts of a meshAuto SmoothEdge Split ModifierSmoothing the mesh geometry

Mesh editing toolsModifiers

Fill HolesSplit Non-Planar FacesDelete Loose GeometryDegenerate Dissolve

TutorialsCurve PrimitivesBezier Curves

Editing Bezier CurvesCurve Properties

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PathSelect MenuEvery NthSelect/Deselect First/LastSelect Next/PreviousMore and LessCurve Display

Display OptionsHiding Elements

Basic Curve Editing (translation, rotation, scale)SnappingDeforming Tools

SmoothingMirrorSet Bzier Handle TypeExtending CurvesSubdivisionDuplicationJoining Curve SegmentsSeparating CurvesDeleting ElementsOpening and Closing a CurveSwitch DirectionConverting Tools

Converting Curve TypeConvert Curve to MeshConvert Mesh to Curve

Curve ParentingHooksSet Goal WeightInterfaceExample

Curve ExtrusionExtrusion

Simple ExtrusionAdvanced ExtrusionExamples

Finding Surface ToolsVisualizationSurface Structure

Control Points, Rows and GridSurface ResolutionClosed and Open SurfacesKnotsOrderWeight

Preset WeightsPrimitives

Select MenuEvery NthControl Point RowMore and Less

Surface EditingBasic Surface Editing (translation, rotation, scale)Advanced Transform ToolsNURBS Control Points SettingsAdding or Extruding

ExamplesOpening or Closing a SurfaceDuplicationDeleting Elements

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Editing TextInserting Text

Special CharactersConvert text to text object3D Mesh

Text SelectionFormatting Text

FontsLoading and Changing FontsSize and ShearObjects as FontsText on CurveUnderlineCharacterSetting Case

ParagraphAlignSpacingOffset

ShapeResolutionFillTextures

GeometryText Boxes

Frame sizeAdding/Deleting a FrameExample: Text FlowExample: Multiple columns

Assigning MaterialsPrimitives

VisualizationMeta Ball Options

ResolutionThreshold (Influence)Update

Meta StructureTechnical DetailsUnderlying StructureMeta ShapeStiffnessNegative InfluenceHiding ElementsDeleting ElementsConversion

Object FamiliesExamplesHints

SettingsUsage and functions

VisualizationModifyGenerateDeformSimulate

InterfaceStack

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Viewing Modified WeightsVertex Weight Edit Modifier

OptionsVertex Weight Mix Modifier

OptionsVertex Weight Proximity Modifier

OptionsExamples

Using Distance from a Target ObjectUsing Distance from a Target Objects GeometryUsing a Texture and the Mapping Curve

See AlsoDescriptionOptionsHints

Offset CalculationExamples

MechanicalFractalOrganic

TutorialsOptions

WidthSegmentsOnly VerticesLimit Method

IntroductionDescriptionUsageOptions

OperationsMaterials

UV MappingsOther ModifiersAnimationConcurrent Operations

HintsFace Normals

Tip for Fixing Mixed NormalsEmpty or Duplicated FacesOpen VolumesHistoryUseful LinksOptionsDescriptionOptionsExamples

Simple planeDecimated cylinder

DescriptionOptionsExamplesDescriptionOptionsDescriptionOptionsHints

Using Mirror modifier with Subdivision Surface modifierAligning for Mirror

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See alsoDescriptionOptionsHintsDescriptionOptionsHintsExamplesSee AlsoDescriptionOptionsHintsExamplesHistorySee AlsoOptionsMethodHintsExample/Tutorial(s)Particles and LatticesDescriptionOptionsHintsSee AlsoDescriptionOptionsDescriptionOptionsDescriptionOptionsOptionsDescriptionOptionsTechnical Details and HintsDescriptionWorkflow

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Cloth CacheBake CollisionEditing the cached simulation=

TroubleshootingExamples

Using Simulation to Shape/Sculpt a MeshSmoothing of ClothCloth on armatureCloth with animated vertex groupsCloth with Dynamic PaintUsing Cloth for SoftbodiesCloth with Wind

OptionsSoft Body and Cloth InteractionForce Field InteractionExamplesHintsActivating the modifierTypesSee alsoStacking Order ImportanceOptionsDescriptionWorkflowMore about the simulationSimulation Internals

Ocean ModifierDescriptionGeometry OptionsSimulator OptionsWave OptionsSim Data Generation OptionsBaking

Data FilesBaking Foam

Baking OptionsHistory

OptionsCreationDisplayUsing Paths

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Types of Particle systemsCommon Options

LinksDevelopment notesInner workingUser workflowTypical scenarios for using Soft BodiesCreating a Soft BodySimulation QualityCache and BakeInteraction in real time



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Lin/Quad WeightedLinearQuadraticMixing Linear and QuadZeroing both Linear and QuadGraphical Summary

Custom CurveInverse SquareInverse LinearConstant

SphereExamples

DistanceInverse SquareSphere

HintsOptionsLighting Groups

MaterialsRender Layers

See AlsoLamps: Ray-traced ShadowsLamps: Buffered ShadowsSee Also

What is Quasi-Monte Carlo?Example

See alsoLamp OptionsShadowsLamp optionsShadowsSpot ShapeShadow Buffer Types

Classical and Classic-HalfwayIrregularDeep generation method

Common optionsHintsSee AlsoLamp optionsShadowsArea ShapeShadow SamplesSample Generator TypesTechnical DetailsHintsOptionsLamp optionsSky & AtmosphereShadow

OptionsSkyAtmosphere

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Studio rigStandard Rig

Four-point RigTroubleshootingOptions

GatherRaytraceApproximate

Common SettingsTechnical DetailsHintsOptions

ApproximateDescriptionOptionsExamplesHintsHow Materials WorkUsing MaterialsCreating a new Material

New Material Panel ButtonsReusing Existing MaterialsDeleting a MaterialMaterial Properties

OptionsExamples

Common OptionsTechnical DetailsLambertOren-Nayar

OptionsToon

OptionsMinnaert

OptionsFresnel

OptionsCommon Options

Technical DetailsCookTorr

OptionsPhong

OptionsBlinn

OptionsToon

OptionsWardIso

OptionsOptions

ColorbandsOptions

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Index of RefractionFresnelDepth

HintsTransparent shadowsIOR values for Common Materials

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The Traditional Approach=A more intuitive approachExamples

SkinSee alsoStrands ShadingTexturing along the StrandStrand render SimplificationOptions

Shadow Receiving Object MaterialShadow Casting Object MaterialBuffered Shadow Options

Nodes ConceptsNodesNoodlesNode Groups

Accessing The Node EditorEnabling Node Materials in the Material Buttons

External LinksAccessing The Node EditorActivating NodesNode Editor Window ActionsNode Editor Header

At a glanceMenus

View, Select and AddNode

ButtonsMaterial/Composite/Texture SelectorUse Nodes ButtonUse Pinned ButtonGo to Parent ButtonSnap ButtonCopy Nodes ButtonPaste Nodes Button

Layout NodesCollapsing togglesSizing the nodeSocketsCurves

RGB CurvesSelecting curve pointsEditing curvesEditing the viewSpecial tools

Adding NodesArranging NodesConnecting nodesDisconnecting nodesDuplicating a nodeGrouping NodesEditing Node GroupsUngrouping NodesAppending Node GroupsMaterial Node

OutputInputControlsUsing the Material Node with Specularity

Extended Material NodeInputOutput

Camera Data NodeLamp Data NodeValue NodeRGB NodeMaterial Node "Texture"

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RGB CurvesInputsOutputsControls

InvertInputsOutputs

Hue Saturation ValueInputsOutputs

Normal NodeInputsOutputsControls

Mapping NodeInputsOutputsControls

Vector CurvesInputsOutputsControls

ColorRamp NodeInputsOutputsControls

RGB to BW NodeInputsOutputs

Math NodeInputsOutputsControls

Vector Math NodeInputsOutputsControls

Squeeze Value NodeInputsOutputs

Separate RGB NodeInputsOutputs

Combine RGB NodeInputsOutputs

Separate HSV NodeInputsOutputs

Combine HSV NodeInputsOutputs

SettingsBrushTexture

StrokeCurve

OptionsOverlayAppearanceOptions

OptionsDensityShading

AsymmetryTransmissionEmissionReflection

Hints

LightingTransparency



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ExamplesOptions

Halo PanelFlare Panel

Lens Flares

Halo TexturingExamples

Dotmatrix displayMaterial TexturesWorld Textures

DescriptionBrush TexturesChoosing the Texture contextChoosing the Texture data typeTextures SlotsCreating a new Texture Datablock in a new Texture SlotCreating a new Texture Datablock in a non-empty slotSharing a Texture Datablock in a non-empty slotTextures StackTexture DatablockTexture TypePreviewColorsMappingInfluenceHeader BarProperties Panel

Display OptionsNavigating in UV SpaceCommon options

Noise BasisNabla

HintsOptionsOptionsTechnical DetailsOptionsOptionsOptionsOptionsOptionsOptionsTechnical DetailsOptionsTechnical Details

About Image Based TexturingWorkflowUsing Images and Materials

Creating an Image TextureExamples

Layering UV TexturesMix and Match MaterialsUsing Alpha Transparency

UV Textures vs. Procedural TexturesSettings

ImageImage SamplingImage MappingOptions

ImageNodes Concepts

NodesNoodlesNode Groups

Using Texture NodesUsing Multiple Outputs



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At a glanceMenus



Layout NodesCollapsing togglesSizing the nodeSocketsCurves


Adding NodesArranging NodesConnecting nodesDisconnecting nodesDuplicating a nodeGrouping NodesEditing Node GroupsUngrouping NodesAppending Node GroupsTimeCoordinatesTexture NodeImage NodeOutput

ControlsInputs

ViewerInputs

MixRGB CurvesInvertHue Saturation ValueCombine and Separate RGBCheckerBricksCommon OptionsVoronoiBlendMagicMarbleCloudsWoodMusgraveNoiseStucciDistorted NoiseMathColorRamp NodeRGB to BW NodeValue to NormalDistanceRotateTranslateScaleAt



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Point DensityTurbulence

OptionsOcean panel

Getting StartedTexture PreviewBrushes Settings

BrushTypes of brushes

TextureStrokeCurve

Paint optionsOverlayAppearance

SavingUsing an External Image EditorGetting StartedHintsCoordinatesProjectionInheriting coordinates from the parent objectCoordinate Offset, Scaling and TransformationOptions

Environment Map SamplingExamplesLimitations

UVs ExplainedCartography ExampleHalf-Sphere Example

The UV EditorAdvantages of UVs

Header BarProperties Panel

Display OptionsNavigating in UV Space

About UVsGetting Started

WorkflowMapping TypesBasic Mapping

CubeCylinder and SphereProject From ViewResetting UVs

Advanced MappingUnwrapping Using Seams

Marking SeamsUnwrap

Smart UV ProjectLightmapFollow Active Quads

Transferring UV MapsWorkflow

Multiple UV MapsUV Textures ListSelecting UVs

Selection ModesTransforming UVs

Axis LockingPivot PointsProportional EditingSnapping

Weld and AlignMirrorStitch



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Combining UV MapsAverage Island ScalePacking IslandsConstraining to Image BoundsIteration and Refinement

Refining the LayoutReusing Textures

Exporting UV Layout ImageApplying Textures to UVs

Use UV CoordinatesFace Textures

Loading and Saving ImagesReplacing the active ImageNew ImagesUsing the Test GridImage SettingsSaving Images

Modifying your Image TexturePacking Images inside the Blend fileSurface and Wire materials

DiffuseSpecularShadingGeometryOther Controls

Volume materialsHalo materials

Linear LightSoft LightColorValueSaturationHueOverlayLightenDarkenDifferenceDivideScreenSubtractMultiplyAddMixDescriptionWorkflowDescriptionOptionsHints

OptionsTexture coordinatesInfluence

OptionsTexture CoordinatesInfluence

DescriptionOptions

TexturesDescriptionOptionTransparencyExamplesDescriptionOptionsArmatures

EditingSkinningPosingYour first armatureThe armature objectArmature chapter overviewSkeleton panel (all modes)



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Bone Panels OverviewRelations panel (edit mode)Display panel (object mode)Deform panel (all modes)Custom Properties panel (all modes)Transform panel (edit and pose mode)Transform Locks panel (pose mode)Inverse Kinematics panel (pose mode)Bones VisualizationBones propertiesBones RigidityBones influence

Display PanelBone types

Octahedral boneStick boneB-Bone boneEnvelope bone

AttributesShaped Bones

Attributes

Armature LayersShowing/hiding bone layersProtected Layers

Bone LayersMoving bones between layers

Hiding BonesChains of Bones

Editing Bones RelationshipsSelecting bones' ends

Inverse selectionSelecting connected bones' ends

Selecting BonesDeselecting connected bones

Adding BonesAdd MenuExtrusionMouse ClicksFill between jointsDuplication

Deleting BonesStandard deletionMerge

Subdividing BonesLocking BonesX-Axis Mirror EditingSeparating Bones in a new ArmatureTransforming Bones

Scaling Specificities in B-Bone and Envelope visualizationScaling Specificities in Envelope Visualization

Bone DirectionBone RollDeform properties for bone

Deform settings with bone envelope visualizationBone rigidity settings

Chain Relations EditingNaming Bones

Naming ConventionsBone name flippingAuto bone naming

Drawing ChainsStraight SegmentsFree Segments



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CutDeleteReverse

Converting to BonesFixedAdaptativeLengthRetarget

Using Bone SketchingRoll methodsAutonaming settings

Object parenting to armatureObject Parenting to Whole Armatures by Default MethodTuning Bone Influences on Parts of GeometryParenting to Whole Armatures with Armature modifierCommon OptionsBone Deform Options

EnvelopeCurved Bone

Vertex GroupsSee AlsoPosing Section OverviewSee AlsoColors

Coloring from Bone StateColoring from Bone Group

GhostsMotion PathsSelecting BonesBasic PosingAuto IKRest PoseIn-BetweensCopy/Paste PoseEffects of Bones RelationshipsIntroPose Library PanelEditingAutomatic IKIK ContraintsArmature IK PanelBone IK PanelArm Rig ExampleBasic SetupSettings and Controls

Roll ControlOffset ControlsThickness Controls

Tips for Nice SetupsUse of Constraints

Constraining bonesAvailable Constraints

Motion TrackingTransform ConstraintsTracking ConstraintsRelationship Constraints

Constraints HeaderConstraints Settings

The targetThe Constraint Space (Space)

InfluenceAdding/Removing a ConstraintOptionsOptionsOptionsDescriptionOptions



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See alsoOptionsDescriptionOptionsOptionsNotesOptionsTipsTechnical NoteExamplesDescriptionOptionsOptionsDescriptionOptionsExample

See alsoDescriptionOptionsOptionsIntroductionAnimation features and tools overview

Animation BasicsAnimation EditorsCategoriesAnimation Techniques and Deformations

ActionsF-Curve InterpolationBasic Animation

Insert KeyframesAuto KeyframeKeying SetsPropertiesEditing

Working with ActionsDriversDrivers Panel

Driver SettingsDriver Variables

WorkflowAdding DriversTransform Driver

ExamplesDriver Expression

Orbit a pointDriver Namespace

Shape Key DriverDrivers And Multiple Relative Shape Keys



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See AlsoLinksKeying Set PanelActive Keying Set PanelAdding PropertiesSee AlsoTimeline MarkersPose markersVisualization

Standard3D ViewPose Markers

Creating and Editing MarkersCreating Timeline MarkersSelecting MarkersNaming MarkersMoving MarkersDuplicating MarkersDeleting Markers

Using Timeline Markers for switching Multiple CamerasSynchronization timing keyframes with markersKeyframe VisualizationMotion Paths

Options

Timeline ElementsTime CursorKeyframesMarkers

Adjusting the ViewTimeline Area

Timeline HeaderView MenuMarker MenuFrame MenuPlayback MenuHeader Controls

I Range ControlII Frame ControlIII Player ControlIV Synchronize PlaybackV Keyframe Control

User PreferencesCurve Editor Area

Navigation2D CursorView AxesMarkers

HeaderMenusHeader Controls

Channels RegionChannel Editing

Properties RegionView Properties PanelActive F-Curve PanelActive Keyframe PanelDrivers PanelModifiers Panel

See AlsoThe concept of InterpolationSettings

Interpolation ModeAdditional interpolation modes

ExtrapolationHandle Types

Direction of timeAdding a ModifierCommon Interface



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Types of ModifiersGeneratorBuilt-in FunctionEnvelopeCyclesNoisePythonLimitsStepped Interpolation

Basic ToolsTransformationsSelectionEditingCurves and KeyframesView Tools

More ToolsTransform SnappingMirrorClean KeyframesSmoothingSampling and Baking Keyframes

Header MenusView MenuSelect MenuMarker MenuChannel MenuKey Menu

Dope Sheet ModesInterface

HeaderEdit AreaChannel Region

Keyframe TypeInterfaceAction DatablocksInterfaceUsing Action EditorWorking with poses in the Action EditorInterfaceUsing Shape Key EditorInterfaceUsing Grease Pencil mode of Dope Sheet EditorInterfaceInterfaceTracks

Initial SetupTrack ControlsCreating and deleting tracks

StripsStrip TypesCreating Strips

Creating Action StripsCreating Transition StripsGrouping and ungrouping Strips into/from Meta StripsDeleting Strips

Editing StripsStrip orderingBasic Editing

Spliting StripsRe-Instancing and duplicating Strips

Strip PropertiesAnimation DataActive TrackActive StripAction ClipEvaluationModifiers

BasicsAnimation TechniquesCommon animating ways

Pose-to-pose animation methodAnimation PrinciplesAnimating basic object transforms

Common algorithm animatingAnimating other object propertiesControlling Animation with Constraints



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Relative Shape KeysAbsolute Shape Keys

Workflow For Relative Shape KeysWorkflow For Absolute Shape KeysMore Details On Absolute Shape KeysShape Key OperatorsSee AlsoCreating Shape KeysSelecting Shape KeysEditing Shape Keys

Editing ShapeEditing Shape Properties

Deleting Shape KeysMutingPinningAnimating Relative Shape KeysAnimating Absolute Shape KeysUsing Pose markers with Shape Keys animatingA Face Animation With Relative Shape Keys

ModelingCreating Shape KeysAnimating

A Growing Flower Animation With Absolute Shape KeysModelingCreating Shape KeysAnimating

Animating with Lattice ExampleImplications for Camera Tracking

Basic Bones AnimationQuaternions and RotationsActions and NLAPose Markers

VisualizationAdding Pose MarkersEditing Pose MarkersUsing Pose Markers

Indirect Bones AnimationInverse KinematicsConstraints

See alsoExampleExampleExampleGravityCreating a Force FieldCommon Field Settings

FalloffField Types

ForceWindVortexMagneticHarmonicChargeLennard-JonesTexture field

ExamplesCurve GuideBoidTurbulenceDragSmoke Flow

LinksOptions

Soft Body and Cloth InteractionForce Field InteractionExamples



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HintsWorkflowCreating a Particle System

Types of Particle systemsCommon Options

LinksOptions

Emission LocationDistribution Settings

VelocityEmitter GeometryEmitter Object

RotationCommon Physics Settings

No PhysicsField WeightsForce Fields

ForcesCollisionIntegrationSetupKeysTiming

PhysicsBattleAllianceDeflectors and Effectors

Boid BrainRule Evaluation

SettingsFluid PropertiesAdvancedSprings

Viewport DisplayColor

Render SettingsNoneHaloLinePathObjectGroupBillboardCachingBakingGrowingStylingAnimatingRendering

OptionsEmissionHair DynamicsDisplayChildrenRender

UsageSettings

MaterialDampingQuality

SettingsEffectsRoughness



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KinkExamplesWays to use Particle Mode

Using Particle ModeSelecting Points

Moving keypoints or particlesMirroring particlesHiding/UnhidingSelect ModesBrushOptions

Typical scenarios for using Soft BodiesCreating a Soft BodySimulation QualityCache and BakeInteraction in real timeTipsLinksExample

SettingsSoft Body PanelForce FieldsAerodynamicsUsing a Goal

Edges SettingsPreventing Collapse

Collisions with other objectsExamplesCalculating CollisionsGood collisions

Self Collisionbouncing cuberesultSoft BodySoft Body CacheSoft Body GoalSoft Body EdgesSoft Body Self CollisionSoft Body SolverDescriptionWorkflow

Creating Cloth SimulationsCloth Panel

MaterialDampingPinning

CollisionsCollision Settings

Self-collisionsShared LayersMesh Objects CollideCloth - Object collisionsMesh Object Modifier Stack

Cloth CacheBake CollisionEditing the cached simulation=

TroubleshootingExamples

Using Simulation to Shape/Sculpt a MeshSmoothing of ClothCloth on armatureCloth with animated vertex groupsCloth with Dynamic PaintUsing Cloth for SoftbodiesCloth with WindIntroduction



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Rigid Body ConstraintFixedPointHingeSliderPistonGenericGeneric SpringMotorOther considerationsAnimation

DescriptionWorkflowMore about the simulationThe Domain Object

OptionsDomain WorldDomain BoundaryDomain ParticlesBaking

Bake ButtonBake directoryNotes

InflowOutflowDescriptionExamplesOptionsSee alsoPhysical correctnessAcknowledgementsLimitations & WorkaroundsSee alsoExternal linksDevelopment notesInner workingUser workflowCreating the DomainGeneric optionsSmoke Groups optionsSmoke High Resolution optionsSmoke Field Weights optionsCreate a Flow ObjectSettingsForcesCreate the MaterialAdd the TextureExtending the Smoke Simulator: Fire!TroubleshootingExternal linksActivating the modifierTypesSee alsoMain PanelSource Panel

Mesh VolumeProximityMesh Volume + ProximityObject CenterParticle System

Velocity PanelWaves PanelMain PanelAdvanced Panel

Common optionsPaintDisplaceWavesWeight

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Suboptimal baking performanceSolutionSteps to use the applescript

IntroductionGetting started

Supervised 2D trackingManual lens calibration using grease pencil and/or gridCamera motion solvingBasic tools for scene orientation and stabilizationBasic nodes for compositing scene into real footageNot implemented tools

Tools and properties for Motion TrackingMovie Clip EditorTools available in tracking mode

Marker panelTrack panelSolve panelCleanup PanelClip Panel

Properties available in tracking modeGrease Pencil PanelObjects PanelTrack PanelCamera Data PanelDisplay Panel

Tracking Settings PanelCommon options

KLT tracker optionsSAD tracker options

Marker PanelProxy / Timecode Panel

Tools available in reconstruction modeIntroductionMask Datablock: Points, Splines and Layers

Understanding LayersEditing Masks

Control PointsSelectionCurve HandlesFeather

Using MasksCompositing NodeSequencer Strip

S-CurvesMasking Tips

RenderingOverviewDistributed Render FarmRender Workbench Integration

The Render Settings PanelRenderLayersDimensionsAnti-AliasingMotion BlurShadingOutputPerformancePost ProcessingStampBakeAdd a new cameraChange active camera

Switching Multiple CamerasCamera Settings

LensCamera PresetsDepth of FieldDisplay

Composition Guides



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Aiming the camera in FlymodeThree Point RenderingTwo Point Rendering

To achieve 2-point rendering:One Point Rendering

To get 1-point (1pt) rendersOrthographic Rendering

Isometric RenderingField of View and Lens SizeZooming in BlenderDepth of Field in Computer Graphics

Displaying RendersSaving

Animation PlaybackDisplay Options

Color Management and ExposureAnti-AliasingExposure (Lighting)Depth of FieldMotion Blur

OptionsFilteringFilter Size

ExamplesWorkflow

Frame Sequence WorkflowOptions

HintsOptions

Bake ModeFull RenderAmbient OcclusionShadowNormalsTexturesDisplacementEmissionAlphaMirror Color and IntensitySpecular Color and Intensity

Additional OptionsWorkflow

SyntaxRender Options:Format Options:Animation Playback Options:Window Options:Game Engine Specific Options:Python Options:Debug Options:Misc Options:Other Options:

ExamplesRender a pictureRender a movieLaunch Blender with a specified engine

PlatformsWindowsMac OS XLinux

DimensionsPresets



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CompressionChannelsImage Formats

VSE RenderingRendering to an Image SequenceRendering to VideoDimensions PresetsPixel Aspect RatioColour SaturationRendering to fields

OptionsVideo Files

Advanced EncodingVideo Settings

Video FormatsVideo CodecsOptions

Audio SettingsTips

Home-made Render FarmRender Layers in CompositingLayers or Passes?

Using Render LayersEnabling and NamingCreating a new Render LayerScene Layers SettingsOverridesInclude OptionsPasses

ExamplesRendering only certain objectsOutlining only selected objectsRender Passes In DetailSelecting Render PassesExcluding Render Passes

Using Render PassesRecoloring ShadowsCompositing Ambient OcclusionVector Blurring Shadows

ConclusionOptionsExamples

DitheringScene Linear Color SpaceScene Settings

DisplayRenderSequencer

Image FilesWorld SettingsOpenColorIO ConfigurationCompatibilitySee AlsoThe Human EyeIn FilmIn CG

Motion Blur in BlenderSampled Motion BlurVector Blur

ExamplesHints

Hardware ImprovementsOperating System ConfigurationBlender SettingsScene and Specific Objects



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GoalsInstructions

GUIMaster

Web interface Master(Slave(s))Client

Command LineExtra

SettingsMasterSlaveClient

Physics Baking JobsVersion Control JobsNotes and Known BugsLoad Balancing

ExceptionsFirst Priorities (criteria)

To doTechnical Details

Feature ListAPI Feature WishlistOptions

Global IlluminationExamples

Console outputRender window outputThe rendered image

NotesAmount of LightSkyDomeGetting StartedReferenceUsing Freestyle in BlenderGetting StartedReferenceGPU RenderingTutorialsPerspectiveOrthographicPanoramic

EquirectangularFisheye

Depth of FieldClippingSurface ShaderVolume ShaderDisplacementEnergy ConservationTypeSubdivisionTerminologyBSDF Parameters

Volume ShadersDensityVolume Material

Interaction with the Surface ShaderMesh Topology

Volume WorldScattering BouncesLimitations

3D Viewport Draw TypesTexture PropertiesPainting & UV EditingSurface Shader

Image Based LightingVolume Shader



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Ambient OcclusionSettingsRay VisibilityTricksPoint LampSpot LampArea LampSun LampShadersTexturesMoreOpen Shading LanguageCamera DataValueRGBAttributeGeometryLight PathObject InfoFresnelLayer WeightTexture CoordinatesParticle InfoHair InfoTangentMaterial OutputLamp OutputWorld OutputBSDF

DiffuseTranslucentGlossyAnisotropicToonTransparentGlassRefractionVelvet

BSSRDFSubsurface Scattering

EmissionBackgroundHoldoutAmbient OcclusionMix and AddImage TextureEnvironment TextureSky TextureNoise TextureWave TextureVoronoi TextureMusgrave TextureGradient TextureMagic TextureChecker TextureBrick Texture

OptionsSockets

Vector TransformVector CurvesNormalNormal MapBumpMappingBlackbodyWavelengthSeparate HSVCombine HSVSeparate RGBVector Math



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Script NodeWriting ShadersClosures

BSDFHAIRBSSRDFVolumeOther

AttributesTrace

ValueRGBGeometryWireframeWavelengthBlackbodyTexture CoordinatesBumpVector TransformTangentNormal MapObject InfoParticle InfoHair InfoAttributeMappingLayer WeightFresnelLight PathLight FalloffNodes shared with the Compositor

Introduction to hairCycles Hair Rendering

PrimitiveCycles Hair SettingsHair Info NodeLimitationsTutorials

Ray TypesBounce ControlTransparencyRay VisibilityScene Settings

SamplingBouncesTransparencyTricksMotion Blur

Material SettingsWorld SettingsLamp SettingsVolume Render Settings

Path TracingWhere Noise Comes FromBouncesCaustics and Filter GlossyLight FalloffSample as LampGlass and Transparent ShadowsWindow LightsClamp Fireflies

LayersLighting Passes

CombiningData PassesIntroductionConfigurationCUDA

LimitationsFrequently Asked Questions

Why is Blender unresponsive during rendering?



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Error MessagesUnsupported GNU version! gcc 4.7 and up are not supported!CUDA Error: Invalid kernel imageCUDA Error: Out of memoryThe NVIDIA OpenGL driver lost connection with the display driverCUDA error: Unknown error in cuCtxSynchronize()On Mac OS X, no CUDA GPU is available

OptionsBake Mode

CombinedAmbient OcclusionShadowNormalsUVEmitEnvironmentDiffuse Color/Direct/IndirectGlossy Color/Direct/IndirectTransmission Color/Direct/IndirectSubsurface Color/Direct/Indirect

Additional OptionsThe Big PictureKnown Limitations and issuesAdvanced OptionsSelection by VisibilitySelection by Edge Types

Edge MarksSelection by Face MarksSelection by GroupSelection by Image BorderChainingSplittingSelectionCapsDashed LineModifiers

Along StrokeDistance from CameraDistance from ObjectMaterial

ModifiersAlong StrokeDistance from CameraDistance from ObjectMaterial

ModifiersAlong StrokeCalligraphyDistance from CameraDistance from ObjectMaterial

Modifiers2D Offset2D TransformBackbone StretcherBezier CurveBlueprintGuiding LinesPerlin Noise 1DPerlin Noise 2DPolygonizationSamplingSinus DisplacementSpatial NoiseTip Remover

Writing Style ModulesSelectionChainingSplittingSortingStroke creationUser control on the pipeline definition



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NodesNoodlesNode Groups

Accessing and Activating NodesExamplesAccessing The Node EditorActivating NodesNode Editor Window ActionsNode Editor Header

At a glanceMenus



Layout NodesButtons for work with Compositing nodes

Free Unused ButtonBackdropAuto Render

Perfomance for Compositing Nodes in Node EditorCollapsing togglesSizing the nodeSocketsCurves


Adding NodesArranging NodesConnecting nodesDisconnecting nodesDuplicating a nodeGrouping NodesEditing Node GroupsUngrouping NodesAppending Node GroupsRender Layers Node

Using the Alpha SocketOptional SocketsUsing the Z value SocketUsing the Speed Socket

Image nodeImage ChannelsSaving/Retrieving Render PassesImage SizeAnimationsGenerated ImagesNotesSplicing Video Sequences using Nodes

Cut Splicing using NodesFade Splicing using NodesMix Splice using NodesWink Splice using Nodes

Texture NodeExample

Value nodeRGB node

ExampleTime node

Time Node ExamplesExamples and suggestionsViewer

Using the UV/Image Editor Window



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CompositeSaving your Composite Image

SplitViewer NodeFile Output NodeLevels NodeRGB Curves Node

OptionsExamples

Color correction using CurvesColor correction using Black/White LevelsEffects

Mix NodeExamples

Contrast Enhancement using MixUsing Mix to Watermark imagesEncoding Your Watermark in an ImageDecoding an Image for your WatermarkUsing Dodge and Burn (History Lesson)

Hue Saturation NodeHue/Saturation tipsHSV Example

Bright/ContrastNotes

GammaInvert

OptionsAlphaOver Node

ExamplesStrange Halos or Outlines

Z-Combine NodeExamples

Color BalanceHue CorrectTone MapVector NodesNormal NodeVector Curves NodeMap Value Node

Using Map Value to Multiply valuesNormalizeFilter NodeBlur Node

OptionsDirectional Blur Node

OptionsExample

Bilateral Blur NodeInputsOptionsExamples

Vector (Motion) Blur NodeExamplesKnown Bugs

Dilate/Erode NodeExample

DefocusCamera SettingsNode InputsNode SettingExamplesHints

ColorRamp NodeUsing ColorRamp to create an Alpha MaskUsing ColorRamp to Colorize an Image

RGB to BW NodeSet Alpha Node

Using SetAlpha to Fade to BlackUsing SetAlpha to Fade In a TitleUsing SetAlpha to Colorize a BW Image

ID Mask NodeExample

Math NodeExamples

Manual Z-MaskUsing Sine Function to PulsateBrightening/Scaling a Channel



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RealitySummary

Combine/Separate NodesSeparate/Combine RGBA Node

ExamplesSeparate/Combine HSVA NodesSeparate/Combine YUVA NodeSeparate/Combine YCbCrA Node

Alpha ConvertDifference Key Node

Simple ExampleChaining Example

Chroma Key NodeColor KeyLuminance Key Node

ExampleColor Spill NodeChannel Key NodeDistance KeyTranslate Node

Example: Using the Translate Node to Roll CreditsExample: Moving a MatteExample: Shake, Rattle and Roll

Rotate NodeScale Node

Flip NodeDisplace Node

ExampleMap UV Node

ExamplesCrop NodeLens Distortion

Using the Sequence EditorAdding Strips

Add Movies or ImagesAdd SceneAdd Audio

Adding EffectsAdding Plugin Effects

Strip PropertiesEdit Strip PanelEffect StripStrip InputFilterProxy Strip Properties PanelSoundScene

Adjusting the ViewScrubbingView ModesScene PreviewView SettingsRefresh View

Selecting StripsMoving and Modifying Strips

Snap to FrameSeparate Images to StripsEditing StripsCopy and PasteMeta Strips

Image PreviewLuma WaveformChroma VectorscopeHistogramAddSubtract EffectCross and Gamma Cross

Fade to BlackMultiplyAlpha Over, Under, and Over DropWipeGlow



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Creating a Slow-Motion EffectKeyframing the Speed ControlChanging Video Frame Rates

Multicam SelectorAdjustment LayerOptionsAudio Mixing in the VSEWorking with Audio TracksAnimating Audio Track Properties

OutputAddonsScriptsSaving your own scripts

File locationInstallation

IntroductionGeneral informationGetting Started - Wiki tutorialsGetting Started - External links

Installation of an Add-OnFile locationsEnabling and DisablingDevelopment guidelines

What is Programming?What is Python?Python InterpreterHello WorldExternal links

WebpagesVideo TutorialsAccessing Built-in Python ConsoleFirst look at the Console EnvironmentAuto Completion at workBefore tinkering with the modules..

Examplesbpy.context

Try it out!bpy.data

Try it out!Exercise

bpy.opsTry it out!

Other usages for the Text windowDemonstrationExerciseGeometry

How can I generate a mesh object using the API?How do I apply a modifier using the API?How do I get the world coordinates of a control vertex of a BezierCurve?How do I select/deselect the control points of a Curve

Method 1Method 2

MaterialsHow to link a mesh/object to a material?

CustomizationHow do I automate custom hotkeys?Scripts in Blend Files

Auto ExecutionManual Execution

Controlling Script ExecutionSetting DefaultsCommand Line

Scripts



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Mathematical operationsLogical operations

Conditional statement (if)ExamplesColumn HeadingObject HeadingMotion BlurBuilt-In 2D FiltersCustom FiltersSimple MotionServo ControlExampleUsage NotesUsage NotesProperty TypesUsing PropertiesHow States OperateEditing StatesDefault CameraCamera ObjectParent Camera to ObjectParent to VertexObject as a CameraCamera Lens ShiftEmbedded PlayerStandalone PlayerStereoShadingPerformanceDisplayStereo SettingsStereo Modes

Dome Camera SettingsFisheye ModeFront-Truncated Dome ModeRear-Truncated Dome ModeCube Map ModeSpherical PanoramicWarp Data Mesh

Example filesWorldMistGame PhysicsObstacle SimulationGlobal OptionsObject Physics

Physics TypeMaterial PhysicsConstraintsVisualizing Physics

Show Framerate and ProfileMesh Deformations

Soft BodiesActionsRagdolls

Digging DeeperReading the Blender and Bullet Source Files

Recording to KeyframesKeyframe Clean-up



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OptionsAll TypesOptionsCollision Bounds

OptionsExample DemoOrigin, Rotation, Scale

Create ObstacleAll TypesOptionsCollision Bounds


Create ObstacleAll TypesOptionsCollision Bounds


Create ObstacleAll TypesOptionsHintsSensorsGoal WeightsForce FieldsAll TypesIntroHow it worksHow to Use

SetupCollisionsPython

Assembling the VehicleControlling the Vehicle

ExampleSettingsCollision BoundsTODODetailsRecommendationsOptionsOptions

SettingsTools

Set By NameGenerateClear AllChanges to VideoTexture in Blender 2.6How it worksGame preparationFirst example

Find materialCreate textureMake texture persistentCreate a sourceSetup the sourcePlay the videoChecking video statusAdvanced work flow

Advanced demosStandalone Player LicenseDistributing Games



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Introduction

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Welcome to Blender! The Blender documentation consists of many parts: this user manual, a reference guide, tutorials, forums, andmany other web resources. The first part of this manual will guide you through installing Blender, and optionally building Blender fromsource.

Blender has a powerful interface, highly optimized for 3D graphics production. The large number of buttons and menus might be a bitintimidating at first, but don't worry. After a bit of practice it will become familiar and intuitive.

It is highly recommended you read our section on The Interface carefully to get familiar with both the interface and with the conventionsused in the documentation.

What is Blender?Blender was first conceived in December 1993 and became a usable product in August 1994 as an integrated application thatenables the creation of a diverse range of 2D and 3D content. Blender provides a broad spectrum of modeling, texturing, lighting,animation and video post-processing functionality in one package. Through its open architecture, Blender provides cross-platforminteroperability, extensibility, an incredibly small footprint, and a tightly integrated workflow. Blender is one of the most popular OpenSource 3D graphics applications in the world.

Aimed at media professionals and artists world-wide, Blender can be used to create 3D visualizations and still images, as well asbroadcast- and cinema-quality videos, while the incorporation of a real-time 3D engine allows for the creation of 3D interactive contentfor stand-alone playback or video games.

Originally developed by the company 'Not a Number' (NaN), Blender has continued on as 'Free Software', with the source codeavailable under the GNU General Public License (GPL). The Blender Foundation in the Netherlands coordinates its ongoingdevelopment.

Between 2008 and 2010, key parts of Blender were re-written to improve its functions, workflow and interface. The result of this workproduced the version of the software known as Blender 2.5.

Key Features:

Image being rendered and post-processed

Fully integrated creation suite, offering a broad range of essential tools for the creation of 3D content, including modeling, uvmapping, texturing, rigging, skinning, animation, particle and other simulation, scripting, rendering, compositing, post-production, and game creation;Cross platform, with an OpenGL GUI that is uniform on all platforms (customizable with python scripts), ready to use for allcurrent versions of Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Linux, OS X, FreeBSD, Sun and numerous other operating systems;High quality 3D architecture enabling fast and efficient creation work-flow;More than 200,000 downloads of each release (users) worldwide;User community support by forums for questions, answers, and critique at http://BlenderArtists.org and news services athttp://BlenderNation.com;Small executable size, easy distribution.

You can download the latest version of Blender here.

Blender is a full-featured tool

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Blender Welcome Screen ver 2.68 autumn 2013Blender makes it possible to perform a wide range of 3d-content-creation-oriented tasks. Therefore it may seem daunting when firsttrying to grasp the basics. However, with a bit of motivation and the right learning material, it is possible to be productive with Blenderafter a few hours of practice. If you're reading this wiki, it is a good start, though it serves more as a reference. You also have onlinevideo tutorials (free and paid) from specialized websites, and several books in the Blender store.

Despite everything Blender can do, it remains a tool. Great artists create masterpieces, not only by pressing buttons or manipulatingbrushes, but also by learning and practicing human anatomy, color theory, composition, lighting, traditional animation, photography,psychology and many other areas. 3D content creation software have the added technical complexity and jargon associated with theunderpinning technologies. CPUs, GPUs, memory, algorithms, vectors, materials, meshes are the mediums of the digital artist, andunderstanding them, even broadly, will help you using Blender to its best.

So keep reading this wiki, learn the great tool that Blender is, keep your mind open to other artistic and technological areas, and youtoo can become a great artist.

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Blenders History

In 1988 Ton Roosendaal co-founded the Dutch animation studio NeoGeo. NeoGeo quickly became the largest 3D animation studio inthe Netherlands and one of the leading animation houses in Europe. NeoGeo created award-winning productions (EuropeanCorporate Video Awards 1993 and 1995) for large corporate clients such as multi-national electronics company Philips. WithinNeoGeo Ton was responsible for both art direction and internal software development. After careful deliberation Ton decided that thecurrent in-house 3D tool set for NeoGeo was too old and cumbersome to maintain and upgrade and needed to be rewritten fromscratch. In 1995 this rewrite began and was destined to become the 3D software creation we all know as Blender. As NeoGeocontinued to refine and improve Blender it became apparent to Ton that Blender could be used as a tool for other artists outside ofNeoGeo.

In 1998, Ton decided to found a new company called Not a Number (NaN) as a spin-off of NeoGeo to further market and developBlender. At the core of NaN was a desire to create and distribute a compact, cross platform 3D application for free. At the time thiswas a revolutionary concept as most commercial modelers cost several thousands of (US) dollars. NaN hoped to bring professionallevel 3D modeling and animation tools within the reach of the general computing public. NaNs business model involved providingcommercial products and services around Blender. In 1999 NaN attended its first Siggraph conference in an effort to more widelypromote Blender. Blenders first Siggraph convention was a huge success and gathered a tremendous amount of interest from boththe press and attendees.

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