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'''Blender''' is a free and open source 3D computer graphics software tool set for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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'''Blender is a 3D computer graphics software tool set''' used to create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, augmented and virtual reality, and many other related things.
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It is free and open-source software (FOSS), for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
 
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It is used to create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, augmented and virtual reality, and many other related things.
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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) keeps the current version of Blender installed on our Design Workstations 1-3.
  
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==Tips==
 
==Tips==
  
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* '''The PPM Design Workstation 2 runs Blender better than our others, because it has an NVidia (Quadro P620) GPU.'''
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☐ The PPM Design Workstation 2 runs Blender better than the other PPM workstations, because it has an NVidia (Quadro P620) GPU.
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Links to docs.blender.org:'''
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'''Links to docs.blender.org:'''
 
===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/interface/keymap/introduction.html Common Shortcuts]===
 
===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/interface/keymap/introduction.html Common Shortcuts]===
 
===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/glossary/index.html Glossary]===
 
===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/glossary/index.html Glossary]===
 
===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/advanced/command_line/index.html Advanced, using the Command Line]===
 
===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/advanced/command_line/index.html Advanced, using the Command Line]===
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
  
 
==Training==
 
==Training==
 
'''Links to blender.org:'''
 
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:'''[https://www.blender.org/community/ Blender, everywhere.]''' — Community Support
 
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:'''[https://opendata.blender.org/ blender Benchmark]'''
 
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:'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/index.html# Blender 4.1 Reference Manual]'''
 
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:'''[https://www.blender.org/download/previous-versions/ Every Blender version]''' ("Your old files are safe.")
 
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:'''[https://www.blender.org/ Blender Product Home Page]'''
 
  
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===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/index.html# Blender 4.2 Reference Manual]===
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===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/video_editing/index.html Video Editing] — Introduction===
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===[https://www.blender.org/community/ Blender, everywhere.] — Community Support===
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===[https://www.blender.org/download/previous-versions/ Every Blender version] ("Your old files are safe.")===
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===[https://opendata.blender.org/ blender Benchmark]===
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===[https://www.blender.org/ Blender Product Home Page]===
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'''Links to other external sites:'''
 
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:'''[https://cgcookie.com/posts/everything-new-in-blender-4-1 Everything New in Blender 4.1]''' — by CGCookie.com (Feb 15th 2024)
 
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:[https://cgcookie.com/posts/everything-new-in-blender-4-0 '''Everything New in Blender 4.0'''] — by CGCookie.com (Nov 8th 2023)
 
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:[https://www.youtube.com/user/BlenderFoundation '''Official YouTube channel for Blender''']
 
 
:[[wikipedia:Blender_(software)|'''Blender (software)''']] — on Wikipedia
 
:[[wikipedia:Blender_(software)|'''Blender (software)''']] — on Wikipedia
  
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==Related Pages==
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:'''[https://cgcookie.com/posts/everything-new-in-blender-4-2 Everything New in Blender 4.2]''' — by CGCookie.com (Aug 21st&nbsp;2024)
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== Related Pages ==
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
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:'''[[Adobe After Effects Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
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== Hand-Curated Links==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
 
'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 
'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEaoINr3zgEPv5y--4MKpciLaoQYZB1Z Blender 4.0 Beginner Donut Tutorial]''' — "Blender Guru" on YouTube
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEaoINr3zgEPv5y--4MKpciLaoQYZB1Z Blender 4.0 Beginner Donut Tutorial]''' — "Blender Guru" on YouTube
 
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::'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/addons/3d_view/precision_drawing_tools/introduction.html Precision Drawing Tools]''' '''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBDfGh8A8kXU0m-0xVwrbQFTiGR2wfyKZ Learning Blender Slowly]''' — "Learn Everything About Design" on YouTube
 
 
:'''[https://blenderartists.org/t/awesome-blender-list-of-addons-tools-resources-on-github/1202865 Awesome-Blender]''' — from blenderartists.org
 
:'''[https://blenderartists.org/t/awesome-blender-list-of-addons-tools-resources-on-github/1202865 Awesome-Blender]''' — from blenderartists.org
 
:'''[https://github.com/agmmnn/awesome-blender add-ons, tools, tutorials and resources]''' — "agmmnn" on GitHub
 
:'''[https://github.com/agmmnn/awesome-blender add-ons, tools, tutorials and resources]''' — "agmmnn" on GitHub
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:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages|List of free and open-source software packages]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages|List of free and open-source software packages]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
'''Alternatives to Blender:'''
 
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:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html Adobe After Effects]''' — "Make your ideas move."
 
:'''[https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve DaVinci Resolve]''' — "editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production"
 
:'''[https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve DaVinci Resolve]''' — "editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production"
 
:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
 
:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
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:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/ SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling software
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:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/en SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling software
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:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html Adobe After Effects]''' — "Make your ideas move."
 
  
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== For Additional Help==
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==For Additional Help==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]

Latest revision as of 16:59, 3 December 2024

Blender is a 3D computer graphics software tool set used to create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, augmented and virtual reality, and many other related things.

It is free and open-source software (FOSS), for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) keeps the current version of Blender installed on our Design Workstations 1-3.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


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Tips

☐ The PPM Design Workstation 2 runs Blender better than the other PPM workstations, because it has an NVidia (Quadro P620) GPU.

Links to docs.blender.org:

Common Shortcuts

Glossary

Advanced, using the Command Line

Training

Links to blender.org:

Blender 4.2 Reference Manual

Video Editing — Introduction

Blender, everywhere. — Community Support

Every Blender version ("Your old files are safe.")

blender Benchmark

Blender Product Home Page


Links to other external sites:

Blender (software) — on Wikipedia
Everything New in Blender 4.2 — by CGCookie.com (Aug 21st 2024)

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Adobe After Effects Tips
Autodesk Fusion Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
STL File Format Tips
SVG File Format Tips
USDZ File Format Tips
Procreate app Tips
  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  
  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  
  Computers — Windows  
  Computers — Ubuntu  

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Blender 4.0 Beginner Donut Tutorial — "Blender Guru" on YouTube
Blender Add-ons:
Awesome-Blender — from blenderartists.org
add-ons, tools, tutorials and resources — "agmmnn" on GitHub

Links to other external sites:

Blender splash screens — on WikiMedia Commons
Blender (software) — on WikiMedia Commons
List of free and open-source software packages — on Wikipedia

Alternatives to Blender:

Adobe After Effects — "Make your ideas move."
DaVinci Resolve — "editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production"
Onshape — Cloud-native CAD
SketchUp 3D design software — 3D modeling software

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

 

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