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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 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 has installed Blender 4.0.2 on our Design Workstations 1-3. (Workstation 2 runs Blender better than the others.)
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It is free and open-source software (FOSS), for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
 
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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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'''The PPM Design Workstation 2 runs Blender better than the other PPM workstations''', because it has an NVIDIA  (Quadro P620) GPU. <br>
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==Tips==
 
==Tips==
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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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]===
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===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/advanced/command_line/index.html Advanced, using the Command Line]===
  
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==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
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=== [https://www.blender.org/download/previous-versions/ Every Blender version] ("Your old files are safe.") ===
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
  
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Links to blender.org:
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== External Training ==
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:'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/index.html# Blender 4.0 Reference Manual]'''
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'''Links to blender.org:'''
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:'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/advanced/command_line/index.html Advanced, using the Command Line]'''
 
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:'''[https://www.blender.org/community/ Blender, everywhere.]''' — Community Support
 
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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://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/index.html# '''Blender 4.3 Reference Manual''']===
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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''']
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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://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:'''
 
:[[wikipedia:Blender_(software)|'''Blender (software)''']] — on Wikipedia
 
:[[wikipedia:Blender_(software)|'''Blender (software)''']] — on Wikipedia
  
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==For Additional Help==
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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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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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== Hand-Curated Links ==
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: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.
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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==Related Pages==
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHBnw46GvGM Everything Blender can do in one video]''' — " blendereverything " on YouTube (12:47 mins)
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Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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:'''[[Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips]]'''
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEaoINr3zgEPv5y--4MKpciLaoQYZB1Z Blender 4.0 Beginner Donut Tutorial]''' — "Blender Guru" on YouTube (Playlist•14 videos)
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'''Blender Add-ons:'''
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:'''[https://blenderartists.org/t/awesome-blender-list-of-addons-tools-resources-on-github/1202865 Awesome-Blender]''' — from blenderartists.org
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:'''[https://github.com/agmmnn/awesome-blender add-ons, tools, tutorials and resources]''' — "agmmnn" on GitHub
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'''Links to other external sites:'''
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:'''[[commons:Category:Blender_splash_screens|Blender splash screens]]''' — on WikiMedia Commons
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:'''[[commons:Blender_(software)|Blender (software)]]''' — on WikiMedia Commons
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'''Alternatives to Blender:'''
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:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html Adobe After Effects]''' — "Make your ideas move."
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:'''[https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve DaVinci Resolve]''' — "editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production"
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:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
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:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/en SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling software
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==Additional Help==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[Adobe After Effects Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
  
 
:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
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:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[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'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
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:[[Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
  
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==Curated Links==
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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Links to member-recommended external sites:
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:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[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
 
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:'''[https://blenderartists.org/t/awesome-blender-list-of-addons-tools-resources-on-github/1202865 Awesome-Blender]''' — from blenderartists.org
 
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:'''[https://github.com/agmmnn/awesome-blender awesome Blender add-ons, tools, tutorials and resources]''' — "agmmnn" on GitHub
 
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:'''[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.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html Adobe After Effects]''' — "Make your ideas move."
 
  
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==Other Fun Stuff==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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Links to external sites:
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:'''[https://opendata.blender.org/ blender Benchmark]''' — on blender.org
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: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.
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:'''[[commons:Category:Blender_splash_screens|Blender splash screens]]''' — on WikiMedia Commons
 
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:'''[[commons:Blender_(software)|Blender (software)]]''' — on WikiMedia Commons
 
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:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages|List of free and open-source software packages]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
 
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Latest revision as of 00:28, 13 February 2025

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.

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

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

Links to docs.blender.org:

Common Shortcuts

Glossary

Advanced, using the Command Line

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

External Training

Links to blender.org:

Blender 4.3 Reference Manual

Video Editing — Introduction

Blender, everywhere. — Community Support

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)

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Everything Blender can do in one video — " blendereverything " on YouTube (12:47 mins)
Blender 4.0 Beginner Donut Tutorial — "Blender Guru" on YouTube (Playlist•14 videos)

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

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

Additional Help

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  
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.

 

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