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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 free and open- source (FOSS) 3D computer graphics software tool set''' 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.
 
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.<br>
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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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==Training==
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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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==Training==
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===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/index.html# Blender 4.2 Reference Manual]===
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:'''[https://www.blender.org/community/ Blender, everywhere.]''' — Community Support
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===[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/video_editing/index.html Video Editing] — Introduction===
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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/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://www.blender.org/ Blender Product Home Page]'''
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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://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://www.blender.org/ Blender Product Home Page]===
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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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'''Links to other external sites:'''
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/user/BlenderFoundation '''Official YouTube channel for Blender''']
 
:[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 2024)
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Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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== Related Pages ==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
 
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:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
 
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:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
 
==Hand-Curated Links==
 
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Links to member-recommended external sites:
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'''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://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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'''Links to other external sites:'''
 
:'''[[commons:Category:Blender_splash_screens|Blender splash screens]]''' — on WikiMedia Commons
 
:'''[[commons:Category:Blender_splash_screens|Blender splash screens]]''' — on WikiMedia Commons
 
:'''[[commons:Blender_(software)|Blender (software)]]''' — on WikiMedia Commons
 
:'''[[commons:Blender_(software)|Blender (software)]]''' — on WikiMedia Commons
  
 
:'''[[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
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Alternatives to Blender:
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'''Alternatives to Blender:'''
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:'''[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
 
:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/ SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling software
 
:'''[https://www.sketchup.com/ SketchUp 3D design software]''' — 3D modeling software

Latest revision as of 17:51, 10 September 2024

Blender is a free and open- source (FOSS) 3D computer graphics software tool set for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
It is used to create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, augmented and virtual reality, and many other related things.

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.

 


Welcome banner

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:

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

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

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:
Precision Drawing Tools Learning Blender Slowly — "Learn Everything About Design" on YouTube
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:

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

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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