Parent an Animated Blender Grease Pencil Drawing to a 3D Object
In my last video, which is linked below, I showed how to draw a Grease Pencil object on a 3D object. Someone asked in the comments how to parent that object to another object, so if you move the object, the…
Drawing on 3D Objects with Blender Grease Pencil
In this video, I demonstrate how to create Blender Grease Pencil drawings on 3D objects. This process works with the Draw tool and Shape tools. If you find this video helpful, consider subscribing to the Cartoon Cocktail newsletter to be notified…
Working with Audio Files in Blender
In this video, I’ll cover everything you need to know about working with audio in Blender.
Adding Background Images in Blender
In this video, I demonstrate how to add a background image to Blender in the viewport and in the Compositing tab. This process is different from including an image in the viewport on a plane or as a reference image. …
Blender Grease Pencil Objects Parented on a 3D Surface
Low effort attempt at animating in Blender testing 2D Grease Pencil objects on a 3D surface.
Using the Blender Grease Pencil Erase Tool
In this video, I’ll provide a quick overview of how to use the Blender Grease Pencil Erase Tool to adjust lines, as well as discuss the Cutter tool and revising lines in Edit mode and with the Sculpt Grab Brush.
Add 2D Lines to Your 3D Models with the Blender Grease Pencil Line Art Modifier
In this video, I’ll show you how to add 2D lines to your 3D objects by using a blank Blender Grease Pencil object and the Line Art Modifier. I’ll review all of the edge types you can use and provide examples.…
Blender Cartoon Shaders and Line Art Using the Grease Pencil Line Art Modifier
In this video, I’ll show you how to create Blender cartoon shaders and line art and demonstrate how I used them to make the pie illustration for my Blender pie menu tutorial’s thumbnail. I modeled the pie following a tutorial by…
Dig into Blender’s Pie Menus – A Complete Guide
In this video, I quickly discuss the pie menus available natively in Blender and those you can access when you enable the 3D Viewport Pie Menus addon that is included with Blender. Download the Blender Pie Menu Keyboard Shortcuts Guide for…
Export Transparent PNG from Blender to Create a YouTube Thumbnail with Drawing Timelapse
In this video, I’ll show you how to export a transparent PNG from Blender Grease Pencil. I’ll then adjust it and a background image in Adobe Photoshop and combine them in Adobe InDesign to create the final YouTube thumbnail. I end…
