The most likely reason is that either you didn't follow the instructions correctly or the video is missing a step or two. It *could* be that the video was made with an older Blender version and something has changed since. There are plugins and addons but if you needed one of those it would have been mentioned in the video. The 'base' version of Blender is complete, there are no other versions. Getting a grasp on the interface may be easy but mastering a program can take a lifetime, especially when they’re constantly being updated and improved.Originally posted by The Renderer:Well, we cannot know which video you watched or what exactly happened on your end unless you tell us. Almost all art and design programs have steep learning curves. Teaching yourself new skills takes patience. Don’t worry if you can’t figure something out right away. While beginners may not need these add-ons to learn the program, once you’ve started your journey, you may want to investigate deeper into the options available. Or if you’re more interested in learning the workflow of 2D animation in Blender, the developers have enlightening video instructions on the ‘newer’ feature of Grease Pencil animation in the program.īeing an open-sourced program, Blender has hundreds of community-created add-ons for you to explore. These tutorials include learning hotkeys, honing your knowledge of specific tools, and creating a ‘Cube Owl’. The official Blender website includes a handful of fundamental videos to start you off as well. There are tons of other free tutorials available online which may suit your needs better. A post shared by Blender Donuts making a donut isn’t the only way to dive into learning blender.

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