The "SpriteMaker" addon for Blender is a powerful tool designed to automate the isometric sprite creation process, particularly useful for game developers and animators. It is compatible with Blender versions 2.80 and above. This addon includes a set of panels and operators that make it easy to add cameras, adjust rendering parameters, create animations, and output results in the form of sprites.
Main Features:
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Adding and Removing Cameras: Easily add cameras to capture different sprite views. The tool automatically places cameras around the object, allowing for quick creation of the necessary shots from various angles. There's also the option to remove added cameras.
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Transparent Background: You can choose a transparent background or add your own.
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Sprite Rendering: The addon allows rendering both static sprites and animated sprites.
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Rendering Parameters Adjustment: Users can adjust rendering dimensions (width and height), select a folder for saving results, include animation, and adjust animation parameters (animation step, start, and end).
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Automatic Camera Placement: The addon includes algorithms for automatically placing cameras around the object, ensuring ideal angles for creating isometric sprites.
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Animation Support: Includes the capability to render animated sprites, an indispensable feature for game developers and animators.
How to Use:
After installing the addon in Blender, you gain access to a new "SpriteMaker" tab in the n-panel. Here, you can easily manage rendering settings, add or remove cameras, create a floor for models, and initiate the rendering process. All controls are intuitively understandable and easy to use.
Ideal For:
- Game developers who need to quickly create sprites of characters or objects.
- Animators working on pixel or 2D animation.
- Artists who want to experiment with 3D models to create 2D art.
