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Align Me

by Velvum Inc·Workflow

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Why we like it

Align Me earns its place in the superhive library for keeping camera and light alignment simple, with support spanning Blender 2.8 through 2.93.

What is Align Me?

Align Me is an add-on for Blender that positions a camera or light around an object, placing it along the periphery of an imaginary sphere. The workflow centres on simplicity rather than the complex alignment options found in other add-ons.

Velvum Inc built the tool for beginners who find it difficult to place a camera or light around an object. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available.

Align Me supports Blender versions 2.8 through 2.93 and is released under the MIT license. It was published around five years ago and sits at rank 1955 in the superhive library, with more than 40 sales recorded. The add-on is listed here as free, so check the developer's page for current licensing details.

Who is Align Me best for?

Align Me is best for beginners who find it difficult to place a camera or light around an object.

How much does Align Me cost?

Align Me is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Aligns a camera or light to an object
  • Places the camera or light around the periphery of an imaginary sphere
  • Focuses on simplicity of use
  • Includes documentation
  • Demo video available
  • Compatible with Blender 2.8 through 2.93
  • Released under the MIT license

Tags

#camera alignment#light alignment#camera#light#Blender add-on#beginner tools#MIT license#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Align Me support?

Align Me is compatible with Blender 2.8, 2.81, 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, and 2.93, covering the 2.8 and 2.9 release cycles. It was published around five years ago, so these are the versions listed by the developer. If you are running a newer build of Blender, check the developer's page to confirm whether support has been extended before installing, since the listed range stops at 2.93 and does not cover later releases.

Is Align Me free, and what license does it use?

Align Me is listed here as free and is released under the MIT license, a permissive open-source license. Because pricing and terms can change over time, check the developer's page for the current licensing details before you rely on it in a project. The MIT license is generally permissive about use and modification, but confirming directly with Velvum Inc is the safest way to know exactly what the current terms allow.

How does Align Me position a camera or light?

Align Me positions a camera or light around an object, placing it along the periphery of an imaginary sphere. The add-on centres on simplicity rather than the complex alignment options offered by other add-ons. Velvum Inc built it for beginners who find it difficult to place a camera or light around an object, so the tool keeps the alignment step straightforward.

Does Align Me include documentation?

Align Me includes documentation, which is listed among its features, so there is reference material for the add-on. A demo video is also available on YouTube. Together, the documentation and demo video give two starting points for getting familiar with how Align Me aligns a camera or light, which fits its stated focus on beginners who find camera and light placement difficult.

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