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B Guides

by Dinesh007·Workflow

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Why we like it

B Guides earns its place for bringing composition overlays to both the Video Sequence Editor and 3D camera framing in one add-on, paired with a broad guide library and adjustable rulers.

What is B Guides?

B Guides is a composition add-on for Blender that places guides and rulers in both the Video Sequence Editor and the 3D Viewport. In the VSE it overlays guides directly on the sequence preview, while in the 3D Viewport it lets you assign unique guide configurations to different cameras.

The guide library covers Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Golden Spiral, Golden Triangles, Triangle & Circular, the Diagonal Method with adjustable angle control, Vanishing Point with adjustable line counts and subdivisions, Radial Symmetry, Diagonal Reciprocals, Diagonals & Center, and a Grid. Generic Guides Lines can be placed anywhere with full rotation and position control, and integrated rulers handle precise measurement.

Appearance settings adjust line colors, opacity, and thickness, and VSE and 3D camera setups are kept as separate settings. Presets save and load guide configurations through header buttons. B Guides runs on Blender 5.0 and newer under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.

Who is B Guides best for?

B Guides is best for blender users framing shots in the 3D Viewport or composing edits in the Video Sequence Editor who want composition guides and rulers.

How much does B Guides cost?

B Guides is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Dual context support: overlay guides on the VSE sequence preview and assign unique guide configurations to individual 3D cameras
  • Guide library including Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Golden Spiral, Golden Triangles, Triangle & Circular, Radial Symmetry, Diagonal Reciprocals, Diagonals & Center, and a Grid
  • Adjustable controls such as angle control for the Diagonal Method, line counts and subdivisions for Vanishing Point, and full rotation and position for generic Guides Lines
  • Integrated rulers for precise measurement
  • Appearance settings for line colors, opacity, and thickness
  • Presets to save and load guide setups
  • Separate settings kept distinct between the VSE workspace and 3D camera setups

Tags

#Blender#composition#guides#rulers#VSE#3D Viewport#camera framing#video editing

Frequently asked questions

Does B Guides work with Blender 5.0?

B Guides lists compatibility with Blender 5.0 and newer, so it fits current releases of the software. The add-on works in two contexts within Blender: the Video Sequence Editor, where guides overlay the sequence preview, and the 3D Viewport, where guide configurations attach to individual cameras. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. For the latest compatibility notes and any updates, check the developer's page on GitHub before installing.

How do I access B Guides in the VSE and 3D Viewport?

B Guides is reached through side panels in Blender. In the Video Sequence Editor, open the side panel with N in the Sequencer Preview to find the Guides panel. In the 3D Viewport, select a camera and look for the Guides panel to configure settings specific to that camera. Presets are handled through header buttons, which save your current configuration for future use. VSE and 3D camera setups keep separate settings, so each workspace stays distinct.

Is B Guides free to use?

B Guides is listed as free here in the catalog and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. That license covers how you can use, modify, and share the add-on. For current licensing terms and the source code, the developer's page on GitHub is the place to check. The add-on is a small download and does not require special permissions to run inside Blender.

Can I save and reuse guide setups in B Guides?

B Guides supports presets, letting you save and load guide setups. Header buttons save your current configuration as a preset for future use. Beyond presets, appearance settings let you fine-tune line colors, opacity, and thickness so guides stay visible against any footage or render. The Video Sequence Editor and 3D camera setups keep separate settings, so your VSE workspace stays distinct from your 3D camera configurations. This lets you tailor guides to each context you work in.

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