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Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear)

by BlenderTools·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

Earns its place for bringing a traditional smear technique into Blender through a camera-view grid, with support spanning Blender 2.93 to 4.0.

What is Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear)?

Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) is a Blender add-on from BlenderTools that adds a grid in the camera view. By animating the grid's control points, you deform the object you want, working directly from the camera angle. This type of deformation is like 2D deform, so it works well in camera view.

You can add or remove objects from a grid's influence, or add more grids for specific deformation. Smear deformation is the traditional way to make animation smoother during fast movements, and this add-on brings that approach into Blender. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available.

The add-on lists support for Blender 2.93 through 4.0 and is released under the GPL license. It carries a single five-star rating on Superhive and has recorded over 90 sales. For current licensing and download details, check the developer's page.

Who is Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) best for?

Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) is best for blender animators creating smear deformations to smooth fast movements while working in camera view.

How much does Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) cost?

Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Adds a grid in camera view for deforming objects
  • Animate control points to deform the object you want
  • Add or remove objects from a grid's influence
  • Add more grids for specific deformation
  • 2D-style deformation suited to camera view
  • Documentation included

Tags

#smear#deformation#animation#camera view#grid#lattice#Blender add-on

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) support?

Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) lists support for a wide range of Blender releases: 2.93, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 4.0. That coverage spans several years of Blender development, so the add-on can fit into older projects as well as more recent installs. If you're on a version outside this range, check the developer's page to confirm compatibility before installing, since support can change over time.

Is Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) free to use?

Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) is listed as free here in the catalog, so you can add it to your Blender setup without a purchase. Licensing terms can change over time, though, so it's worth checking the developer's page for the current details and download options before you rely on it. The add-on is also released under the GPL license, which governs how its code can be used and shared.

What license is Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) released under?

Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) is released under the GPL license, which sets out how the add-on's code may be used, modified and shared. If licensing matters for your project or studio, review the full GPL terms before building it into a pipeline. The add-on also lists support for Blender 2.93 through 4.0, and current details can be confirmed on the developer's page.

Does Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) work in camera view?

Ead Easy Animation Deform (Smear) works with a grid added in the camera view, and its deformation behaves like a 2D deform, so it fits well when you're working from the camera angle. You animate the grid's control points to deform the object, and you can add or remove objects from a grid's influence or add more grids for specific deformation. That setup keeps the deformation aligned with the camera view.

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