by ArtBSculpt·Workflow
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Earns its place in the superhive library as a reference-workflow tool that keeps each view on its own camera with independent image and settings, so you can compare and refine against multiple angles without juggling manual image planes.
ModelRef is a Blender add-on for working with reference images through dedicated cameras. Instead of placing and managing image planes by hand, you create reference cameras, assign a different image to each one, and adjust every reference from a single panel. It is aimed at character artists, sculptors, likeness artists, and 3D modelers who need front, side, and custom reference views while matching proportions, silhouette, and facial structure.
The add-on comes in Lite and Pro editions. Lite covers up to 3 reference cameras with per-camera images, focal length, opacity, scale, rotation, offset X and Y, a show-front option, and camera creation, selection, duplication, and deletion. Pro includes everything in Lite and adds unlimited cameras, advanced camera controls, model controls, precision toggles, camera and model baseline and reset, and reorderable panel sections.
ModelRef does not automatically create a likeness or align the model. It is a workflow tool for manually matching your model against camera-based references, letting you switch between views without losing your setup. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available.
Modelref is best for character artists, sculptors, likeness artists, and 3D modelers doing bust sculpting, reference matching, and anatomy studies.
Modelref is completely free to download and use.
ModelRef comes in two editions. Lite includes up to 3 reference cameras, an image per camera, focal length, opacity, scale, rotation, offset X and Y, a show-front option, and camera creation, selection, duplication, and deletion. Pro includes everything in Lite and adds unlimited reference cameras, advanced camera controls, model controls, precision toggles for finer adjustments, camera baseline and reset, model baseline and reset, and reorderable panel sections. Pick Lite for a simple, fast reference setup, or Pro if you want the added camera and model controls for production work.
ModelRef does not automatically create a likeness or align the model. It is a workflow tool that gives you a cleaner, faster way to manually match your model using camera-based references. Each camera can hold its own image and settings, so you can switch between different references without losing your setup. That makes it easier to compare your model from multiple angles and refine the likeness or proportions over time, while you stay focused on modeling and sculpting rather than placing and hiding manual image planes.
ModelRef Lite supports up to 3 reference cameras, while ModelRef Pro supports unlimited cameras. In both editions, each camera can be assigned its own reference image and adjusted independently, with controls that cover opacity, scale, rotation, offset X and Y, and focal length. You can create, duplicate, and delete cameras, and switch between them quickly from the panel. Setting up separate cameras for front, side, and custom views lets you move between references as you refine the model.
ModelRef is listed as free in this catalog. Because licensing and pricing can change over time, check the developer's page for the current terms before you rely on them. On the functionality side, ModelRef is a Blender add-on for reference-based model matching using dedicated cameras, with per-camera images and adjustable opacity, scale, rotation, offset, and focal length. Documentation is included with the add-on, and a demo video is available if you want to see more before installing.
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