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Split - Real Time Comparison

by hamorisz·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the superhive library as a focused Blender comparison tool: a draggable split line, adjustable line thickness and color, and Blender's real-time compositor across Cycles, Eevee, and Octane.

What is Split - Real Time Comparison?

Split - Real Time Comparison is a Blender add-on for comparing a stored state with the current state in a dynamic, visually interactive way. A draggable split line reveals the differences between two states, making it suited to artists who need precise comparison of their changes in real-time, especially small ones.

The add-on adds a simple panel to the 3D Viewport's Sidebar under the 'Split' category. From there you can adjust the split line's thickness and color directly in the interface. It uses Blender's real-time compositor for interactive adjustments and works with Cycles, Eevee, and Octane.

For color management, the developer recommends setting the View Transform to Raw when using Octane and Standard for Cycles or Eevee, since modes like Filmic or AgX may produce visible differences between the stored and live images. Any color management steps are best handled within the compositor, where the comparison works as intended. It supports Blender 4.1 through 5.0 and is distributed under the GPL license.

Who is Split - Real Time Comparison best for?

Split - Real Time Comparison is best for artists comparing small changes to a scene in real-time, using a draggable split between a stored state and the live view in Blender.

How much does Split - Real Time Comparison cost?

Split - Real Time Comparison is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Simple panel in the 3D Viewport's Sidebar under the 'Split' category
  • Dynamic state comparison with a draggable split line
  • Adjustable split line thickness and color within the interface
  • Built on Blender's real-time compositor for interactive adjustments
  • Works with Cycles, Eevee, and Octane

Tags

#Blender#comparison#real-time compositor#viewport#compositing#before and after#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Split - Real Time Comparison support?

Split - Real Time Comparison supports Blender versions 4.1 through 5.0, and version 1.0.5 added compatibility with Blender 5.0. Earlier point releases addressed fixes for using more than one 3D viewport, the drag line when looking through the camera, node slot numbers, and a scene name issue. Within that version range, the add-on's panel appears in the 3D Viewport's Sidebar under the 'Split' category, so you can reach the comparison controls directly from the viewport without leaving your working space.

Which render engines work with Split - Real Time Comparison?

Split - Real Time Comparison works with Cycles, Eevee, and Octane, and it relies on Blender's real-time compositor to visualize differences between a stored state and the current state. For color management, the developer recommends setting the View Transform to Raw when using Octane and Standard for Cycles or Eevee. Modes like Filmic or AgX may cause visible differences between the stored and live images, so any color management steps are best performed within the compositor itself, where the comparison works as intended.

How do I use the split line in Split - Real Time Comparison?

Split - Real Time Comparison lets you drag a split line across the viewport to reveal the differences between two states as you move it. You can adjust the line's thickness and color directly in its user interface, and the panel lives in the 3D Viewport's Sidebar under the 'Split' category to keep the controls close to your work. Because it uses Blender's real-time compositor, adjustments update interactively. A demo video is also available if you want to see more.

Is Split - Real Time Comparison free?

Split - Real Time Comparison is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GPL license. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, so it's worth checking the developer's page for the current details before you download. The developer's page also provides documentation, which can help you get the add-on set up and understand its color management notes for Cycles, Eevee, and Octane.

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