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Superposer

by Trestle Trotter·Workflow

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Why we like it

Superposer earns its spot in the superhive library by consolidating stills, GIFs, and web video into one in-viewport reference system, with playback that runs independently of the scene timeline for studying motion.

What is Superposer?

Superposer is a Blender addon for keeping reference material inside the viewport rather than in separate folders, tabs, or second monitors. It handles local images, animated GIFs, clipboard grabs, and supported video URLs, turning each into a viewport reference. You can keep them as overlays, build boards, project them into view, or convert them into addon-managed planes when reference needs to live with the scene.

Bringing material in works two ways: Ctrl + Shift + V copies references from video, GIF, and image links directly into Blender, or you can drag and drop from local files. Once placed, simple controls adjust scale, brightness, rotation, and opacity. Videos play independently of the scene timeline and GIFs stay animated in the viewport, so moving reference stays available during sculpting, posing, modelling, or shot planning.

A Deluxe Edition adds a customizable player widget and synced audio support for compatible sources, giving full video playback inside Blender. Shortcuts and direct manipulation keep interaction fast. Documentation is available, along with a demo video.

Who is Superposer best for?

Superposer is best for artists who collect visual reference constantly and want it inside Blender instead of folders, browser tabs, and second monitors.

How much does Superposer cost?

Superposer is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Turns local images, animated GIFs, clipboard grabs, and supported video URLs into viewport references
  • Ctrl + Shift + V copies references from video, GIF, and image links into Blender; drag and drop from local files
  • Keep references as overlays, build boards, project them into view, or turn them into addon-managed planes
  • Simple controls for scale, brightness, rotation, and opacity
  • Videos play independently of the scene timeline and GIFs stay animated in the viewport
  • Deluxe Edition adds a customizable player widget and synced audio support for compatible sources
  • Documentation included

Tags

#reference#GIFs#video player#overlays#viewport#animation#Blender addon

Frequently asked questions

How do I get references into Superposer?

Superposer offers two ways to bring reference in. Press Ctrl + Shift + V to copy references from video, GIF, and image links directly into Blender, or drag and drop files from your local drive. It also handles clipboard grabs and supported video URLs. Once a reference is in the viewport you can keep it as an overlay, build boards, project it into view, or turn it into an addon-managed plane, then adjust scale, brightness, rotation, and opacity with simple controls.

Can Superposer play video and GIFs directly in the Blender viewport?

Superposer plays videos independently of the scene timeline and keeps GIFs animated in the viewport, so moving reference stays available while you sculpt, pose, model, or plan a shot. Supported video URLs can sit in the viewport as overlays for gesture, timing, and composition. The Deluxe Edition goes further with a customizable player widget and synced audio support for compatible sources, giving full video playback inside Blender, while the base edition covers video streams without audio.

What's the difference between the Super and Super Deluxe editions of Superposer?

Superposer comes in two editions. The Super Edition includes the core reference management: video streams without audio, a clipboard monitor, drag and drop of local files, image formats and GIF support, plus copy and paste from web sources. The Super Deluxe Edition adds everything in the Super Edition along with audio support for videos and a customizable player widget inside the viewport. Both keep reference material inside Blender's workspace rather than scattered across separate tabs or monitors.

Is Superposer free?

Superposer is listed as free here, so check the developer's page for editions and current licensing before downloading. The Super Edition includes every reference management feature, and the Super Deluxe Edition adds audio support for videos plus a customizable player widget inside the viewport. It pulls in local images, animated GIFs, clipboard grabs, and supported video URLs. Documentation is listed, and a demo video is available.

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