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Turnmaker Pro

by Hugu's Works·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

Turnmaker Pro stands out for handling both object and camera turntables from a single add-on, with per-axis speed control that goes beyond Blender's Z-only default and stays adjustable without touching F-Curves.

What is Turnmaker Pro?

Turnmaker Pro is a Blender add-on that sets up non-destructive turntable animations for objects and cameras. Where Blender's standard turntable spins only on the Z-axis, this add-on provides dedicated sliders to control rotation speed on the X, Y and Z axes separately. Speeds live in number fields on the Turntable Empty rather than keyframes or f-curves, and a speed of 1.0 equals one rotation per 100 frames.

Setup runs in one click across two modes. The object turntable creates a controlling Empty at the center of the selected objects, parents them to it, and applies rotational drivers. The camera turntable places a central Empty at the 3D Cursor, parents the active camera for orbiting, and adds a Track To constraint so the camera stays focused on the center. A dedicated TURNMAKER panel in the 3D Viewport N-Panel holds the speed controls and a reset button.

Under the hood, Turnmaker Pro uses scripted drivers linked to custom properties on a control Empty, with the expression radians(frame * 3.6 * speed) for smooth, looping rotation. It requires Blender 4.0 or later, is version 1.0.0, and ships under the GPL license with separate files for English and Japanese Blender environments.

Who is Turnmaker Pro best for?

Turnmaker Pro is best for setting up looping turntable spins for objects and orbiting camera moves in Blender, including product visualization renders.

How much does Turnmaker Pro cost?

Turnmaker Pro is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Independent speed sliders for the X, Y and Z axes
  • Non-destructive setup: speeds set through number fields on the Turntable Empty instead of keyframes or f-curves
  • Standardized speed where 1.0 equals one rotation per 100 frames
  • Object turntable mode creates an Empty at the object center, parents the selected objects, and applies rotational drivers
  • Camera turntable mode creates an Empty at the 3D Cursor, parents the active camera for orbiting, and adds a Track To constraint aimed at the center
  • Dedicated TURNMAKER panel in the 3D Viewport N-Panel with a reset button that returns X/Y/Z speeds to default

Tags

#turntable#animation#camera orbit#looping animation#scripted drivers#product visualization

Frequently asked questions

Does Turnmaker Pro work with Blender 4.0?

Turnmaker Pro requires Blender 4.0 or later, so it runs on 4.0 and newer releases. The add-on is at version 1.0.0 and is distributed under the GPL license. It relies on Blender's driver and constraint systems, using scripted drivers linked to custom properties on a control Empty. Because rotation speeds are stored as number fields rather than keyframes, you can adjust timing at any point after creating a turntable, without editing F-Curves.

Which Turnmaker Pro file should I install for an English Blender interface?

Turnmaker Pro ships as two versions of the add-on inside the package, each suited to a different interface language. The file with _EG in its name is recommended for English Blender environments, while the file without _EG is recommended for Japanese Blender environments. Choose the one that matches your primary Blender interface language before installing, so the add-on aligns with your setup and you get the intended experience.

How does Turnmaker Pro set up an orbiting camera?

Turnmaker Pro creates camera turntables by placing a central Empty at the 3D Cursor location and parenting the active camera to it for orbiting. It automatically adds a Track To constraint so the camera keeps focusing on the turntable center regardless of where it moves around the orbit. Speed on each axis is controlled through the dedicated TURNMAKER panel, and a reset button snaps the X, Y and Z values back to their defaults.

Is Turnmaker Pro free to use?

Turnmaker Pro is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GPL license. Licensing and any pricing can change, so check the developer's page for the current terms before you download. The package includes documentation along with the add-on files, and setup runs from within Blender through the object and camera turntable operators and the TURNMAKER panel in the N-Panel.

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