Software & Design

Welcome to the Software & Design hub of The Silicon Post. This is your central resource for mastering the tools that power modern creativity. From 3D modeling in Blender to graphic design in the Adobe Creative Suite, our goal is to provide in-depth tutorials, unbiased reviews, and expert tips to help you bring your digital creations to life. Whether you’re a 3D artist, a graphic designer, or just looking to boost your productivity, explore our guides below to find exactly what you need to get started.

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Grease Pencil 3.0 in Blender 4.5 – Complete Guide to 2D Animation and Storyboarding

Blender, Software & Design /

Blender 4.5 introduces Grease Pencil 3.0, marking a major leap forward in 2D animation and storyboarding. This redesigned version offers more powerful tools and a simplified workflow, inspiring artists and animators to explore its new capabilities. In this guide, we’ll walk through the key features and create a simple animation or storyboard step-by-step. What is […]

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UVPackmaster: The Essential Add-on for Optimized UV Packing in Blender

Blender, Software & Design /

Imagine you’ve just finished modeling a complex character or a detailed environment. You’re excited to move on to texturing — but then you realize: hours of tedious UV packing are waiting ahead. This is exactly the moment where UVPackmaster makes all the difference. What is UVPackmaster? UVPackmaster is a premium Blender add-on designed to take

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