As a 3D artist, managing multiple rendering projects can be challenging. Recently, I came across Blender Render Queue (BRQ), a standalone batch renderer designed to simplify this process. BRQ operates independently from the Blender editor, allowing you to queue multiple projects and render them seamlessly in the background. It’s compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, and supports Blender versions 3.0 and above.
Key Features of Blender Render Queue
- Minimalist Interface: BRQ offers a clean and intuitive interface, making it easy to manage your rendering tasks.
- Queue Ordering: Organize your projects in the desired rendering sequence.
- Camera and ViewLayer Selection: Choose specific cameras and view layers for each project.
- Draft Animation Rendering: Quickly render draft versions of your animations for review.
- File Output Wildcards: Customize output file names with ease.
- On-the-Fly Output Folder Selection: Select output directories during the setup process.
- Queue Recovery: In case of a system crash, BRQ can recover your rendering queue.
- Auto Shutdown: Option to automatically shut down your computer once rendering is complete.
- Total Render Time Assessment: Estimate the total time required for your rendering tasks.
- Real-Time Progress Monitoring: Track the progress of your renders in real-time.
- Remote Monitoring Web App: Monitor your rendering tasks remotely via a web application.
- Log Output: Access detailed logs for each rendering task.
These features are designed to enhance productivity, especially for indie artists and small teams.
Getting Started with Blender Render Queue
To begin using BRQ, simply drag and drop your .blend files into the application, arrange them in your preferred order, select the desired camera and view layers, and start the rendering process. You can then continue working in Blender while BRQ handles the rendering tasks in the background.
You can download it here: https://blendermarket.com/products/blender-render-queue
Licensing and Availability
Blender Render Queue is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for flexibility in both personal and commercial use. You can find more details about the licensing terms on the Blender Market.
Conclusion
Blender Render Queue is a valuable tool for 3D artists looking to optimize their rendering workflow. Its user-friendly interface and robust features make it a worthwhile addition to your toolkit.
For a visual overview, check out this video:
