B Guides

B Guides

is the composition assistant for Blender users, designed for video editing and 3D layout. Whether you are cutting a film in the Video Sequence Editor or framing a shot in the 3D Viewport, B Guides provides a comprehensive suite of overlays to help you achieve perfect composition. With support for both the VSE preview and individual 3D cameras, you can configure guides exactly where you need them. From standard Rule of Thirds to advanced Golden Ratios and customizable perspective lines, B Guides ensures your visual storytelling is precise and impactful.

Main Features

🎥 Dual Context Support

• Video Sequence Editor (VSE): Overlay guides directly on your sequence preview.
• 3D Viewport: Assign unique guide configurations to different cameras.

📐 Comprehensive Guide Library

Includes a wide range of standard composition guides:

• Rule of Thirds: The essential baseline for framing.
• Golden Ratio: Achieve naturally pleasing proportions.
• Triangle & Circular: Creates stable, harmonious paths that naturally guide the viewer’s eye through the frame.
• Golden Spiral: Leads attention along a smooth, natural curve toward the image’s focal point.
• Diagonal Method: Features adjustable angle control for dynamic compositions.
• Golden Triangles: Create complex, balanced layouts.
• Vanishing Point: Plot perspective with adjustable line counts/subdivisions.
• Diagonals & Center: Perfect for centering subjects.
• Radial Symmetry: Draws the viewer inward by directing all visual lines toward a central subject.
• Diagonal Reciprocals: Adds dynamic tension and balance by using intersecting diagonals to frame key elements.
• Guides Lines: Place generic lines anywhere on the screen with full rotation and position control.
• Grid: Provides balanced structure by aligning subjects along clear vertical and horizontal divisions for clean, organized compositions.

📏 Advanced Rulers

• Integrated rulers for precise measurement.

🎨 Fully Customizable

• Presets: Save and load your favorite guide setups instantly.
• Appearance: Fine-tune line colors, opacity, and thickness to ensure visibility against any footage or render.
• Separate Settings: Keep your VSE workspace distinct from your 3D camera setups.

Usage

1. VSE: Open the side panel (N) in the Sequencer Preview to access "Guides".
2. 3D Viewport: Select a Camera and look for the "Guides" panel to configure settings specific to that camera.
3. Presets: Use the header buttons to save your current configuration as a preset for future use.