Exporting Blender Animation as MP4: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to export your stunning Blender animation as an MP4 file on your computer? In this guide, we will walk you through the process from setting up the output properties to saving your final video file. Let's get started!

Adjusting Output Properties

First, ensure that your camera, scene, and animation are all set up and ready to go. Here's how you can export your animation:

Navigate to the Output Properties tab.
Adjust the frame rate according to your preferences. A common choice is 30 frames per second, but feel free to choose a different value based on your project's requirements.

Setting Frame Range

To specify the frame range for your animation:

In the timeline, set the first frame to 1 and the last frame to 80 (or any desired end frame of your animation).

Saving the Video

Next, follow these steps to save your animation as an MP4 file:

Choose the output folder where you want to save the video.
Select FFmpeg video as the file format to directly create an MP4 file.
Opt for h264 in MP4 under encoding presets for a high-quality output.
Adjust the output quality to your preference (e.g., perceptually lossless).

Rendering the Animation

Once you have configured all the settings, it's time to render your animation:

Check the render preview to ensure everything looks as expected.
You can also render a single test image to verify colors and overall appearance.
Initiate the rendering process by selecting Render Animation.

Blender will now render each frame from 1 to 80 and generate the MP4 video file in the designated output folder.

Additional Resources

If you're new to Blender and want to learn more about modeling, animation, rendering, and materials, consider checking out a comprehensive free course titled Blender 101. You can access this course through the link provided in the description.

Now you're all set to export your Blender animation effortlessly. Happy animating!

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