E. Gachoki

I’m Gachoki, an expert in animation, visual effects, Blender, artificial intelligence, web design, programming, and digital marketing. My work spans creative production and technical development, combining design, storytelling, and code. At Gachoki.com, I share strategies and insights that help creatives and businesses grow online.

How to Import FBX Files into Blender 3D

FBX files are one of the most common formats for 3D models, making it easy

E. Gachoki September 14, 2025

Two heads of Suzanne the monkey that have red eyes. The eyes on head on the right have glowing/blooming effect. At the bottom of this image are the text 'BLOOM EFFECT IN CYCLES'.

Blender Glare Node for Cycles Glow / Bloom

Want to make your Blender renders pop with a magical glow? You’re in the right

E. Gachoki September 14, 2025

One head of Suzanne the monkey on the left with the text 'Original' above it. Two heads Suzanne the money on the right with the text 'Duplicates' above them. The text 'DUPLICATE & LINK OBJECTS' AT THE BOTTOM.

How to Duplicate and Link Objects in Blender

Duplicating objects in Blender can save you a ton of time, especially when you’re working

E. Gachoki September 14, 2025

A white icon showing a square ruler next to a cube. The text 'MEASUREMENTS IN BLENDER' are displayed at the bottom.

How to Change and Display Units of Measurement in Blender

Blender lets you customize units of measurement to match your project. Whether you’re working with

E. Gachoki September 14, 2025

Suzanne the monkey with curved arrows indicating Suzzane is spining round. At the bottom there is the text 'SPIN AN OBJECT FOREVER'

How to Set Up Infinite Object Rotation in Blender

Ever wondered how to make an object spin endlessly in Blender? This quick tip will

E. Gachoki September 14, 2025

How to Import Images as Planes in Blender 4.2 or Later

Blender 4.2 brings some exciting changes, including a streamlined way to import images as planes.

E. Gachoki September 14, 2025

A featured image for a Blender tutorial titled "How to Remove Double and Overlapping Vertices in Blender." The image shows a 3D model of a detergent bottle with two versions side by side. The left version highlights dense, overlapping vertices, while the right version displays a cleaner, simplified mesh. An arrow between the two indicates the improvement process. Below the image is the text "REMOVE OVERLAPPING VERTICES" in bold white letters on an orange background.

How to Remove Double and Overlapping Vertices in Blender

Fix Shading Issues with This Quick Blender Tip Dealing with overlapping vertices in Blender? They

E. Gachoki September 14, 2025

The image shows a split view with a list of project ideas on the left and a scenic digital render on the right. The left side displays the following text in a dark interface: - Underwater World - Steampunk City - Retro Space Station - Nature Time-Lapse - Abstract Animation - Fantasy Creature The right side features a serene landscape of a river flowing through cherry blossom trees with a snow-capped mountain in the background under a partly cloudy sky. At the bottom of the image is a bright orange banner with bold white text: **"ADD NOTES TO BLENDFILE."**

How to Add Notes in Your Blender File + Bonus Tip

Keeping track of your ideas, to-dos, or instructions can be a lifesaver when working in

E. Gachoki September 14, 2025

The image is a 3D model of a sphere with the text "BLENDER ANNOTATION TOOL" written on it. The sphere is white and appears to be made of a smooth, shiny material. It is in the center of the image and is surrounded by two orange arrows pointing towards it, indicating that it is a blender annotation tool. The background is a grid-like pattern. The text is written in a bold, black font and is centered on the sphere.

How to Use the Annotate Tool in Blender

The Annotate Tool in Blender is an absolute lifesaver when you need to add quick

E. Gachoki September 16, 2025

Blender Addons for Character Creation

Blender Addons for Character Creation

Creating characters in Blender can be pretty challenging and time-consuming, especially if your project has

E. Gachoki September 16, 2025

Best Blender Addons for Retopology

Best Blender Addons for Retopology

Retopology is the process of cleaning up your 3D model’s geometry to make it usable

E. Gachoki September 16, 2025

How to Bake Animations and Simulations to Keyframes in Blender

How to Bake Animations and Simulations to Keyframes in Blender

Baking animation to keyframes is one of the most useful tricks in Blender. Whether you’re

E. Gachoki September 16, 2025