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PureRef
Lightweight reference board application used by concept artists and 3D modelers worldwide. Create infinite canvas mood boards from dragged images, screenshots, and web content. Stays as an always-on-top overlay while you work in Blender, ZBrush, or Photoshop. Supports opacity control, crop, annotation, and hierarchical grouping. The fastest way to keep visual references visible during game art production.
Best For
Keeping visual references visible and organized during production
Primary Use Cases
- - Mood board and reference organization
- - Always-on-top overlay during 3D modeling
- - Client presentation and art direction communication
Suggested Learning Path
- 1.Organize project structure
- 2.Create reusable templates
- 3.Track delivery checkpoints
Quick Tip
Group references by category (shapes, colors, materials) and save board templates per project type.
Setup Notes
- - Set consistent folder structure
- - Use short naming standards for quick search
