Are you new to Blender and struggling to figure out how to rotate the view? In this tutorial, we'll cover the basics of rotating the view in Blender to help you navigate your 3D workspace with ease.

Step 1: Open Blender and Load Your Project

First, open Blender and load your 3D model or animation project. Make sure you're in the default 'Layout' workspace where you can see your 3D viewport.

Step 2: Using the Middle Mouse Button

The simplest way to rotate the view in Blender is by using the middle mouse button. Click and hold the middle mouse button, then move your mouse around. You will see that you can rotate the view in any direction, allowing you to get the perfect angle for working on your project.

Step 3: Navigating with the NumPad (Optional)

If you prefer using the NumPad on your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to rotate the view:

- NumPad 4: Rotate the view to the left

- NumPad 6: Rotate the view to the right

- NumPad 2: Rotate the view downwards

- NumPad 8: Rotate the view upwards

- NumPad 7: Rotate the view to the top

- NumPad 3: Rotate the view to the right side

- NumPad 1: Rotate the view to the left side

- NumPad 5: Toggle between perspective and orthographic view

Step 4: Using the Viewport Gizmo

In newer versions of Blender, you can also use the Viewport Gizmo to rotate the view. The Viewport Gizmo is a small widget located at the top-right corner of your 3D viewport. Simply click and drag the Viewport Gizmo to rotate the view in the desired direction.

Step 5: Fine-Tuning with Keyboard Shortcuts

For more precise control over the rotation, you can combine the middle mouse button with the Shift and Control keys. Holding down Shift while dragging with the middle mouse button will slow down the rotation, allowing for finer adjustments. Holding down Control will speed up the rotation, making it easier to cover larger distances.

With these simple techniques, you can easily rotate the view in Blender to get the perfect angles and perspectives for your 3D models and animations. Practice and experiment with these methods to find the most comfortable way for you to navigate your 3D workspace.

That's it for this tutorial! I hope you found it helpful and that you're now ready to confidently rotate the view in Blender. Stay tuned for more Blender tutorials and tips on our channel!