Ready-made Crowd Presets
Presets give you a fast first result while still leaving room to adjust the crowd later when the scene needs more control.
BUILD CROWDS FASTER IN BLENDER
Crowd Mixer 2.0 for Blender
Start with ready-made presets, build more believable scenes with character and outfit variety, and keep heavy shots manageable with preview-friendly controls.
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BLENDER 4.1–5.1 · CYCLES · EEVEE · GEOMETRY NODES · PROXY MODE · INSTANCE OVERRIDE
NEW IN CROWD MIXER 2.0
Better Models, More Variety: Upgraded character model quality and expanded the model library.
Single-Mesh Characters: Added a lighter single-mesh character system for a simpler workflow, available in Lite + Standard.
Faster Source Setup: Improved slow loading when creating character sources.
Instance Override: Edit individual characters to remove repetition with character swap, transform offsets, visibility toggle, and flow speed override.
Cleaner Interface: Reorganized the interface to make key tools easier to find and use.
FULL TUTORIAL
Want to see the whole workflow in one place?
Watch the full tutorial before moving on to setup, variation, and preview details.
EASY TO START
Ready-made Crowd Presets
Start from crowd presets that are already prepared for use. Pick a setup, load it, and move into scene building without setting up the whole crowd system from scratch.
Single Mesh workflow is available in Lite + Standard, while Modular Mesh workflow is available in Standard Only.
SIMPLE WITH 3 CROWD TYPES
Keep the workflow simple
Keep the workflow simple with 3 crowd types that cover the most common scene setups, so you can choose the right layout fast and build without extra complexity.
Stadium Crowd
A simple choice for audience seating and large row-based layouts where the crowd needs to stay clean and organized.
Flow Crowd
A simple way to create moving crowds by guiding characters along paths with clear directional motion.
Standing Crowd
A simple setup for static groups, waiting zones, and event spaces that need dense placement without path animation.
CREATE NATURAL CROWD VARIATION
Break up repetition
Break up repetition with more character choices, broader outfit variety, and quick randomization controls that make large crowds feel less copied.
Many Human Models
Use a wider range of characters and saved preset sets to keep the crowd from repeating the same few faces.
Color Theme
Apply quick palette-based color changes across the crowd with Color Theme. This control is available in Lite + Standard.
Random
Use Random to add more visual variation automatically. This control is part of the Modular Mesh workflow, which means it is available in Standard Only.
INDIVIDUAL CONTROL
Shape, adjust, and refine
When the base crowd is already in place, use more direct controls to shape distribution, adjust individuals, and refine the final look.
Instance Override
Turn on Instance Override to edit individual characters and remove repetition where the crowd feels too uniform. Select an instance point, swap the character, offset position, rotation, and scale, toggle visibility, and for flow crowds also override speed on that point.
Snap to Scene
Use Snap to Scene to place specific people exactly where you want them in the shot.
FASTER PREVIEW
Keep the scene lighter
Keep the scene lighter while working and preview only the parts you need before final render.
Proxy Mode
Proxy Mode shows lightweight viewport characters so large scenes stay easier to navigate.
Crowd Visibility Control
Split crowds into separate node groups so you can turn only some sets on or off while previewing.
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
Single Mesh or Modular Mesh workflow
Single Mesh Workflow · Lite + Standard
Best for faster setup and lighter crowd building when you want to get a result quickly with fewer moving parts. This workflow is available in Lite + Standard.
Modular Mesh Workflow · Standard Only
Best for deeper outfit control and a more flexible character-building workflow. If you want more detailed customization before turning characters into crowd sources, this workflow is available in Standard Only.
Lite
FASTEST PATH TO RESULTS
$14.99
✓Single Mesh workflow
✓91 single-mesh characters · 7 themes/sets
✓Presets · Snap · Proxy · Override
Standard
MORE FLEXIBLE WORKFLOW
$24.99
✓Everything in Lite
✓Modular Mesh workflow
✓2 base characters · 196 parts/options
✓Outfit customization + Random
FEATURE
LITE
STANDARD
INCLUDED CONTENT
Single Mesh Characters
Ready-to-use character library for fast crowd building, including the full single mesh set and its themes.
91 Characters
7 Themes/Sets
7 Themes/Sets
91 Characters
7 Themes/Sets
7 Themes/Sets
Modular Mesh Characters
Modular character content for deeper customization, including base characters and interchangeable parts.
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2 Base Characters
196 Parts/Options
196 Parts/Options
WORKFLOW
Single Mesh Workflow
Lighter setup for building crowds quickly with fewer moving parts.
Included
Included
Modular Mesh Workflow
More flexible character-building workflow for deeper customization.
Not Included
Included
CUSTOMIZATION AND VARIETY
Outfit Customization
Detailed outfit editing before turning characters into crowd sources.
Not Included
Included
Human Model Variety
Use multiple characters and saved sets to avoid repeated-looking crowds.
Included
Included
Color Theme
Apply quick palette-based color changes across the crowd.
Included
Included
Random
Add randomized variation through the Modular Mesh workflow, available in Standard Only.
Not Included
Included
SCENE BUILDING AND PREVIEW
Ready-made Crowd Presets
Start from prepared setups instead of building the whole system from scratch.
Included
Included
Snap to Scene
Place specific people exactly where you want them in the shot.
Included
Included
Proxy Mode
Keep the viewport lighter while working with larger scenes.
Included
Included
Crowd Node Visibility
Turn selected crowd sets on or off while previewing the scene.
Included
Included
Instance Override
Edit individual characters to reduce repetition with character swap, transform offsets, visibility toggle, and flow speed override.
Included
Included
Choose Lite if
you want the quickest setup, single mesh workflow, 91 single mesh characters, and 7 character themes or sets without modular character editing.
Choose Standard if
you need both workflows, deeper outfit customization, and everything in Lite plus 2 base modular characters with 196 modular parts or options.
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SUPPORT
How can we help?
Questions about setup, purchases, bugs, or workflow? Use the channels below.
EMAIL
Contact the creator
Reach out directly for bug reports, purchase questions, or custom requests.
navalab2022@gmail.comYOUTUBE
Tutorials and updates
Watch workflow breakdowns, previews, and future add-on updates.
@NAVA_LABDOCUMENTATION
Open the full manual
Installation, getting started, UI, crowd types, customization, presets, and FAQ.
Crowd Mixer ManualFAQ
Common questions
Which Blender versions are supported?+
Crowd Mixer 2.0 is prepared for Blender 4.1 through 5.1, with Cycles and Eevee support.
What is the difference between Lite and Standard?+
Lite focuses on the faster single-mesh workflow. Standard adds the modular workflow, more customization depth, and a broader character-part library.
Does it help with heavy scenes?+
Yes. Proxy Mode and visibility controls are included specifically to keep scene previews lighter while you stage crowds.
Where do I learn the full workflow?+
The fastest route is the standalone manual in crowd-mixer-doc.html, plus the Nava Lab YouTube channel for walkthroughs.