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Blender 3D Basics

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Blender 3D Basics

Overview of this book

Blender is by far the most popular open source graphics program available. It is a full featured 3D modeling, animation and games development tool used by millions all over the world ñ and it's free! This book is for those looking for an entry into the world of 3D modeling and animation regardless of prior experience. Blender 3D Basics is the entry level book for those without prior experience using 3D tools. It caters for those who may have downloaded Blender in the past but were frustrated by its lack of intuitiveness. Using simple steps it builds, chapter by chapter, into a full foundation in 3D modeling and animation. Using Blender 3D Basics the reader will model a maritime scene complete with boats and water, then add materials, lighting and animation. The book demystifies the Blender interface and explains what each tool does so that you will be left with a thorough understanding of 3D.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Blender 3D Basics Beginner's Guide
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
3
Controlling the Lamp, the Camera, and Animating Objects
Index

Time for action — rotating the view in another direction with the Numpad


In addition to displaying the scene from particular axes, Blender lets you use the Numpad to revolve around the center:

  1. Press the 3 key on the Numpad.

  2. Press the 2 key on the Numpad several times.

  3. Press the 8 key on the Numpad several times.

  4. Press the 1 key on the Numpad.

  5. Press the 2 key on the Numpad several times.

  6. Press the 8 key on the Numpad several times.

What just happened?

Pressing the 3 key, you shifted to the right side view. Pressing the 2 key rotates the view so the front goes up. Pressing the 8 key rotates the view so the front goes down. Pressing the 1 key, you shifted to the front view. Pressing the 2 key rotates the view so the front goes up. Pressing the 8 key rotates the view so the front goes down. The 2 and 8 keys are not connected to a particular axis the way the 4 and 6 keys are. Don't worry about memorizing all these. You can always try the numbers on the Numpad to remember what does what and there's...