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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 — toggling between Perspective and Orthographic views


Now you will discover how to change between Perspective and Orthographic view:

  1. Press 1, 8, 8, 4, 4 on the Numpad to get a nice angle on the cube.

  2. Press the 5 key on the Numpad.

  3. Press it again.

What just happened?

When you press the 5 key on the Numpad, the 3D View switches between Perspective and Orthographic views as in the previous illustration.

Have a go hero — playing with Perspective and Orthographic views

Now it's time to play. Using what you have learned about navigating in the 3D view, experiment by finding different angles to view the scene and shifting between Perspective and Orthographic views and see how they compare. Be sure to try views like top, left, and front, as well as using the 2, 4, 6, and 8 keys to gently rotate the scene. Or you can use the Alt key and your mouse if you like.

Displaying the Quad View and Full Screen

You've seen that you can adjust Blender windows just about anyway you want. But, when you...