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Blender 3D Basics
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
Free Chapter
Introducing Blender and Animation
Getting Comfortable using the 3D View
Controlling the Lamp, the Camera, and Animating Objects
Modeling with Vertices, Edges, and Faces
Building a Simple Boat
Making and Moving the Oars
Planning your Work, Working your Plan
Making the Sloop
Finishing your Sloop
Modeling Organic Forms, Sea, and Terrain
Improving your Lighting and Camera Work
Rendering and Compositing
Pop quiz Answers
Index
Customer Reviews
