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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 — splitting Blender windows


Now you will make new Blender windows. Unlike other systems, you are not limited to a set number of windows or a set layout:

  1. Look at any of the windows; you will see three diagonal lines in the lower-left and upper-right corners of the window, as shown in the following screenshot. These control the creation and deletion of the window.

  2. Put the cursor over the largest window and move the mouse over the diagonal lines at the lower-left corner of that window. Then, hold down the left mouse button (LMB) as you move the mouse horizontally toward the center of the window and release the left mouse button (LMB) when you have moved the window edge to replace one third of the old window.

  3. Put the cursor over the center window that you just made. Move the mouse to the diagonal lines at the upper-right corner of that window. Then hold down the left mouse button (LMB), while you move the mouse horizontally toward the center of the window. Replace another one-third...