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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 — making selection easy with edge loops and edge rings


You've got the sloop to the proper length, and set up the edges you'll need to control the shape of the sloop's hull. Now, you'll learn some new tools that will give you the control you need to complete the job:

  1. Use theMMB to rotate the view so you see some of the top, side, and end of the control object.

  2. Choose Edge Select Mode from the 3D View header.

  3. Put the cursor over one of the vertical edges on the side.

  4. Press Alt+RMB to select Edge Loop. It will choose a loop of connected edges, as shown in the following screenshot:

  5. Move the mouse over the edge between the top and the side. Now press Ctrl+Alt+RMB to select Edge Ring. It will select a ring of edges connected by their faces.

What just happened?

The Edge Loop select and Edge Ring select are handy tools for choosing multiple related edges and can speed up your modeling.