Blender 3D Basics [electronic resource].

ISBN:

9781849516914

Title:

Author:

Fisher, Gordon.

Personal Author:

Fisher, Gordon.

Publication Information:

Birmingham : Packt Publishing, 2012.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (843 pages).

Series:

Open source : community experience distilled

General Note:

Using the three basic Blender controllers.

Contents:

Blender 3D Basics Beginner's Guide; Blender 3D Basics Beginner's Guide; Credits; About the Author; About the Reviewers; www.PacktPub.com; Support files, eBooks, discount offers and more; Why subscribe?; Free access for Packt account holders; Preface; What this book covers; What you need for this book; Who this book is for; Conventions; Time for action -- heading; What just happened?; Pop quiz-- heading; Have a go hero -- heading; Reader feedback; Customer support; Downloading the example code; Errata; Piracy; Questions; 1. Introducing Blender and Animation; Welcome to the world of Blender 3D.

Discovering Blender and animationLearning Blender will literally change how you think; Installing Blender; Using Blender; Time for action -- rendering your first scene in Blender; What just happened?; Time for action -- closing Blender; What just happened?; Top 10 reasons to enjoy using Blender 3D; Learning from your animation heros; Have a go hero -- making a folder of your animation heroes; Going back to the year 1922 on an animation field trip; Time for action -- searching on Felix Turns the Tide + 1922; What just happened?; Pop quiz-- analyzing pioneer animators.

Moving ahead a few years in time, to 1928Time for action -- searching on Plane Crazy +1928; What just happened?; Pop quiz-- analyzing early animators; Arriving in 1938, the animation industry is at a peak; Time for action -- searching on Goonland + 1938; Pop quiz-- analyzing what animators had learned in 16 years; Have a go hero -- studying the masters; Starting to use computers for animation in the 1960s; Beginnings of 3D animation in 1963; Time for action -- searching on Ivan Sutherland + Sketchpad; What just happened?; Pop quiz-- analyzing pioneer computer animators.

Going to the late 1970s, a few companies are doing 3D animationTime for action -- searching on Triple I demo; What just happened?; Pop quiz-- analyzing early computer animators; Time for action -- watching Information International, Inc. (Triple I) 1982 demo reel; What just happened?; Introducing Pixar -- 1984, and everything comes together; Time for action -- searching for the video of The Adventures of André and Wally B; What just happened?; Pop quiz-- analyzing mature computer animation; Have a go hero -- educating yourself about animation; Back to the present time; Animation principles.

Using 3D skills, what can you do with them?Making 2D animation; TV and video; Films and pre-visualization; Stereoscopic 3D; Web animation; Games; Flight and driving simulators; Digital signage; Displaying scientific data; Legal evidence display; Architectural walkthroughs; Virtual reality; Virtual sets; Interactive instruction; Showing what can't otherwise be seen; Creating a portfolio to get a job; Product development and visualization; Summary; 2. Getting Comfortable using the 3D View; Exploring the Blender 3D interface; Setting up Blender the way you want it.

Local Note:

eBooks on EBSCOhost

Title Subject:

Blender (Computer file)

Blender (Computer file) (OCoLC)fst01393538

Subject Term:

Computer animation.

Three-dimensional imaging.

Three-dimensional display systems.

3-D films.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2012

Publication Information:

Birmingham : Packt Publishing, 2012.

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Summary

Key Features The best starter guide for complete newcomers to 3D modeling and animation Easier learning curve than any other book on Blender You will learn all the important foundation skills ready to apply to any 3D software Book Description 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. What you will learn How to create 3D objects in blender How to compose a scene ready for animation Loading, saving, importing and exporting various file formats Create a full animation using key-frames on a timeline Adding simple materials and lighting your scene Rendering and compositing the final animation sequence Add stereoscopic 3D effects Who this book is for

Blender 3D Basics is great for anyone who is new to Blender or new to 3D.