Blender Essential Training

Gives users a thorough explanation of the Blender interface, tools, and features and demonstrates practical techniques for this amazing tool.Blender is a powerful open-source tool for 2D and 3D graphics, full-on animation, compositing, and post-production. It is used to create movies and special effects, even in HD. In Blender Essential Training, Roger Wickes offers new Blender users a thorough explanation of its interface, tools, and features. He also demonstrates practical techniques and shows how to access the online and openndash;content resources of this amazing tool. Specific 3D techniques covered include navigating in 3D space, using cameras and lights, and rendering. Roger demonstrates how to rig, animate, and composite a character over live action. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Navigating Blender’s user interface and accessing open assets Modeling with vertices, Bézier curves, and NURBS surfaces Lighting and using multi-point light rigs Working with cameras in a 3D environment Painting and shading 3D objects Creating realistic hair, smoke, and swarms Animating objects and characters Compositing rendered layers Sequencing video strips with audio into a final product