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
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