Overview

"Blender Foundations is the definitive resource for getting started with 3D art in Blender, one of the most popular 3D/Animation tools on the market . With the expert insight and experience of Roland Hess, noted Blender expert and author, animators and artists will learn the basics starting with the revised 2.6 interface, modeling tools, sculpting, lighting and materials through rendering, compositing and video editing. Some of the new features covered include the completely re-thought interface, the character animation and keying system, and the smoke simulator. More than just a tutorial guide, ""Blender Foundations"" covers the philosophy behind this ingenious software that so many 3D artists are turning to today. Start working today with Blender with the accompanying web site which includes all of the projects and support files alongside videos, step-by-step screenshots of the trickier tutorials, as well as a direct links to official resources like the Blender download site and artist forums."

Full Product Details

Author:   Roland Hess
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Focal Press
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.770kg
ISBN:  

9780240814308

ISBN 10:   0240814304
Pages:   404
Publication Date:   15 July 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781138626201
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Intro to 3D Chapter 2: Getting the Blender Interface Chapter 3: Movement, Object and Animation Basics Chapter 4: Modeling Basics Chapter 5: Character Modeling Chapter 6: Rigging Chapter 7: Sculpting Chapter 8: Lighting Chapter 9: Surfacing Chapter 10: Rendering Chapter 11: Character Animation Chapter 12: Morphing Animation Chapter 13: Particles Chapter 14: Effects and environmental animation Chapter 15: Video editing

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Roland Hess is the leading expert on Blender. He is one of a handful of people who has been involved with Blender since its inception, and is a key voice in the community. Hess brings a unique perspective to Blender instruction that bridges the difficult gap between technical knowledge and artistic expression. Hess wrote Focal Press titles: Animating with Blender (2009) and Tradigital Blender (2011)

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