Blender 3d For Jobseekers

A practical guide on how to prepare, animate, and render 3D models in Blender for real-world markets KEY FEATURES ● Understand the capabilities of Blender 3D and how to get started. ● Get familiar with the fundamentals of 3D creation, from modelling to production. ● Learn how to use Blender professionally to become a sought-after 3D creator. DESCRIPTION Learning how to create in 3D is a daunting and lengthy process, no matter which software is used. If you are a beginner or an aspiring 3D creator who wants to get familiar with the vast capabilities of Blender 3D, then this book is for you. Beginning with an overview of Blender’s capabilities and immediately launching into the installation and navigation of Blender’s interface, this book will help you become comfortable with thinking and working in the 3D space. Next, core concepts are de-mystified, clarifying the difference between polygonal modeling and sculpting, and when to choose one approach over the other. Once you are comfortable with creating 3D models, this book will teach you how to create and manipulate 3D objects, scenes, and experiences. By the end of the book, you will be prepared to begin fulfilling creative work making products that are in high demand in the vast, lucrative market of 3D. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● The features, installation, and navigation of Blender 3D. ● Understand core 3D concepts like poly modeling and sculpting. ● How to work with textures, materials, and shaders in 3D. ● An introduction to animation, effects and simulations. ● How to render images and video of 3D creations. ● How to use Blender for professional 3D work. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for beginners and experienced 3D professionals who want to use Blender 3D for modeling, animating, and rendering their models. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Features of Blender 3D 2. Installation and Interface 3. General 3D Concepts 4. Polygonal Modeling 5. Poly Modeling Extras 6. 3D Sculpting 7. 3D Surfaces 8. 3D Animation 9. Effects and Simulations 10. Images and Video 11. 3D in Production

This book will take you on a journey to understand the workflow normally used to create characters, from the modeling to the rendering stages using the tools of the last official release of Blender exclusively. This book helps you create a character mesh and sculpt features, using tools and techniques such as the Skin modifier and polygon merging. You will also get a detailed, step-by-step overview of how to rig and skin your character for animation, how to paint textures and create shaders, and how to perform rendering and compositing. With the help of this book, you will be making production-quality 3D models and characters quickly and efficiently, which will be ready to be added to your very own animated feature or game.

Blender 3D For Beginners: The Complete Guide aims to help get you started with using the free open-source 3D software Blender. You will learn the basics of nearly everything Blender has to offer. The book is aimed at the complete beginner of Blender and even beginners in the world of 3D graphics and animation. With 16 chapters and 115 pages in total, this book aims to explain the key components of Blender clearly and concisely and get you up to speed with Blender very quickly! The book is explained in a simple and easy-to-understand manner with minimal jargon. Furthermore, the book provides simple follow-along exercises that helps you get the practical experience you need which in turn helps you learn better. By the end of this book, you will begin to feel comfortable working with 3D projects within Blender alone and also get one step closer to your dream goal of one day making your own animated film! (or any other project that requires Blender) More specifically, in this book, you will learn about: - The Blender user interface - Navigating your way around Blender - 3D Modeling basics - Cycles shaders - Texturing and UV mapping - Lighting (as well as some basic lighting setups you can use right away) - Sculpting - Animation - Particles - Physics - Rendering - Using Blender as a Video Editor - Compositing Subscribe to the email list at ThilakanathanStudios.com to receive regular Blender for Beginner tutorials for free.

Blender 2D Animation: The Complete Guide to the Grease Pencil, Second Edition describes how to access the Grease Pencil component in Blender and create 2D animation within the Blender 3D environment. It is assumed that the reader has no previous knowledge of the Blender program and treats 2D animation using the Grease Pencil as a standalone application. Grease Pencil is a component of the 3D modeling and animation program, Blender. Blender is a free, open-source, 3D, computer graphics, software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality and computer games. Key Features • A comprehensive beginner's guide to the Grease Pencil component of Blender facets of operation is explained in short concise chapters with cross references. • Written instruction is accompanied by diagram illustrations in reference to the program's Graphical User Interface. • The book is also available in a discounted set along with The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animation.

"The Blender 3D cookbook consists of the scripts to my Blender 3D tutorials, at http://www.youtube.com/irakrakow. Each script has a link to the Youtube video. ..."--Introduction.