Blender: No Experience Required

by David Ward

This self-paced, step-by-step tutorial thoroughly introduces Blender basics Blender is a free, open-source alternative to commercial CG packages such as Maya and 3ds Max, and it's increasingly popular as a tool for producing professional-quality 3D animation. "Blender No Experienced Required" is the perfect Blender introduction. Using a single project that extends through the book, this unique guide teaches the basics of Blender modeling, animation, texturing, lighting, and rendering, while you build hands-on skills. You can follow the chapters sequentially, or jump in at any chapter for just the information you need. Teaches Blender and 3D essentials to new users Follows an engaging tutorial project throughout the book, so that you apply the lessons as you go to your own project; this hands-on, project-based teaching approach is not widely available among existing Blender books Covers the basics of modeling, animation, texturing, lighting, and rendering Uses step-by-step instruction and plenty of examples

Gain real, hands-on experience in Blender with this complete guide

528 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2010