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The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics

Computer Modeling and Animation: Volume Two
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The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics is a comprehensive manual for Blender, the free open-source 3D computer modelling and animation suite. Updated for Blender Version 3.2.2, this two-volume set covers the program's graphical user interface and guides users through character rigging, particles, physics simulation, sculpting, video editing with motion tracking, 2D animation, and more. The book uses a building block approach, starting with fundamental operations and advancing through complex tools for modelling, animating, and applying colour, texture, and lighting effects.
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This guide is ideal for new Blender users seeking a detailed introduction to the software’s functionalities, as well as intermediate users looking to deepen their understanding of Blender's latest features, including Geometry Nodes and Non-Linear Animation.

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The book introduces the program’s Graphical User Interface and shows how to implement tools for modeling and animating characters and created scenes with the application of color, texture and special lighting effects.

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BlenderTM is a free Open-Source 3D Computer Modeling and Animation Suite incorporating Character Rigging, Particles, Real World Physics Simulation, Sculpting, Video Editing with Motion Tracking, and 2D Animation within the 3D Environment.

Blender is FREE to download and use by anyone for anything.

The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling and Animation, Eighth Edition is a unified manual describing the operation of the program, updated with reference to the Graphical User Interface for Blender Version 3.2.2, including additional material covering Blender Assets, Geometry Nodes, and Non-Linear Animation.

Divided into a two-volume set, the book introduces the program’s Graphical User Interface and shows how to implement tools for modelling and animating characters and create scenes with the application of colour, texture, and special lighting effects.

Key Features:

  • The book provides instruction for New Users starting at the very beginning.
  • Instruction is presented in a series of chapters incorporating visual reference to the program's interface.
  • The initial chapters are designed to instruct the user in the operation of the program while introducing and demonstrating interesting features of the program.
  • Chapters are developed in a building block fashion providing forward and reverse reference to relevant material.

Both volumes are available in a discounted set, which can also be purchased together with Blender 2D Animation: The Complete Guide to the Grease Pencil.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781032510552

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Edition: 8th edition

Illustration: 1658 Halftones, color; 1658 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 382

About the Author

John M. Blain has become a recognised expert in Blender having seven successful prior editions of this book to date. John became enthused with Blender on retirement from a career in Mechanical Engineering. The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics originated from personal notes compiled in the course of self learning. The notes were recognised as an ideal instruction source by Neal Hirsig, Senior Lecturer (Retired) at Tufts University. Neal encouraged publication of the First Edition and in doing so is deserving of the author's gratitude. Gratitude must also be extended to the author's wife Helen for her continuing encouragement and patience as new editions of the book are compiled.

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