Blender free 3d program fun!!

[deca]

Blender is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License.
http://www.desktoplinux.com/files/misc/wily5.gif

I keep going back to the little gem of a free program,It has lots of uses,short animations,still pictures or a series of pics for gifs ,logos, spinning texts,video titles and effects and much more!!
Please take your time and watch a few tutorials and help guides, the interface can be off putting.
The secret is to set up the screen to best suit what you are doing and learn the hotkeys so you can quickly get things done.


http://www.blender.org/
The program is only 8 megs download size

Blender - 10 min crash course
Blender - 10 min crash course - YouTube

bounce a ball
Video and Audio Explanation of Animation in Blender - YouTube

blender help pages
http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Main_Page

good site
http://www.blenderunderground.com/
A Preview of some of the excellent tutorials that can be download for this site
Blender Basics Part 1 Preview
Blender Basics Part 1 Preview - YouTube


I will add more soon,

[jerichoforce]

quickk someone create a creedo muttwa jiggly nutjob gif :cool:

[deca]

Liquid Simulation Blender Tutorial
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-5570475712189263792&q=blender&total=9878&start=20&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=3


Blender Monster Truck Game
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-8018443857847556478&q=blender&total=10339&start=30&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=8

YEP you can even make 3d games with it!!!!
there is a link on google description to download the game file to play inside blender for free!!!

Blender 3D art
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=8851391142428114974&q=blender&total=12172&start=50&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=5

[dondaz]

I'm going to check this out mate. See if I can make anything. Cheers deca.:)

[deca]

its a lot of fun, and gives excellent renders.
I does take a while to get the hang of, theres loads of hidden menus and stuff.
so i would take your time a start with a simple rotating square, then build up your scene with more detail and lights and stuff.

remembering the hotkeys is what you have to master

when a object is selected,(in purple)

R = rotate
S = size
G = grab so you can move
I = inserts a key frame (saves position,size,rotation....)
arrow keys = changes the frames
space = add object,light......

remember to change your end frame to match your last frame in your animation before pressing "anim" button ...its 250 be default (sta:1 end:250)

have fun!!!

[majicdragon]

Just letting you know I'm trying this thing out and thanks.

[john67]

i don't use Blender, i'm a Maya man myself, but you will find a lot of free information and tutorials for all 3D packages at www.3dbuzz.com :cool:

[deca]

thanks john67,

found this on the site
managed to composite some CG with a photograph
http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=157693
pretty cool.

[john67]

Thats pretty cool.

Lancs as well :cool:

Nice and grey as usual this morning :D