Getting Started with 3D

Hello Students,
Your newest assignment is to become familiar with the open source 3D animation and modeling program, Blender. You will work through introductory tutorials to gain an understanding of the program and its interface and then you will create an animate 3D objects.

Part A: Blender Tutorials for Beginners
Work through the tutorials listed below. Post a sample image or screenshot to show your progress through each tutorial.

1. Blender Basics - Overview of Blender for beginners
2. 2 Minute Tutorials -  Easy to follow video tutorials, watch the whole series
3. Blender Interface - Complete introduction to the Blender program interface
4. Creating and Transforming Objects - Video tutorial
5. Object Editing - Video tutorial, how to edit objects
6. Materials and Lights - Video tutorial on using lighting and materials
7. Materials and Lights Part 2 - Video tutorial on using lighting and materials
8. Modelling with Curves - Using curves to create a model, such as a logo

Part B: Hard Object Modelling

1. Model a Shipping Container, Part 1
2. Model a Shipping Container, Part 2
3. Model a Shipping Container, Part 3
4. Model a Shipping Container, Part 4

Part C: Modelling Challenge - Real World Object

Now that you have developed an understanding of using Blender to create 3D objects, using lighting and materials, you will challenge yourself by choosing an object and creating a detailed model of it. Look around the classroom and find something you can use as a reference, such as a camera or pair of headphones. Use the modelling tools in Blender to create a faithful reproduction. Create a 3D spin animation and render it, export an animated Gif file and post to your blog.

- Mr.W