

The viewport now includes a navigation “ball” that can easily be manipulated to adjust the view.Īn icon set is used for all commands, thus relieving the operator from memorizing the Blender “language” of the past. The major changes in v2.8 seem to be:Ī completely updated viewport through which the 3D model is viewed. Blender 2.8 Featuresīut that seems to be changing, at least a bit, with Blender v2.8. This was likely because Blender’s interface is so unlike any other tool you cannot redeploy your existing knowledge to use it. When he returned and attempted to use Blender, he found that he had forgotten virtually all of the cryptic keystrokes, setting him back to near-zero Blender competence level. Then work required him to be elsewhere and he set Blender aside for six months.

He explained that yes, it was quite difficult to learn due to the number of mysterious keystroke commands required, but he persevered and was able competently design some things with Blender. Years ago I recall encountering someone who had used Blender, and I was very curious about his learning experience.

All contents and video is available for you as Creative Commons Attributions.Yes, Blender could do most things you’d want in 3D, if you knew how to do it. This DVD has been produced by Blender Foundation. On his website you can find many examples of his work. He is an enthusiast user of Blender, owns a MakerBot printer, and a big fan of anything open and sharing. Whether you own your own 3D printer, or use online services such as ShapeWays, this 3+ hours training DVD will help you joining this exciting new Maker era!ĭolf Veenvliet is a Dutch artist who has been exploring 3D printing for sculpture design for many years. You will also find printable models to experiment with yourself. It then handles all topics you need to know for efficient and good quality 3D prints, including color, wall thickness or overhang problems. There are extensive chapters introducing Blender modeling for new users. This Training DVD is for everyone who is into 3D printing, beginners and professionals alike. With the latest Blender version (2.67) this now is even more accessible and powerful with the new 3D Printing Toolbox and real-time Mesh Analysis features. 7zip, contains directory with all the files)īlender already supports 3D printing modeling and file-formats since 2002.
