He rangi tā Matawhāiti, he rangi tā Matawhānui
The person with a narrow vision sees a narrow horizon, the person with a wide vision sees a wide horizon.
3D modelling is used to shape many of the things we see in our everyday lives. From video games to architecture, we’ve all likely benefited from 3D modelling technology.
3D modelling is the process of creating three-dimensional representations of an object or a surface. 3D models are made within computer-based 3D modelling software, which we’ll explore a little later.
During the 3D modelling process, you can determine an object’s size, shape, and texture. The process works with points, lines, and polygons to create the 3D shapes within the software.
Try these introduction to Blender tutorials below
The Interface
Making an object
Colour & Materials
Helpful Shortcuts:
Pose Mode
A = select all
T = tools (move)
I = Insert Key frame
R = Rotate
Ctrl Shift Z = undo
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To rotate in different directions:
Rx
Ry
Rz
Laptop with no Numpad?
If you're on a laptop with no Numpad you can use the number keys above the letters by Enabling Number Pad Emulation:
From the Edit menu, select Preferences.
Click the Input tab.
Put a check mark next to Emulate Numpad.
Click Save User Settings to save the settings for the next time Blender opens. (might not be an option)
In this video we "trace" a hei matau- a traditional Maori fish hook, usually carved out of bone or pounamu.
You'll cover background images, editing vertices, edges and faces and we will end with changing the material and exporting a simple animation. All in 15 minutes!
This is a slightly more complicated modelling exercise that would allow you to make almost any animal in blender.
At the end of this topic students will have had the opportunity to cover;
make decisions about creating, manipulating, storing, retrieving, sharing, and testing digital content for a specific purpose, given particular parameters, tools, and techniques PO2
understand that digital devices impact on humans and society and that both the devices and their impact change over time PO2
identify the specific role of components in a simple input-process-output system and how they work together, and they recognise the "control role” that humans have in the system PO2
select from an increasing range of applications and file types to develop outcomes for particular purposes PO2
follow a defined process to design, develop, store, test, and evaluate digital content to address given contexts or issues, taking into account immediate social, ethical, and end-user considerations PO3
identify the key features of selected software and choose the most appropriate software and file types to develop and combine digital content PO3
understand the role of operating systems in managing digital devices, security, and application software and are able to apply file management conventions using a range of storage devices PO3
understand that with storing data comes responsibility for ensuring security and privacy PO3