Blender for Beginners Part 1

Build real-world skills as you create top-tier animations and 3D models with professional lighting and camera setups, turning theory into a portfolio-worthy showcase Please note: the Kindle version combines Parts 1 and 2 of the book Key Features Learn 3D modeling fundamentals in Blender from an expert team of tutors who’ve taught over 250,000 students worldwide Start with the basics and build your skills through a series of projects to create a complex world Please note: the Kindle version combines Parts 1 and 2 of the book Book DescriptionBlender for Beginners Part 1 is your hands-on visual introduction to Blender, brought to you by the educators at 3D Tudor, who’ve helped over 250,000 students worldwide master 3D design. Starting Blender can feel daunting, but this first part makes it approachable. You’ll develop smart habits and clean workflows to keep projects organized. From setting up a readable interface and clean navigation to mastering reliable modeling tools that create shading-friendly results, every lesson builds your foundation as a confident 3D artist. Through easy-to-follow exercises, you’ll learn how to install Blender, navigate key menus and viewport modes, and use essential tools like Extrude, Bevel, and Loop Cut. You’ll build small assets and understand why seams, sharps, normals, and pivots matter for clean surfaces and predictable shading. Neil adds a touch of British humor that will keep you engaged throughout, even as you unwrap UVs using seams and projections, measure texel density, and explore trim sheets and UDIM basics. With principled PBR materials and Node Wrangler shortcuts, you’ll progress from flat clay to believable surfaces. Everything is taught step by step, with keystroke callouts and definitions. By the end of this part, your…