{"product_id":"blender-master-class-ben-simonds-9781593274771","title":"Blender Master Class: A Hands-On Guide to Modeling, Sculpting, Materials, and Rendering","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlender is a powerful and free 3D graphics tool used by artists and designers worldwide. But even experienced designers can find it challenging to turn an idea into a polished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who have struggled to create professional-quality projects in Blender, author Ben Simonds offers this peek inside his studio. You'll learn how to create 3D models as you explore the creative process that he uses to model three example projects: a muscular bat creature, a futuristic robotic spider, and ancient temple ruins. Along the way, you'll master the Blender interface and learn how to create and refine your own models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with reference and concept art in Blender and GIMP to make starting projects easier\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlock in models with simple geometry and build up more complex forms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse Blender's powerful sculpting brushes to create detailed organic models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaint textures with Blender and GIMP and map them onto your 3D artwork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight, render, and composite your models to create striking images\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter walks you through a piece of the modeling process and offers detailed explanations of the tools and concepts used. Filled with full-color artwork and real-world tips, \u003cem\u003eBlender Master Class\u003c\/em\u003e gives you the foundation you need to create your own stunning masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDVD includes files for each project in the book, as well as extra textures, brushes, and other resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovers Blender 2.6x\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Simonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1593274777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781593274771\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e No Starch Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.87h x 8.01w x 0.65d","brand":"Ben Simonds","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46880862798079,"sku":"9781593274771","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_418784bd-d4fb-4b16-9b0d-151eaec4bfa7.jpg?v=1747969950","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/blender-master-class-ben-simonds-9781593274771","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}