Master the art of modeling, shading, and rendering low poly 3D creations through this part-color guide to transform into the 3D artist you've aspired to becomeKey FeaturesCreate minimalistic low poly 3D models based on reference imagesBreathe life into your creations by adding vibrant colors and appealing textures using materialsArrange your low poly models in a 3D environment, set up lighting to achieve the desired ambiance, and render the final scenePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionStep into the world of low poly 3D art with Low Poly 3D Modeling in Blender—your entry point into Blender and mastering the fundamentals of 3D art. This beginner-friendly guide ensures that you're fully prepared for the creative adventure that follows. Through a step-by-step learning process starting with the principles of low poly art, this book gradually immerses you in the intricacies of modeling. As you progress, you'll gain hands-on experience creating diverse projects ranging from designing a simple 3D crate to rendering complete low poly scenes. The book covers a wide spectrum of topics as you navigate Blender's interface, mastering essential modeling tools and exploring both basic and advanced modeling techniques. Advancing to the final chapters, you'll find ways to breathe life into your models with material creation and gain practical insights into modeling a variety of low poly objects. From end-to-end scene construction to configuring Blender for rendering high-quality images, you'll be equipped with the foundational skills to propel your career in 3D modeling and explore the boundless creative possibilities that Blender offers. By the end of this book, you'll have a solid understanding of Blender, 3D modeling, low poly methodologies, material design, 3D rendering techniques, and the broader world of 3D art.What you will learnUnderstand how Blender's interface works and how to configure itGain proficiency in navigating 3D space in BlenderFamiliarize yourself with Blender's core modeling toolsGet to grips with the workflow and techniques to create low poly 3D modelsTexture your low poly models using the UV and Shader editorsConfigure Blender's Asset Browser for instant access to your modelsSet up a complete scene, adjust the lighting, and create a high-quality, portfolio-ready renderWho this book is forIf you're new to 3D modeling, low poly modeling is a great starting point. This book is an invaluable guide for 3D artists, modelers, and beginners to begin without prior knowledge of Blender or 3D modelling experience, although a basic familiarity with these topics will be beneficial.

3D ARTIST'S GUIDE TO LEARNING LOW POLY MODELING IN BLENDER : learn to create low poly scenes,... characters and assets to kickstart your 3d career

Carlos Barreto

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

Packt Publishing, Birmingham, 2024

S.l.] :, 2023

Speed up your workflows with this practical guide to low poly 3D modeling in Blender 3D modeling in Blender can get extremely tedious, especially when you have to animate a lot of frames. If you want to perfect your animations rather than spend loads of time on your models, then weve got you covered with A 3D Artists Guide to Learning Low Poly Modeling in Blender. This book takes you on an exciting journey from the basics of low poly modeling in Blender to creating a simple animation with your low poly assets. Youll apply the skills you learn to build a low poly farm scene, complete with animals, people, vehicles, and furniture. Youll learn the important design aspects of each element in the scene, from the vegetation to the hairstyles of the characters! Once the scene is built, youll take a look at Blenders two rendering engines, Cycles and EEVEE, so that you can see the practical differences between them. Then youll animate the characters, bringing the scene to life! The book concludes with some advice on making your way in the 3D industry and accelerating your career as a 3D artist. By the end of this book, you will be creating and animating 3D scenes in Blender faster than ever before, thanks to the power of low poly modeling. Intermediate 3D artists and generalists who want to step into the exciting world of low poly modeling, reduce their workload and quickly model their objects will benefit from this book. Beginners who want to learn 3D modeling in Blender but don't know how to embark on their journey can also start with learning the low poly modeling technique presented in this book. It is assumed that you have a basic knowledge of the Blender interface.

2024-02-05