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The book consists of a lot of exciting examples, which are shaped using the various features of Blender. It provides step-by-step instructions leading you to realistic models of buildings, landscapes, and more. A collection of amazing screenshots will add excitement to your learning experience. You can build realistic 3D models that can be used while creating different animation projects. The printed version of the book is in black and white, but a full color version of the images is available for download here. The eBook version, available from Packt,is in full color. This book is for architects, game designers, artists, or movie makers who want to create realistic buildings, interiors, and scenery using Blender 3D, a free, open-source graphics tool...

Design successful models for home 3D printing, using a Makerbot or other 3D printers Overview Design 3D models that will print successfully using Blender, a free 3D modelling program Customize, edit, repair, and then share your creations on Makerbots Thingiverse website Easy-to-follow guide on 3D printing; learn to create a new model at the end of each chapter In Detail A new industrial age is here. Machines designed to build useful and interesting objects have moved from the factory to the home. Whether you have a 3D printer or not, learning how to design your first 3D models is the best way to become part of the 3D printing movement. 3D Printing Blueprints will teach you, step by step, the tools and techniques of using Blender, a free 3D modelli...

Each chapter develops a different aspect of a Blender technique. The book is essentially a step-by-step tutorial, which builds up your knowledge throughout. It has practical examples such as lighting a tricycle in open space, lighting a wine bottle on a table, and lighting a room that has a lamp as well as sunlight coming in through the window. These examples will show you how to implement the different Blender techniques in your work. If you are a Blender user and you want to improve the quality of your renders, this book is for you. You need to have experience in Blender and know your way around the Blender interface. You may be a professional or freelancer or hobbyist willing to increase the quality of your portfolio and interested in adding perfe...

Over 40 recipes to help you create stunning materials and textures using the Cycles rendering engine with Blender Overview Create naturalistic materials and textures - such as rock, snow, and ice - using Cycles Learn Cycles node-based material system Get to grips with the powerful Cycles rendering engine In Detail Cycles is Blenders new, powerful rendering engine. Using practical examples, this book will show you how to create a vast array of realistic and stunning materials and texture effects using the Cycles rendering engine. Blender 2.6 Cycles: Materials and Textures Cookbook is a practical journey into the new and exciting Cycles rendering engine for Blender. In this book you will learn how to create a vast array of materials and textures in C...

Become a RAD hotshot with Yii, the world's most popular PHP framework Overview A series of projects to help you learn Yii and Rapid Application Development. Learn how to build and incorporate key web technologies. Use as a cookbook to look up key concepts, or work on the projects from start to finish for a complete web application. In Detail Yii is a high performance PHP framework for rapid web application development. It is well designed, well supported, easy to learn, and easy to maintain. If you are beginning to learn web development or are a seasoned programmer with demanding clients, learning Yii will benefit your projects and career. Yii Rapid Application Development Hotshot will guide you through a series of projects covering a variety of we...