blender

Blender is open source 3D modeling software. Blender is a free program that is exceptionally full features, but it is not the easiest thing you've ever done on a computer! We will be using the Wiki [|Blender 3D: Noob to Pro].


 * Step 1:** Get familiar with the interface. The Blender interface is built with the idea - one hand on the mouse and one hand on the keyboard. You may want to print out and become familiar with the keyboard shortcuts.

__Sample Models__ http://www.sdst.org/shs/CompSci/WikiImageHosting/demo01.blend http://www.sdst.org/shs/CompSci/WikiImageHosting/demo03-blockdude.blend http://www.sdst.org/shs/CompSci/WikiImageHosting/demo04.blend http://www.sdst.org/shs/CompSci/WikiImageHosting/green_ooze.blend http://www.sdst.org/shs/CompSci/WikiImageHosting/green_ooze_cloud.blend http://www.sdst.org/shs/CompSci/WikiImageHosting/green_ooze_wood_texture.blend__


 * Step 2:** Create a simple model. Use extrusion and subsurfacing to create a basic model. Be familiar with selecting vertices and rotating your view.


 * Step 3:** Using materials or skinning your model.