Introduction

The Program and the Book

The Book - The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics - 6th Edition

The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics - 6th Edition provides instruction in the use of the Computer Graphics 3D Program Blender. The current version of the program is 2.82. The manual is for those who wish to undertake a learning experience and discover a wonderful creative new world of computer graphics. The book also serves as a reference for established operators.

Instructions throughout the book introduce Blender's features with examples and diagrams referenced to the Graphical User Interface (GUI).

The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics originated when Blender's Graphical User Interface was transformed with the release of Blender version 2.50. Subsequent editions of the book have kept pace with developments to the program and have included new material. With the release of Blender 2.82 and its' new interface and operational philosophy, the Sixth Edition of The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics provides current instruction.

For new users this book provides a fantastic learning experience in Computer Graphics using Blender, by introducing the operation of the Blender program through the use of its' Graphical user Interface. The book is intended to be read in conjunction with having the program in operation, with the interface displayed on a computer monitor screen.

Instruction is presented using the tools displayed in the Graphical User Interface, with basic examples demonstrating results. Understanding where tools are located, their uses and how they are implemented will allow the reader to more easily follow detailed instruction in the many written and video tutorials available on the internet.

The Program - Blender

Blender is a 3D Computer Graphics Program with tools for modeling and animating objects and characters and creating background scenes. Scenes may be made into still images. Animated sequences may be used for video production. Models and Scenes are enhanced with color and texture producing brilliant realistic effects. The still images and video may be for artistic appreciation or employed as architectural or scientific presentations. There are also tools for 2D animation production. Stand alone models may be used for 3D Printing.

The Blender program is maintained by the Blender Foundation and released as Open Source Software which is available for download and FREE to be used for any purpose.