It's been a while since I've visited this forum... I'm glad that it' still "alive" and going strong.Her's a good news :
Yes, it's about Blender (still a fan and user).
The stable version 2.57 is...
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It's been a while since I've visited this forum... I'm glad that it' still "alive" and going strong.Her's a good news :
Yes, it's about Blender (still a fan and user).
The stable version 2.57 is...
To all who starts using Blender (version 2.5). Remember it's an Alpha version meaning that there's a lot of bugs and features not implemented yet. Be patient !
The beta will be out soon (I...
Yeah ! It has arrived ! Download it at http://download.blender.org/release/Blender2.50alpha/
Don't forget, it's an alpha but wow anyway !
Just read on BlenderNation.com that the official releases (Mac, Win, Linux...) will be available tomorrow only.
Will have to play with the builds available on GraphicAll.org until then.
Dan
A bit later than expected but the wait has been worth it (at least for me ;) )
The Alpha version of 2.5 is (or will be in the few next hours) available to be downloaded. Even though it's an...
to really undestand how Blender works, you ca check the videos at Blender Underground ( http://blenderunderground.com/learning-blender-3d/ ) they are very helpful to get the hang of this wonderful...
Yep, it is a good site.
ther's also http://blenderunderground.com/ videos are great !.
The 2.5 Beta version is very near to be ready to be available to download. Builds are compiled regulary and...
@ Song
I agree with Ross. Blender has a step learning curve. Not that you shouldn't explore Blender in the future, it's still my favorite 3D program.
It all depends ont what you want to do (time...
Great news for Blender users :
"Blender 2.5 'unveiled' at SIGGRAPH, expected release date announced!
New Release offers a new interface with full customization and a completely revamped...
Kept a PC with XP Pro on it (just to run XARA Extreme Pro) and moved on onto MAC OS. Best move I've ever made...
Dan
saw today that the links for the videos of this year's conference are up at http://river-valley.tv/conferences/blender_conference_2008/.
The video on the GUI is 89Mb (the flv version). Downloading...
The GUI improvements are schedule for the 2.5 release (with other features)... don't know about videos but yeah, they would be nice.
To get familiarised with Blender, there's always the free...
I personnally use Blender. Yes the learning curve is steap but well worth it.
If I can give you a good advice, first, go trough the manual (wiki): http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Manual . The...
Here's a simple avi.jpeg example of i've done with Blender's renderer (5 minutes to setup...)
danifou
Animation with Blender is "simple" enough (go through http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Manual/Your_First_Animation_in_30_plus_30_Minutes_Part_I
and...
Candy anyone ?
Suzanne's head is included in the add mesh menu. I cannot take credit for that part of the model. But the rest, including colors...
Dan
Thanks Giovanni. I've only been "blending" on and off for the pas 4 years. It's hard to keep up with all the changes and improvments of the software. I haven"t touch the node editor yet...
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Dang! I'm looking at my model and comparing it to the real thing... I got the screw lines wrong! I would have to screw the lightbulb counter clockwise...
Oh well. If I got the time to correct it... ...
I've textured only the "new" lightbulb. Added some text with Blender's UV Unwrapping and Photoshop.
Also I modeled a new base (the screw part). The old one was a copy of the old lightbulb wich I...
Thanks DAL.
About the colors, it's the basic grey from Blender. If I have the time tomorrow, I'll update the model with materials and more realistic colors.
Dan
From these old bulbs to the new energy saving technology !
Are you watching Live Earth ?
(Have to work on materials now...)
Movie is done, was shown, good reception...
Now If anyone can tell me how to compress 174 Mb to a acceptable size that can be uploaded without having to render to a smaller dimension, I would be...
update on the animation : first 12 seconds : 45 Mb in AVI format...
Red curtains, spotlights moves around, the curtains opens and the spotlights merge on the Ontario Province (outline).
To be...
Thanks guys.
I've given the .blend file to two of my students (11th grade) who voluntered to produce the animation as part of one of the projects they have to submit for the end of the year (kind of...
I was asked to to an animation for the opening ceremonies of the "14e Jeux Franco-Ontariens" (francophone games of Ontario, Canada) and since I've been playing with Blender's animation capabilities...