Blender 3D: Noob to Pro/Unit 1: Knowing Before Making

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In this unit you will be learning how to use Blender, a powerful and complicated 3D modeling program. You will learn how to understand 3D, how to cheat the 3D, and most importantly, how to think in 3D. You will learn all the ins and outs of 3D modeling, using Blender and using your brain. Unfortunately for you eager types, there are quite a few steps before you start modeling. Keep in mind that you need to learn how to use Blender! Don't jump into modeling straight away!

Here are some things you will need before you start (although you don't need the last two until much later):

• Blender (you can get the latest version here)
• An image editor for post-processing (GIMP is highly recommended)
• Pencil & paper for sketches

Now, I highly recommend note-taking while you're doing the tutorials. There's a lot of information to remember and you should take notes to help remember key points.