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Blender 2.46 RC4
It was only a few days ago when I posted about the Blender 2.46 RC3 Release , and now we have another. You can Download the Latest from here ( http://download.blender.org/release/Blender2.46rc/ ) Technorati Tags: Blender 3D Cross Post from www.virtualrealm...
Blender 3D 2.46 RC3 Available
Looks like the Latest Release Candidate for the Blender 3D 2.46 System is available for download. According to the Blender 3D Site this is the last official testing build of the system before release. The build team now prepares the last official testing...
Young Modeller - Modelling a Space Ship in Maya
I normally do not post things about Maya, but this morning I was going through my normal search's and found a really good tutorial on Modelling a space ship in Maya. Now this model is nothing special but it will give you a good idea of the processes...
Blender 3D Tutorial - Making a Chain
Here is a simple tutorial that will take you through the process of creating a Chain using the Blender 3D Application. Technorati Tags: Blender 3D , Tutorial Cross Post from www.virtualrealm.com.au
Blender 3D - Are you looking for Support
Over the last few months I have been picking up on my Blender skills and really starting to get some good work done. What I did find though is that there is a giant wealth of knowledge out there if you know where to find it. So with this in mind I have...
BlenderArt Magazine Issue 15 now availible
The latest issue of the Electronic Magazing BlenderArt ( BlenderArt Issue 15 )is now availible for download, this issue has an Animation Theme. This issue covers animation basics and beyond with a variety of articles and tutorials that will help you take...
Blender 3D - Adding a Normal Map to a Plane
Here is a Quick Video Tutorial that goes through the simple process of adding a Normal Map to a plane in Blender 3D . Cross Post from www.virtualrealm.com.au
Blender 3D - Game Scene Modelling
I came across this Video this morning that goes through the process of creating a Game Set or Scene using Blender 3D . Looking at the Scene created, this could be a good example and method to creating the base scenes for you XNA Games. The author of the...
Blender 3D - Presenting your Models
On Blender Newbies today I came across a really good video tutorial on Presenting your [Blender] Models. Here is the Direct Link to the Post , the site also offers a Download of the Video Tutorial. If you have a need to showoff or present your models...
Blender 3D Video Tutorial - Creating a Low Poly Character
In this simple Video Tutorial the author goes through the simple process of creating a low poly Characters body using the [Blender] Tools. This is a really good example of what you can get done quickly inside the Blender 3D Environment. For those using...
Blender 3D - Video Tutorial on UV Unwrapping
Here is a simple video that will guide you through one of the ways to UV Unwrap your model. Cross Post from www.virtualrealm.com.au
Using Blender 3D to Create a Star Field
One of the simple systems that you need for almost all of the XNA Applications is the ability to display a nice clean background; I know that not everyone likes the cornflower blue background for the default application. With one of my projects I needed...
Blender 3D - Video Tutorial Hoovers Pipe
I came across this great simple video tutorial that uses Blender 3D to create a simple pipe. The tutorial goes through several moderfiers that will help you to twist and turn the pipe as needed, I can see this technique being used to create addons to...
Exporting your Google Sketchup Models for XNA
I am not a big one for Google Sketchup but I have seen a lot of people asking how they would export their work so that they can use it in their XNA Games. Here is a link to a site that talks about a x file exporter that can be used with Sketchup to export...
Blender 3d - Video Tutorial on Creating a Sword
Here is a small video that shows you a simple method of creating a sword using the Blender 3d System. Cross Post from www.virtualrealm.com.au
Comparing 3d Modelling Software
Over the last few years I have tried my hand at most of the 3D modelling software packages. During this time I have found that each has their own strengths and weakness. But in general they can all do the job, and it all boils down to the task at which...
Pixel Art Tutorial on Game Dev
Rich Grillotti has put together a good introduction tutorial on Pixel Art on Gamedev.net . The article goes though the basics of what is pixel art and wat can be done with it. He also talks about setting up your Photoshop application to make the job easier...
XNA Game State Menu System
For those of us who like the Game Stare Sample that you can Download from the Creators Site, RandomChaos has made some adjustments and developed his own. At the moment the source is not available but there is a cool video showing what the system can do...
TileMap Template
Over the last few weeks I have been throwing around the idea of putting together a small RPG along the lines of the the old Ultima 4 and 5 games, but to do this I needed to get some artwork together. I know that there are several different sources that...
Self-Paced Online Blender Course
I came across this great resource today, " Blender 3D Design Online Course ". This site has a huge collection of Tutorials and Guides to get you started with Blender 3d. If you are starting to use the Blender 3D application, or are having trouble...
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