Difference between revisions of "Blender"
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| − | [[File:Blender 16.png|(icon)|link=]] | + | [[File:Blender 16.png|(icon)|link=]] [http://www.blender.org '''Blender'''] is a free and open source [[:Category:Modeling|3D modeling]] package that can be used to create models for Source. Blender has also been available on Steam since April 3 2015, it comes with automatic updates but has no support for the in-app steam overlay currently. |
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| + | Blender offers free 3D modelling and texture mapping features. | ||
| + | * You can create texture, and animate models. | ||
| + | * Use addons to import and export numerous different file types like SMD and DMX for your Source mods or the Steam Workshop. | ||
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== Where can I learn to use Blender? == | == Where can I learn to use Blender? == | ||
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| − | + | Although the Valve Developer Community has limited information about using Blender, we offer a variety of external resources for you to learn and master Blender. | |
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| + | * '''[http://www.blender.org/manual/ Official Blender Manual]''' - The definitive manual on Blender 2.6, provided by and hosted on the Blender website. | ||
* '''[http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro Blender 3D: Noob to Pro]''' A helpful online resource book hosted on WikiBooks, a site that runs on the same format as this site. | * '''[http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro Blender 3D: Noob to Pro]''' A helpful online resource book hosted on WikiBooks, a site that runs on the same format as this site. | ||
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* '''[http://www.cdschools.org/Page/455 Blender Basics - 4th Edition]''' an online(but printable) classroom textbook released under [[wikipedia:Creative Commons|Creative Commons]] BY the Central Dauphin High School. | * '''[http://www.cdschools.org/Page/455 Blender Basics - 4th Edition]''' an online(but printable) classroom textbook released under [[wikipedia:Creative Commons|Creative Commons]] BY the Central Dauphin High School. | ||
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- See Category:Blender for tutorials.
Blender is a free and open source 3D modeling package that can be used to create models for Source. Blender has also been available on Steam since April 3 2015, it comes with automatic updates but has no support for the in-app steam overlay currently.
Features
Blender offers free 3D modelling and texture mapping features.
- You can create texture, and animate models.
- Use addons to import and export numerous different file types like SMD and DMX for your Source mods or the Steam Workshop.
Blender and Source
- The Blender SMD Tools can import and export SMD and DMX.
- See Animation in Blender to learn how to rig and animate in a way that survives SMD export.
- You can store as many models as you like in the same .blend file. Use scenes and/or layers to easily manage the different elements.
Where can I learn to use Blender?
Although the Valve Developer Community has limited information about using Blender, we offer a variety of external resources for you to learn and master Blender.
- Official Blender Manual - The definitive manual on Blender 2.6, provided by and hosted on the Blender website.
- Blender 3D: Noob to Pro A helpful online resource book hosted on WikiBooks, a site that runs on the same format as this site.
- Blender Basics - 4th Edition an online(but printable) classroom textbook released under Creative Commons BY the Central Dauphin High School.
