Low Poly 3D Modeling in Blender

Kickstart your career as a 3D artist by learning how to create low poly assets and scenes from scratch
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Step into the world of low poly 3D art with Low Poly 3D Modeling in Blender—your entry point into Blender and mastering the fundamentals of 3D art. This beginner-friendly guide ensures that you’re fully prepared for the creative adventure that follows. Through a step-by-step learning process starting with the principles of low poly art, this book gradually immerses you in the intricacies of modeling. As you progress, you’ll gain hands-on experience creating diverse projects ranging from designing a simple 3D crate to rendering complete low poly scenes. The book covers a wide spectrum of topics as you navigate Blender's interface, mastering essential modeling tools and exploring both basic and advanced modeling techniques. Advancing to the final chapters, you’ll find ways to breathe life into your models with material creation and gain practical insights into modeling a variety of low poly objects. From end-to-end scene construction to configuring Blender for rendering high-quality images, you’ll be equipped with the foundational skills to propel your career in 3D modeling and explore the boundless creative possibilities that Blender offers. By the end of this book, you'll have a solid understanding of Blender, 3D modeling, low poly methodologies, material design, 3D rendering techniques, and the broader world of 3D art.
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9781803241234
Length: 318 pages
Edition: 1
Published: February 2, 2024
Author: Samuel Sullins
  • Preface
  • Part 1:Getting Started with Low Poly Modeling
  • Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Blender
  • Chapter 2: Understanding Low Poly Modeling
  • Chapter 3: Creating a Low Poly Tree
  • Part 2:Modeling and Shading for Low Poly
  • Chapter 4: Exploring Modifiers
  • Chapter 5: Creating Low Poly Mushrooms
  • Chapter 6: Understanding Materials and Shading
  • Part 3:Creating Your Own Assets
  • Chapter 7: Creating a Low Poly Tractor
  • Chapter 8: Low Poly Environment Modeling
  • Chapter 9: Modeling a Kangaroo
  • Chapter 10: Creating Low Poly Houses and Buildings
  • Chapter 11: Using the Asset Browser
  • Part 4:Building a Complete Low Poly Scene
  • Chapter 12: Blocking Out the Scene
  • Chapter 13: Building the Scene
  • Chapter 14: The Big Render
  • Index
  • Other Books You May Enjoy
  • Appendix

Craft efficient low-poly models in Blender for game art.

Key Benefits

  • Create minimalistic low poly 3D models based on reference images
  • Breathe life into your creations by adding vibrant colors and appealing textures using materials
  • Arrange your low poly models in a 3D environment, set up lighting to achieve the desired ambiance, and render the final scene
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

What You'll Learn

  • Understand how Blender's interface works and how to configure it
  • Gain proficiency in navigating 3D space in Blender
  • Familiarize yourself with Blender's core modeling tools
  • Get to grips with the workflow and techniques to create low poly 3D models
  • Texture your low poly models using the UV and Shader editors
  • Configure Blender's Asset Browser for instant access to your models
  • Set up a complete scene, adjust the lighting, and create a high-quality, portfolio-ready render

Audience

If you're new to 3D modeling, low poly modeling is a great starting point. This book is an invaluable guide for 3D artists, modelers, and beginners to begin without prior knowledge of Blender or 3D modelling experience, although a basic familiarity with these topics will be beneficial.

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