Matt Jones | Multimedia Specialist

Tag: 3d animation

  • 3D Cursor In Blender

    3D Cursor In Blender

    Using the 3D Cursor in Blender Intro Hey guys, what’s going on! In this video, we’re going to take a look at how to use the 3D cursor in Blender. The 3D cursor is, if you take everything and delete it, it is this little circle here in the center. That is the red and…

  • [VIDEO] Intro To Mesh Modeling in Blender

    [VIDEO] Intro To Mesh Modeling in Blender

    Intro to Mesh Modeling in Blender Learn mesh modeling in blender: Multiple ways to add meshes to your scene Switch between Object mode and Edit mode Scale objects Transform objects Rotate objects Edit meshes directly, creating your own custom shapes Keyboard shortcuts to make your workflow faster The basics of the Loopcut

  • [VIDEO] Blender 2.8 Overview

    [VIDEO] Blender 2.8 Overview

    Blender 2.8 Overview This is a high-level overview of Blender 2.8. In this video, we take a look at: Information provided on the Splash Screen Navigating the 3D view What the 3D cursor is and how to use it Creating, editing, and manipulating objects The Collections system and how you can use it to organize…

  • [VIDEO] “Never Forgotten” Full Animation

    [VIDEO] “Never Forgotten” Full Animation

    Well… I guess it’s time. I’ve been working on this animation for longer than I care to admit, but I’m definitely ready to release this thing into the wild, take my lessons and move on. And when I say ‘lessons’… I mean LOTS of lessons. And I’m so glad I tackled this project the way…

  • VFX Workflow: Start to Finish

    VFX Workflow: Start to Finish

    Last week I ran into some problems with a project at work that required me to have just basic knowledge of rigging. After burning over an hour watching and rewatching tutorials, and, because I was under a tight deadline, I got frustrated and eventually just edited the mesh directly to get a basic pose. Beginnings…

  • Using 3DConnexion Spacemouse with Linux

    Using 3DConnexion Spacemouse with Linux

    Uh… 3DConnexion Spacemouse Wireless? If you’re like me and spend any amount of time in the 3D world, whether it’s for game design, game development, motion graphics, 3D animation, or CAD, you’ve probably felt a bit limited and slow when it comes to navigating the 3D viewport. In some programs, you even have to grab…

  • How to Make Realistic Trees in Blender

    How to Make Realistic Trees in Blender

    This Christmas…. This Christmas, I got a 3D graphics assignment. Sorry, I can’t say ‘This Christmas’ without singing it. Assignment received For this assignment, I was asked to create a look-and-feel animation that conveyed the spirit of Christmas in a general sense. The ending needed to focus on gift giving. First, I developed a concept…

  • Free Software That Could Replace Your Adobe Subscription

    Free Software That Could Replace Your Adobe Subscription

    If you’re like me, you’ve probably second-guessed how much you’ve shelled out to companies like Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, and others…