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“an invaluable aid to understanding the program and its possibilities” — blogcritics.org, August 2004

Blender is the first and only fully-integrated 3D graphics creation suite allowing modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, and realtime interactive 3D with cross-platform compatibility–all for free. Originally developed by Not a Number (NaN) as a commercial product, Blender has since been released as free software, with the sources available under GNU GPL. The Official Blender 2.3 Guide is an introduction to the sometimes complicated Blender interface and a complete guide to everything that Blender can do. Written by the designers who created and currently maintain Blender, the book covers methods of designing models, materials, and light; rendering 3D scenes; creating 3D animations; as well as advanced topics such as using Blender as a video editor. Includes a 4-color insert and a CD-ROM containing Blender for all platforms.

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In 3dsMax 2009 we have the ability to simulate indirect illumination, which is the natural process of how objects reflect diffuse light energy in real life. This allows for more realistic and natural looking renders. There are many ways to imitate indirect illumination, however in this video we will focus on using the powerful Radiosity feature in 3dsMax 2009 to reproduce this natural light phenomenon. read more

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Put yourself on a path to productivity with Joep’s deliberate approach to a logical workflow. Enjoy the exercises and the satisfaction you get from producing cost effective renderings and a foundation of knowledge that you can apply to your work. Ted Boardman, Author and Instructor ‘A solid foundation. with thorough explanations, practical examples, and lots of pictures. Each chapter provides a clear set of objectives and insightful production tips.’ Steven D. Papke,President, Vizdepot.com

Review
Put yourself on a path to productivity with Joep’s deliberate approach to a logical workflow. Enjoy the exercises and the satisfaction you get from producing cost effective renderings and a foundation of knowledge that you can apply to your work. Ted Boardman,Author and Instructor’A solid foundation. with thorough explanations, practical examples, and lots of pictures. Each chapter provides a clear set of objectives and insightful production tips.’Steven D. Papke,Pr (more…)

This is a follow-up of the Night Exterior Rendering Tutorial that I have written a while ago, so if you haven’t checked that one already, I advice you to read it before this one. read more

The main idea for this image was to have soft shadows and realism.. So I used Area Lights, I placed two Area Lights and a Skylight which is not fancy, didnt touch parameters of kylight. read more