Free Paper Model Design E-Book

Free Paper Model Design E-Book
by: PixelOz

Good book on creating paper models via Blender 3D.
The 227-page e-book can be downloaded from the link below.
Link: http://pixeloz.deviantart.com/art/Free-Paper-Model-Design-E-Book-158441085

-VegaDMS

Yeah, I know this entry is after the fact that the semester has ended, but the info maybe useful nonetheless. (And "no", this isn't a SPAM post.)

If anyone is seriously interested in further study of 3D animation, special effects and more, than you may want to look into Escape Studios - http://www.escapestudios.com/en_GB/classroom-learning.html

I hope everyone has a great summer and hope to hear from everyone.

Thanks for a great semester!

-VegaDMS

A great Free Python Book

This is 'A Byte of Python', a free book for learning the language. The great thing is that we are using Blender for the authoring Platform, so we can get more interesting results, faster.

Beginning Python in the Game Engine

Here's a nice and slow introduction to putting Python into game control, added bonus is that the kid in this one is British:

Part 2:

Part 3:

Python Warm-Up

Before we go anywhere with Python in the Game Engine, remember there are two API guides, the main one and the one for the game engine.

Some more FREE goodies...

Hi Everyone,

It's been a while since my last posting.

Below are some goodies I hope you'll enjoy!

First up, BZoo, http://www.bzooworld.org/ a game engine suite for Blender and another free game development tool - Unity 3D.

Plus, if you want to learn to use Unity 3D, here's the link: http://unity3d.com/

Next up, more tools for Blender.

If you're using Blender 2.5 and would like to have the python scripts for creating lens flares, go to the BlenderTime site: http://www.blendertime.com/tag/lens-flares-library/

If you want to create a 3D graphic in Blender and want greater flexibility in painting and manipulating your work in Photoshop, check out this YouTube video - WARNING: It's in German and you'll need Photoshop CS3 Extended to do your work in - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxCLx1ljKgo

Need some inspiration, host your Blender videos or get some additional training, then take a look at Blender Videos: http://www.blendervideos.com/

If you're looking for more textures and freebies, here are some site to help you to build your library of resources:

3D Total's Free Textures - http://freetextures.3dtotal.com/

Media Militia - http://www.blendervideos.com/

WireCase - http://www.wirecase.com/Gallery-Free-3D-Models_s-2_v-20-1_f-fc-0-321_f-fpx-_f-fpn-_f-oid-.html

Need to build up your sound effects library? Try FlashKit - http://www.flashkit.com/

Yo will have the options to a) try the effect before you begin the download; b) decide on whether to download a WAV or MP3.

Some notes on FlashKit:
Don't let the name and nature of the site fool you. Once you download these files, you can use them over and over again in a multitude of media. Also, although MP3's are faster to download, these files are heavily compressed. Best practice in multimedia design is to use a WAV file, since it is full of harmonics and range (and it can be in stereo), then re-compress it when you render out your projects.

If you are interested in creating your own city, then this free downloadable script is for you.

The Suicidator City Generator is available from this site:

http://arnaud.ile.nc/sce/

Here is what your city could look like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HROU3gLcgfg&feature=PlayList&p=81E6BA0B1F7E4710&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=35

This is how-to install the script and run it in Blender:

Video instructions on how-to work with the script - Note: NO AUDIO - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzRWpkTR8gU&feature=channel

Well that's all I got for this round!

Til next time.

-VegaDMS

A Team Fortess 2 bit

This little bit about updating the Engineer class is the game Team Fortress is a mini-lesson in game design