3D Modelers,Best for Learning Blender: A Hands-On Guide to Creating 3D Animated Characters
3D Modelers,Blender is a great, free software for amateur and professional 3D modelers alike. It has a complete set of tools for designing in 3D, it supports custom tools and add-ons and you can finish up your projects with 3D painting and texturing right in the software. It even gives you the ability to rig and animate your 3D models.
Learning Blender: A Hands-On Guide to Creating 3D Animated Characters (2nd Edition) offers a guide to getting started in Blender. The 2nd Edition is relatively up-to-date, with instructions aimed at Blender 2.78b. In this book, you’ll learn the user interface of Blender, and how to navigate the menus and 3D editing environment.
It will also walk you through key tasks in 3D modeling. You’ll learn to create a 3D character, add textures, materials and shading. You’ll also learn how to rig your character with a skeleton and animate it walking. With 3D character and walk cycle completed, Learning Blender will also walk you through 3D camera work and recording video.
Learning Blender includes full-color visuals, making it easy to follow along on your computer. The book also has a companion website with video tutorials, project files and extra resources.
Best for Learning AutoCad: Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018
Autodesk’s AutoCAD is a powerful tool for professionals in architecture, construction and industrial design. Whether you’re designing a machine or building a house, AutoCAD can help you draft up the design and turn your projects into 3D models.
Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 has all the information you could need to get started using AutoCAD if you’re a beginner. And, for 3D modelers already experienced in AutoCAD, it can serve as a handy reference book whenever you need a quick reference or instructions on a task you haven’t tackled in AutoCAD before.
This book has complete walkthroughs for AutoCAD’s tools and techniques and includes hands-on projects so you can enjoy guided practice alongside everything as you’re learning. Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 has no shortage of visuals to help you follow along precisely. And, a companion website also offers bonus content and project files to help you get started.