Lesson 08 - Modifiers

Introduction:

Lesson #8 focuses on many of Blender's modifiers. Blender modifiers are quite powerful tools that can change the entire character of your model.

Suggested Texbook Readings:

Read Chapter 12 of the John Blain "Complete Guide to Blender Graphics" - Modifiers (pages 191-238)

Video Tutorials:

08-01 - Array Modifier
08-02 - Bevel Modifier
08-03 - Boolean Modifier
08-04 - Curve Modifier
08-05 - Simple Deform Modifier
08-06 - Mirror Modifier
08-07 - Lattice Modifier
08-08 - Displace Modifier
08-09 - Wave Modifier
08-10 - Solidify Modifier
08-11 - Decimate Modifier
08-12 - Edge Split Modifier
08-13 - Screw Modifier
08-14 - Multiple Modifiers

PDF Tutorials:

Lesson 08 - 08A - Dice Dice PDF Tutorial Dice Complete.blend Dice.zip

Lesson 08 - 08B - Cave (Optional) Cave PDF Tutorial ripples.png rock.png Cave Complete.blend Cave.zip

Exercise:

Using the Array modifier and the Curve modifier, model a chain that looks something like shown in this image. (Variation) - Model the chain so that it creates a circle of links.

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Neal Hirsig
nhirsig@tufts.edu	Last Edit: 07/27/12