PHYS 301 — 3D Modeling & Animation using Blender
Students will use a free open source software package called Blender. Blender allows users to create three dimensional object models while adding materials, textures, and movement through key frame animation. Modeling techniques will include creating scene environments and adjusting lighting. Scenes will be animated and rendered into a final movie. Movies will be created in class using two camera projections: flat and fisheye for playing in the planetarium dome. Topics include Blender Interface, Modeling, Key frame Animation, Rendering for flat & fisheye cameras, Materials, Textures, Lighting, Modifiers, 3D Text, Blender Video Editor, Particles, Paths, Physics Simulator, Blender Game Engine Logic, legal sources of free models and music for making Productions. The recommended preparation is COMP 111 or the equivalent.