Module 1: Introduction to Blender
Welcome! In this first module, you'll get comfortable with the Blender environment. We'll explore the user interface and learn how to navigate in 3D space—the foundational skills for everything that follows.
Video Tutorial: A Guided Tour of the Interface
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the Blender interface and basic navigation. It's the perfect starting point before you jump in yourself.
Key Concepts & Controls 🧠
The Blender UI
Blender's interface is divided into several key areas:
- 3D Viewport: Your main window where you see and interact with your objects.
- Outliner: A list of all the objects in your scene (cameras, lights, models).
- Properties Panel: A context-sensitive panel for all settings related to your selected object.
- Timeline: Used for animation, which we'll cover in a later module.
Essential 3D Navigation
Use your mouse to move around the 3D Viewport:
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Orbit: Hold the Middle Mouse Button and drag to rotate your view around the center.
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Pan: Hold Shift + Middle Mouse Button and drag to slide your view side-to-side or up-and-down.
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Zoom: Use the Mouse Scroll Wheel to zoom in and out.