BlenderTM is a free Open-Source 3D Computer Modeling and Animation Suite incorporating Character Rigging, Particles, Real World Physics Simulation, Sculpting, Video Editing with Motion Tracking and 2D Animation within the 3D Environment.

Blender is FREE to download and use by anyone for anything.

The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling and Animation, Eighth Edition is a unified manual describing the operation of the program, updated with reference to the Graphical User Interface for Blender Version 3.2.2, including additional material covering Blender Assets, Geometry Nodes, and Non-Linear Animation.

Divided into a two-volume set, the book introduces the program’s Graphical User Interface and shows how to implement tools for modeling and animating characters and created scenes with the application of color, texture, and special lighting effects.

Key Features:

• The book provides instruction for New Users starting at the very beginning

• Instruction is presented in a series of chapters incorporating visual reference to the program’s interface

• The initial chapters are designed to instruct the user in the operation of the program while introducing and demonstrating interesting features of the program

• Chapters are developed in a building block fashion providing forward and reverse reference to relevant material

Both volumes are available in a discounted set, which can also be purchased together with Blender 2D Animation: The Complete Guide to the Grease Pencil.

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Your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription delivers a breathtaking collection of state-of-the-art creativity tools―for web, print, video, interactive, digital marketing, UX/UI design, and more. With so much power, where do you start? If you’re familiar with one or two of Adobe’s tools, how do you extend your knowledge to make the most of the entire Creative Cloud, choose the right tool for each job, and do amazing work? Start right here, with the only classroom-proven guide to the entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite: Adobe Creative Cloud Classroom in a Book.

Authored by leading designer and instructor Joseph Labrecque, this guide reflects his experience teaching hundreds of students at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Media, Communication & Information. Each chapter combines an overview of a Creative Cloud app with well-crafted hands-on practice. Labrecque introduces the software, explains essential concepts and design principles surrounding its use, guides you through basic tools and workflows, and then walks you through executing a project from beginning to end. You’ll learn how each tool works in real life, and how to apply design concepts and theory in your own creative practice.

Labrecque introduces the fundamentals of Creative Cloud for both desktop and mobile, Creative Cloud Express, and all these skills:

• Cloud-based photography with Lightroom
• Raster image compositing with Photoshop
• Vector graphics design with Illustrator
• Page layout management with InDesign
• Prototyping for screens with Adobe XD
• 3D rendering with Dimension
• Audio content production with Audition
• Video content sequencing with Premiere Pro
• Motion graphics compositing with After Effects
• Live performance capture with Character Animator
• Interactive content animation with Animate

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• Discover the latest features in Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024.
• Learn about system requirements for Windows and Mac.
• Follow step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing the software.

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics of Image Editing

• Navigate the home screen and launch the photo editor.
• Master essential editing techniques in Quick Mode.
• Share your photos using various providers and tools.
• Explore the history panel and understand file-saving options.

Chapter 3: Basic Image-Editing Concepts

• Gain a deeper understanding of pixels, resolution, and image dimensions.
• Calibrate your monitor for accurate color representation.
• Learn about color schemes and profiles in your workspace.

Chapter 4: Checking out the Photo Editor

• Explore the advanced edit mode and its tools.
• Understand contextual menus and the toolbox in Quick Mode.
• Dive into the toolbox in advanced mode, including view, select, enhance, draw, and modify groups.
• Master panel usage and become familiar with the photo bin.

Chapter 5: Moving Within the Organizer

• Sort and manage images on your hard drive.
• Use the Element Downloader and scanner in the Organizer.
• Export images from your mobile devices and customize Organizer preferences.

Chapter 6: Organizing Your Pictures with Organizer

• Get acquainted with the Organizer workspace.
• Use tags to group and categorize images.
• Create and view tags, add icons, and explore auto-curation features.
• Learn how to work with photo albums effectively.

Chapter 7: Viewing and Finding Your Images

• Catalog your files and create backups.
• Utilize the search options for efficient image retrieval.
• Hide files, stack images, and explore various search criteria.

Chapter 8: Editing Camera Images Using the Camera Editor

• Learn about the Camera Raw Editor and its features.
• Understand Raw file format attributes and profiles.
• Apply profiles to your images and enhance your photography.

Chapter 9: Making and Modifying Selections

• Master selection tools like marquee, lasso, magic wand, and more.
• Use the Refine Selection Brush Tool and work with eraser tools.
• Understand selection commands and refine selection edges.

Chapter 10: Working with Layers

• Dive into the world of layers and their types.
• Create, duplicate, and transform layers.
• Work with layer masks, merge layers, and understand layer basics.

Chapter 11: Simple Image Makeover

• Crop and recompose images using various tools.
• Explore one-step auto fixes for smart corrections.
• Correct contrast, color, and clarity in your photos.

Chapter 12: Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity

• Adjust color, lighting, and eliminate color casts.
• Fine-tune images with hue/saturation, color curves, and more.
• Enhance skin tones, defringe layers, and eliminate haze.
• Sharpen and focus your images for stunning results.

Chapter 13: Tips and Tricks on Photoshop Elements

• Learn valuable shortcuts and tips for efficient editing.
• Explore dialog box options, ruler units, and more.
• Make the most of keyboard shortcuts and hidden features.

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Blender 3.6: The beginners guide

Are you keen to explore 3D modeling and animation using a powerful, open-source tool? Enter Blender. It’s not just software; it’s a canvas where your digital artistry finds its true calling. Blender 3.6 embraces many enhancements, streamlined user experience, and avant-garde technologies.

The Beginner’s Guide for Blender 3.6 unravels the intricacies of Blender, tailored especially for the novice artist or someone charting a course in digital artistry.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s inside:

• A comprehensive tour of the user interface
• Basics of 3D navigation
• Modeling: A deep dive into tools and techniques
• The Asset Browser’s offerings
• Shading: How to get interactive
• Materials and Textures decoded
• Mastering PBR materials with Cycles and Eevee
• Camera work essentials
• Rendering in-depth: Eevee and Cycles
• Crafting and exporting captivating stills
• The art of animation and interpolation
• Harnessing animation constraints
• The magic of the ‘follow path’ in animation
• Tools for animating and rendering visual stories
• Turning animations into cinematic videos

Grounded in practicality, the book is peppered with real-world examples, guided instructions for nuanced tasks like hierarchical animations, and insights into scene setups for Cycles and Eevee rendering.

Designed with the Blender newbie in mind, Blender 3.6: The Beginner’s Guide is devoid of jargon yet intricate in detail. And if you’re a seasoned artist from Blender’s earlier eras, consider this your refreshed guidebook. Accelerate your transition to Blender 3.6 and let your creativity soar!

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