Blender Animation for Kids
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- Curriculum
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A fun course geared towards kids, ages 8 to 99.Ā Material is introduced in small segments, and reviewed frequently throughout the course.
You will learn:
- Blender shortcuts
- Using a rig of Minecraft characters and objects
- Animation basics
- Camera control
- Importing a Minecraft world from a save game
- Adding sound
- Basic physics
- Particles
- Creating your own character
Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of the file system (opening, saving, and locating files)
- Enough coordination to use multiple key commands (CTRL + ALT + 0)
- ReadĀ well enough to understand lecture notes following each lesson.
- Have a mouse with a scroll wheel
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9Background and Lighting
Create background scenery and light the scene
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10Import a Minecraft Save Game
Use JMC2obj to import a minecraft world directly from your game.
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11Import a Minecraft Save Game Part 2
Edit the settings to get the minecraft import to display correctly.
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12Insert sound and physics
Insert sound clips, and animate an object using the physics simulation.
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13Copying and Pasting Poses
Copy and paste poses from one time frame to another.
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14Animation cycles
Create a more realistic walk cycle (for minecraft) and use the dope sheet editor.
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15The Action Library
Use the action editor and the NLA editor to combine and repeat actions
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16Paths
Make a character or object follow a path.
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17Object tracking
Make a camera follow an object
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18Adding objects to the armature
Add items to the armature.
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19Wearing Armor
Put armor on the rig
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20Changing skins
Change the rigs skin to any available minecraft skin.
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21The Particle System
Learn the particle system, useful for storms, sparks, enchantment particles, etc.
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