This course will take you through the processes involved in creating the above scene of the Saturn 5 rocketing to the moon, using the Open Source 3D modelling application Blender 3D.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course you should be able to:

• Source Public Domain or Creative Commons 3D models.
• Know when it is okay to use such models within your own work.
• Create basic models of the moon, clouds and use Quick Effects to turn an object into Quick Smoke, then modify to show flames and smoke.
• Use basic lighting.
• Produce a single composition with a simple animation.

Course Structure

• Introduction
• Sourcing pre-made models and images to use in a scene
• Bringing it all together
• Composition
• Adding light
• Rendering still image
• Adding movement for simple animation
• Dealing with Smoke and Fire
• Rendering animation
• Course Conclusion

The course contains approximately 2 hours of video tutorial, so you should expect to add a further 4 hours in order to follow using Blender to replicate the demonstrations.

This course is designed for students wishing to following a project created in Blender without having to learn the complexities of the interface first. You will discover simple techniques through out the course. This course compliments 'Noobie's Guide to Modelling in Blender 3D'.