Learning Blender

[Schatzi Timmerman]

I'm attempting to learn how to create items using Blender.

I've downloaded and opened the program (ver 2.70) and have to admit, it seems intimidating.

Is there a "Blender for Dummies" available online or maybe someone can recommend a simple project to start with and get my fingers dirty?

Checking past posts here helps somewhat, but SL Answers doesn't necessarily date these responses, so I don't know how out-dated the suggestions could be.

 

Thanks Rolig, I'll check your suggestion out. I appreciate your answer.

As for some posts not dated, I present you with some of the past info I was referring to.

 

As you can see, no dates.

 

I thank you again.

[Rolig Loon]

Try the beginner tutorials at blendercookie.com

The ones here are also great for starters >>> http://cgcookie.com/blender/cgc-courses/blender-basics-introduction-for-beginners/

This question comes up several times a month in the Mesh forum, so that's probably the best place to look for up-to-date advice, but those two sites have been consistently good (and current) through all Blender upgrades.

FYI, posts in Answers are always dated, so if you ever wonder how old our responses here are, all you have to do is look at the date/timestamp on the top line of any post.

[Rolig Loon]

That's fascinating!  I didn't know that the datestamp could be switched on/off.  You learn something new every day.  :smileyvery-happy:  Good luck with Blender, Linda.  You'll have fun.