Introduction for Blender materials?

[LisaMarie McWinnie]

I think I've reached a point where I can't just postpone it, I really need to learn how to use Blender's materials. Back when I watched classes for Blender, materials were barely approached, and so I've never got to use them. It looks so complex and I feel very lost when trying to figure it out.

I am to use the techinique of making a high-poly model to create the textures to be used on a low-poly model, and I materials are an important part, as far as I am aware, to this process, so I can be able to simulate different kinds of surfaces and fabrics, like silk or velvet.

Can someone recommend tutorials or explanations that can introduce me to Blender's materials?

Thank you in advance!

[hibit Spad]

If you can afford it and you are the type who prefers to have a complete reference how to library at your constant fingertips then take a look at this:

http://www.blendtuts.com/dark_forest_offer

 

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[hibit Spad]

http://cgcookie.com/blender/2010/08/31/blender-intro-to-materials/

 

[LisaMarie McWinnie]

Thank you! I'l watch Blender cookie's video, it will definately helps!