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Post by Teh Skitch on May 14, 2009 19:09:40 GMT -5
One of my projects over the summer will be to learn how to use Python and Blender, but I don't know where I can find good tutorials. I've tried many different ones for Blender, but alot of them are outdated, contridict a different tutorial, or are just confusing. As for Python, I haven't found one yet. Does anyone know where I can find clear, up-to-date, easy to read and understand (e.g. the author uses the official term for something instead of thier term, doesn't show a randumb picture of their cat in the middle of it etc.) with out being insulting (open up blender. Click new. Move the cursor to this button and click it) for Python and Blender?
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Post by Brynn on May 14, 2009 20:25:53 GMT -5
Well, if you're willing to spend some money, the best book I can recommend is Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science by Zelle. I used it while I was learning how to program in class, and it is an excellent balance of humor, technobabble, and diagrams to explain what's going on. If you're serious about programming, or are just interested in learning how to program in Python, it's a fantastic book to get. I don't know anything about Blender, but if you ever need help with Python I'm more than happy to help. EDIT: After messing with Blender for a bit, I don't think you'll need Python until very late in the game. The tutorials on the blender website are bleh at best, especially since they aren't for the newest version of the program. EDIT EDIT: After spending even MORE time with this foolish program, the best tutorial I could find was Blender 3d Noob to Pro on wikibooks. It's not terribly condescending, and is updated to the most recent version of the program for the most part. Honestly, when you're learning how to use complex programs like rendering software, the nit-pickier the guide, the better off you'll be. Nothing makes me start spewing hot gouts of steamy rage than not being able to understand what the writer's talking about.
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Post by Teh Skitch on May 16, 2009 10:47:44 GMT -5
Thanks, I will definately see if I can find the book. And I completely agree with you on the Blender tutorials found on the website. Most were out dated and the video tutorials were all in a really high speed. I'll also check out the Wikibooks tutorials. Thanks bunches!
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