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Modeling an Easy Chain

In this Blender 2.5 video tutorial we have some fun and show you how to create an easy chain with nothing more than a single link, a array modifier and a curve modifier. Then we take it a bit further and show you the process of using the freshly created chain in a simple scene.

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Creating a Cool Blueprint

In this Blender 2.5 video tutorial we take on creating really cool blueprint graphics. This tutorial includes using the Gears add-on, creating outline-only objects, setting up the World to look like a blueprint, and more.

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Using the Camera Fly Mode

In this quick Blender 2.5 video tip you are shown how to use the fly mode to position the camera. This method allows you to fly the camera around from a first-person perspective. It can aid in setting your camera angle and provide a bit of fun.

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Modeling Feathery Wings

In this Blender 2.5 Video tutorial, I go over using the particle hair system to create downey feathers.

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Using the Edgesplit Modifier to Smooth Lowpoly Models

In this quick Blender 2.5 video tip we demonstrate how to make a lowpoly model appear smoother than it actually is by using an Edgesplit modifier. This technique also resolves the issue with artifacts you commonly face when displaying a lowpoly model as smooth.

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Topology Review: Foot

Arguably the single most important aspect to modeling is topology.

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Tip: External Drag and Drop

In this quick Blender 2.5 video tip we demonstrate the new external drag and drop functionality recently added to Blender. This feature enables you to drag and drop images and videos from your operating systems file browser into Blender.

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Rigging Easy-to-animate Fingers

In this Blender 2.5 video tutorial we take on the process of rigging the fingers to a human hand with only a few bones and constraints. This technique leaves you with fingers that are very easy to animate and control without the need for IKs or Drivers. Note: this tutorial technique is based on the original Russian tutorial from Dimetri here: http://vimeo.com/10685206 Great thanks out to Dimetri for talking with us and creating some awesome rigs.

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Game Engine: Simple Character Part 1

In this first section of this Blender 2.5 Video Tutorial, I cover the creation of a game-friendly model (i.e. low-polygon), texturing, rigging, animating, and bringing it into the game engine with basic forward and back controls, as well as turning left and right, and running. The first 8 minutes of the video is a time lapse video of me modeling and rigging a quick low poly character. If you are unfamiliar with this part of it please visit my alien rigging series here on Blender Cookie. With this series we wanted to focus a bit more on the game engine.

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How To Create Custom Hot-keys for Mesh Selection Modes

In this Blender 2.5 video tutorial we go through the steps needed to create custom keyboard shortcuts for changing mesh selection modes (vertex, edge, face). This allows you to very quickly switch between modes by simply pressing 1,2,3 on your keyboard.

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Placing Decals with Empties

In this Blender 2.5 quick video tip we demonstrate how to easily place decals onto your model with empties. This technique provides you complete control over the location, rotation and scale of your decal without the need for UV maps.

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Game Engine: Simple Character Part 2

In this Blender Video Game Engine Tutorial, I cover setting up gravity dynamics, boxes that can be pushed around with Eddie, a “pushing” pose that Eddie goes into while doing the pushing (a “near” sensor). We also go into multiple scenes, and going back and forth between them, as well as a scene reset, in case you fall into the oblivion.

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Recovering Lost Files with Autosave

In this quick Blender 2.5 video tip we show you how to stave off frustration in the case of a crash or lost work by using Blenders autosave feature to recover your work

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Creating a Scene of Blowing Leaves

In this Blender 2.5 video tutorial we do something a bit different a create a simple scene of blowing leaves. This technique makes good use of alpha mapped leaves, particle systems and a particle instance modifier to achieve the result.

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Feature Preview: GSOC Sculpt

In this Blender 2.5 feature preview video we take a look at some of the oncoming development that has come about via the GSOC. This time, we are examining several new sculpting brushes that have been added and the new very cool, Unlimited Clay option.

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Optimizing Blender 2.5 UI Interaction

In this quick tip, we’ll take a look at probably one of the most important settings to control the smoothness of Blender’s UI interaction, the Window Draw Method.

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Sculpting a Rock Face in Blender by Sketching

In this Blender 2.5 video tutorial we do some fairly intensive sculpting on creating a rock face. This tutorial makes use of a technique very similar to sketching by layering large numbers of stroke over one another to automatically create much of the detail.

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Toggle Quadview

In this quick Blender 2.5 video tip we show you how to help maximize screen real-estate with the “Toggle Quadview” function. This feature enables you to split your viewport in four without creating multiple views.

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Game Engine: Simple Character Part 3

In this second section, I cover setting up menu and cut scenes, importing a gun to pick up and point, shooting the gun to knock over the boxes, and then finally adding a sound effect when the gun is shot.

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Shape Modeling Exercise Series - #3 (Fenestron Tail Rotor Blade)

In this shape modeling exercise we take a look at modeling a Fenestron Tail Rotor Blade. The point of these videos is not to model a complete object but to rather focus on different shapes and issues that you may encounter while modeling. So, essentially, these are exercises.

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