Starter quiz
- Match the term to its definition.
- vertex⇔a point where two or more edges meet ✓
- face⇔a surface made up of three or more sides ✓
- edge⇔a line connecting two vertices ✓
- What does the extrude tool do to a 2D shape?
- rotates it
- scales it
- transforms it into a 3D object ✓
- deletes it
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- Order the steps in creating a basic 3D model from a 2D shape.
- 1⇔Draw the 2D shape.
- 2⇔Extrude the shape.
- 3⇔Apply materials.
- Which tool is used to add additional geometry to a 3D model?
- loop cut ✓
- extrude
- scale
- rotate
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- What is the process of nesting objects within other objects called?
- tweaking
- texturing
- parenting ✓
- rigging
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- What is the name of a marker that captures important positions in animation?
- 'Keyframe' ✓
Exit quiz
- What is the main advantage of using proportional editing in Blender?
- It changes the colour of the model.
- It allows for precise control over individual vertices.
- It modifies elements while affecting nearby elements. ✓
- It increases the number of keyframes.
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- What is the purpose of subdividing a model?
- to add more vertices, edges and faces ✓
- to animate the model
- to change the texture
- to rotate the model
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- Which tool is commonly used to create organically shaped models in Blender?
- loop cut
- proportional editing ✓
- keyframe
- parenting
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- What tool is used to add more detail to a model by cutting through it?
- 'Knife tool' ✓
- Match the term to its correct definition.
- organic modelling⇔a technique for creating free-flowing shapes ✓
- proportional editing⇔modifying elements with an effect on nearby elements ✓
- subdivide⇔splitting an object into smaller sections ✓
- In what scenario is proportional editing particularly useful?
- when creating rigid mechanical models
- when animating keyframes
- when applying textures
- when creating smooth, organic forms ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Proportional editing can be used to create organically shaped models.
- Objects can be subdivided using the knife tool.
- Subdivision can be used to add more detail to models.
Common misconception
To create smooth organic surfaces and models, individual geometry such as vertices, edges and faces must be edited individually.
Free-form, organically shaped models can be created by using modelling tools such as proportional editing.
Keywords
Organic modelling - a 3D modelling technique used to create free-flowing shapes usually found in nature
Proportional editing - a way of modifying elements such as vertices while having an effect on other nearby elements
Subdivide - to split an object into smaller sections by adding more vertices, edges and faces
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