One of the most overlooked aspects of 3D modeling, especially for newer 3D artists, is using reference material. Most artists will create a design from the mind and think that it looks great, only to present it to someone else who informs them of all the issues with the design and that it does not … Read more
When 3D modeling using the Blender software, we can use reference material in the form of images to help improve our 3D modeling workflow. We also have a special type of image known as a background image That is used to help create accurate representations of models based on that background image. We can change … Read more
With Blender we are able to import our images for various purposes, ranging from referencing new designs to acting as image textures. When it comes to the 3D viewport, there are two ways in which we can import our images, either as a reference image or as a background image. So what is the difference … Read more
Blender 3D is an application that prioritizes 3D modeling, but that does not mean that 2D images don’t have an important part to play. They can act in various forms, such as reference material or backgrounds to our scenes. To add an image as a background in your 3D viewport, open up the add menu … Read more
Reference material is invaluable to artists of any level of experience and should always be a part of your workflow for designing 3D models. A few settings are associated with these images when imported into your 3D viewport. To edit an image that has been imported into your 3D view, go to the properties panel, … Read more
Most 3D artists will tell you that one of the most important forms of preparation that you can do before you start a new project is to gather reference material. For such a visual art form as 3D design, this reference material normally takes the form of images, graphics, photos, etc. To import a reference … Read more
