ABSTRACT

This book describes how to access the Grease Pencil component in Blender and create 2D Animation within the Blender 3D environment. It is assumed that the reader has no previous knowledge of the Blender program and treats 2D Animation using the Grease Pencil as a standalone application.

Grease Pencil is a component of the 3D modeling and animation program, Blender. Blender is a free open-source 3D Computer Graphics software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality and computer games.

Key Features:

  • The first comprehensive beginner's guide to the Grease Pencil component of Blender
  • Facets of operation are explained in short concise chapters with cross references
  • Written instruction is accompanied by diagram illustrations in reference to the program's Graphical User Interface

The book is also available in a discounted set along with The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animation.

chapter 1|13 pages

The Graphical User Interface

The Default General Screen Arrangement

chapter 2|18 pages

Drawing Strokes

chapter 3|7 pages

Stroke Tools

chapter 4|9 pages

Stroke Brushes

chapter 5|5 pages

Using a Drawing Tablet

chapter 6|20 pages

The Canvas Explained

chapter 7|10 pages

Strokes Placement

chapter 8|4 pages

Background Image Tracing

chapter 9|11 pages

Smoothing and Editing Strokes

chapter 10|5 pages

Stroke Effects

chapter 11|12 pages

Animating Strokes

chapter 12|13 pages

Animating a Character

chapter 13|9 pages

Armatures in Animation

chapter 14|6 pages

Wrap Up and Render

chapter 15|13 pages

Navigate and Save

chapter 16|5 pages

Creating New Scenes

chapter 17|11 pages

Movie Making

chapter 18|14 pages

Grease Pencil Modeling

chapter 19|7 pages

Using Add-Ons

chapter 20|2 pages

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