Blender Tutorial for Beginners – 3D Text

This Video is a Blender beginner tutorial that shows how to make 3D Text. A unique approach is used for the lighting that gives the scene an interesting look.

Video Info

• Video published on YouTube Oct 18, 2012
• Blender version used is 2.64

Using a Newer Version of Blender?

There have been changes to Blender since this video tutorial was made. Fortunately, as of Blender version 2.78a, the changes that affect the video are minor. The relevant changes are listed below.

• The Add menu is now at the bottom – Or you can press Shift A.
• At 14:28 – For the Clamp setting set the Clamp Indirect value.

Blender Helpful Hints

• To re-center the 3D cursor, press Shift S and select Cursor To Center.
• To undo a step, press Ctrl Z. To redo a step press Shift Ctrl Z.
• Learn How to use Blender without a Number Pad.
• Learn How to use Blender without a Middle Mouse Button or Scroll Wheel.