Mesh Modeling Exercise 01

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Welcome to the first exercise of our Mesh Modeling Fundamentals Course! In this tutorial, we'll be learning the basics of mesh modeling and how to create a simple 3D model from scratch. We'll start with the fundamentals of polygon selection and manipulation, then move on to more advanced techniques like extrusion and subdivision. By the end of this exercise, you should have a solid understanding of how to use Blender's mesh tools to create and edit complex 3D models. So let's get started! First things first, we need to understand what a mesh is. A mesh is essentially a collection of vertices, edges, and faces that come together to form a 3D shape. Think of it like a bunch of individual LEGO bricks stuck together to create a larger structure. Now, let's talk about polygon selection. In Blender, you can select individual polygons by clicking on them with the right mouse button. You can also use the "Select" menu to choose specific types of objects or edges. Once you've selected a polygon, you can manipulate it in various ways using the Transform tools. The Move tool allows you to move individual vertices around, while the Scale tool lets you adjust the size of entire polygons. Extrusion is another powerful technique that we'll be covering in this exercise. It's essentially like taking a 2D shape and extruding it into 3D space. We'll use Blender's Extrude tool to create a simple box from a flat rectangle. Finally, let's talk about subdivision. Subdivision allows us to add more detail to our mesh by subdividing existing polygons into smaller ones. This can be especially useful when working with complex models that need a lot of fine-tuning. Throughout this exercise, we'll be using Blender as our primary modeling tool. I recommend downloading the software and following along with me as we work through each step. Now that you have an idea of what to expect from this tutorial, let's dive in and start creating!