Assignment 1.1

🎥 Video Outline

• Why References Matter

  • Character modeling must match your design document.
  • Reference images ensure correct proportions and consistency.

• Importing References in Blender

  • Setting up orthographic views (front, side, back).
  • Adding image planes and aligning them in the 3D workspace.
  • Scaling references to match real-world proportions.

• Organizing the Workspace

  • Using collections to keep reference images separate from geometry.
  • Locking reference objects so they don’t move while modeling.

• Tips for Success

  • Always check alignment across views.
  • Use simplified turnarounds if your character design is complex.
  • Consistency here saves hours later in the pipeline.

📚 Resources

• Character Turnaround Examples — Download Here
• Blender Setup Guide — Link to Document

⌨️ Hotkeys to Remember

• Shift + A → Add new object (e.g., Image → Reference)
• G → Grab/Move
• S → Scale
• R → Rotate
• N → Toggle right-side properties panel
• 1, 3, 7 (Numpad) → Front, Side, Top views
• 5 (Numpad) → Toggle orthographic/perspective view

🛠️ Workshop Goals

Workshop 1

• Import your Year 1 Character Design Document turnaround sheet.
• Align front, side, and back views in Blender.
• Organize references into collections and lock them.
• Test by orbiting the model space and confirming alignment.

Workshop 2

• Refine the setup for accuracy (adjust scaling and alignment).
• Label collections clearly (e.g., References, Model).
• Begin sketching out blockout proportions with primitives (prep for A1.2).
• Save .blend file and create backup copy.

If you finish early:

• Add a simple grid floor or scale guide.
• Test importing a second character sheet for comparison.

📑 Deliverables

• Blender Project File (.blend) with reference images set up.
• Screenshot of the Blender workspace showing aligned references in orthographic views.
• Upload to Canvas and add to Portfolio as:
  “Character Modeling I — Reference Setup”