Render and export animations
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can render and export an animation.
Key learning points
- Rendering is the process of generating high-quality images from a 3D scene or object.
- Render engines should be chosen based on the requirements of the project.
- Ray tracing simulates the way light interacts with objects and environments.
- Rendered images and animations can be exported out of Blender.
Keywords
Render - to generate high-quality images from a 3D model or scene by taking into account lighting, materials and other properties
Ray tracing - a rendering technique that creates realistic images by simulating the paths of light rays as they interact with objects in a scene
Export - to save image, animation, model or scene data in a file format that can be used by other software or applications
Common misconception
The most detailed renders should always be produced.
Render engines and settings should be chosen with consideration to the requirements of the project. This may include considering factors such as time constraints and hardware limitations.
Teacher tip
If you have access to high-specification computers, consider instructing learners to use the Cycles render engine instead of EEVEE for Task B. Learners could then compare and discuss the merits and disadvantages of rendering animations with EEVEE and Cycles.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device that can create and edit 3D animations. Examples in this lesson use the Blender https://oak.link/blender
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Lesson 6 Bouncy Ball Example 678.13 KB (BLEND)
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the term to its definition.
Q2.Arrange the steps for creating a 3D model.
Q3.What does the term 'extrude' mean in 3D modelling?
Q4.How can lighting affect a 3D scene?
Q5.Which tool is used to add more detail to models?
Q6.What does proportional editing allow you to do?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the process of generating high-quality images from a 3D scene or object?
Q2.What is rendering in 3D modelling?
Q3.What should be considered when choosing a render engine?
Q4.What does ray tracing simulate?
Q5.Arrange the steps to export a rendered image.
Q6.Why might a project not use the highest-detailed render?
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