Blender 2D Animation

Blender, the 3D modeling and animation program, is a free, open-source, 3D, computer graphics

software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, mo-

tion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality and computer games. Grease Pencil

is a component of Blender. Blender 2D Animation: The Complete Guide to the Grease Pencil,

Second Edition 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 the text treats 2D animation using the Grease Pencil as

a standalone application.

Key Features

• A comprehensive beginner’s guide to the Grease Pencil component of Blender facets of opera-

tion is 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 text is also available in a discounted set along with The Complete Guide to Blender Graph-

ics: Computer Modeling & Animation.

John M. Blain has become a recognised expert in Blender, having authored to date eight suc-

cessful prior editions of The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics. He became enthused with

Blender upon retirement from a career in mechanical engineering. The original book came from

personal notes compiled in the course of self-learning. The notes were recognised as an ideal

instruction source by Neal Hirsig, Senior Lecturer (retired) at Tufts University. Mr. Hirsig en-

couraged publication of the first edition and in doing so is deserving of the author’s gratitude.

Gratitude must also be extended to the author’s wife Helen for her continuing encouragement

and patience as new editions of the book are compiled.