Creating Low Poly Models In Blender
Creating Low Poly Models In Blender
What is Low Poly?
Low poly is a polygon mesh in 3D computer graphics that has a relatively small number of polygons. Low poly meshes occur in real-time applications (e.g. games) and contrast with high poly meshes in animated movies and special effects of the same era. Low poly meshes are used because of their significantly lower memory requirement, faster rendering and because they can be easily subdivided.
The Benefits Of Low Poly Modeling
Low poly modeling has several benefits. Firstly, it takes less time to create a model. This is because you don’t have to worry about creating complex shapes or intricate details. It also takes less time to render the model, as there are fewer polygons to calculate. It is also much easier to animate a low poly model, as the fewer polygons make it easier to move and manipulate the model.
Modeling In Blender
Blender is a free and open source 3D software package. It is a powerful 3D application that can be used to create low poly models. Blender has a wide range of tools and features that can be used to create a low poly model quickly and easily. The modeling tools in Blender are versatile and can be used to create a variety of shapes and forms.
Creating A Low Poly Model In Blender
To create a low poly model in Blender, you will need to start by creating a basic shape. You can do this by using the primitive objects in Blender such as cubes, cylinders, and spheres. Once you have your basic shape, you can start to add more detail to it by using the modeling tools in Blender. You can also use modifiers such as the Subdivision Surface modifier to add more detail to your model.
Adding Color To A Low Poly Model
Once you have created your low poly model, you can add color to it in Blender. You can do this by using the materials and textures in Blender. You can also use the node editor to create complex material and texture networks. This is a powerful way to add color and detail to your low poly model.
Animating A Low Poly Model
Once you have created your low poly model and added color to it, you can then animate it. Blender has a variety of animation tools that can be used to animate a low poly model. You can use the armature system to animate your low poly model as well as the keyframe animation system. You can also use the physics engine in Blender to animate your low poly model using forces such as gravity.
Exporting Your Low Poly Model
Once you have created your low poly model and animated it, you can then export it. Blender supports a wide range of export formats such as FBX, OBJ, and STL. You can also export your model as a game asset for use in game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine. You can also export your model for 3D printing.
