Learn how to make a tornado with the particle system with a lattice to control the flow of the particles.

Learn how to make objects explode and then assemble together with the use of the explode modifier, the particle system, and the sequencer.

Learn about all of the different settings you can use for objects with the fluid system including obstacle, inflow, and outflow.

Learn how to use particles to quickly create white fluffy clouds in your animations.

Using soft bodies and a wind force you can take a lowly plane with a very simple texture and make it look like a realistically billowing flag.

Using the shape keys you can morph an object between two different shapes and use them to create separate facial expressions. Learn how to use the shape keys to simply morph a box in this tutorial.

A beginner book that covers the basics of Blender in a classroom format. 22 chapters with exercises designed to be completed in 1-2 one-hour class periods. Chapters are kept short (1-4 pages for most) and designed to only cover more commonly used features to get you “up-and-running” and comfortable with Blender. 146 pages. Free for use. The book can be downloaded as a complete pdf file or downloaded as individual chapters from the Central Dauphin High School Website.