Photorealism Explained

How to achieve CG photorealism. Some tips and tricks that I've learned over the last 11 years to make your images more realistic. See all the links from this video:

Intermediate - 54 min - Design & Creative Software - Blender Guru

The full course: Learn Blender free

What you'll need

• 3-button mouse: Blender is built around the middle button.
• Drawing tablet: For sculpting.
• Graphics card upgrade: Renders in minutes, not hours.

Books

1. Blender For Dummies by Jason Van Gumster - View on Amazon
2. The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics by John M. Blain - View on Amazon

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