How to Build a Minecraft Character in Blender - Tutorial 2: The Body

In this easy-to-follow tutorial for beginners, you will learn how to create a Minecraft character in Blender. We’re now focusing on the minecraft character’s body, by creating a new cube using the add menu (shift-A). You will learn how to use Edit Mode, use X-ray mode, focus in on objects, move vertex points around the viewport, lock object movements to an axis, switch to orthographic view, use the arrow keys for fine movements, and apply or cancel actions.
By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to:
Add new geometry to your scene
Use Edit Mode to modify the shape of objects
Use X-ray mode to see through objects
Focus in on objects to get a closer look
Move vertex points around the viewport to change the shape of objects
Lock object movements to a specific axis
Switch to orthographic view to get a more accurate view of your scene
Use the arrow keys for fine movements when adjusting the position of objects
Apply or cancel actions to undo or redo changes
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