Cel Shading in Blender

Grade 10Computer Science45 min

Learning Objective

I can create a stylized cel shaded render in Blender, adjusting lighting and materials for a cartoon-like appearance.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

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Practice

14 min

5 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the steps to create a cel-shaded material in Blender using the Shader to RGB node and a Color Ramp, ensuring only three distinct color tones are visible on a sphere. Explain how to adjust the lighting in Blender to enhance a cel-shaded render, specifically detailing how to minimize gradients and create flatter lighting.

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