The Bryce user interface is unique. While most people come to love it, for a new user it can seem, well, a bit strange.

 

 

But software designer Kai Krause created the unusual interface specifically to encourage Bryce users to experiment and play around with all the different facets of 3D world creation. Once you get used to it, that is exactly what it does — like no other computer program you've ever experienced.

 

There is now a series of free video clips explaining the Bryce interface. Each 2 or 3 minute clip is packed with information explained in a simple, friendly manner.

 

These videos provide a quick-start for new users, but can also serve as a rapid refresh for someone who has not used the program in a while. Besides, watching videos is a lot more fun than slogging through the manual when you're anxious to get started!

 

You can choose to view in either QuickTime or Flash format:

 

http://www.vtc.com/products/Bryce-6-Tutorials.htm

 

Here are a few other great articles and websites to check out. Some were done for Bryce 5, but still apply very much to the current version:

 

► Dude, Where's My Menu? is a clear and humorous introduction to Bryce basics -- and follows up with a few additional valuable lessons:

 

http://www.thebest3d.com/pdp/tutorials/bryce101/

 

► Robin Wood has created a fantastic set of instructions, tutorials and example projects which start with the basics and progress up to more intermediate topics. Highly recommended:

 

http://www.robinwood.com/Catalog/Technical/BryceTuts/BryceClasses/BBryce1/BBryceLesson1-2.html