Course Overview
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Blender for Noobs is all about learning and using the Blender 3D application. The easy-going style of the tutorials gives all students, no matter what skill level, a fun and understandable path to using this amazing open source program! View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 43 min
- Lessons 11
- Attachments 24
- Exercises 39
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89 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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6 minFREEAnimation lesson 1Free4 CQ
Learn the basics of 3D animation! This lesson for complete beginners provides an introduction to Blender 3D, a free, open source 3D animation software.
with Blender For NoobsLearn the basics of 3D animation! This lesson for complete beginners provides an introduction to Blender 3D, a free, open source 3D animation software.
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5 minAnimation lesson 23 CQ
Get up and running with Blender 3D software! In this lesson from Blender for Noobs, learn how to download Blender from the website and install it on a PC.
with Blender For NoobsGet up and running with Blender 3D software! In this lesson from Blender for Noobs, learn how to download Blender from the website and install it on a PC.
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26 minAnimation lesson 314 CQ
Now that you’ve downloaded and installed Blender 3D software, it’s time to learn the ins and outs of the interface! Get ready for hands-on Blender experience!
with Blender For NoobsNow that you’ve downloaded and installed Blender 3D software, it’s time to learn the ins and outs of the interface! Get ready for hands-on Blender experience!
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14 minAnimation lesson 48 CQ
It’s time to play in Blender! Blender for Noobs demonstrates how to manipulate objects in a 3D workspace, and explains basic concepts of 3D geometry.
with Blender For NoobsIt’s time to play in Blender! Blender for Noobs demonstrates how to manipulate objects in a 3D workspace, and explains basic concepts of 3D geometry.
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26 min3D Design lesson 514 CQ
It’s the Blender lesson you’ve been waiting for: 3D modeling! Follow along with Blender for Noobs and try your hand at basic 3D modeling techniques.
with Blender For NoobsIt’s the Blender lesson you’ve been waiting for: 3D modeling! Follow along with Blender for Noobs and try your hand at basic 3D modeling techniques.
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14 minAnimation lesson 68 CQ
You’ve tried 3D modeling, now learn how to 3D lighting! In lesson 6 of the course "Blender 3D for Beginners,” learn about lighting methods for 3D animation.
with Blender For NoobsYou’ve tried 3D modeling, now learn how to 3D lighting! In lesson 6 of the course "Blender 3D for Beginners,” learn about lighting methods for 3D animation.
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14 minAnimation lesson 78 CQ
In 3D animation, surface materials determine how an object looks when light hits it. Learn how to add materials and custom properties in this Blender 3D lesson!
with Blender For NoobsIn 3D animation, surface materials determine how an object looks when light hits it. Learn how to add materials and custom properties in this Blender 3D lesson!
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13 minAnimation lesson 87 CQ
In this eighth lesson in the "Blender 3D for Beginners" course, learn how to use Blender’s rendering engines to preview the 3D scenes you’ve created.
with Blender For NoobsIn this eighth lesson in the "Blender 3D for Beginners" course, learn how to use Blender’s rendering engines to preview the 3D scenes you’ve created.
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10 minAnimation lesson 96 CQ
Before you can add textures to a 3D scene, you must set up UV mapping. Learn how in this ninth lesson in the “Blender 3D for Beginners” course!
with Blender For NoobsBefore you can add textures to a 3D scene, you must set up UV mapping. Learn how in this ninth lesson in the “Blender 3D for Beginners” course!
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9 minAnimation lesson 105 CQ
Add some texture to an animated 3D scene in Blender! Create an image texture that will be applied to the UV Map built in the previous lesson.
with Blender For NoobsAdd some texture to an animated 3D scene in Blender! Create an image texture that will be applied to the UV Map built in the previous lesson.
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23 minAnimation lesson 1112 CQ
You’ve UV Mapped and textured 3D objects, now it’s time to animate! In the final lesson in the "Blender 3D for Beginners" course, learn animation techniques.
with Blender For NoobsYou’ve UV Mapped and textured 3D objects, now it’s time to animate! In the final lesson in the "Blender 3D for Beginners" course, learn animation techniques.
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16 minAnimation lesson9 CQ
Learn how to texture a 3D model in Blender, an open-source animation software program. You’ll work with UV maps and add visual detail to a 3D animated object.
with Blender For NoobsLearn how to texture a 3D model in Blender, an open-source animation software program. You’ll work with UV maps and add visual detail to a 3D animated object.
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14 minAnimation lesson8 CQ
In this lesson from Blender for Noobs, get familiar with the Blender interface and menus!
with Blender For NoobsIn this lesson from Blender for Noobs, get familiar with the Blender interface and menus!
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10 minAnimation lesson6 CQ
In this lesson from Blender for Noobs, discover how the array modifier option can help you create custom objects with non-uniform caps and extra-smooth curves.
with Blender For NoobsIn this lesson from Blender for Noobs, discover how the array modifier option can help you create custom objects with non-uniform caps and extra-smooth curves.
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14 min3D Design lesson8 CQ
Ready to create your own 3D animations like a pro? In this lesson, learn how to scale, move, and alter objects, vertices, and edges using Blender software.
with Blender For NoobsReady to create your own 3D animations like a pro? In this lesson, learn how to scale, move, and alter objects, vertices, and edges using Blender software.
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7 min3D Design lesson4 CQ
Ready to start 3D modeling with Blender like a pro? Learn about the five most common mistakes that beginners are likely to make and how to avoid them!
with Blender For NoobsReady to start 3D modeling with Blender like a pro? Learn about the five most common mistakes that beginners are likely to make and how to avoid them!
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20223 min20-part 3D Design course122 CQ
Whether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
with JDOWhether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
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13228 min13-part Animation course120 CQ
If you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
with Michael McKinleyIf you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
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11163 min11-part 3D Design course89 CQ
Blender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
with Blender For NoobsBlender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
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658 min6-part Adobe Suite course32 CQ
What does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
with Video School OnlineWhat does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
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1274 min12-part Adobe Suite course44 CQ
Multimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
with Kristen PalanaMultimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
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20223 min20-part 3D Design course122 CQ
Whether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
with JDOWhether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
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10184 min10-part 3D Design course98 CQ
Learn the basics of constructing mesh surfaces in this Autodesk Maya course. Discover how to use fundamental surface tools to create planar surfaces, tubes, revolved shapes, birails, and more.
with Michael McKinleyLearn the basics of constructing mesh surfaces in this Autodesk Maya course. Discover how to use fundamental surface tools to create planar surfaces, tubes, revolved shapes, birails, and more.
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43495 min43-part 3D Design course270 CQ
This comprehensive course from 3D designer Yuval Dorfman demonstrates, step by step, how to create a 3D rendering of a house from an architectural drawing, including textures and its environment.
with Yuval DorfmanThis comprehensive course from 3D designer Yuval Dorfman demonstrates, step by step, how to create a 3D rendering of a house from an architectural drawing, including textures and its environment.
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457 min4-part 3D Design course31 CQ
Have you ever wanted to design Minecraft characters that reflect the original design of the game? In this brief course for Autodesk 3ds Max animation beginners, create a Minecraft Steve character rig!
with Keith FitzgeraldHave you ever wanted to design Minecraft characters that reflect the original design of the game? In this brief course for Autodesk 3ds Max animation beginners, create a Minecraft Steve character rig!
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9108 min9-part 3D Design course59 CQ
In this course, learn how to use Blender to model a spaceship, and add it to footage as a realistic looking animation. Learn modeling and motion tracking tips for convincing sci-fi special effects!
with Kenan ProffittIn this course, learn how to use Blender to model a spaceship, and add it to footage as a realistic looking animation. Learn modeling and motion tracking tips for convincing sci-fi special effects!