Blender Basics

Name: Blender Basics
Rating: 4.3 (1038 reviews)

Easy to follow tutorials to learn basic animation in Blender.

Created byDara Harper

Last updated 9/2017

English

What you'll learn

Create and model in 3D
Rig a simple character
Animate in Blender
Light a scene and change camera angles
Render 3D or 2D animations

Course content

1 section • 16 lectures • 1h 31m total length

Navigating the Blender Interface10:17
Download Blender and explore its 3D interface to select and transform objects, render still images or animations, and use grease pencil for 2D sketching within the scene.
Viewing your scene from different angles and perspectives6:11
Explore changing views and perspectives in Blender by using front, right, left, top, and bottom views, grid alignment, and keyboard shortcuts to compare angles and arrange objects.
How to use the camera in 3D3:00
Learn to use and position the Blender camera, switch to camera and front views, lock camera to view, and render previews to see the perspective.
Rotate and scale objects3:22
Using edit mode to model in 3D7:24
Explore edit mode in Blender by turning a cube into a rounded shape using subdivision surface and proportional editing, then manipulate vertices, edges, and faces to create sculpted forms.
Duplicating objects4:32
Learn to model and size in Blender by building a snowman from spheres, applying shading, and using proportional editing for shapes, while duplicating parts with shift-d and rotating to stack.
Extrude objects to model shapes5:19
In Blender basics, learn to sculpt a carrot nose for a snowman by extruding and shaping a cylinder, adding edge loops, and refining verts for a natural, imperfect carrot form.
How to mirror objects5:11
Mirror objects in blender by placing the carrot nose, duplicating the eye, centering the 3d cursor, and flipping across the x axis with x x minus one.
Grouping objects together5:51
Learn to group objects in Blender basics by joining two cylinder meshes or parenting one to another, then position a hat on the snowman's head and add a smiling face.
Rigging models with bones9:41
Changing object colors with materials8:04
Assign colored materials to a snowman by creating and naming materials, adjusting color and specular highlights for a powdery snow look, and linking materials across objects for efficiency.
How to animate8:34
Master blender animation by keyframing a snowman’s hat and waving arms on the timeline, using automatic keyframes, frame ranges, and bone rigs to create a playful scene.
How to create particles2:43
Create a plane, set up a particle system to generate snow with the default halo emitter around the snowman, render, and adjust the horizon color to a blue sky.
How to render a scene2:44
Add lights to a scene4:30
Explore lighting in Blender by adjusting sun and other lights, tuning color and intensity, and using layers to focus on mood and highlights.
Turn a 3D animation into a 2D animation4:21
Apply freestyle rendering in Blender to convert a 3-D animation into a 2-D, sketchy, hand-drawn look by turning materials to shadeless and adjusting the line color and thickness.
The Basics of Blender

Requirements

Blender (Free software download available for Mac or PC)

Description

In this Blender course, you will learn the basics of modeling, animation, rigging, lighting, and camera techniques. These easy step-by-step tutorials will show you how to create your own unique animations.

Whether you want to create 3D or 2D animations, “Blender Basics” is the ideal online class. Other topics include how to create particles and how to render your animations.

If you're interested in learning Blender to start your career in 3D animation or if you want to create a unique video to promote your business or if you want to spice up your YouTube page, this class can help you realize your creative goals.

Who this course is for:

Animators, filmmakers, designers, and artists who wants to learn how to use 3D software
Blender Beginners