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Create a Tyrannosaurus Rex Dinosaur in Blender 3.0 +

Name: Create a Tyrannosaurus Rex Dinosaur in Blender 3.0 +
Rating: 4.7 (67 reviews)

The Complete Guide to Creating a Prehistoric Dinosaur - Modeling, Sculpting, UV, Texturing, Posing and Compositing.

Created byRachele Projects

Last updated 2/2026

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What you'll learn

Create a dinosaur from start to finish
Understand the importance of good typology
Working with a low to high poly model set-up
Utilize and properly set-up blueprints for modeling reference guides
Sculpt muscles and scales onto dinosaur using both manual brush work and alpha brushes
Baking texture maps using a multi-resolution and cage
Managing a shader node set-up
Render out a finalized image for your portfolio

Course content

28 sections • 133 lectures • 35h 58m total length

Installing Add-ons & Get Extensions (Blender version 4.4)1:12
In case you are having issues with Blender's updated way of installing add-on's.
Sculpt Mode Interface Changes (Blender version 4.4)2:22
Add-on I recommend you install 3D Viewport Pie Menu (not mandatory)

RESOURCE BULK FOLDER0:05
This folder contains all resources EXCEPT Lecture 9 "Rendering Resources" & Lecture 10 "Official Blender Course Files".
Modeling References0:03
Sculpting Add-ons0:02
Sculpting Alpha's0:03
HDRI for Texturing0:02
Texture Painting Reference0:04
Rendering Resources0:07
• I’ve added a lower‑resolution asset pack called “Download 2K Resources if Slower Computer”. These textures are 2K instead of 8K, which makes them much lighter and faster for Blender to handle on older GPUs or laptops.
• You’ll still need to download the “Light Effects.zip” folder separately.
• Choosing 2K over 8K can reduce viewport lag, shorten load times, lower VRAM usage, and help prevent crashes especially when working with large scenes or multiple texture sets.
Official Blender Course Files0:03

The UV Editor for Referencing3:43
In this video I will explain why we will be using the UV Editor and how to load an image into it.
Modeling a Toe14:02
Middle Toe10:58
Model the middle toe of a tyrannosaurus rex in blender 3.0, creating a lower-poly toe with joints, extruding, scaling, and adding edge loops to shape the anatomy.
Larger Toe13:00
Joining the Toes9:21
In this video we will join the 3 toe objects together. We will appropriately line the toe geometry and prepare ourselves to create the foot.

Extruding the Foot and Creating the Leg19:49
Master foot modeling in Blender 3.0 for Tyrannosaurus rex by extruding the heel, adding edge loops, and shaping the leg with proportional editing, circle tools, and precise vertex work.
Creating the Last Inner Toe12:41
In this video we will create the last smaller toe inside of the foot.
Joining the Leg to the Body14:09
Join the leg to the body in Blender 3.0 by extruding, bridging edges, and using proportional editing to shape and merge the leg with the body.
Mirroring and Checking the Silhouette10:04
Adjusting the Mesh with Sculpt Mode3:07
Use sculpt mode to adjust the dinosaur mesh with the inflate tool, refine the concave thigh, and use shift to deflate for precise shaping.
Adding and Adjusting the Knee Cap16:18
Develop the knee in a Tyrannosaurus rex model by sculpting the thigh, adding a kneecap with inset and extrusion, then refine with inflate, proportional editing, and edge adjustments.

Begin Modeling the Fingers11:26
Begin modeling the Tyrannosaurus rex's fingers in Blender 3.0 by creating and extruding finger bones, nails, and supporting edges, refining the palm shape, and preparing joints for the next steps.
Joining the Arm to the Body22:17
Continue adjusting the shape of the leg/thigh. We will create the arm from the fingers, and lastly join the arm to the body.
Making Arm Adjustments3:31
In this video we will focus on making adjustments to the arm by using the Grab brush tool in Sculpt Mode.

Creating the Skull20:39
Beginning to model the Tyrannosaurus rex skull in Blender 3.0, this lecture covers extruding, vertex editing, proportional editing, and the mirror modifier to shape the jaw and gum line.
Adjusting the Shape of the Arm & Leg9:58
Extruding the Mouth17:40
Finishing the Mouth21:49
Refine the tyrannosaurus rex mouth by shaping the gum line and pushing the jaw down, using knife cuts and vertex groups to hide and reveal edges as needed.
Defining the Gumline11:10
In this video we will focus on creating supporting edge loops that will help define the shape of our T-rex's gumline.
Creating the Nostril9:22
Learn to sculpt the tyrannosaurus rex nostril in blender 3.0 by using the knife tool, edge loops, and proportional editing to shape and close the opening with precise vertex manipulation.
Creating the Eye Socket16:23
Create the eye socket in Blender 3.0 by carving faces with the knife tool, adding edge loops, and refining placement using proportional editing and sculpt mode.
Adjusting the Shape of the Skull14:37
Edit the Tyrannosaurus rex skull in blender to define the nose bridge and bone ridge, adding the skull dip with precise edge cuts and vertex adjustments.
Continuing Skull Adjustments23:08
Creating a Neckline13:36
Finalizing the Eye and Nose26:20
Finalize the tyrannosaurus rex eye and nose in blender 3.0 by adding edge loops, extrusions, and sculpted details like the tear duct and nostrils.
Creating the Ear8:38

Arm20:01
Refine the Tyrannosaurus rex arm by adding geometry to fingers and toes, inflating muscles with the inflate tool, and smoothing the shoulder and chest using sculpt mode and knife tool.
Leg25:03
Develop the leg geometry of a Tyrannosaurus rex in Blender 3.0 by adding edge loops, refining the kneecap, and sculpting with proportional editing, knife tool, and inflate techniques.
Full Body19:02
Refine the tyrannosaurus rex full body in Blender 3.0 by dropping the hips, slimming the gut, and adjusting shoulders, tail, and toes using front and back perspectives.
Final Checks4:30
Perform final checks by reviewing silhouette and normals, smoothing sharp edges from the mirror, and refining the tongue, gums, and rib cage to finish the tyrannosaurus in Blender.

Requirements

Understand how to navigate within Blender and its UI
Previous experience in modeling will aid in completion of this course
Mac or PC capable of Running Blender Version 3.0+

Description

In this course, you will be able to create a dinosaur from scratch to finish. You will learn the in's and out's when it comes to creating a finalized portfolio piece. What's even better is this course is geared and created with an open-sourced program called Blender!

Inside this course, I do my absolute best to explain every process using real-time footage and explanations. You can see every click and change that I do within the video. The course is in-depth as it is nearly 40 hours long!

The Workflow:

* Create a low to high poly T-Rex

* Sculpt using a multiresolution modifier

* UV unwrap

* Bake information onto texture maps

* Pose

* Create a scene

* Post-editing

What you can expect inside:

This course is designed with the intention of creating a finalized render for your portfolio.

Throughout the modeling stages of the T-Rex, we will start with designing a low poly T-Rex.

The process will entail using a multi-resolution modifier that we will enable once we get into the sculpting stages of the course. From that point, we will be baking our high poly information onto our low poly dinosaur via texture maps.

We will use several different techniques to bake our texture maps; one technique that is extremely useful is called a cage.

The next stages will include creating an armature, dealing with bones, and inverse kinematics so that we can pose our dinosaur.

We then create our scene with much more environmental detail.

Lastly, we render and finish up with some compositing!

Learn how to:

* Insert blueprint references

* Create a model from blueprint references

* Join several pieces of geometry into one object

* Utilize different tools and add-ons featured within Blender

* Use alpha brushes to create scales on your T-Rex

* Create your own alpha textures

* UV unwrap your model

* Create two different base colors for your Rex.

* Create several different texture maps that will bring your T-Rex to life!

* Finalize the scene with plants, trees, and lights for a final render.

* Lastly, composite your T-Rex to apply final effects!

… There is so much more inside the course!

Additional Offers

Part 2 available on my website - view my profile to get access!
FREE modeling course on the Onchopristis saw shark (exclusive to my website)!

This course was designed and created using Blender 3.0 + but is compatible with 4.0 and up... More dinosaur courses now available on my website!

Who this course is for:

Blender users interested in the workflow creation of a prehistoric dinosaur.
Blender users looking to learn new methods when approaching their models
Students looking for an in-depth and extensive training course
Artists looking to challenge themselves

Create a Tyrannosaurus Rex Dinosaur in Blender 3.0 +

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Course content

Updates: Blender 4.0 +2 lectures • 4min

Preparation and Working with References2 lectures • 23min

Resources Used Throughout Course8 lectures • 1min

Enabling Add-ons1 lecture • 4min

MODELING: Body & Tail2 lectures • 23min

MODELING: Rear Feet5 lectures • 51min

MODELING: Rear Leg6 lectures • 1hr 16min

MODELING: Fingers and Arm3 lectures • 37min

MODELING: Begin Modeling the Face12 lectures • 3hr 13min

MODELING: Making Refinements4 lectures • 1hr 9min

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