Blender Asset Modeling Basics

Name: Blender Asset Modeling Basics
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A step by step guide to modeling and texturing a realistic Soda Can in Blender

Created byMark Masters

Last updated 7/2019

English

What you'll learn

Over 2 hours of step-by-step content!
A strong knowledge of the modeling tools in Blender
A strong knowledge of the UV mapping tools in Blender
The skills and confidence you need to create your own amazing 3D Assets in Blender

Course content

4 sections • 18 lectures • 2h 4m total length

Introduction to the Course3:20
In this lecture we discuss what is going to be taught in the Creating a Soda Can in Blender course.

Setting up Reference Images6:08
In this lecture we begin setting up our reference images to allow us to create the 3D model much faster.
Modeling the Body of the Can8:22
In this lecture we begin the process of modeling the body of the Soda Can in Blender.
Modeling the Top of the Can: Part 17:58
In this lecture, we start modeling the shape that makes up the top section of the Soda Can.
Modeling the Top of the Can: Part 27:22
In this lecture, we continue modeling the shape that makes up the top section of the Soda Can in Blender.
Modeling the Top of the Can: Part 33:51
In this lecture, we continue modeling top of the Soda Can and begin creating the inset detail.
Modeling the Top of the Can: Part 48:51
In this lecture in Blender, we add in the top view reference to our scene, and begin filling in the hole at the top of the Soda Can.
Modeling the Top of the Can: Part 59:23
In this lecture in Blender, we model out the tab for the Soda Can.
Modeling the Top of the Can: Part 66:02
In this lecture in Blender, we finish adding the indented details at the top of the Soda Can.
Modeling the Bottle Cap: Part 18:28
In this lecture in Blender, we begin modeling the bottle cap for the Soda Can.
Modeling the Bottle Cap: Part 28:26
In this lecture in Blender, we finish modeling the bottle cap for the Soda Can.
Finishing the Soda Can4:41
In this lecture in Blender, we finish modeling the Soda Can.

Defining the Seams on the Soda Can9:09
In this lecture in Blender, we begin defining the seams on our geometry for UV Mapping.
UV Unwrapping the Geometry7:51
In this lecture in Blender, we begin the UV Unwrapping process.
Looking at the Texture in Photoshop5:28
In this lecture in Photoshop, we take a look out how the Soda Can label texture was constructed.
Applying the Texture to the Soda Can and Finishing the Asset4:51
In this lecture in Blender, we apply our Soda label texture to our geometry, and complete the Soda Can.

Requirements

You should have Blender, luckily it's completely free! A basic knowledge of 3D is helpful but not required.

Description

Learn how to create amazing 3D Art in the FREE 3D application Blender.

This course is project based, so it's not filled with meaningless modeling practices, but will teach you real-world examples and walk you step-by-step on how to create a usable 3D asset from start to finish.

What to Expect - This course is designed to not only allow a complete beginner to follow along, but even if you're a more experienced Blender user or 3D Artist you'll still be able to gain a wealth of knowledge from this course. Never get lost, as everything is step-by-step and recorded in real-time with easy to understand instructions the entire way.

You can use the model you create in this course in your LinkedIn profile, or an added kick to your portfolio and help you land that job at your dream studio. Even use the model you create in your own video game or short film. And as always you will get full lifetime access to this course for a single fee.

Mark Masters not only has several years experience teaching various 3D subjects at Digital-Tutors, but he's also a 3D Animator working in the game industry. This means you get the most relevant information on how to create industry quality 3D assets.

Who is this class for?

- Complete beginners

- Intermediate users

- Artists who want to improve their modeling skills in Blender

Who this course is for:

This Blender course is meant for artists of all skill level. While a more advanced Blender user will gain great workflow techniques, a more beginner user will be able to follow along with ease.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Modeling the Soda Can11 lectures • 1hr 20min

Smoothing the Soda Can Geometry2 lectures • 14min

UV Mapping the Soda Can4 lectures • 27min

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