Learn Blender 3D Modeling for Unity Video Game Development

Master different selection techniques in Blender! Learn how to select objects individually or in groups, using various selection methods to streamline your 3D modeling workflow.

Discover how to move objects in Blender with precision. Learn to use the Move Tool and its keyboard shortcut to efficiently position objects in your scene.

Rotate and scale objects with ease! Learn how to manipulate objects along any axis or pivot point using the mouse, tools, or numeric input for precise adjustments.

Understand Global, Local, and Normal transform orientations. Learn how to move, rotate, and scale objects along different axes for more controlled transformations.

Gain full control over transformations by locking movement, rotation, or scaling to a specific axis (X, Y, or Z) using both the toolbar and keyboard shortcuts.

Learn how to remove unwanted objects in Blender using different deletion methods, ensuring a clean and organized workspace.

Explore how to add primitive objects to your scene using the Add Mesh shortcut, allowing you to build complex 3D models from simple geometric shapes.

Make precise modifications to recent actions using the Adjust Last Operation panel, often referred to as the "worksheet," for greater control over modeling adjustments.

Navigate Blender’s 3D workspace with confidence! Learn essential camera movements like orbiting, panning, zooming, and rolling for seamless scene exploration.

Easily focus on specific objects with the Frame Selected function. Learn how to quickly zoom in on a selected object to improve precision while modeling.

Learn how to switch between orthographic viewpoints—Front, Back, Left, Right, Top, and Bottom—using keyboard shortcuts for efficient scene navigation.

Understand the difference between Walk Mode and Fly Mode, and learn when to use each for smooth first-person-style navigation in your 3D environment.

Master Blender’s Undo & Redo system! Learn how the Undo Chain works, how to configure the number of Undo Steps, and how to use them effectively in your workflow.

Discover the key differences between Perspective and Orthographic Modes, including their behaviors and practical applications in 3D modeling.

Learn why lamps and cameras are often unnecessary for 3D modeling in Blender and why they are typically handled separately in Unity or other rendering engines.

Customize your Blender experience by creating a new Startup File with personalized settings. Learn how to restore Blender to its default configuration when needed.

Optimize your workflow with Blender preferences and UI customizations. Adjust key settings for efficiency, personalizing your workspace for a smoother modeling experience.

Learn how to switch between Blender’s various modes and understand how Blender determines which two modes to toggle between. Master Object Mode and Edit Mode for efficient 3D modeling.

Discover how Workspaces in Blender can streamline your workflow. Learn to use specialized layouts for modeling, animating, UV unwrapping, sculpting, and more to improve efficiency.

Customize your workspace by splitting and joining areas in Blender. Learn how to arrange your layout for maximum productivity while keeping your tools and views organized.

Organize your objects efficiently using Collections! Learn how to group objects, move them, show/hide collections, and use keyboard shortcuts for better scene management.

Master Blender’s Snap To tools, including Increment and Vertex Snapping, to ensure precise object placement and alignment in your 3D models.

Understand the importance of snapping to the grid when modeling. Learn to recognize when snapping is used and how it affects your precision when positioning objects.

Learn the difference between the Origin and 3D Cursor in Blender. Understand how to recognize them in the viewport and how to use each for precise transformations.

Control how objects rotate and scale by setting the Pivot Point. Learn how to adjust pivots around the 3D Cursor, Median Point, or Individual Origins for better transformations.

Speed up your workflow with Quick Favorites! Learn how to save commonly used functions to a custom menu and access them quickly using the Q keyboard shortcut.

Understand the difference between Flat Shading and Smooth Shading in Blender. Learn how to switch between them and when to use each option for better visual quality in your models.

Learn the key differences between Duplicate Object and Duplicate Linked, and understand when to use each for creating efficient and reusable 3D assets in Blender.

Discover how duplicating objects in Edit Mode differs from Object Mode and how this affects your workflow when modeling and modifying 3D assets.

Combine multiple objects into a single solid mesh using Blender’s Join function. Learn when and why you should merge objects in your modeling process.

Learn how to hide and unhide objects efficiently using both the interface and keyboard shortcuts, keeping your workspace organized while modeling.

Create and edit 3D text in Blender using familiar word processor-style tools. Learn how to convert text into a mesh for further customization in 3D modeling.

Learn how to create and manipulate Bezier Curves in Blender’s Edit Mode to design smooth and flexible curved objects for your models.

Convert a Curve Object into a Mesh to make it compatible with other 3D models and props. Understand when this conversion is necessary for game-ready assets.

Quickly reset an object’s position, rotation, and scale to its original state using a simple keyboard shortcut. Perfect for correcting misplaced transformations.

Learn how to apply transformations so that an object’s position resets to zero, scale normalizes to one, and rotation defaults to zero—without visually altering the object.

Master parent-child relationships in Blender! Learn how to link objects together using Parenting, allowing for grouped movements and hierarchical transformations.

Master the Loop Select tool to quickly select entire loops of vertices, edges, or faces. Learn to recognize loop patterns and efficiently manipulate geometry in your 3D models.

Expand or reduce your current selection using Select More and Select Less shortcuts. Learn how to quickly adjust selected geometry for precise edits in Edit Mode.

Understand the difference between linked geometry and separate objects in Blender. Learn how to select all connected geometry instantly using Link Select for faster modeling.

Save time by quickly inverting your selection with a simple shortcut. Learn how to select the opposite of your current selection for easier geometry manipulation.

Learn how to create a checkerboard selection pattern, a useful technique for evenly spacing modifications across a model’s surface.

Select the shortest possible path between vertices, edges, or faces to streamline geometry selection and create efficient edge flows in your models.

Easily separate selected geometry in Edit Mode to create a new independent object in Object Mode. Learn when and why to split mesh components for better organization.

Learn how to extrude geometry to extend shapes, create new faces, and add depth to your models. Use the Extrude tool effectively with both the UI and keyboard shortcuts.

Master the Inset Faces tool to create internal face details, add depth, or prepare geometry for further refinements. Learn both UI-based and shortcut techniques.

Soften sharp edges and add smooth curves using the Bevel Tool. Learn how to control bevel width, segments, and profiles for cleaner and more polished models.

Cut edge loops into your geometry with Loop Cut! Learn how to slide, snap, smooth, or center your cuts for better topology and precise edge placement.

Make precise cuts into your geometry with the Knife Tool. Learn how to cut freely, snap to the center of edges, create incisions, or cut holes with accuracy.

Use the Spin Tool to create objects with circular symmetry. Learn how to rotate geometry around an axis to efficiently model round and curved shapes.

Modify your geometry with the Smooth and Randomize tools! Learn how to soften surfaces or add controlled randomness to your 3D models.

Change object thickness using the Shrink & Fatten Tool. Learn how to adjust proportions, inflate or deflate surfaces, and refine the overall shape of your models.

Use the Rip Region Tool to separate connected vertices and edges, allowing for precise detachment of geometry while maintaining clean topology.

Learn how to quickly fill empty spaces with faces using the Face Fill tool. Understand edge selection techniques for creating solid geometry efficiently.

Create clean, straight edges between selected vertices with Connect Vertex Path. Learn how to use this shortcut to improve topology and mesh structure.

Learn how to rip vertices apart while automatically filling in the new gaps with faces. This is useful for separating geometry while maintaining a clean mesh.

Break down faces and edges into smaller, more detailed sections using the Subdivide Tool. Learn when and why to subdivide for better modeling control.

Simplify your geometry with the Dissolve Tool! Learn how to combine edges and faces while removing unnecessary geometry for a cleaner mesh.

Automatically create smooth geometry between two selected loops using Bridge Edge Loops. Learn how to connect surfaces efficiently with this shortcut.

Blender’s Merge by Distance replaces the old “Remove Doubles” tool. Learn why merging duplicate vertices is essential for clean topology before exporting to Unity.

Expand on your knowledge of beveling! Learn how to Bevel Vertices instead of edges and how to toggle between the two for precise control.

Understand how and why to triangulate faces manually instead of relying on Unity’s automatic triangulation. Learn when to use this for optimized game assets.

Learn how to reconstruct a triangulated mesh back into quads for better topology and cleaner deformations in animation and sculpting.

Give zero-depth geometry instant thickness using the Solidify Modifier. Learn how to use this tool for walls, panels, or any thin-surfaced model.

Understand the difference between Flipping Normals and Recalculating Normals. Learn which method is more versatile and when to use each.

Learn the fundamentals of Proportional Editing while designing a simple low-poly tree. Discover how to create smooth, organic shapes effortlessly.

Activate Blender’s new Mirror Editing Mode while in Edit Mode. Learn how to mirror edits symmetrically for faster and more efficient modeling.

Speed up your workflow with the Mirror Modifier! Learn how to create perfectly symmetrical objects, starting with a low-poly vehicle, and apply this technique to any mirrored model efficiently.

Use the Subdivision Surface Modifier to create smooth, curved geometry. Learn how to refine shapes while avoiding the pitfalls of over-subdividing, which can increase poly count unnecessarily.

Reduce poly count without sacrificing essential detail using the Decimate Modifier. Learn how to optimize your models for performance while keeping them game-ready for Unity.

Take beveling to the next level! Instead of beveling edges manually, apply the Bevel Modifier to smooth an entire object at once. Learn when and how to use this for clean, professional models.

Use the Boolean Modifier to cut, merge, or reshape objects with precision. Learn how to use Difference and Union modes to quickly splice or extend geometry in ways that would take much longer manually.

Easily duplicate objects in a structured way using the Array Modifier. Learn how to create repeated elements like fences, stairs, or modular structures with precise control over spacing and alignment.

Use the Curve Modifier to bend and shape objects along a path. Learn how to combine this modifier with others to create organic shapes, cables, or rail-like structures that follow a defined curve.

Expand Blender’s modeling capabilities by enabling the Extra Objects Add-On. Get a quick overview of the additional objects you can create instantly with just one click!

Smash objects into realistic fractured pieces using the Cell Fracture Add-On! Learn how to control crack margins, fragment size, fracture randomness, and even cracked surface materials.

Design your own tombstones using the Boolean Modifier, Bevel Tool, and Knife Tool. Learn techniques for adding a worn, aged look to your grave markers.

Create a classic wooden shipping crate using efficient modeling techniques. Learn how to craft realistic crates for game-ready props.

Model a traditional wooden barrel with three binding strips. Learn how to convert Edge Loops into Curves, modify Curve Properties, and convert them back to a mesh before final assembly.

Sculpt a variety of clay-based props, including bowls, bottles, and jars with handles, using Blender’s modeling techniques.

Use the Cell Fracture Add-On to shatter clay pots and jars into fragmented pieces, creating realistic destruction effects for game props.

Create a classic treasure chest with a rounded top and rectangular base. This is the first step in designing a detailed prop for your 3D environment.

Enhance the treasure chest with hardware details like handles, hinges, and a locking mechanism. Learn to use the Torus Mesh and the 3D Cursor for precise placement.

Design a low-poly modular fence that can be used in Unity or Blender. Learn how to apply the Array and Curve Modifiers to create curved fences efficiently.

Construct a low-poly bridge from simple objects in minutes. Learn techniques for designing versatile bridges for different 3D environments.

Model an exterior-only 3D house with separate roof, chimney, door, and windows. Keep poly count low for game-optimized structures.

Design a variety of tables, including four-legged models and single-column pedestal tables with square or circular foundations.

Create stools and chairs to match the tables from the previous lecture. Learn simple yet effective modeling techniques for furniture design.

Construct a set of wooden support beams using three simple boards. Rotate and snap them together to build structural framework for various architectural designs.

Design bendable, modular pipes with 90-degree angles. Learn techniques to create twisting, bending, and curving pipe structures for industrial-style environments.

Use the Array Modifier to create a complex set of stairs. Learn how to adjust step count, spacing, and design while only editing a single step for efficiency.