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Python Scripting for Blender: With Practical Projects

Name: Python Scripting for Blender: With Practical Projects
Rating: 4.1 (767 reviews)

Learn Python in Blender: Create Custom Tools, Automate Workflows & Enhance Productivity

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Created byThomas McDonald

Last updated 5/2026

English

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What you'll learn

Learn 3D Scripting using Python in Blender
Create custom UI panels and buttons in Blender.
Automate repetitive tasks and optimize workflows.
Use Python to generate and modify 3D objects.
Animate objects and create custom material setups with Python.
Import, extract, and animate data from CSV files.

Coding Exercises

This course includes our updated coding exercises so you can practice your skills as you learn.

Course content

8 sections • 55 lectures • 3h 13m total length

Introduction3:25
Where to Get the Free and Open Source Software Blender & the Installation Proces4:21
discover how to download the latest stable release of blender from blender.org or the Steam, Snap, or Microsoft Store, and complete the standard installation on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Saving Incrementally, Increasing Undo Steps & Navigation S7:34
How to Recover Blend Files after Crashes & Auto Saving Files3:04
How to Navigate the Blender Interface4:39
Master Blender navigation to orbit around selected objects or cameras, zoom with middle mouse and alt, pan with shift, and switch perspective or orthographic views.
The Versatile Multi-Purpose 3D Cursor Tool7:21
The Coordinates System3:28
Explore Blender’s right-handed Cartesian coordinate system with z up, where vertices, edges, and faces describe 3D mesh geometry, and learn extrusion from a single vertex to build cubes.
Python in Blender3:41
Get Your Free Blender Python Shortcut Key Guide0:16
The Interactive Python Console6:06
The Text Editor2:01
BPY Intro Document0:16
Blender Python6:17
Explore the Blender Python BPY module, importing BPY to access data, context, and ops for scripting objects, cameras, and modifiers in Blender.
bpy
Order of Operations Intro Document0:20
The Order of Operations2:34
Master the Python order of operations to evaluate expressions accurately, using parentheses, exponentiation, and left-to-right rules for multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
Order of Operations
Basic Data Types Intro Document0:38
Data Types in Python2:57
Data Types
Coding Exercise - Data Types
Your First Blender Python Script3:50
Create your first blender python script that adds a cube, renames it Hello world, uses BPY and context to reference the object, and save as myFirstScript.py in a scripts folder.
Error Messages Intro Document0:14
Common Errors in Python2:21
Diagnose common python errors in blender scripting, including name errors from missing bpy import and syntax issues from typos or indentation, using the console to read messages.
Error Messages
Common Issues9:30
In this video tutorial we delve into some of the most frequent issues faced by students and users of Blender—ranging from modelling intricacies to key frame snags. By walking you through real-time examples, the lecture aims to equip you with practical solutions to these common stumbling blocks, making your Blender experience smoother and more efficient.

Doubled-Up Vertices
Problem: Presence of redundant vertices causing shading, texturing, and other issues.
Example: Extruding a face but then deciding to inset, leading to overlapping vertices.
Solution: Utilizing the 'Merge by Distance' function to eliminate extra vertices.

Loop Cut Issues
Problem: Loop cuts not behaving as expected.
Example: Loop cut refuses to wrap around the mesh, usually stops at an N-gon.
Solution: Using the Knife tool to manually cut through the N-gon.

Things Disappear
Problem: Work disappearing when pressing the "1" key.
Example: Toggling collections on and off inadvertently.
Solution: Using the 'Control' key to unhide all collections.

Extruding a Vertex
Problem: Difficulty extruding a single vertex.
Example: Single vertex becoming invisible in Edge mode.
Solution: Switching to Vertex selection mode to extrude properly.

Limited Zoom
Problem: Restricted zooming in User Perspective mode.
Example: Difficulty zooming into third monkey head object.
Solution: Switching to Orthographic mode or using Fly Mode to bypass restrictions.

Keyframes
Problem: Unintended object movements due to Auto-Keying.
Example: Objects moving or disappearing when the space bar is hit.
Solution: Checking the status of the Auto-Keying button and toggling it off if needed.

Key Takeaways:
Learn the importance of the 'Merge by Distance' function to eliminate doubled-up vertices.
Gain insights into how to perform loop cuts on N-gons using the Knife tool.
Discover the functionalities of Blender's different modes to avoid unintended actions like disappearing collections or failed extrusions.
Grasp how to manage zoom limitations through the use of different view modes.
Understand the implications of the Auto-Keying feature and how to manage it effectively.
Blender Python Scripting Session

Adding a Cube and Manipulating its Data using Bmesh6:17
Comments Intro Document0:21
Adding a Comments to your Code and Moving Vertices4:27
Comments
Variables Intro Document0:14
3D Cursor Position & Variables6:13
Learn how to store and access the 3D cursor location in Blender using Python variables, including creating, referencing, and passing cursor coordinates to the cube operator.
Radians Intro Document0:15
Rotation and using Radians from the Math Module2:09
Radians
For Loop Intro Document0:29
Iteration using For Loop4:48
For Loop
Blender Python Scripting Session

Working with CSV Files3:03
List Intro Document0:21
Reading, Appending & Extracting CSV Data4:43
Learn to read a csv file with Python's csv module, extract date and closing price data, and append them to lists for graphing and checking in Blender.
List
Generating Number List in Python1:59
Generate a number list to define x coordinates for graph points by building and appending values from 100 to 2300 in 200-step increments, then print to verify.
Creating a Curve2:57
Linking to the Scene Collection3:49
Link a spline to the scene collection in blender by adding points from a coordinates list and creating a CRV line, then make it active for keyframes.
Adding Key Frames5:07
Reveal the graph using curve properties, set up keyframes with Python to animate the curve's bevel end from 0 to 1, and control timeline frames in Blender.
Material Creation using Python7:10
Create a Blender material for the graph line using Python, storing RGB values in color lists, enabling nodes, and linking an emission shader to the material output.
The Zip Function in Python2:50
Utilize the zip method to combine date_list and graph_x, updating Blender text objects with dates, center alignment, and positions, then translate them along the x axis.
Using the Colour List for Material Creation1:44
Creating a New Camera and Linking to the Scene4:05
Create and link an orthographic camera in the scene. Set its type to ortho with ortho scale 2500, and position it at 1152, 890, 100; update background to black.

Add-on Operator Class5:51
Setting up the CSV Export Path3:38
Set a Blender csv path using a relative path, convert to absolute, and open a utf-8 csv writer to export object name, collection, material, and sizes, limit to 1000 objects.
Gathering Object Data6:16
Filter objects by type (mesh, curve, surface, font, meta) and extract name, dimensions, collections, and materials. Write the data to a csv, formatting dimensions in millimeters.
Creating the Panel Class3:12
Register and Unregister4:08

Requirements

A computer capable of running Blender (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
A three-button mouse is recommended for easier navigation.
No prior Python or Blender knowledge is required – we cover everything from scratch!

Description

Master Blender Scripting with Python and Supercharge Your 3D Workflow

Welcome to Python Scripting in Blender – the only course you need to start writing scripts, creating tools, and automating workflows inside Blender, the powerful open-source 3D software. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to enhance your Blender skills with Python, this course will get you up and running fast!

With 2.5 hours of hands-on training, you'll learn practical Python scripting techniques to extend Blender’s functionality. Even if you have no prior programming experience, you’ll be writing scripts in no time.

Why Take This Course?

Learn from an experienced instructor with nearly 100,000 students.
Up-to-date content that reflects the latest Blender versions.
Immediate visual feedback – see your Python code in action inside Blender’s 3D viewport.
Automate repetitive tasks to speed up your workflow.
Python & Blender are used in gaming, VFX, and animation – get ahead of the curve with automation skills.
Blender’s latest release makes Python scripting more powerful than ever!

Through step-by-step video tutorials, you’ll gain confidence in scripting while building practical projects.

What You’ll Learn in This Course

This hands-on course covers key scripting concepts, including:

Creating custom panel buttons in Blender's UI.
Importing and processing data from CSV files.
Using lists, loops, and conditional logic in Python.
Manipulating mesh objects and materials via scripting.
Automating keyframe animation with Python.

You’ll Work on Real-World Projects, Including:

Adding and renaming objects in the scene.
Duplicating and positioning objects using Python.
Creating a custom UI panel for easy access to scripts.
Automating lighting and camera setup for a scene.
Building an animated data visualization from CSV data.

By completing these projects, you'll gain practical experience and walk away with scripts that can be used in real Blender projects.

Tools & Technologies Covered

Blender (Free & Open Source 3D Software)
Blender’s Python API (bpy module)
Python Console & Text Editor inside Blender
LibreOffice for CSV Data Handling

Topics Covered in the Course

Introduction to bpy (Blender’s Python module).
Controlling the 3D cursor with Python.
Variables, loops, and conditional statements for automation.
Using f-strings for efficient string formatting.
Writing and organizing scripts in Blender’s Text Editor.
Understanding order of operations in Python.
Working with data types, radians, and transformations in Blender.
…and much more!

By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to automate repetitive tasks, build custom scripts, and optimize your Blender workflow with Python.

Take Action Now!

Time is valuable! Click the Buy Now button and start scripting inside Blender today. Master Python, automate tasks, and take your 3D skills to the next level!

Who this course is for:

Beginners with no prior experience in Blender or Python
3D artists and animators looking to speed up their workflow
Game developers who want to expand their toolset with scripting
Technical artists interested in custom Blender automation
Complete beginners looking for something new
Anyone who wants to learn Python in a creative, practical way

Python Scripting for Blender: With Practical Projects

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Course content

Introduction22 lectures • 1hr 15min

The Bmesh Module10 lectures • 25min

Creating Our Renaming Script2 lectures • 5min

Creating the Studio Lighting & Camera Setup5 lectures • 18min

Creating the panel Button for the Side Bar1 lecture • 8min

Creating the Graph Animation From CSV File11 lectures • 38min

Exporting CSV Data Sidebar Panel Script5 lectures • 23min

Bonus Section1 lecture • 1min

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