Stylized 3D Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes
What you'll learn
- • Foundations of Blender 4 and Geometry Nodes: Begin with a solid grounding in the basics of Blender 4, focusing on its innovative Geometry Nodes system
- • Procedural Environment Creation: Use Geometry Nodes to procedurally generate dynamic and complex 3D environments
- • Detailed Modeling Techniques: Learn detailed modelling processes starting with a greybox model
- • Advanced Material and Texture Application: Apply vibrant materials and textures from an exclusive resource pack
- • Dynamic Lighting and Rendering: Utilise Blender's Cycles renderer and compositor to enhance your scenes with ambient occlusion, glare effects, and other light
- • Efficient Workflow Strategies: Discover strategies for integrating geometry nodes with modifiers for a non-destructive workflow, simplifying UV unwrapping
Requirements
- • To own a computer (Microsoft, Linux or Mac)
- • To have downloaded Blender
- • The course is designed for all levels, so no previous experience in Blender or 3D modelling is necessary.
- • A thirst to learn and excitement about 3D modelling, game art, and lighting to take your portfolio to the next level
Description
Dive into the world of 3D design with our 'Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes' course, your ultimate guide to unlocking the secrets of creating stunning stylized environments with Blender 4's Geometry Nodes!
This course is a game-changer for artists and designers eager to elevate their skills and efficiency in the realm of 3D modelling, especially when it comes to crafting environments that pop.
Blender 4's Geometry Nodes are a revolutionary tool, offering a node-based interface that lets you procedurally generate and manipulate complex 3D geometries with ease. If you're looking to explore the vast capabilities of geometry nodes, including everything from a grass meadow generator to an intricate ivy generator, 'Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes' has got you covered.
Take a look at the enchanting well environment you could create by joining the 'Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes' course.
· Imagine breathing life into this magical scene: a charming, stone-walled well surrounded by a lush meadow dotted with vibrant wildflowers.
· A sturdy wooden roof, supported by timber beams, casts a cosy shadow over the well, where a serene water surface reflects the tranquil mood.
· A winding ivy climbs one side, adorned with delicate leaves and flourishing beside a warm, glowing lantern that beckons with soft light.
Starting with a greybox model to nail those scales and proportions, 'Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes' guides you through detailed modelling techniques. Learn how to create stone slabs with modifiers for a non-destructive workflow, master the art of UV unwrapping, and apply vibrant materials from an exclusive resource pack to bring your scenes to life.
But that's just the beginning.
This course also dives deep into the creative roofing process, teaching you how to generate wood planks and tiles for that perfect stylized look. Discover how to combine geometry nodes with modifiers like the Lattice modifier for dynamic roof curves. Using geometry nodes, we'll tackle everything from the dappled grassy terrain to the wooden textures of the roof and the natural stone textures of the well.
From sculpting terrain to modelling a glowing lantern and crafting a believable well-turning wheel and bucket, 'Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes' covers it all.
And when it's time to bring your stylized environment to life, this course shines with insights on using Blender's cycles renderer and compositor. Enhance your scenes with ambient occlusion, glare effects, and more to make your creation stand out.
Why Choose 'Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes'?
1. Exclusive Resource Pack: Kickstart your creative process with our specially designed resource pack. It's packed with everything you need, from a human reference model to six unique geometry nodes and ten advanced material shader setups.
2. Master Compositor Techniques: Take your renders to the next level with our deep dive into Blender's compositor setup. Your scenes will burst with vibrancy and life.
3. Explore Diverse Geometry Node Generators: Get hands-on with various geometry node mesh generators for creating everything from lush meadows to intricate ivy.
4. Innovative Modifiers and Geometry Nodes Combo: Learn the secrets to integrating modifiers with geometry nodes for creative workflows that boost your efficiency and imagination.
5. Simplified UV Unwrapping: UV unwrapping doesn't have to be a headache. We make it easy, so you can focus more on the fun stuff.
6. Real-World Projects: Put theory into practice with projects that enhance your portfolio and showcase your newfound skills in creating breathtaking stylized environments.
Imagine mastering the nodes to craft those delicate wildflowers, the textured stone pathway leading to the well, and the realistic wood grain of the beams—all skills that this course promises to impart.
When it comes time to render, we'll dive deep into the compositor setup, allowing you to bring forth the vibrant colours and the intricate interplay of light and shadow, just like in the image you see.
Course Outline
Introduction to 'Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes'
Get started by diving into what makes this course unique. Learn how you'll be creating a stylized well environment from scratch, utilizing geometry nodes to significantly speed up your creative process.
Module 1: Mastering Geometry Nodes
Explore a variety of different geometry nodes, including grass meadow generator, roof tile generator, brick generator, chain generator, ivy generator, and plank generator.
Learn the techniques behind each generator, from using Blender’s curve draw tool for generating ivy mesh to manipulating surface angles for dense grass with flowers.
Module 2: Building the Foundation
Kick things off with the greybox method, we will be modelling the overall design with its scale and proportions in mind.
Dive into creating a cylindrical brick pattern with curves Bezier and adding complexity with an overlaying brick geometry node for stone supports.
Module 3: Crafting the Details
Move on to generating stone slabs for the well, using modifiers for a non-destructive workflow that wraps around the curvature of the well.
Master the basics of UV unwrapping, selecting edges based on their angle to generate seams and applying materials from the resource pack.
Module 4: Designing the Roof
Begin the creative process on the roof, starting with generating wood planks and learning how to randomize the setup using width and length parameters.
Create tiles using geometry node parameters, experimenting to find the perfect setup.
Module 5: Structural Elements
Combine geometry nodes with modifiers, using the lettuce modifier to introduce curves into the roof geometry.
Construct wooden beams to support the roof, utilizing the solidify and skin modifiers for a stylized look.
Module 6: Sculpting and Terrain
Sculpt the terrain for the well, add a staircase, and optimize grass for both modelling and rendering, keeping the project organized.
Learn to model a lantern and attach it to the roof with a chain geometry node, ensuring a believable setup.
Module 7: Final Touches
Create the well's turning wheel and a bucket, employing a mix of geometry nodes and modifiers for a fast and efficient workflow.
Prepare and enhance your final render using Blender's cycles renderer and compositor, applying effects like ambient occlusion and glare to bring out the vibrance of your scene.
What You'll Get
Exclusive Resource Pack
Start with a human reference model, six unique geometry nodes, and ten material shader setups designed to boost your productivity.
Hands-On Projects
Apply your skills to real-world projects, enhancing your portfolio with a fully realized stylized environment.
Summing it all up
Whether you're looking to level up your 3D modelling game or kickstart a career in 3D design, 'Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes' is your key to unlocking a world of creative potential.
So, what are you waiting for?
Jump into 'Stylized Environments with Blender 4 Geometry Nodes' and start creating 3D environments that dazzle. Let's get those creative juices flowing and make some magic happen!
Your guide on this exciting creative journey,
Luke – 3D Tudor
Who this course is for:
- • Budding 3D Artists and Designers: Newbies to the world of 3D modelling and design, eager to dive into creating stylized environments with Blender 4.
- • Professionals in Creative Fields: Artists, designers, and creators looking to enhance their portfolio with unique stylized 3D environments and learn efficient workflows in Blender 4.
- • Enthusiasts of Digital Arts: Hobbyists and digital art enthusiasts interested in expanding their creative skill set into the realm of 3D environment design.
- • Game Developers and Animators: Professionals in game development and animation seeking to incorporate advanced 3D modelling techniques and procedural environment creation into their projects.
- • Educators in 3D Modeling: Instructors and teachers looking for comprehensive content to support teaching 3D modelling concepts, especially focusing on the use of geometry nodes in Blender 4.
- • Career Changers: Anyone considering a career shift into 3D design and animation, looking for a foundational course that covers a broad range of techniques and applications in Blender 4.
Instructor
About me
In 2019, Neil Bettison founded 3D Tudor out of his passion for 3D modelling, which he wanted to share with others. He is a professional prop and environment artist.
Neil is a successful instructor with over 200,000 students cross-platform. His courses are among the highest-rated for 3D modelling on Udemy, with reviewer ratings at 4.7 or above. This includes a Udemy bestseller course.
Neil's courses are aimed at 3D modellers of all levels, with a great number of new tips and tricks for each learner. Each course is different, with most common themes including medieval England Tudor game assets and buildings, or sci-fi scenes and weapons. Neil's instructor style makes him stand out because of his to-the-point instructions and clear guidance. He is the only instructor on Udemy who uses live on-screen tooltips throughout his lessons, helping learners to follow along, without the need to go back and revisit previous shortcuts. This enables absolute beginners and mid-range learners to learn alongside one another, with nothing holding them back, and at different paces, chosen by each student.
Professional Background
Neil Bettison is a professional 3D artist with 9 years of modelling experience, including assets, characters, and environments. Neil initially got started with 3D modelling because of his passion for gaming. Some of his first models included creating assets for City Skylines workshop.
After attending the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) for a BA(Hons) Computer Games Arts degree, Neil began freelancing.
As a freelancer, Neil expanded his portfolio through work on historical assets and environment, working to sell these models alongside custom work requests. He is successful on social media and he quickly became a success on YouTube since launching his 3D Tudor channel in 2019. Neil's YouTube channel has become a go-to for all Blender students and hobbyists alike. Following his success on YouTube, Neil went on to create Blender courses on Udemy, aiming to synchronise them with his free YouTube content so that students can get the most out of learning.
Neil's 3D models are made using a combination of Blender, Maya, and ZBrush - depending on their specifications. Neil uses Blender for particle effects and complex asset animation. Neil can use two popular game engines, Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) and Unity, with many years of experience in using both. He is proficient in Photoshop and uses this tool for his textures and the original concept art he produces as part of his 3D model research workflow. Neil uses Substance Painter but also makes his own materials and textures using Substance Designer. Neil prefers using Topogun for retopology, specialising in optimising retopology for AAA assets.
Neil strives to continuously expand his library of courses over time, aiming to introduce learners to more software and tips and tricks over time. Together, the journey is just beginning!