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    BLENDER BASICS: An Introduction to Blender 3D 4.X

    Instructor:
    Jonathan Lampel
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    Whether you want to learn how to create 3D models, visual effects, or your own short films, this is a great place to start getting creative in Blender!

    To get started with Blender you need...

    • ❌ drawing skills
    • ❌ 3d experience
    • ❌ a super computer
    • βœ… excited curiosity
    • βœ… a little patience

    Whether you're completely new to the world of 3D graphics, switching to Blender 3D from another 3D Software, or a rusty returning hero from the 2.5 days, the Blender Basics will guide you through your first steps in Blender 4.x.

    We'll cover all of the essential features that you'll need to know in order to build your very first Blender model.

    Why learn Blender 3D?

    Blender 3D is the fastest growing 3d suite in the world. In 2022, it was downloaded +17 million times and it's now backed (sponsored) by some of the biggest companies in the world - including Adobe, Facebook, and Epic Games.

    Blender 3D is an essential tool for 3D creators around the world and has become the leading alternative to extremely expensive programs like Maya and Max.

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    Course Overview

    Chapter 1

    Intro to 3D Space

    We’ll start you off with a brief overview of Blender and introduce you to the world of 3D by demonstrating how to navigate and work with objects.

    Chapter 2

    Editing Objects

    Things will start to really take off as you learn numerous ways to edit objects, many of them easier than you might expect! We’ll tackle instancing, advanced transforms, basic modeling tools, and much MUCH more!

    Chapter 3

    The Blender Way

    Lastly, you'll learn the basics of each of the main areas of Blender, from animation to sculpting, as well as how to set yourself up for success going forward.Β 

    Start creating with Blender today!

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      Ali Alqeisi(Ali Alqeisi) ·

      This is great beginner's course .I totally recommend it.Β 

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      SONU JANGIR(3dartsonu) ·

      I recently completed the Blender Basics course with Jonathan Lampel as the instructor, and it has been an amazing learning experience! πŸ™Œ Before starting, I had a little bit of knowledge about Blender, but this course took my understanding to a whole new level. The lessons were well-structured, easy to follow, and Jonathan’s teaching style is top-notch, he explains complex concepts in a way that's simple and engaging.


      Thank you, CG Cookie, for creating such a fantastic resource for beginners like me. Highly recommended for anyone looking to start their Blender journey! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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      Kusaku ·

      this is a great hands-on overview of the main things Blender can do. weather you are transitioning from another 3d-software or starting your journey with Blender, this 4h introductory course covers all the basics in an easy, understandable way.

      completing this course you'll feel that you have a good grip of this tool, having enough tools to begin creating your own stuff.

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      Devin Chapman(devchap18) ·
      This is exactly the introductory course I was looking for. Highly recommended.
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      Evaristus Judah(Evacon ) ·

      this is th best course i have ever stumbled upon.

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      Luis Manrique(manriqqq) ·
      It is an awesome way to get started in Blender. I never got bored when watching the videos, they are pretty easy to understand. Before this course, I tried to watch another one (which was a Blender introduction), but they never mentioned what are "normals" or what is a "vertex", so I got some troubles and I left it. A few weeks later, I came across this course, so, I decided to give a try... it exceeded my expectations, so useful.
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      Mikhail Kalandarishvili(Metamf) ·
      This was the best starting course without a doubt...
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      Malek Albawaih(malekalbawaih) ·
      this is the best beginner course ever for who have no experience in blender at all
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      Austin Farmer(austinfarmer786) ·

      This course is a great introduction into the amazing world of Blender. Jonathan Lampel does an incredible job at providing an in-depth, exciting, and accessible overview of the entire Blender interface. These videos help students get hands-on learning experience with the software while navigating through the different facets of the workflow. You will even leave these lessons with mini projects to share with family or friends, including creating in grease pencil, sculpt mode, and more. I am revisiting the basics of Blender after downloading 4.0 and it's amazing to see just how valuable and foundational these lessons are even after a few years of learning this program. Thanks to Jonathan and the CG Cookie team for creating such great content. And if you're a new Blender user and thinking of taking it to the next step with other CG Cookie lessons, this is a great example of the type of courses you can expect. 5/5 stars, thanks!