A quick reference guide for commonly used hotkeys in Blender can help you work more efficiently.
Weβll 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.
Things will start to really take off as you learn numerous ways to edit objects, many of them easier than you might expect! Weβll tackle instancing, advanced transforms, basic modeling tools, and much MUCH more!
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
These videos are a great intro to working in Blender.Β The last time I used 3D software was way back in the late 90's when Maya briefly had a community edition, so I've done some of this before, but a long time ago in very different software.
Even having a slightly different version of Blender did cause some hiccups (the layers for grease pen simply doesn't appear in the top right in 4.3.2, for instance).Β But they were few and far between and no course worth doing is going to be kept that up to date.
There were some minor niggles.Β The main one that comes to mind is that I didn't see any info info in the animation video about where the animation is saved.Β But perhaps I just missed it?
The videos provide a lot of food for thought and I can see that they only really scratch the surface of what Blender provides.Β I'm looking forward to going through the Press Start videos next.Β And then I have a bunch of the core videos lined up to get more in depth with modelling, lighting, texturing, physics and more.Β If I make it through all of that and I'm still forging ahead, a CGCookie membership may be the next step.
I'm not only impressed, but a bit dumbfounded how well this course was put together. The amount of information the perfect amount to process and learn effectively while still providing a challenge to push me beyond what I previously knew.
I actually started taking the CORE Fundamentals after seeing the trailer for it and dove into the Mesh modeling course. One of the reasons I had given up on blender (or just didn't continue) was the hunt for substantial tutorials that weren't overwhelming. I almost skipped this course as I had taken another course that got me comfortable with some of the core concepts, but I'm so glad I didn't. This really should be the very first part of the CORE Fundamentals track as there is so much value to be gained even reviewing it
If all the courses are like this, I can't wait to dive into the next one
I am very impressed with this introductory course to Blender! It is very clear and expertly thought out in great detail, whilst at the same time not too overbearing and complex.Β
Considering the endless sea of information that is out there about using Blender or getting started with Blender, this course is very much one of the best for introducing the basics of Blender.Β
Really enjoyed it and looking forward to taking on more courses like this!
I completed this course as it was somewhat of a prerequisite for the CORE Fundamentals. I was already familiar with many of the topics covered in Blender Basics and considered skipping it, but I decided to go through it entirelyβand I donβt regret it! Even on topics I already knew fairly well, I discovered something new. The course is brilliantly structured, the instructor explains everything clearly without missing important points or getting sidetracked by irrelevant details. The video quality was always pleasing to the eye, and I particularly enjoyed the animations at the beginning and end of each video. A huge thank you to Jonathan Lampel and CG Cookie!
This is great beginner's course .I totally recommend it.Β
I recently completed the Blender Basics course with Jonathan Lampel as the instructor, and it has been an amazing learning experience! π 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 Jonathanβs 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! βββββ
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.
this is th best course i have ever stumbled upon.