Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Cubic Worlds

via CG Boost

Overview

Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off
One plan covers every Professional Certificate on Coursera.
Unlock All Certificates

Ever wanted to tell your stories in 3D, in a simple but powerful way?

Cubic worlds is just that. This course teaches you how to build and animate beautiful low poly 3D scenes from scratch, in a distinct style, using only free tools.

Creating stunning 3D animations can be a very complex and time-consuming task.

With Cubic Worlds we are going for a simplified "LEGO" approach, we build everything using only cubes, combined with advanced animation and rendering techniques.

It’s time to impress your friends and followers with your beautiful 3D animated stories.

What you'll get

Here is what you'll get:

  • Learn everything to tell your low poly stories in 3D
  • 172 lessons (25+ hrs running time)
  • All project files for download
  • Stream online or download* the course for offline use
  • English captions for each lesson
  • Access to the CG Boost community
  • Get a certificate on course completion
  • Pay once, future course updates included

*Downloads are provided automatically after 30 days or upon request. Kindly note that refunds aren’t available once requested.

Syllabus

Part 1 – Campfire Scene Creation

  • 6 chapters
  • 80+ lessons
  • 10+ hrs running time

Chapter 1 & 2 – Getting Started & Fundamentals

Learn how to work with the common Cubic Worlds workflows and preset files.

9 videos | ~1:17 hrs running time | Updated to work with Blender 5.0+

Part 2 – Characters & Machines

  • 3 chapters
  • 60+ lessons
  • 10+ hrs running time

Chapter 7 – Character Creation

Learn how to create and rig Cubic Worlds characters and animals. We will also dig into Constraints and Drivers.

23 videos | ~3:50 hrs running time | Updated in September 2021

Part 3 – Scene Breakdowns

  • 2 chapter
  • 24 lessons
  • ~4:35 hrs running time

Chapter 10 – "Family Trip" Breakdown

Get a behind-the-scenes look on how the "Family Trip" animation was created. We will have a general look at how the scene was assembled, how the car rig and animation was created, but we will also learn some new workflows on how to create uneven terrain, animated water, a flock of birds and more.

12 videos | ~1:40 hrs running time | Added in July 2022

Taught by

Zach Reinhardt

Reviews

Start your review of Cubic Worlds

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.