Blender 4.x Beginner Basics Complete Course

Learn the fundamental skills needed to start creating 3D models in Blender 4.x through this comprehensive 4-hour beginner course. Master essential 3D navigation techniques, object selection and transformation methods, and discover how to add, delete, and manipulate objects using the 3D cursor. Explore orientations and parenting relationships between objects, then dive into object data management and edit mode functionality. Understand mesh components, object origins, and various duplication techniques including joining and instancing. Develop proficiency with pivots, snapping tools, and proportional editing for precise modeling control. Organize your workflow using visibility settings and collections while learning about mesh normals and smoothing techniques. Practice key modeling operations including extrude, inset, knife, bevel, and edge loop tools, followed by subdivide, fill, and merge functions. Discover the power of object modifiers and learn to navigate Blender's editor system and window management. Master file management with blend files, set up cameras for rendering, and apply materials and lighting to your models. Get introduced to both 3D animation fundamentals and 2D animation using Grease Pencil, plus explore basic sculpting techniques. Conclude with guidance on hardware requirements and recommended next steps for continuing your Blender education journey.