CG Cookie Courses

Modeling and Texturing an Electric Guitar in Blender - Part 1

Learn to model and texture an electric guitar using Blender 2.6 in this classic tutorial. Part 1 of a 4-part series covering essential 3D modeling techniques for musical instruments.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pro Blender Shading and Lighting Primer - Week 1

Comprehensive primer on Blender shading and lighting, covering render engines, material properties, node editing, BSDFs, Principled shader, lamps, HDRIs, and Global Illumination.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Edge Modeling a Human Head - Part 3

Learn advanced edge modeling techniques for creating realistic human heads in Blender 2.4. Master intricate facial details and topology for 3D character design.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Edge Modeling a Human Head - Part 2

Learn edge modeling techniques to create a realistic human head in Blender 2.4. This tutorial focuses on advanced sculpting methods for facial features and anatomical accuracy.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Edge Modeling a Human Head - Part 1

Learn edge modeling techniques to create a realistic human head in Blender 2.4. Master essential 3D modeling skills with expert guidance in this classic tutorial from CG Cookie.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creative Copyright - Finding and Using Free 3D Models and Textures

Discover how to legally source and utilize free 3D models, textures, and other digital assets to enhance your creative projects. Learn about copyright, attribution, and ethical practices in digital art.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Stylized Dragon - Wing-Flap Animation in Blender - Part 10

Learn to create a wing-flap loop animation for a stylized dragon in Blender 2.6, enhancing your 3D modeling and animation skills for fantasy creature design.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Stylized Dragon - Lighting and Animation in Blender - Part 9

Learn to create lighting setups, animate a quadrupedal walk cycle, and use the Non-Linear Action editor in Blender 2.6 for a stylized dragon character.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Stylized Dragon in Blender - Part 7: Texturing and Rigging

Learn to refine textures, apply Toon shader with SSS, and build a rig for a stylized dragon in Blender 2.6. Part of an archived tutorial series on 3D character creation.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Stylized Dragon - Part 6: Baking, Shape Keys, and Texture Cleanup

Learn advanced baking techniques, create a jaw-open shape key, and clean up textures in Photoshop for a stylized dragon model in Blender 2.6.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Stylized Dragon - UV Unwrapping and Normal Mapping - Part 5

Learn advanced 3D modeling techniques: UV unwrapping, high-res sculpting, and normal map creation for a stylized dragon in Blender 2.6. Enhance your skills in texture mapping and detail refinement.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Next Steps as a 3D Modeler - Week 4

Explore advanced 3D modeling techniques, career opportunities, and strategies for skill development in Blender. Gain insights on turning your passion into a professional career.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Stylized Dragon in Blender - Part 4: Wings and Model Refinement

Learn advanced 3D modeling techniques for creating stylized dragons in Blender, focusing on refining feet, hands, and wings while polishing the overall model.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Stylized Dragon in Blender - Part 3: Body Refinement and Wing Basics

Learn to refine a stylized dragon model in Blender, focusing on body sculpting, tail fins, claws, and wing structure. Enhance your 3D modeling skills with this detailed tutorial.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Stylized Dragon in Blender - Part 2

Learn to model a stylized dragon in Blender 2.6, focusing on body, legs, tail, and mouth details. Perfect for 3D artists looking to enhance their creature modeling skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video