CG Cookie Courses

Blender Basics - Bevel, Insert Edge Loop, and Edge Slide

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Learn essential Blender modeling techniques: bevel for smooth edges, insert edge loops for precise control, and edge slide for quick adjustments. Enhance your 3D modeling skills with these powerful tools.

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

Digital Sculpting in Blender

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Learn digital sculpting in Blender 3x with this beginner-friendly guide. Explore drawing techniques, apple sculpting, falloffs, wireframe shading, and topology basics to kickstart your 3D modeling journey.

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

Automating Photo-Realistic Model Creation with Photogrammetry

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Discover how to streamline 3D content creation using photogrammetry and Blender, focusing on optimizing high-poly scans and automating workflows for large-scale digitization projects.

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

2D/3D Hybrid Storyboarding with VISION

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Explore VISION, a Blender Add-On for efficient 2D/3D storyboarding. Learn how this tool streamlines visual storytelling, eliminates technical obstacles, and enhances creative workflows for artists and studios.

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

How to Set Up a 2D World Textures in Blender

Learn to create stunning 2D world textures in Blender using node-wrangling techniques. Master mapping 2D images like paper textures to enhance your illustrations and achieve amazing visual effects.

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

Vector Math Is Easy When You See It With Blender and Geometry Nodes

Visualize and master vector math operations using Blender and Geometry Nodes. Learn crucial 3D concepts through intuitive demonstrations, from basic vector operations to advanced techniques like dot product and refraction.

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

How to Make a Simple Fire Effect and Use It Now - Blender Tutorial

Learn to create a simple, effective fire effect in Blender using geometry and shaders. Perfect for beginners seeking quick, realistic flames without complex simulations.

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

Make a Realistic Cookie in Blender - Beginner Tutorial

Create a realistic 3D chocolate chip cookie in Blender using modeling techniques and procedural shaders. Learn impressive beginner-friendly tricks to transform a default cube into a mouth-watering treat.

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

How to Model a Face Mask in Blender - Quick Workflow

Learn to create a realistic 3D face mask in Blender, including cloth folds, complex fabric shapes, and stitching details. Master procedural materials and UV techniques in this quick, step-by-step tutorial.

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

How to Animate Boiling Water in Blender - With Bubbling Effect

Learn to create realistic boiling water animations in Blender, including modeling a container, animating bubbles and surface displacement, and adding materials for a visually impressive render.

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

It's All About Perspective! Low-Poly Forest Blender Tutorial - Orthographic vs Perspective Camera

Learn to create a stylized low-poly forest scene in Blender, exploring perspective and orthographic cameras. Master tree scattering, focal length adjustments, and final touches for a visually striking result.

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

Procedural Modeling with Blender's Geometry Nodes - SIGGRAPH Labs Table Demo

Explore procedural modeling in Blender using Geometry Nodes to create a customizable table, from tabletop design to leg instancing, in this SIGGRAPH 2022 demo.

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

Animate Your First 3D Scene - Blender Pong

Learn essential Blender animation techniques by creating a 3D Pong scene. Master keyframes, timeline, graph editor, and visibility animation in this beginner-friendly tutorial.

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

Model and Texture Your First 3D Scene - Blender Pong

Learn to model and texture a 3D Pong scene in Blender, covering essential techniques like camera setup, modeling, materials, and rendering with Eevee. Perfect for beginners seeking hands-on practice.

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

Vehicle Rigging and Animation in Blender - Live Stream

Learn vehicle rigging and animation techniques in Blender, including wheel rotation, spring rigging, and Ackerman steering. Gain insights on scripting, file management, and practical tips from expert Wayne Dixon.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video