CG Cookie Courses

Procedural Shading for Automotive Visualization

Explore procedural shading techniques for creating realistic automotive materials, focusing on efficiency, quality, and customization in visualization work.

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

Previsualization for Traditional Artists Using Blender

Discover how Blender enhances traditional art through lighting, color, and perspective studies. Learn techniques to transfer digital renders to physical drawing boards.

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

Reinventing Virtual Production with Jetset

Innovative virtual production techniques using Blender, minimal stage setup, and Jetset Cine app for high-quality VFX with a small crew. Demonstrates cost-effective methods for feature film-level results.

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

3D Paper Craft with a Cutting Plotter Machine

Create custom 3D paper crafts using Blender, Python scripting, and geometry nodes. Learn to transform 3D models into flat SVG files for cutting plotter machines, enhancing control over the paper craft process.

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

Texturing Techniques for Starship Interiors and Exteriors

Explore advanced texturing techniques for sci-fi starship designs, from sleek metallic surfaces to intricate control panels, enhancing visual storytelling in film and games.

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

Blending Subjects for Real-World Education with Blender

Explore Blender's potential in education, integrating art, science, and humanities for impactful student projects. Learn to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and creativity in your classroom.

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

Bring Your Scenes to Life - Procedural Animation in Blender

Learn procedural animation techniques in Blender to add dynamic movement and life to your 3D scenes. Discover how to create engaging, automated animations that bring your still environments to vibrant reality.

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

How Hollywood Gets Introduced to Blender - Denoise Episode 9

Discover how Chris Parks introduced Blender to Hollywood, from iconic shots in The Man in the High Castle to post-viz work on blockbuster films, and his journey from skatepark to VFX studios.

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

Blender Tutorial - Geometry Nodes Procedural City

Explore Geometry Nodes to create a procedural city in Blender. Learn techniques for generating urban landscapes using free assets and starting from scratch.

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

Blender Tutorial - Dynamic Object Destruction

Learn to create dynamic object destruction effects in Blender using physics. Master techniques for realistic simulations and enhance your 3D animation skills with this hands-on tutorial.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Blender Tutorial - Text Break Effect with Physics

Create a dynamic text break effect using physics in Blender. Learn techniques for shattering and animating 3D text with expert guidance from KennyPhases in this hands-on tutorial.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Liquid Movement Inside a Bottle - Blender Tutorial with KennyPhases

Discover how to create realistic liquid movement in a bottle using Blender's physics engine. Learn techniques for simulating fluid dynamics and achieving convincing visual effects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Blender Tutorial - Creating a Debris Reveal Animation

Learn to create a dynamic debris reveal animation using physics in Blender. This tutorial covers asset selection, setup, and animation techniques for an impressive visual effect.

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

Creating a Lemon-Pop Animation in Blender - Live Stream Tutorial

Learn to create a dynamic Lemon-Pop animation using physics in Blender. This hands-on tutorial guides you through the process from scratch, utilizing free assets and expert techniques.

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

Animating a Spider Walk with Blender - Working Smarter, Not Harder

Discover efficient techniques for animating a spider's walk cycle in Blender. Learn to work smarter by animating multiple legs simultaneously, saving time and effort in your 3D animation projects.

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