CG Cookie Courses

Turning a Blender 2.8 Python Script into an Addon - Beginner Tutorial

Learn to transform a Python script into a Blender 2.8 addon, enhancing your 3D modeling workflow by creating a tool that converts models into voxel-style meshes.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating an Advanced Face Rig - Part 3 - Blender Tutorial

Advanced face rigging in Blender: Set up shape keys driven by armature bones, mesh deform modifier controls, and custom bone shapes. Learn fluid facial expressions using deform bones and shape key drivers.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating an Advanced Face Rig in Blender - Part 2

Advanced face rigging in Blender: custom bone shapes, deform mesh setup, shape keys, and control bones for enhanced character animation. Practical tutorial with downloadable project files.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating an Advanced Face Rig in Blender - Part 1

Learn advanced face rigging techniques in Blender, including shape key setup, armature bone drivers, mesh deform modifiers, and custom bone shapes for precise facial animation control.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Create a Stitched Patch with Procedural Threads in Blender 2.8 - Beginner Tutorial

Learn to create realistic stitched patches in Blender 2.8 using curves and procedural thread materials. Perfect for adding detailed embroidery to character designs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animating a Fight Scene in Blender - Part 2

Learn advanced character animation techniques in Blender, including duplicating characters, appending from other files, using pose libraries, creating fight interactions, and adding dynamic camera movements for intense scenes.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animating a Fight Scene in Blender - Part 1

Learn to animate a fight scene in Blender 2.6, covering master control bone setup, pose library creation for offensive and defensive moves, and quick animation techniques using created poses.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Baker Character Animation - Hand Gestures and Walk Cycle in Blender 2.6

Learn to animate hand gestures and create a walk cycle in Blender 2.6, then combine them using the NLA editor to make a character walk and talk simultaneously.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Create a Howling Wolf Ice Sculpture with Blender 2.8 and Eevee - Beginner Tutorial

Sculpt a majestic howling wolf and craft a stylistic ice material using Blender 2.8 and Eevee. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their 3D modeling and rendering skills.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Texturing and Shading a Snow Sled with Blender 2.8

Master procedural texturing and material creation for realistic 3D renders in Blender 2.8, focusing on wood, painted metal, and grime effects for a snow sled model.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling a Snow Sled with Blender 2.8

Create a classic snow sled in Blender 2.8 through hard surface modeling techniques. Learn to source references, generate modeling sheets, and master the entire 3D modeling process from scratch.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling an M4 Rifle in Blender - Part 1

Learn to model a detailed M4 assault rifle in Blender 2.6 through this hard-surface modeling tutorial. Part 1 of a 15-part series covering reference images, basic shapes, and initial modeling techniques.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a Wintry Lakescape with Blender 2.8

Create a stunning wintry lake environment in Blender 2.8. Learn efficient techniques for modeling trees, terrain, lake surface, and volumetric fog while maintaining visual fidelity in a time-constrained project.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating Realistic Icicles with Blender 2.8

Master the art of crafting lifelike icicles in Blender 2.8, focusing on realistic lighting, shading, and macro photography techniques for stunning close-up renders with depth.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Game Ready Fire Hydrant - High Poly Modeling in Blender - Part 1

Learn high-poly subdivision surface modeling in Blender 2.6 to create a game-ready fire hydrant. Part 1 of a series covering modeling, texturing, and exporting for game engines.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video